Permit No. 19614: Sam G. Lewis & Son Walnut Tree Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022030098
Public Agency
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Document Title
Permit No. 19614: Sam G. Lewis & Son Walnut Tree Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/2/2022
Document Description
To replant 12 acres of walnut trees and drip irrigation on grade along the right (west) overflow area of Butte Creek.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Calles
Agency Name
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The project is located along the right (west) overflow area of Butte Creek, approximately 1.75 miles northeast of the City of Durham, in Butte County.
Other Information
Please note, the signed NOE is not attached. If you would like to request a signed copy of the NOE, please contact Board Staff at: questions@cvflood.ca.gov
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities and Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land CEQA Guidelines §15301, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Board staff has determined the project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 1, Existing Facilities categorical exemption (CEQA Guidelines § 15301) because the proposed activity consists of the removal and replanting of existing features including 12 acres of walnut trees that will not involve the expansion of an existing or former use. The project is also exempt under the Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land categorical exemption (CEQA Guidelines § 15304) because the proposed activity consists of the minor private alterations in the condition of vegetation for agricultural purposes. Further, none of the exceptions to the exemption in CEQA Guidelines § 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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