SEMCO Soil Vapor Extraction System
Summary
SCH Number
2026020070
Public Agency
City of Santa Maria
Document Title
SEMCO Soil Vapor Extraction System
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/3/2026
Document Description
The Water Board approved workplan for response that will include
the installation and operation of a soil vapor extraction (SVE) system, and the installation of piping for a future possible retrofit to a vapor intrusion mitigation system (VIMS). Eight SVE wells will be installed and operated within the target treatment zone spaced approximately 56 feet apart, and aboveground piping will connect each wellhead to the SVE control panel/system. The SVE System will address the constituent of concern, trichloroethene (TCE), in the shallow zone at the Site. The target treatment area is approximately 17,000 square feet located on Assessor Parcel Number 111-291-037 (2936 Industrial Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455).
Contact Information
Name
Cody Graybehl
Agency Name
City of Santa Maria
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Maria
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Skyway and Industrial
Zip
93455
Parcel #
111-291-037
State Highways
135 and 101
Railways
Santa Maria Valley
Airports
Santa Maria Public Airport
Schools
Joe Nightengale, Ernest Righetti HS, Lakeview Jr High, Valley Ch
Waterways
None
Township
10N
Range
34W
Section
34
Base
San Bern
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 30 Section 15330 of CEQA Guidelines
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of actions taken by a regulatory agency, pursuant to a voluntary settlement, to assure restoration and enhancement of state waters and to protect the environment. The project is designed to improve environmental conditions that will benefit the people of Santa Barbara County. The project is a minor action designed to prevent, minimize, stabilize, mitigate, or eliminate the release or threat of release of hazardous waste or hazardous substances. The project will not exceed $1 million in cost. The project does not involve the onsite use of a hazardous waste incinerator or thermal treatment unit. The project does not involve the relocation of residences or businesses. The SVE system is a small-scale treatment system that will be permitted and operated in accordance with Air District requirements. The project will comply with all other local environmental permitting requirements. No further environmental review is required.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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