San Luis Field Division Fire Modernization Project - Coalinga Operations and Maintenance Subcenter
Summary
SCH Number
2020040096
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
San Luis Field Division Fire Modernization Project - Coalinga Operations and Maintenance Subcenter
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2020
Document Description
DWR will install a fire detection and alarm system, emergency lighting in the Subcenter Office, General Maintenance Warehouse, Vehicle Maintenance and Water Treatment Buildings. Fire hydrants replaced with two hydrants installed at the Subcenter. A trench 1 foot wide, 3 feet deep, and 1,100 feet long, will be excavated to install an 8-inch water line from the Aqueduct to the Subcenter. Approximately 3,300 cubic feet of soil will be trenched the backfilled and compacted. A 1,000 gpm pump will be installed adjacent to the Aqueduct to supply the water line. All equipment staging and work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
The Coalinga Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Subcenter (Subcenter) is located approximately 0.15 miles east of where the State Route 145 bridge crosses the California Aqueduct (Aqueduct) at Mile Post 143.12; the site is approximately 10 miles southwest of the unincorporated community of Five Points, in Fresno County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and important services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves safety improvement to existing facilities. 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.