Thermalito Power Canal Vegetation Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2011098315
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 3
Document Title
Thermalito Power Canal Vegetation Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/21/2011
Document Description
This project will conduct vegetation removal maintenance on four existing drainages flowing into the Thermalito Power Canal. Vegetation removed will span a distance of approximately 2,500 linear feet. Accumulated vegetation will be removed from inside and bottom of the drainage ditch embankments using a backhoe. Equipment will access ditches from DWR service roads located from Table Mountain Road and along the Thermalito Power Canal. Removed vegetation will be transported via dump truck and stored off site at the local DWR Thermalito Diversion Dam spoil area. Work conducted will create minimal disturbance and will stay within the existing footprint of the ditches. Work will be conducted when flows are minimal to none, above ordinary high water mark and during dry condition. Work will take approximately 10 days to complete and will be done in the late summer/early fall to avoid bird nesting season. This activity may occur annually when necessary.
Contact Information
Name
Kelley Barker
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation, District 3
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project falls within Class 1: Maintenance of existing facilities. The drainage ditches will be maintained for flood capacity by removing vegetation within the existing footprint and will not result in an expansion of existing use or significant environmental impacts.
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