Independence Water Transmission/Distribution Main Installation
Summary
SCH Number
2020020198
Public Agency
Inyo County
Document Title
Independence Water Transmission/Distribution Main Installation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/10/2020
Document Description
In December 2017 the transmission/distribution main serving the water system for the Town of Independence failed and was replaced with a 12" HOPE Pipe that currently sits on-grade. The proposed project is to install the on-grade transmission/distribution main under ground to improve security of the towns water supply.
Contact Information
Name
Jake Trauscht
Agency Name
Inyo County
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Inyo County Public Works
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Independence
Counties
Inyo
Other Location Info
This project is located adjacent to the town of Independence, immediately west of town.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
Section 60101 (c) of the California Water Laws (Titles 17 & 22 CCR) lists Construction of any water supply and distribution lines of less than sixteen inches in diameter, and related appurtenances" as a specific activity that falls within the class of categorical exemption. As the main is 12-inches in diameter this project qualifies for this categorical exemption. Further this main will be installed within a previously disturbed area.