Item 26 - Grant Application for Solar Power Project

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D Generation of Solar Power at Garthe and West Pump Station Facilities Project Bureau of Reclamation Water Energy and Efficiency Grant FY2022 SECTION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES COMPLIANCE Will the proposed project impact the surrounding environment (e.g., soil [dust], air, water [quality and quantity], animal habitat)? Please briefly describe all earth -disturbing work and any work that will affect the air, water, or animal habitat in the project area. Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts. The proposed Project falls under Categorical Exemption for CEQA as identified by the State Resources Agency. (CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR Section 15300-15331). The scope of work on this project requires installation of solar equipment on the roof of existing reservoir structures; therefore, there will be no earth- disturbing work or work that affects the air, water, or animal habitat in the project area. Any incidental impacts from the construction phase of the project will be limited in nature and temporary. To minimize any impacts, the construction period will be limited to city ordinance requirements for noise and traffic. Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species, or designated critical habitat in the project area? If so, would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project? The Project area includes no known species listed or proposed -to -be -listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species nor designated critical habitat. Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as "Waters of the United States?" If so, please describe and estimate any impacts the proposed project may have. There are no known wetland or surfaced waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as "Waters of the United States". When was the water delivery system constructed? For many years, the City of Santa Ana was a ranching community with some farming. To serve this growing agricultural and domestic community, a municipal water system was formed in 1886. Will the proposed project result in any modification of or effects to, individual features of an irrigation system (e.g., headgates, canals, or flumes)? If so, state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously. 30 PREVIEW Date: Nov 03, 2021 Workspace ID: WS00800354 Funding Opportunity Number: R22AS00023