Seismic and Earthquake Early Warning Station - Lee Vining Area, Mono County
Summary
SCH Number
2026070750
Public Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
Seismic and Earthquake Early Warning Station - Lee Vining Area, Mono County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2026
Document Description
The University of Nevada Reno, Nevada Seismological Laboratory (UNR) seeks to remove an existing seismic station and install an Earthquake Early Warning station (with non-ground penetrating solar, electrical, and radio components) located on City of Los Angeles (City) property located to the west of Highway 395 near the Lee Vining Area of Mono County, California, as shown on the enclosed map. The purpose of the station is to provide critical public health and safety functions by providing between 10 to 60 seconds warning that ground shaking may be imminent. Approximately two to a maximum of three standard 4×4 vehicles will carry in all equipment using established roads. See attached for additional information and details on the construction and installation.
Contact Information
Name
Nadia Parker
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Job Title
Environmental Supervispr
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, 15303
Reasons for Exemption
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3. Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited number of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. Section 15303(d) includes water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extensions, including street improvements, of reasonable length to serve such construction.
County Clerk
Mono
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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