Return Activated Sludge Header Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026041204
Public Agency
Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency
(BBARWA)
Document Title
Return Activated Sludge Header Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/24/2026
Document Description
On April 22, 2026, the BBARWA Board of Directors approved the Return Activated Sludge Header Replacement Project (Project). The Project includes demolition of the existing RAS, waste activated sludge (WAS), scum, and high-pressure effluent piping within the Main Pump Building, and replacement of the RAS, WAS and scum piping systems. The Project will be completed within the existing footprint of BBARWA's existing treatment plant.
Contact Information
Name
David Lawrence
Agency Name
Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Big Bear City
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency service area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs. (State CEQA Guidelines), section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed Project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1). The Class 1 exemption allows, in part, for the repair of existing public mechanical equipment that will result in negligible or no expansion of former use. This includes the rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety. Here, the Project proposes replacement of existing piping, which is necessary to meet current standards of public health and safety and avoid any future risk.
Finally, none of the “exceptions” to the categorical exemptions apply under State CEQA Guidelines § 15300.2.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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