Exploratory Excavation
Summary
SCH Number
2024100619
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Exploratory Excavation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/15/2024
Document Description
Excavate 8 feet (L) by 8-feet (W) x 8-feet (D) West of the bridge on W. Anaheim St and the 1-710 Freeway to assess existing 12-inch natural gas pipeline and determine the future replacement plan of the existing expansion joint beneath the bridge.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Blanchard
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Environmental Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
W. Anaheim and the I710
Other Information
Harbor Planning District 1- North Harbor
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306 Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
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 excavating approximately 8-feet (L) x 8-feet (W) x 8-feet (D) to inspect assets below grade and inform the replacement plan for a portion of the bridge which does not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
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 excavation to assess an existing pipeline and inform the replacement plan for a portion of the bridge and backfilling where the surface is restored.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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