Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice
VTA Beneficial Reuse of Excavated Material in Tidal Marsh Restoration Project – Geotech Investigations
The San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board is currently reviewing an application for the following project for water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. We encourage public comments on the proposed work, which will be considered in the decision on certification. You may submit comments on this project to the staff member below.
| Project Name: |
VTA Beneficial Reuse of Excavated Material in Tidal Marsh Restoration Project – Geotech Investigations |
| City/County: |
San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County |
| Comment Period: |
7/29/2026 - 08/18/2026 |
| Project Description: |
The purpose of the geotechnical investigations is to inform aspects of Beneficial Reuse Project design for the construction of the Alviso Rail Spur including earthwork preparation; stability; performance monitoring; subgrade settlement; and protection of existing utilities, levees, and UPRR railroad tracks. |
| Project Files: |
Contact Staff for files |
| Staff Contact: |
Agnes Farres (510) 622-2401 Water Quality Control Board 1515 Clay Street, Ste 1400 Oakland, CA 94612 |
