Oroville Hydroelectric Facilities Fiber Optic Upgrade Project

SCH Number: 2018062028
Lead Agency: Water Resources, Department of (California Department of Water Resources)
Document Title: Oroville Hydroelectric Facilities Fiber Optic Upgrade Project
Document Type: NOD - Notice of Determination
Received: 7/18/2018

Document Description: DWR proposes to upgrade the fiber optic cable between the DWR Oroville Field Division Operations and Maintenance Center, the Hyatt Powerplant, and the Thermalito Diversion Dam, DWR must ensure the reliable and permanent transmission of info to manage the Oroville Facilities. As such, the proposed project entails the upgrade of the fiber optic cable to modern standards. The proposed project would involve open trench installation following an existing underground route, approx 2.4 miles long, along Oro Dam Blvd East and Glen Dr from the O&M Center to the junction with the existing fiber optic cable line which connects to the TDD and Hyatt PP. Proposed construction activities include trenching (excavation and fill), line and cable installation, paving, and site restoration.

Contact Information: Gail Kuenster
California Department of Water Resources
3500 Industrial Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95691
916-376-9780

Approving Agency: DWR
Approving Agency Role: Lead Agency
Approved On: 7/17/2018
Final EIR Available Location: 3500 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691

(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: No
(2b) A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: N/A
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes