Caltrans Salmon Creek lead Abatement Plan (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2018-0250-R1)

SCH Number: 2018078076
Lead Agency: Fish & Wildlife 1E (Eureka) (California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1E)
Document Title: Caltrans Salmon Creek lead Abatement Plan (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2018-0250-R1)
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 7/5/2018

Document Description: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement number 1600-2017-0561-R1, pursuant to Section 1602 of Fish and Game Code to Frank Demling, representing California Department of Transportation. The project seeks to minimize the potential exposure to elevated lead levels present within soils at the site. Existing road surfaces and the vivinity of a residence will be treated for this project. Treated areas will be covered with geotextile fabric, which will then be covered by a minimum of six inches of gravel. This treatment will remain in place during bridge construction, and will be removed as part of this bridge replacement project. This project will not expand the footprint of disturbance.

Contact Information: Daniel Harringon
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1E
Eureka Office 619 Second Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707 964-7683

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: S: 15301
Reasons for Exemption: This project is a minor alteration to an existing road and residence footprint. The footprint of disturbance will remain the same as existing facilities, and this will not facilitate an expansion of use.