California Aqueduct (CAAQ) 4.46 Weir Maintenance (OM-DFD-2022-001)
Summary
SCH Number
2022020689
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
California Aqueduct (CAAQ) 4.46 Weir Maintenance (OM-DFD-2022-001)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/28/2022
Document Description
DWR staff will perform maintenance on the access route to the weir site. The total area for maintenance is approximately 0.2 acres. Staff will use an
industrial mower on established pathways, hand tools and weed whackers to remove vegetation within the project footprint to maintain the weir
efficacy for monitoring purposes. No in water vegetation removal will occur. Removed vegetation will be hauled to green waste bins at DFD HQ
for disposal at an offsite facility. All equipment staging will be located along the paved roadway. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Todd Percival
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Bruns Rd and Christensen Road
Other Location Info
SWP Facility: Bethany Reservoir
Mile Marker: 4.46.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and important services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. Because this activity can be implemented without any significant environmental impacts, the Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance.
County Clerk
Alameda