Offshore Geotechnical Explorations for a Marine Shipping Terminal at Berth 7.
Summary
SCH Number
2026080512
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region 2
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Offshore Geotechnical Explorations for a Marine Shipping Terminal at Berth 7.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/17/2026
Document Description
The project consists of offshore geotechnical explorations adjacent to Berth 7 at the former Oakland Army Base to support the design of a proposed Marine Shipping Terminal. Up to 3 soil borings and up to 3 cone penetration tests will be advanced to depths of up to 120 feet below the mudline. Drill cuttings and spent drilling fluid will be contained in drums for offsite disposal. Borings will be abandoned by tremie-placed cement grout from the bottom up.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Wines
Agency Name
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Water Resource Control Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Mark Mclure
Agency Name
Insight Terminal Solutions
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Oakland
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
345 Burma Road, Oakland
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6 - Information Collection, Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The project is consistent with a Class 6 categorical exemption under Section 15306 of the CEQA guidelines for basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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