Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – CEQA Wharf #2 Dredging Project
Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
POH_Berth at Wharf 2 Deepening_ISMND_Draft_02.02.2026
PROJECT TITLE: Port of Hueneme North Terminal Berth Deepening and Wharf 2 Improvements Project
APPLICANT: Oxnard Harbor District, 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme, California 93041
Notice is hereby given that the Oxnard Harbor District (District), acting as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is releasing for review and comment to all agencies, organizations, and interested persons, a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Port of Hueneme North Terminal Berth Deepening and Wharf 2 Improvements Project (proposed project).
PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed project is located at Berths 4 and 5 in the Port of Hueneme (Port) and on Hueneme Beach in the City of Port Hueneme, County of Ventura, California.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: As part of the proposed project, the District would deepen Berths 4 and 5, adjacent to Wharf 2, and the southern end of Wharf 3 where it joins Wharf 2 and would make improvements to Wharf 2 as part of an overall effort to modernize and deepen the Port’s North Terminal. Dredged material from deepening activities would be placed at one of the following locations: as beach nourishment along Hueneme Beach or in the near-shore environment at Hueneme Beach; in an unconfined aquatic trench excavated in Channel A; or in an already-permitted Confined Aquatic Disposal (CAD) site within the harbor.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The 30-day review period starts February 2, 2026, and ends on March 4, 2026. An electronic copy of the Draft IS/MND is available for review at https://www.portofhueneme.org/ceqa-wharf2-dredging-project/. Interested parties responding are urged to submit comments in writing by email or mail at the address listed below. Comment letters must be postmarked and emails received on or by 5:00pm March 4, 2026. Please Include your name, address, and contact information in your correspondence.
REPRESENTATIVE: Susim Gedam, Engineering Manager III
Port of Hueneme, Oxnard Harbor District
333 Ponoma Street,
Port Hueneme, California 93041
If you have any questions, please contact Susim Gedam by email (above) or phone at (805) 271-2517.
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