M109 over White River Bridge Replacement Project-Geotechnical Investigations
Summary
SCH Number
2020070505
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
M109 over White River Bridge Replacement Project-Geotechnical Investigations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2020
Document Description
The purpose of the geotechnical investigations is to determine existing conditions and to test the suitability of the ground to support future abutments of the replacement bridge structure. Geotechnical investigation will include six (6) borings, three on the west side of M109 and three on the east side of the M109. No permanent impacts from the geotechnical investigation are anticipated to occur. Borings will require less than 3 square feet of soil disturbance from the six, 6-inch, diameter bore holes. Upon completion, backfill of the borings will be completed with neat cement grout, and native soils, or in accordance with County requirements.
Contact Information
Name
Jason Vivian
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency-Public Works
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency-Public Works
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
White River
Counties
Tulare
Other Location Info
General: M109 over White River Bridge Replacement Project Area
Other Information
Specific: M109 White River Bridge in White River, Tulare County, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA guidelines 15304(f) (Minor Alterations to Land)
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(f) sets forth the categorical exemption, which consists of "minor public or private alterations in the conditions of land, water, and/or vegetation which do involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes." Subsection(f) specifically notes the process of "minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored." Categorical Exemption 15304(f) is applicable to the proposed geotechnical investigations due to the fact that no healthy, mature, scenic trees will be removed and that all boring activities will be backfilled, and sufraces will be restored to current conditions. Therefore, the use of Section 15304(f) is applicable and appropriate for this project.