Exploratory Borings and Conceptual Well Design (can be applied to Wells 4, 5, or future wells)
Summary
SCH Number
2026041039
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Exploratory Borings and Conceptual Well Design (can be applied to Wells 4, 5, or future wells)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/22/2026
Document Description
This project consists of conceptual design and drilling exploratory borings for basic data collection and evaluation of underlying resources. The information is being collected for planning studies for possible future actions. The project will result in minor alteration to land and not involve removal of mature trees, nor will it cause any major disturbance to any environmental resource.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Jesperson
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Mark Carey
Agency Name
Orangevale Water Company (MC Engineering, Inc.)
Job Title
Principal Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Orangevale
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
N/A, Project is entering design phase and location details have not yet been provided. This NOE will cover the project design phase.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
DWR fully supports the justification for a Categorical Exemption under CEQA. The project design phase does not require permits. County of Sacramento Permits will be obtained for the borings for exploratory drilling. OVWC will decide whether or not to proceed with further actions upon consideration of the completed design and exploratory work. At this time, there is no decision to proceed with any construction.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15262
Reasons for Exemption
DWR fully supports the justification for a Categorical Exemption under CEQA. The project design phase does not require permits. County of Sacramento Permits will be obtained for the borings for exploratory drilling. OVWC will decide whether or not to proceed with further actions upon consideration of the completed design and exploratory work. At this time, there is no decision to proceed with any construction.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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