Tulare County Utility System Rehabilitation Projects - Terra Bella Sewer
Summary
SCH Number
2024101112
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Tulare County Utility System Rehabilitation Projects - Terra Bella Sewer
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/25/2024
Document Description
The rehabilitation Project for the Terra Bella sewer system Project focuses on essential upgrades and maintenance to enhance the wastewater treatment process and ensure system reliability. Note that this Project will not expand the existing permitted capacity of the facility. This Project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP A) and the beneficiaries of the Project will be the residents of Terra Bella and those residents who use the utility system.
Work at the Terra Bella Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) involves site clearing, grubbing, and tree removal, as well as disposal pond discing, treatment pond dewatering, and sludge removal. Four existing aerators will be replaced to improve treatment efficiency. Additionally, control cabinets will be cleaned and painted to extend their longevity.
Hydro jetting and vacuuming of both the sewer collection system and the lift station will be performed to clear blockages and enhance flow. Temporary handling of sewer flows will ensure continuous service during the upgrades. Existing lift pumps will be removed and replaced, along with the installation of a new pump station check valve for increased operational efficiency. A sewer line video inspection will be conducted to assess the condition of the system and identify any areas needing further attention.
The beneficiaries of the Project will be the users of the Terra Bella Sewer System.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Andres Perez
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Engineer III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Terra Bella
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
93270
Parcel #
302-190-034, 036, 037 & 039
Township
22S
Range
27E
Section
34
Other Location Info
Terra Bella, CA 93270
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class l Section 15301 Existing Facilities (b), Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of modernization of existing equipment that will not increase functional capacity of the existing utilities. Ail such, this action is consistent with Section 15301 Class I, Existing Facilities (b) and Section 15302 Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (c). Section 15301 relates to operation, repair maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features. Section 15302 pertains to replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. In this instance, the .Project includes maintenance and modernization of existing equipment. Therefore, the application of CEQA Sections 1530 I and 15302 is applicable and appropriate for this Project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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