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DESCRIPTION:
The County of Orange (County) proposes to implement the Orange County Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (OC SCOUP), which is designed to capitalize on opportunities to obtain beach-quality sand which arise as surplus material from inland sources (opportunistic sand). The purpose of OC SCOUP is to obtain regulatory approvals in advance to allow for beach nourishment projects to occur as sediment source opportunities arise. OC SCOUP is only to obtain approvals for transporting and placing the source material on public City, State Parks, and County beaches. The basic premise of OC SCOUP is the reuse of the source sediment for sand replenishment on beaches along the Orange County coastline.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000-21177) and pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15063, the County, is acting in the capacity of Lead Agency for the preparation of an environmental document to determine if the proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared to address the direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental effects of the Project, as proposed.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS:
- Notice of Intent to Adopt – IS/MND
- County of Orange Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (OC SCOUP) IS/MND Public Review DRAFT - complete
- County of Orange Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (OC SCOUP) IS/MND Public Review DRAFT – IS/MND only
APPENDICES:
- Appendix A: Preliminary Implementation Guidelines
- Appendix B: Projected Beach Receiver Site Use of Each Stockpile Site
- Appendix C: Receiver Site and Stockpile Site Descriptions
- Appendix D: Beach Nourishment History by Location
- Appendix E: Air Quality Assessments (Trucks and Trains)
- Appendix F: Terrestrial Biological Assessment Report
- Appendix G: Marine Biological Technical Study Report
Please submit written comments regarding the IS/MND by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to the person listed below:
PROJECT MANANGER CONTACT:
OC Infrastructure Programs
Giles Matthews
601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-949-4962
CEQA LEAD AGENCY CONTACT:
OCPW/Development Services/Planning
Virginia Gomez
601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-667-1614
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