Chlorine Contact Tank Damage Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026030898
Public Agency
City of Rio Dell
Document Title
Chlorine Contact Tank Damage Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2026
Document Description
On December 20, 2022, the City experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake and on January 1, 2023, the City experienced a 5.4 magnitude earthquake. These earthquakes caused extended periods of severe ground motion and resulted in significant damage to housing and infrastructure throughout the City. The five associated projects will repair the water infrastructure that was damaged during the earthquakes. This specific project will replace the building and piping on site that was damaged.
Contact Information
Name
Kyle Knopp
Agency Name
City of Rio Dell
Job Title
City Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Rio Dell
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Citywide
State Highways
U.S. 101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (b) and (d)
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for an exemption under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. The project involves repair or replacement of a damaged structure to meet current standards of public health and safety following an earthquake and does not expand use, capacity, or footprint. The environmental review confirmed that none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the project.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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