Permit No. 19153: Lower Elkhorn Basin Levee Setback Project
13 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2016092015
Lead Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Permit No. 19153: Lower Elkhorn Basin Levee Setback Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
3/3/2020
Document Description
Approval of Permit No. 19153 under California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Section 6, for work within an adopted plan of flood control, within a Regulated Stream (Table 8.1; Title 23, Div. 1, Article 8): The project will lower flood stages in Sacramento River & upper Yolo Bypass, reducing flood risks. Project includes 1.5 miles of setback levee for the Sacramento Bypass north levee & 5.5 miles of setback levee for the Yolo Bypass east levee, adjacent to Lower Elkhorn Basin. Construction will include seepage berms, erosion protection, access roads, partially degrading existing levees, borrow site restoration, & ecosystem enhancement through floodplain expansion & required project mitigation.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Stewart
Agency Name
Central Valley Flood Protection Bd
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Yolo
Other Location Info
Lower Elkhorn Basin
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(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
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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