Pine Flat 230kV Tap Vegetation Removal Work 2022 (OM-SLFD-2022-001)
Summary
SCH Number
2022090551
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Pine Flat 230kV Tap Vegetation Removal Work 2022 (OM-SLFD-2022-001)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2022
Document Description
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Contractor will remove vegetation within the 230k Tap line right-of-way at Pine Flat Lake. The vegetation work will be comprised of eleven Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) trees between transmission line spans 1,2,3. The trees will be felled in place by qualified contractors with chain saws. Approximately four vertical inches of trunk will be left and treated with herbicide by hand sprayer. Trees and trimming will be fed into woodchippers. The wood chips will be broadcasted across the ground on site to eliminate green waste disposal off site.
Equipment will be hauled to and from the site by heavy duty pickups. Equipment will be staged in the immediate area on existing disturbed area and roadway. The work area is on US Army Corps of Engineers property. All work will be done within DWR right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Sanger
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Statewide
Cross Streets
E Trimmer Springs Road and N Elwood Road
Other Location Info
Pine Flat 230kV Transmission Line, Pine Flat Dam
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
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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