Marina Sediment Sampling
Summary
SCH Number
2026010673
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Marina Sediment Sampling
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/22/2026
Document Description
Collect sediment samples within the Brannan Island Marina to characterize their physical and chemical properties, ensuring they meet standards for disposal, and identifying potential contaminants (metals, PCBs, etc.) to prevent environmental harm, using devices like Ponar or Ekman dredges, push cores, and augers, with locations planned across the dredge footprint and specific zones analyzed for contaminants. The intent is to create a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) that dictates sample locations, depths, and testing protocols
Contact Information
Name
Brad Michalk
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Statewide CEQA Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Hwy 160 @ Hwy 12
Zip
95641
Other Location Info
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of basic data collection and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource and is strictly for information gathering purposes included as “soils tests” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR § 15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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