Western Avenue Pumping Plant Force Main Upgrades
Summary
SCH Number
2026030407
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Document Title
Western Avenue Pumping Plant Force Main Upgrades
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/10/2026
Document Description
The project will construct approximately 2,650 feet of 12-inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe dual force main to replace the existing 12-inch asbestos cement pipe (ACP) force main. The project also includes new breaker over manhole construction and new valve vault structure.
Contact Information
Name
Patricia L Horsley
Agency Name
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Rancho Palos Verdes
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The project consists of one segment. The segment begins at the cul-de-sac of Palmeras Place (Western Avenue Pumping Plant) and continues northerly on South Western Avenue (Ave) to a new breakover manhole south of Manhole J 374, approximately 800 feet south of the intersection of South Western Avenue and Peninsula Verde Drive, all within the city of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines
Reasons for Exemption
The project is a replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 21080.21 of the Public Resources Code
Reasons for Exemption
The project is all within public right-of-way and less than one mile long
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 21080(b)(4) of the Public Resources Code
Reasons for Exemption
The project is necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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