Bethany SRA Lifejacket Loaner Station
Summary
SCH Number
2024110502
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Bethany SRA Lifejacket Loaner Station
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/15/2024
Document Description
The project proposes to establish two (2) life jacket loaner stations at Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area to give visitors access to life jackets which will allow for safe recreating on the water. One (1) station will be installed in-ground ramp, while the second will be a portable structure to be stored off-site at Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. The Diablo Range District will provide the materials and labor to install the station and the life jackets and signage will be supplied by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways free life jacket program. To install the in-ground lifejacket station, work will:
Use a gas-powered auger to excavate two (2) 12-in. diameter by 2-ft deep holes into the ground; Set one (1) 4-in. x 6-in. wooden posts in each hole and backfill with excavated material to secure; and Attach the 4-ft x 8-ft sign panel and life jacket hooks.
Contact Information
Name
Gina Benigno
Agency Name
California State Parks, Diablo Range District
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical feature involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, included as “Construction or installation of park facilities, such as signs” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; and consists of minor public or private and alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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