Full Trash Capture Device Installation Project Work Order#ZD60061C Task Code #Z1530
Summary
SCH Number
2026031036
Public Agency
Riverside County
Document Title
Full Trash Capture Device Installation Project Work Order#ZD60061C Task Code #Z1530
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/24/2026
Document Description
The County of Riverside proposes to install trash capture devices known as Connector Pipe Screens (CPS) on existing storm drain inlet facilities located within the County of Riverside right-of-way, in order to comply with the State mandated trash provisions. The storm drain inlet facilities are located in identified significant trash generating areas in the Santa Ana, Whitewater and Santa Margarita watershed regions of the County of Riverside. The number of trash capture devices to be installed in the Santa Ana watershed are 145, Santa Margarita watershed are 34 and Whitewater watershed are 77, for a total of 256 trash capture devices.
Contact Information
Name
Jan Bulinski
Agency Name
County of Riverside TMLA - Transportation Department
Job Title
Environmental Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Throughout the County of Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Throughout the County of Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project will take place in the County right-of-way. Temporary construction easements will not be required for the proposed improvements.
This project is subject to compliance with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) and the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). In accordance with Section 7 of the Western Riverside County MSHCP and the Coachella Valley MSHCP, necessary operation and maintenance along existing roadways are considered a covered activity outside/inside of cell criteria area/conservation areas. This project is considered to be operation and maintenance; therefore, it is a covered activity under both the Western Riverside County MSHCP and the Coachella Valley MSHCP.
If tree and/or vegetation removal takes place during the migratory bird breeding season (February 1 – September 1), a preconstruction nesting survey will be conducted pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
The County of Riverside Transportation Department has found that the above-described project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), based on the following:
Section 15301 (c) – Existing Facilities – The project proposes to install trash capture devices known as Connector Pipe Screens (CPS) on existing storm water drainage inlet facilities located within the County of Riverside right-of-way in order to comply with the State mandated trash provisions. The project in its entirety is consistent with Section 15301(c) because it does not create additional traffic lanes and involves no expansion of use of the existing roadway and associated facilities.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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