Bracher Elementary School Campus Removal Action Work Plan
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024120148
Lead Agency
Santa Clara Unified School District
Document Title
Bracher Elementary School Campus Removal Action Work Plan
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/2/2026
Document Description
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) approved the Removal Action Workplan (RAW) for the Bracher Elementary School Campus (Project Site). The Cleanup document, referred to as a RAW, summarized previous environmental investigations and concluded that the remediation of soil is required to protect human
health and the environment. The RAW addressed the impacts of the chemical of concern identified as, organochlorine pesticides (4,4-DDE) and metals (arsenic, lead, cobalt, mercury) in shallow soil.
Remediation activities include:
• Conduct limited excavation of the top 1 foot of affected soil across all current and future landscaping within the redevelopment area, including removal of the eastern soil stockpile; remove approximately 20,000 in-place cubic yards, requiring approximately 1,600 truckloads; and transport and dispose of the excavated soil off site.
• Backfill with clean imported fill verified in accordance with DTSC’s Information Advisory on Clean Imported Fill Material (October 2001); install hardscape caps (building slabs, concrete/asphalt sidewalks and parking areas, rubber play surfaces, artificial turf); and install softscape caps consisting of a geotextile marker and a minimum of 1 foot of certified clean fill in landscaped areas.
• Air/dust controls and monitoring during soil handling: implementation of the Dust Control Plan and Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) with specified action levels and work stoppage thresholds, and adherence to BAAQMD lead/dust requirements.
• Site security and implementation measures (perimeter fencing, work-zone controls, utility clearance, Health and Safety Plan (HASP), biological/cultural resources compliance consistent with IS/MND mitigation).
• Preparation of a Removal Action Completion Report (RACR) documenting excavation, disposal manifests, air monitoring results, and post-action risk evaluation of soils remaining in place under the cap.
• Finalize and implement a Site-wide Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Plan for the cap and record a Land Use Covenant (deed restriction) to require non-interference with the remedy and manage any future intrusive work.
The Santa Clara Unified School District approved the Bracher Elementary School Master Plan Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (State Clearinghouse Number 2024120148) on January 23, 2025. DTSC determined the
prior environmental analysis adequately addresses the RAW activities, including soil import and export, and these activities will occur within the previously evaluated project boundaries. DTSC prepared a Statement of Findings, and the RAW will comply with all applicable IS/MND mitigation measures.
Contact Information
Name
Lisa Holcomb
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Michal Healy
Agency Name
Santa Clara Unified School District
Job Title
Director of Facility Development and Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Clara
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Chromite Drive and Bowers Avenue
Zip
95051
Schools
Bracher Elementary School
Other Location Info
2700 Chromite Drive
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report.asp?global_id=60003541
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Statement of Findings)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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