Geotechnical Borings for the UPRR Window Closure
Summary
SCH Number
2026100051
Public Agency
West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency
Document Title
Geotechnical Borings for the UPRR Window Closure
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/1/2026
Document Description
Approximately 8 geotechnical borings to aid in the engineering design of a levee improvement project. The borings will assist in the understanding of subsurface soil characteristics and levee erosional susceptibility. The levee project will benefit all West Sacramento residents and property in protecting against the 200-year flood event.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Farris
Agency Name
West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency
Job Title
Flood Protection Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
West Sacramento
Counties
Yolo
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
2nd St. and D St.
Zip
95605
Total Acres
1
Railways
Union Pacific Railroad
Township
9N
Range
4E
Base
MDPM
Other Location Info
Near the I-Street and UPRR Bridge
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 15306
Reasons for Exemption
§ 15306 states "Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource." WSAFCA is gathering subsurface information for a levee improvement project. No significant disturbance to environmental resources will occur.
County Clerk
Yolo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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