Application to Appropriate Water Application No. 31186
Summary
SCH Number
2002058090
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Application to Appropriate Water Application No. 31186
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/7/2002
Document Description
Orange Cove Irrigation District proposes to modify an existing small hydroelectric project (Friant Fishwater Release Hydroelectric Power Plant) by adding new generating equipment and powerhouse. The project proposes to use additional water released from Friant Dam to the San Joaquin River at the base of the dam.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Canaday
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board, Headquarters
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 28, Section 15338
Reasons for Exemption
The existing project is less than 5 megawatts; will not change the flow regime; no new power lines will be required; will not impair upstream or downstream passage of fish; discharge from the pwoerhouse will be within 300 feet of the toe of the dam;
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