BAPP Intake Road AB Placement (OM-DFD-2026-008)
Summary
SCH Number
2026051194
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
BAPP Intake Road AB Placement (OM-DFD-2026-008)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/29/2026
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff will perform road maintenance along the Banks Pumping Plant intake channel dirt access road that runs parallel to the California Aqueduct (CAAQ) from Byron Hwy to the Headworks at Christensen Rd. The road will be graded as part of annual standard operating procedure then aggregate base will be spread across the width of the road. After rock has been placed on the road, a smooth drum roller will be utilized for compaction. Staging and work will be within the DWR right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Alameda - Unincorporated, Byron
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Byron Hwy, Christensen Rd
Waterways
California Aqueduct (CAAQ)
Other Location Info
Banks Pumping Plant (BAPP) Intake Channel, Mile Markers 1.02 to 3.0
Other Information
LAT 37°49'27.56"N, LONG 121°35'55.04"W to LAT 37°47'55.22"N, LONG 121°37'26.57"W
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities to SWP facilities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerks
Alameda, Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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