Owens Lake T2-1b Cattle Fence

Summary

SCH Number
2023020103
Public Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
Owens Lake T2-1b Cattle Fence
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/3/2023
Document Description
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is proposing to install approximately 5,500 feet of barbed wire cattle fence along the western border of a managed vegetation dust control area (DCA) T2-1b. The proposed cattle fence is necessary to prevent cattle from the neighboring ranch from entering T2-1b. An existing privately-owned cattle fence borders a portion of the DCA, however it has multiple gaps and missing segments due to age. Under current conditions, cattle are able to enter the DCA and remove vegetation. Vegetative cover thresholds are required to meet regulatory compliance for dust emissions. The proposed cattle fence will be located within land leased to LADWP for DCA T2-1b. Ground disturbance activities would be monitored by qualified tribal monitors as a precautionary measure.

Contact Information

Name
Marshall Styers
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Job Title
Environmental Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project

Location

Counties
Inyo
Regions
Unincorporated
State Highways
US 395
Waterways
Owens Lake, Owens River
Township
19S
Range
37E
Section
6
Other Location Info
Located in the Dust Control Areas T1A-3 and T32-2 on Owens Lake

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303, Class 3
Reasons for Exemption
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3. Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The numbers of structures described in this section are the maximum allowable on any legal parcel. Examples of this exemption include, but are not limited to Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. The proposed project meets the requirements of these exemptions; therefore, no further CEQA review is required.
County Clerk
Inyo

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