New Small Hydro
Summary
SCH Number
2017058452
Public Agency
Utica Power Authority
Document Title
New Small Hydro
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/25/2017
Document Description
Project is to install new small hydro generators on at least one and possibly all three of the above referenced sites. Project will take advantage of existing flows to generate renewable energy.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Minkler
Agency Name
Utica Power Authority
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Murphys
Counties
Calaveras
Waterways
Hunters Dam, Murphys Afterbay, Ross Reservoir
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S: 15328, 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
Project qualifies for the small hydro exemption in Guidelines section 15328. Generators would be added to discharge pipes from existing dams. The Project does not change flow characteristics, has no impact on water quality, and has no foreseeable significant impact on the environment.
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