Consultant expects mitigated negative declaration unless project scope changes

Oct 15, 2026

Padre (consultant) is evaluating environmental review options; staff said Padre preliminarily expects a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for a pipeline-only project but will make a final determination after design decisions about lift stations and other features.

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The board heard an update on environmental review from General Manager Savage and consultant work by Padre. Savage said Padre is working under the assumption that, given the current plan (predominantly pipe installation with no lift stations), an MND may be sufficient rather than a full Environmental Impact Report.

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