Port of Long Beach - Potholing, Geotechnical, & Environmental Investigation (Harbor Development Permit 24-036)
Summary
SCH Number
2024070949
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Port of Long Beach - Potholing, Geotechnical, & Environmental Investigation (Harbor Development Permit 24-036)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/24/2024
Document Description
Perform up to six (6) geotechnical borings of 60-feet depth and up to five (5) potholes of 12-inch diameter by 5-feet depth to inform the design of the Gateway and Entry Monument project involving signage for seven locations within the Port of Long Beach's operating boundaries; the signage system would define and identify the Harbor District boundaries to traffic for maximum visibility and feature the Port's branding elements.
Contact Information
Name
Amy Wong
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Environmental Specialist Assistant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Long Beach Harbor District
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304; Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land (Class 4): The Class 4 Categorical Exemption consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes and backfilling where the surface is restored. The Project involves performing geotechnical borings and potholes and backfilling where the surface will be restored.
The Port has determined that none of the exceptions to the exemptions in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15300.2 foreclose the use of Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land); therefore, the Project is exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is required
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306; Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15306 Information Collection (Class 6): The Class 6 Categorical Exemption consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. The Project involves performing geotechnical borings and potholes to locate and inspect assets below grade which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
The Port has determined that none of the exceptions to the exemptions in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15300.2 foreclose the use of Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection); therefore, the Project is exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is required.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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