McLaughlin Eastshore State Park Albany Plateau Gamma Survey
Summary
SCH Number
2026051135
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
McLaughlin Eastshore State Park Albany Plateau Gamma Survey
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/28/2026
Document Description
The project proposes sub-surface investigations at McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore to determine if historical waste disposal at the Albany Plateau poses a present-day risk to visitors or the environment. This investigation will be achieved by a contractor using a phased, data-driven approach. The contractor will:
Use the Orion Scan PlotSM system to scan for gamma activity to identify and map identified areas within a 35-acre investigation area;
Use hand tools to collect up to twelve (12) soil samples from the top 6-inches of soil or from hand-excavated “test pits”;
Collect groundwater samples from a minimum of three (3) locations (two (2) perimeter samples and one (1) hotspot sample) to assess groundwater quality; and
Report all findings and results to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Contact Information
Name
Diana Fong
Agency Name
California State Parks, Diablo Range District
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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