Swarthout Canyon Pipeline Long-Term Exposure Prevention Project
Summary
SCH Number
2015118087
Public Agency
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 8 (Santa Ana), Riverside
Document Title
Swarthout Canyon Pipeline Long-Term Exposure Prevention Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/6/2015
Document Description
The proposed project consists of the installation of concrete revetment mats over a 8" petroleum transmission pipeline exposed by streambed erosion, and re-contouring of the streambanks. The channel will be widened and sandbags and straw bales will be placed at the downstream end to prevent erosion of the streambed.
Contact Information
Name
Jason Bill
Agency Name
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 8, Santa Ana
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Bernardino
Township
2N
Range
6W
Section
33
Other Location Info
Unincorporated
Other Information
Swarthout Canyon area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S: 15301(b), C:1
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a Class 1 exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) (Exisiting Facilities) given that the covering of the pipeline and streambank re-contouring will not result in significant environmental impacts. The proposed project will not expand the current use of the existing pipeline.
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