Pine Flat 230kV Tap Vegetation Removal Work 2021 (OM-SJFD-2021-001)
Summary
SCH Number
2021090549
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Pine Flat 230kV Tap Vegetation Removal Work 2021 (OM-SJFD-2021-001)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/29/2021
Document Description
DWR and Contractor will remove vegetation within the 230k Tap line right-of-way at Pine Flat Lake. The vegetation work comprises of 27 Blue Oak trees. The trees will be felled in place by contractors with chain saws. Approximately four inches of trunk will be left and treated with herbicide by hand sprayer. Trees and trimming will be fed into chippers. The wood chips will be spread across the ground on site to eliminate green waste. Equipment will be hauled to and from the site by pickups. Equipment will be staged in the immediate area on existing disturbed area and roadway.
Contact Information
Name
Todd Percival
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Sanger
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Pine Flat and White Deer Road
Other Information
Pine Flat 230kV Transmission Line
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and important services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. Because this activity can be implemented without any significant environmental impacts, the Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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