Environmental Sampling by BNSF Railway at National City Marine Terminal
Summary
SCH Number
2026100567
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Environmental Sampling by BNSF Railway at National City Marine Terminal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/16/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would involve soil sampling by BNSF Railway (Applicant) in the city of National City, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve soil sampling at three locations, up to five (5) feet, using a hand auger on the National City Marine Terminal. Applicant would prepare a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Work Plan for submittal to the District prior to any sampling activities. The proposed work is anticipated to occur in late 2026 and would take approximately one (1) day to complete, with re-sampling as needed.
Due to its nature and limited scope, construction of the proposed project would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the Applicant would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
Contact Information
Name
Luis Duran
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jobi Cherian
Agency Name
BNSF Railway
Job Title
Manager of Environmental Remediation
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
National City
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
3141 Tidelands Avenue, National City, CA 91950
Other Information
Three locations on National City Marine Terminal in the BNSF Right of Way
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306 (Information Collection)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines and the Section(s) of the District's Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA as identified above because it is for the purpose of basic data collection and resource evaluation activities which would not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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