First Street Lift Station Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070160
Public Agency
City of Arcata
Document Title
First Street Lift Station Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/6/2026
Document Description
The purpose of the project is to upgrade a vital sewer lift station to ensure safe and reliable pumping of wastewater to the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project entails replacement of existing natural gas powered pumps with electric pumps and associated 3 phase electrical service upgrades, conduit, wiring, control panels, and underground utility work.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Sinkhorn
Agency Name
City of Arcata
Job Title
Director of Environmental Services
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Arcata
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Citywide
Zip
95521
Total Acres
<0.15 acres
State Highways
Highway 101
Schools
Arcata High School, Sunnybrae Middle School, Union Street Charte
Waterways
Humboldt Bay
Township
6N
Range
1E
Section
32
Base
HB&M
Other Location Info
101 F Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15301 (b))
Reasons for Exemption
The First Street Improvement Project involves electrical service repairs and upgrades to an existing sewer facility and replacement of natural gas powered pumps with electrical pumps. The project qualifies for an exemption under Class 1 Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15301 (b)) which allows for the repair and minor alteration of publicly-owned utilities such as a sewer facility.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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