UC San Diego Elliott Field Station Emergency Sewer Pipeline Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2026060802
Public Agency
University of California San Diego
Document Title
UC San Diego Elliott Field Station Emergency Sewer Pipeline Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2026
Document Description
The project involves the emergency repair and in-kind replacement of a collapsed section of an underground sewer pipeline at UC San Diego’s Elliott Field Station. The collapse, determined to be caused by tree root intrusion, resulted in an active wastewater spill that required the immediate installation of a temporary aboveground bypass system. The project involves localized trenching to excavate and remove the damaged pipe section (assumed to be less than 100 linear feet, to be determined during trenching), followed by the installation of a new, in-kind replacement pipe to permanently restore system function. To facilitate the repair and prevent future structural pipeline damage, up to 30 small to medium (approximately 6-inches in diameter) non-native eucalyptus trees will be removed from the immediate work area. No sensitive native vegetation would be removed. The required trenching intersects a non-vegetated ephemeral drainage, which will be fully restored to pre-existing topographic and environmental conditions upon completion of the pipe installation, in compliance with required state regulatory authorizations. This project qualifies as an emergency action necessary to prevent or mitigate an immediate threat to public health, safety, and the environment by stopping the discharge of raw wastewater and restoring essential public utility infrastructure.
Contact Information
Name
Lauren Kahal Lievers
Agency Name
UC San Diego Campus Planning Office
Job Title
Principal Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
10201 Pomerado Road, San Diego
Zip
92131
Total Acres
<1
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15269(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from CEQA, under Section 15269(b) as it involves emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or welfare. The project would replace an existing sewer pipeline that collapsed in order to maintain wastewater service.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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