Soil Investigation - Pier J Zero Emissions Infrastructure Project– Harbor Development Permit No. 25-070
Summary
SCH Number
2026020867
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Soil Investigation - Pier J Zero Emissions Infrastructure Project– Harbor Development Permit No. 25-070
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/24/2026
Document Description
Geotechnical investigation involving borings and Cone Penetration Depth tests (CPT) to inform the design of Pier J Zero
Emissions Infrastructure Project.
Contact Information
Name
Franklin Ruiz
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Tyler Hanks
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Environmental Specialist Intern
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Pier J, SSA Marine Terminal; Harbor Planning District 8 – Southeast Harbor
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306 (Class 6. Information Collection)
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 6 Categorical Exemption consists of basic data collection, research,
experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an
environmental resource. The Project involves geotechnical investigation for data collection to inform design of Pier J Zero
Emissions Infrastructure Project which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304 (Class 4. Minor Alterations to Land)
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 4 Categorical Exemption consists of minor public or private
alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees
except for forestry or agricultural purposes and backfilling where the surface is restored. The Project involves borings and
Cone Penetration Depth tests (CPT) and backfilling where the surface will be restored.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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