Minor Alteration No. WA2026059 – Pipe Removal and Excavation Project

Minor Alteration No. WA2026059, titled the Pipe Removal and Excavation Project, is a forecast project managed by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board for the project applicant, Reclamation District No. 2060. The work is located along the right bank levee of the Hastings Unit No. 02 Ulatis Creek in Solano County, specifically targeting sites at Levee Miles 0.03, 1.71, and 1.74. The primary scope of work involves the removal of two 24-inch corrugated metal pipes and their associated flap gates, as well as excavation at Levee Mile 1.74 on both the landside and waterside toe to identify and remove DSID 22057 if present. Additionally, the contractor must restore the levee crown road using an aggregate base in kind. All excavation and backfill activities must strictly adhere to the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Waters, Division 1, Section 120 Levees standards. The project has been granted a Notice of Exemption from CEQA under categorical exemptions Sections 15301 and 15304, as it involves the demolition of accessory structures and minor land alterations. Administrative oversight is provided by Executive Officer Chris Lief, with Brian Luke serving as the Senior Environmental Scientist and Henry Kuechler as the Project Manager. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990.