Patterson Valve Exercise 2022 (OM-DFD-2022-017)
Summary
SCH Number
2022120342
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Patterson Valve Exercise 2022 (OM-DFD-2022-017)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/14/2022
Document Description
DWR Dam Safety Services staff will perform a valve exercise at the Patterson Dam outlet works consisting of a butterfly valve (BFV), a steel conduit, a downstream BFV, and concrete conduit that conveys water to the outlet dissipation structure. The Patterson Dam downstream BFV associated with the low-level outlet shall be exercised by fully opening and closing. To avoid a sudden release of water to the drainage ditch, the steel conduit between both valves will require dewatering. The volume of water between the valves is approximately 881 gallons. The entire project is within the 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 I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Livermore
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Patterson Pass and Greenville Road
Other Information
South Bay Aqueduct
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 critical 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. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Alameda