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What is the subsidence potential for hitting various unknowns such as sand lenses?


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June 15, 2020

What is the subsidence potential for hitting various unknowns such as sand lenses?

During the design phase, soil investigations would identify soil types and groundwater pressures by location to allow for planning of adequate soil conditioners and TBM face […]
June 15, 2020

If the top of the tunnel is about 100 feet below the surface, will these depths still be in the range of human habitation considering the deposition of the Delta over the years and sea level rise?

The environmental impact analysis for Delta Conveyance will include evaluation of cultural resources, including potential areas with human habitation. This comment is related to the scope […]
June 15, 2020

How frequently will HAB data be reported, and how accessible will it be to the public?

Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) data currently are not included in most Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan construction permits. Historically, analysis for potential for algal blooms in the […]
June 15, 2020

Will the SEC members receive information about the soil and water testing program once it has been determined?

Initial soil investigation methods were proposed and are being evaluated through a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (published in November 20, 2019) by DWR. Water quality […]
June 15, 2020

Is RTM subject to waste discharge requirements?

DWR’s environmental review process will evaluate permitting requirements for the proposed project. Placement of the RTM at the construction site for either temporary or long-term storage […]
June 15, 2020

What is done with saltwater that is brought to the surface?

The dewatering water would be tested to determine if on-site treatment would be required prior to reuse or removal from the site. The treatment could range […]
June 15, 2020

How is the safety of the soil determined?

The soil material coming out of the tunneling or shaft excavations would be conveyed to a material classification area where it would be placed within smaller […]
June 15, 2020

Do soil conditioners need to be removed from the soil before it is reused?

Soil conditioners would only be removed from the RTM if determined to be necessary as part of the testing program. Generally, the expected concentrations of conditioners […]
June 15, 2020

What is air pollution from truck traffic and cement construction?

DWR will be analyzing air quality in the environmental review. This comment could be related to the scope of DWR’s EIR; please consider submitting this comment […]