Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan (SMARA) No. PMR 24-001, McKay Point Reservoir
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Summary
SCH Number
2014011078
Lead Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan (SMARA) No. PMR 24-001, McKay Point Reservoir
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/10/2024
Document Description
Tulare Irrigation District (TID) as Lead Agency certified and adopted an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the McKay Point Reservoir Project (SCH# 2014011078) on August 13, 2024. The project consists of the construction and operation of a surface water storage reservoir (reservoir). The reservoir would allow for better management of surface water by providing 4,600 acrefeet of water storage capacity to support water demands during dry seasons, additional flo od control, and storm wa ter management during the wet season. The project includes the following phases: excavation of the site for the reservoir; construction of the reservoir; and operation of the reservoir. In accordance with CEQA and CEQA Guidelines TID filed the Notice of Determination (NOD) with the Tulare County Clerk/Recorder and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR). The proposed project is for the establishment of a Reservoir and SMARA Permit, located in the AE-40 (Exclusive Agricultural – 40- acre minimum) Zone. Tulare County has considered the EIR prepared by TID and finds the EIR to be appropriate and adequate for the purposes of issuance of the required SMARA permit. Tulare County acknowledges that the Draft and Final EIR approved by TID on August 13, 2024, is consistent with PMR 24-001 under PRC section 15096(g)(i) and conditionally approves PMR 24-001.
Contact Information
Name
Aaron Fukuda
Agency Name
Tulare Irrigation District, Lead Agency
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
113-070-016, 113-080-005, 113-080-008, 113-090-001, and 113-100-002
Township
18S
Range
27E
Section
3, 4
Other Location Info
Located in Tulare County, California, the Project site lies between and south of both Lake Kaweah/Terminus Hydropower Plant (2.5 miles northeast of the site) and Bravo Lake (1.5 miles northwest of the site); 1.0 miles northwest of the community of Lemon Cove; and 2.5 miles southwest of the community of Woodlake. The Project site is located approximately 1.0 mile west-southwest of the intersection of State Highways 216 and 198, in Sections 3 and 4, Township 18 South, Range 27 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
TULARE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Tulare
Final Environmental Document Available at
Tulare County Resource Management Agency, 5961 S Mooney Blvd., Visalia CA 93277
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
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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