California Environmental Quality Act – Notice of Exemption
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires an environmental review to evaluate projects for potential impacts on the environment. Environmental documents are written to identify any potential adverse environmental effects of proposed actions, assess their significance, and propose measures to eliminate or mitigate significant impacts. This posting will provide public notices and documents related to the environmental review process and information regarding the filing of Notices of Exemption (NOE).
PROJECT TITLE:
ACC Lancaster Admin Building Water Line Refurbishment
PROJECT LOCATION:
5210 W Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93536
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed Lancaster Admin Building Water Line Refurbishment Project will address an existing water supply line system that services the Department of Animal Care and Control’s administrative building located at 5210 W Avenue I Lancaster, CA 93536. The existing water supply lines are over 75 years old and in need of refurbishment.
PROJECT APPLICANT: County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Quintin Haynes
County of Los Angeles
Internal Services Department
1100 North Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 267-2103
qhaynes@isd.lacounty.gov
EXEMPT STATUS:
Categorically Exempt
TYPE, SECTION OR CODE:
State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (a)(d), 15302(c),15303, and 15304(f).
County of Los Angeles Environmental Document Reporting Procedures and Guidelines,
Appendix G – Class 1 (d), 2(e), 3, and 4(k).
REASONS FOR EXEMPTION:
The project qualifies under State Section 15301 (a) and (d), and County Class 1 (d) because it includes the minor alteration of walls and electrical systems to accommodate the rehabilitation of the plumbing system within the interior of an existing public structure at the ACC administrative building.
The project qualifies under State Section 15302(c) and County Class 2(e) because it would include replacement of the existing galvanized plumbing system with a copper plumbing system.
The project qualifies under State Section 15303 and County Class 3 because it would include installation of new small equipment including a dishwasher and garbage disposal, and a new ADA compliant water closet and flush valve, new faucets and new kitchen sink and detergent dispensers.
The project qualifies under State Section 15304(f) and County Class 4(k) because the scope of work requires minor trenching, backfilling and surface restoration to construct new copper plumbing system.
In addition, based on the record, the project complies with all applicable regulations, no significant impacts to sensitive environments, no significant cumulative impacts associated with successive projects of the same type within the project footprint were identified, it would not result in unusual circumstances or damage to scenic highways, the project site is not listed on hazardous waste site lists compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, and there are no indications that the project may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historic resource that would make the exemptions inapplicable.
PROJECT TITLE:
DHS Rancho Los Amigos Central Utility Plant Leak Detection Remodeling
PROJECT LOCATION:
7401 Leeds Street
Downey, CA 90242
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed DHS RLANRC Central Utility Plant Leak Detection Remodeling project will address an existing fuel tank leak detection system that is no longer in compliance with and must be refurbished to meet current codes. The existing underground storage tank (UST) leak detection system would be remodeled to maintain reliable operation and system monitoring. This includes installation of the control panel, sensors, alarms, and related monitoring components, along with the associated manhole covers and frames to ensure proper containment.
PROJECT APPLICANT: County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Quintin Haynes
County of Los Angeles
Internal Services Department
1100 North Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 267-2103
qhaynes@isd.lacounty.gov
EXEMPT STATUS:
Categorically Exempt
TYPE, SECTION OR CODE:
State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (c), (d), and (l)(4), 15302 {c), 15303, and 15304(f).
County of Los Angeles Environmental Document Reporting Procedures and Guidelines, Appendix G – Class 1 (h)(4) and (x)(13), 2 (e), 3, and (4)(k).
REASONS FOR EXEMPTION:
The project qualifies under State Section 15301 (c), (d), and (l)(4) and County Class 1 (h)(4) and (x)(13) because the project includes minor alterations of the leak detection system to refurbish with new equipment to meet current codes and maintain reliable operation and system monitoring. Project would require also require demolition and restoration of existing manholes and supports, sidewalks, and curb and gutter. Upgrades are to meet current codes and would not result in any expansion of the sites existing use.
The project qualifies under State Section 15302 (c) and County Class 2 (e) because the project includes the replacement and refurbishment of the existing leak detection system, including its plumbing and electrical systems. The refurbished leak detection, plumbing and electrical systems would be located on the same site will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the replaced systems.
The project qualifies under State Section 15303 and County Class 3 because the project would include conversion of the existing containment structure to install new small leak monitoring system equipment (new control panel, sensors, alarms, and related monitoring components, along with the associated manhole covers and frames).
The project qualifies under State Section 15304(f) and County Class 4(k) because the project would include minor alterations to land required excavation, trenching, backfilling and surface restoration associated with the installation of the new leak detection system.
In addition, based on the record, the project complies with all applicable regulations, no significant impacts to sensitive environments, no significant cumulative impacts associated with successive projects of the same type within the project footprint were identified, it would not result in unusual circumstances or damage to scenic highways, the project site is not listed on hazardous waste site lists compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, and there are no indications that the project may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historic resource that would make the exemptions inapplicable.