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3.7 Geology and Soils liquefiable soil can be found on the valley floor, especially near the Sacramento and Feather Rivers and minor tributaries, including tributaries that are no longer active (Butte County 2010a: 4.6‐10). The site is approximately one mile from the Feather River, and is underlain by the Laguna Formation, a soil formation that generally consists of interbedded alluvial deposits comprising poorly graded gravel with silt, clay, sand and cobbles, silty gravel, and clayey gravel. Consistency and relative density of the Laguna Formation is generally stiff/dense to hard/very dense. Based on subsurface conditions at the site, liquefaction is expected to be low during seismic events (Geocon 2010; Appendix D of the General Plan). Landslides The topography of the area surrounding the project site is generally level, as is the natural terrace surrounding the excavated basin. The basin is approximately 30–40 feet below the surrounding grade, and is surrounded by gently inclined slopes. In the Thermalito Afterbay ORV Project Inventory of Features the staff geologist concluded that the borrow pit slopes are not very high or steep and noted no major landslide problems on the site (State Parks 1978:19). 3.7.2 Regulatory Setting This section describes additional planning and regulatory information related to geology and soils to supplement information provided in Section 2.7, “Planning Influences,” of the Clay Pit SVRA General Plan. In particular, Section 2.7.1, “Systemwide Planning,” includes a summary of the 2008 Soil Conservation Standard and Guidelines ) (State Parks 2008). Other state and regional plans, policies, regulations, and laws related to geology and soils are summarized below. Federal Plans, Policies, Regulations, and Laws No federal plans, policies, regulations, or laws related to geology and soils are applicable to Clay Pit SVRA. However, while not a regulatory agency, the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides science‐based soil information in the National Cooperative Soil Survey, a cooperative effort of federal and state agencies, universities, and professional societies. The NRCS is a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. State Plans, Policies, Regulations, and Laws AlquistPriolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act The Alquist‐Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act (Alquist‐Priolo Act) was passed by the California Legislature in 1972 to minimize the hazard of surface faulting to structures. The Alquist‐Priolo Act’s main purpose is to prevent the construction of buildings used for human occupancy on the surface trace of active faults. The act addresses only the hazard of surface fault rupture and is not directed toward other earthquake hazards. According to the act, local agencies must regulate most development in fault zones established by the State Geologist. Before a project can be permitted in Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area February 2012 3.7-2 Draft EIR
3.7 Geology and Soils a designated Alquist‐Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone, the city or county with jurisdiction must require a geologic investigation to demonstrate that proposed buildings would not be constructed across active faults (CGS 2007a). Seismic Hazards Mapping Act The California Seismic Hazards Mapping Act of 1990 (PRC Sections 2690–2699.6) addresses seismic hazards other than surface fault rupture, such as liquefaction and seismically induced landslides. The Seismic Hazards Mapping Act specifies that the lead agency for a project may withhold development permits until geologic or soils investigations are conducted for specific sites and mitigation measures are incorporated into project plans to reduce hazards associated with seismicity and unstable soils (CGS 2007b). California Building Code The State of California provides minimum standards for building design through the California Building Standards Code (CBC), contained in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2. The CBC incorporates, by reference, the national Uniform Building Code (UBC) with California‐specific amendments, and applies to all occupancies throughout the state unless local amendments have been adopted. It includes regulations for seismic safety, excavation of foundations and retaining walls, and grading activities (including drainage and erosion control and construction on unstable soils) to ensure that structural designs are specific and responsive to site conditions. California Water Code, Part 6, Chapter 4.5, Section 13290 Part 6, Chapter 4.5, of the California Water Code, requires owners and operators of new, rehabilitated, or leaking on‐site sewage treatment systems to adopt minimum operating requirements related to siting, construction, and performance. California Public Resource Code The California PRC requires management and protection of soil resources specific to SVRA areas. Section 5090.35(a) states: The protection of public safety, the appropriate utilization of lands, and the conservation of land resources are of the highest priority in the management of the state vehicular recreation areas; and, accordingly, the division shall promptly repair and continuously maintain areas and trails, anticipate and prevent accelerated and unnatural erosion, and restore lands damaged by erosion to the extent possible. 2008 Soil Conservation Standard and Guidelines The 2008 Soil Conservation Standard and Guidelines (State Parks 2008) require that the OHMVR Division manage OHV recreation facilities to meet the following soil standard: Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area Draft EIR 3.7-3 February 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents
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LIST OF ACRONYMS μg/l micrograms p
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S.0 Summary No mitigation measures
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Chapter 1.0 - Introduction 1.0 Intr
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Safety proximity to California Dep
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Chapter 2.0 - Project Description 2
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2.0 Project Description The OHMVR D
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Open OHV Recreation Area 2.0 Projec
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TABLE 21. USE AREA MATRIX TOPICS
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3.1 Transportation and Traffic 3.1
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3.1.5 Summary of Significant Impact
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3.2 Air Quality 3.2 Air Quality Thi
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3.2 Air Quality During this 3‐yea
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4.0 Cumulative Analysis future anal
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7.0 References Kamian, Armen. Assoc
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