Micro-Hydroelectric Home Power Generation
Summary
SCH Number
2001048257
Public Agency
Fish & Game #2
Document Title
Micro-Hydroelectric Home Power Generation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/17/2001
Document Description
Installation and operation of a micro-hydroelectric power generation system for a home site. The project is limited to diverting excess flow through a maximum 4 foot diameter pipe for a distance not to exceed 750 feet upstream of the micro-hydroelectric turbine. Water running through the turbine will be discharged and immediately returned to the stream. The stream will not be dewatered and diversion shall not exceed 50% of the existing flow.
Contact Information
Name
Cathie Vouchilas
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game, Region 2
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sierra
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and vegetation which do not involve removal of trees and do not result in significant adverse effects on fish and wildlife resources.
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