Dock Finger Removal and Replacement at Tuna Harbor by C&W Diving Services, Inc.
Summary
SCH Number
2026020988
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Dock Finger Removal and Replacement at Tuna Harbor by C&W Diving Services, Inc.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/25/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the removal and replacement of two (2) dock fingers by C&W Diving Services, Inc. (Applicant) at Tuna Harbor Dock 3 in the city of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the removal of two (2) existing dock fingers, damaged as a result of a sinking vessel while moored, and the in-kind replacement with new, 50’ by approximately 4’5” dock fingers to match those previously existing. The damaged dock fingers would be replaced by prefabricated modular components that would be delivered and offloaded using a crane, and secured to the main walkway at Dock 3. The replacement of the damaged dock fingers would result in no changes to overwater coverage and would not involve any shoreside work, pile drilling activities, or dredging.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in Summer 2026, and would take approximately 10 days to complete, with ongoing maintenance as needed. Equipment required to complete the proposed project would include, but not be limited to, a forklift for moving material, a work boat for moving dock fingers into place, and hand and power tools for securing the new fingers to the main dock. The crane required to remove any demolition materials or finger remnants and to offload new finger assemblies for installation would be on-site for one (1) day. Completion of the proposed project would require a crew of approximately five (5) personnel.
Due to its nature and limited scope, construction of the proposed project would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the Applicant would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
Contact Information
Name
Elliot West
Agency Name
C&W Diving Services, Inc.
Job Title
President
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Davin Cox
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Tuna Harbor Dock 3
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities (Class 1); 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction (Class 2)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and Sections 3.a. and 3.b. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it it would consist of the removal and in-kind replacement of damaged dock fingers that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, and would consist of the replacement of existing structures that would be located on the same site as the structures replaced and would have substantially the same purpose and capacity. Sections 3.a. and 3.b. of the District’s CEQA Guidelines are as follows:
3.a. Existing Facilities (SG § 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to:
(1) Repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing mooring facilities, floats, piers, piles, wharves, bulkhead, revetment, buoys, or similar structures; marine terminal facilities; airport facilities; and commercial industrial, or recreational facilities.
AND/OR
3.b. Replacement or Reconstruction (SG § 15302) (Class 2): Includes replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure being replaced.
(1) Replacement or reconstruction of mooring facilities, piles, floats, piers, wharves, marine ways, bulkhead, revetment, buoys, or similar structures where the new structure will be on essentially the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same size, purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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