Sims Port of Redwood City Wharf 3 Sediment Remediation Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SMO-60288-R3)

The Sims Port of Redwood City Wharf 3 Sediment Remediation Project, identified by notification number EPIMS-SMO-60288-R3, involves the remediation of sediments contaminated with metals and low-level polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Redwood Creek, San Mateo County, California. Located near the Port of Redwood City Wharf 3 ship-loading conveyor, the project is being executed by Sims Metal under a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. The remediation efforts are designed to prevent, minimize, or mitigate the release of hazardous substances and must be implemented in accordance with an established U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Consent Decree and EPA approvals. The scope of work is divided into two distinct phases: diver-assisted sediment micro-dredging within a subtidal area of Redwood Creek and the capping of an intertidal area using clean sand and gravel. This project qualifies for a statutory and categorical exemption as a minor environmental cleanup action with an estimated cost of $1 million or less. The site of performance is specifically located at 699 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, CA, within the immediate vicinity of the wharf 3 conveyor. Key points of contact for the project include Environmental Scientist Shannon Husband from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Thibaut Ducy of Sims Metals.