Silver Creek Bridge
Summary
SCH Number
2009048090
Public Agency
Northern California Power Agency
Document Title
Silver Creek Bridge
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2009
Document Description
The purpose of the Project is to provide safe access across Silver Creek to Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) employees who are required to monitor dam operations at Lake Alpine. The proposed bridge responds to the goals and objectives outlined in the Stanislaus Forest Plan. It also helps move the project area towards desired conditions described in the plan. The Forest Goals include the desire to provide facilities, including transportation and administrative sites, needed to efficiently and safely manage the National Forest to provide a wide range of recreation opportunities directed at various experience levels to meet current and projected demands.
Contact Information
Name
Barry Sullivan
Agency Name
Northern California Power Agency
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Alpine
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, Sec 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed bridge is the replacement of a structure that was previously washed out. It provides access to a utility facility (i.e., dam that stores water for hydroelectric generation). During May 2007, the Forest Service prepared an Environmental Assessment for this project. Based on the Environmental Assessment and project record, the Forest Supervisor, Tom Quinn, issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project on September 4, 2007.
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