23 CA ADC § 193


      23 CCR s 193

      Cal. Admin. Code tit. 23, s 193


      CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
      TITLE 23. WATERS
      DIVISION 1. RECLAMATION BOARD
      CHAPTER 1. ORGANIZATION, POWERS AND STANDARDS
      ARTICLE 9. REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
      QUALITY ACT
      This database is current through 05/19/06, Register 2006, No. 20.

      s 193. Categorically Exempt Activities.

      In compliance with the requirements of the CEQA Guidelines, the following 
      list of categorically exempt activities of the board has been established. 
      This list is subject to the limitations on categorical exemptions set 
      forth in the provisions of the state CEQA Guidelines. This list does not 
      preclude categorical exemptions for other activities pursuant to CEQA or 
      the CEQA Guidelines.

      (a) Class 1 consists of operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of the 
      following facilities where there is negligible or no expansion beyond that 
      previously existing:

      (1) Project works and related facilities;

      (2) Nonproject levees and related facilities;

      (3) Other flood control works which are the statutory responsibility of 
      the department or which are the responsibility of the department as a 
      "maintenance area;

      (4) Flood control works of agencies with which the board has a local 
      cooperation agreement, local cost sharing agreement or similar agreement;

      (5) Existing encroachments.

      (b) Class 2 includes replacement or reconstruction of existing structures 
      and facilities where necessary at the facilities listed in Class I.

      (c) Class 3 includes the location and construction of minor accessory 
      structures and the installation of new equipment where necessary at the 
      facilities listed in Class I.

      (d) Class 4 includes approval of minor public or private alterations to 
      land, or vegetation not involving the removal of mature and scenic trees, 
      where necessary at the facilities listed in Class I.

      (e) Class 5 includes the approval of minor encroachment permits, licenses, 
      board designation of floodways pursuant to Water Code section 8609, and 
      any board approval of existing encroachments.

      (f) Class 6 includes the collection of basic data, research and 
      experiments carried out by the board or Department, their officers and 
      employees, which are necessary for planning and feasibility studies, 
      investigations and preparation of environmental documents.

      (g) Class 9 includes the inspection of the facilities listed in Class I 
      and other approved encroachments or existing nonconforming encroachments.

      (h) Class 12 includes the sale or exchange of surplus property, as limited 
      by the CEQA Guidelines. Class XII also includes the issuance or grant of a 
      license, lease, easement, or agreement pursuant to section 19.

      (i) Class 13 includes acquisition of land for fish and wildlife 
      conservation or mitigation purposes where the land will be preserved in 
      its natural condition or where the habitat will be enhanced for fish and 
      wildlife purposes.

      (j) Class 14 includes acquisition, sale, or transfer of land for park or 
      similar purposes as limited by the CEQA Guidelines.

      (k) Class 21 includes the enforcement of the orders, terms, or conditions 
      of approvals or permits of the board.

      (l) Class 25 includes acquisition or transfer of land that will preserve 
      open space as limited by the CEQA Guidelines.


      


      Note: Authority cited: Section 8571, Water Code; and Section 21082, Public 
      Resources Code. Reference: Section 21080.1 and 21082, Public Resources 
      Code; Sections 8361 and 12878.21, Water Code; Title 14, California Code of 
      Regulations, Sections 15300.4, 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, 15305, 15306, 
      15309, 15312, 15313, 15314, 15321, 15325. 
       

       HISTORY 
         
      1. New section and appendix A filed 9-30-96; operative 10-30-96 (Register 
      96, 
      No. 40).
      23 CA ADC s 193

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