Minor Alteration No. WA2026104 – RD2091 Chase DMP Pipe Removals Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026080780
Public Agency
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Document Title
Minor Alteration No. WA2026104 – RD2091 Chase DMP Pipe Removals Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/2/2026
Document Description
To remove the seven existing 24-inch corrugated metal pipes and their associated appurtenant structures. The removal will extend to a minimum of 15 feet beyond the landside levee toe. Remaining pipe segments beyond the levee easement will be left in place and plugged with concrete. Pipe locations will be verified through exploratory potholing along an assumed perpendicular alignment, up to 25 feet on either side of the staked locations. The levee will be restored to pre-construction conditions. The backfill and compaction will conform to California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Waters, Division 1 (Title 23), Section 120 – Levees standards. The levee slopes will be reseeded with approved native grasses.
Contact Information
Name
Jordan Robbins
Agency Name
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Scott Cole
Agency Name
Reclamation District 2091
Job Title
District President
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Right bank of the San Joaquin River
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California
Waterways
San Joaquin River
Other Location Info
The project is located on the right bank of the San Joaquin River through RD2091 Unit No. 1 San Joaquin River Levee and RD2091 Unit No. 2 San Joaquin River Levee in Stanislaus County.
Site 1: DSID# 23155; Diameter (inches) 24; Levee Mile 0.079; Latitude (°N) 37.541970; Longitude (°W) 121.093980; Levee Unit No. 1 San Joaquin River.
Site 2: DSID# 23156; Diameter (inches) 24; Levee Mile 0.100; Latitude (°N) 37.542030; Longitude (°W) 121.094370; Levee Unit No. 1 San Joaquin River.
Site 3: DSID# 23157; Diameter (inches) 24; Levee Mile 0.135; Latitude (°N) 37.541918; Longitude (°W) 121.094983; Levee Unit No. 1 San Joaquin River.
Site 4: DSID# 23158; Diameter (inches) 24; Levee Mile 0.237; Latitude (°N) 37.541564; Longitude (°W) 121.096792; Levee Unit No. 1 San Joaquin River.
Site 5: DSID# 23160; Diameter (inches) 24; Levee Mile 0.402; Latitude (°N) 37.540936; Longitude (°W) 121.099600; Levee Unit No. 1 San Joaquin River.
Site 6: DSID# 23161; Diameter (inches) 24; Levee Mile 0.634; Latitude (°N) 37.541220; Longitude (°W) 121.103880; Levee Unit No. 1 San Joaquin River.
Site 7: DSID# 23175; Diameter (inches) 24; Levee Mile 0.021; Latitude (°N) 37.482450; Longitude (°W) 121.051220; Levee Unit No. 2 San Joaquin River.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Board has determined that the project activities within the Board's authority are exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Class 1 (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption (California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301). The project qualifies for this exemption because it is limited to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or minor alteration of an existing facility and involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The Board has determined that the project activities within the Board's authority are exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) categorical exemption (California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304). The project qualifies for this exemption because it involves minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The Board further finds that none of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions set forth in California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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