Notice of Exemption for Annual Maintenance of the Department of Water Resources Flood Forecasting Stream Gaging Stations
Summary
SCH Number
2000128060
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Notice of Exemption for Annual Maintenance of the Department of Water Resources Flood Forecasting Stream Gaging Stations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/4/2000
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to maintain gaging stations in a condition which allows safe and accurate flood forecasting data collection. The proposed project involves two activities:
* Removal of vegetation within a 30-foot wide strip below bridges associated with flood forecasting stations using hand tools (chainsaws and weed-eaters).
* Minor vegetative clearing around gage houses, catwalks, and access trails.
Contact Information
Name
Dave Bogener
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Butte
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 exempts activities related to operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures or facilities, not expanding existing uses. Section 15304 exempts minor alteration in the condition of land, such as grading, gardening, and landscaping, that do not affect sensitive resources or remove mature trees. Section 15306 exempts basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities that do not result in major disturbances to any environmental resource.
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