Merchants Bar EM Temporary Watercourse Crossing (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2019-0199-R2)
Summary
SCH Number
2019080438
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Merchants Bar EM Temporary Watercourse Crossing (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2019-0199-R2)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/27/2019
Document Description
The project is limited to the installation and removal of one temporary crossing (50) within the footprint of Camp Fire. Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), Under the Merchant Bar EM shall remove trees burned as a result of the Camp Fire. SPI needs to cross the Little West Fork Feather River to access the area with the burned trees. Upon completion of the work SPI shall return the watercourses to its original alignment and gradient.
Contact Information
Name
Steven Cordes
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife North Central Region
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Butte
Cross Streets
See NOE for further detail
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
This project installs a temporary crossing over the Little West
Fork Feather River. The crossing is an existing facility, is temporary, and allows for fish passage. When the crossing is removed the watercourse shall be returned its original alignment and gradient. Activities will have no impacts on sensitive species or habitats.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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