Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-27698-R1 Noble – Van Duzen River Ranch Gravel Extraction Project
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Summary
SCH Number
1992013033
Lead Agency
Humboldt County
Document Title
Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-27698-R1 Noble – Van Duzen River Ranch Gravel Extraction Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/6/2022
Document Description
The project is limited to one encroachment for aggregate extraction from the channel of the Van Duzen River for commercial purposes. On September 5, 2019, the proposed Surface Mining and Conditional Use permits SMP-15-002 and CUP-15-003 and Reclamation Plan RP-15-003 were re-issued for a period of 15 years. Consistent with those parameters set forth in the County permit, the Permittee proposes to extract up to 100,000 cubic yards of gravel, rock, and sand annually from bars along a two-mile stretch of the Van Duzen River near its confluence with Yager Creek. Aggregate extraction consists of removal of flood-washed alluvial material using heavy equipment (e.g., front-end loaders, excavators, bulldozers, and dump trucks) from outside the wetted-channel of the Van Duzen River. Aggregate extraction methods and volumes shall be consistent with approved annual extraction work plans. Extraction occurs during the summer low-flow period when alluvial deposits are exposed. Fisheries- and riparian enhancement or off-channel extractions are included annually and may involve connection of extraction areas to the wetted channel. Temporary crossings of the wetted channel may be needed to access gravel
deposits. Timing of the installation and removal of these crossings is conducted to avoid periods of peak flows, salmonid migration and spawning, other aquatic organisms, and requires coordination with CDFW scientific staff. Crossings are also designed to minimize the extent of channel disturbance and avoid sensitive aquatic habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Hollis
Agency Name
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Hydesville
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
on the Van Duzen River, a tributary to the Eel River
Parcel #
201-101-003;204-111-009;204-101-026;204-111-011;204-063-013;204-063-014;204-063-011;204-071-005
State Highways
36
Waterways
Van Duzen River, a tributary to the Eel River, thence the Pacific Ocean
Other Location Info
Additional APN #'s
204-071-006;204-071-010
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Humboldt
Final Environmental Document Available at
Humboldt County Planning Department
3015 H Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Contact: Michael Wheeler
Phone: (707) 268-3730
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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