Huntington Lake Dam No. 1 Low-Level Outlet Valves Replacement Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No.EPIMS-FRE-31312-R4).
Summary
SCH Number
2023080198
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Huntington Lake Dam No. 1 Low-Level Outlet Valves Replacement Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No.EPIMS-FRE-31312-R4).
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/9/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement number EPIMS-FRE-31312-R4 pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the applicant, Southern California Edison. Project activities include the repair and replacement of key components of the low-level outlet valve system at Big Creek Dam No. 1. The proposed repairs will address compliance with Department of Water Resources California Division of Safety of Dams regulations, operational reliability, and public safety. Project construction is anticipated to require two construction seasons between May 1 and November 30 (Work Season). Activities in Work Area 1 and 3 will occur in Work Season 1 and activities in Work Area 2 and 4 will occur in Work Season 2. The longest phase of the work will be removal of accumulated debris and sediment from around the slide gates at the upstream base of the dam which will be completed during Work Season 2.
Contact Information
Name
Hazem Gabr
Agency Name
Southern California Edison Company
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Benessa Galvan
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 4
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fresno
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Countywide
Township
8S
Range
25E
Section
14
Base
MDBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1(b); California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project includes the maintenance of an existing facility of a publicly-owned
utility used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services with no expansion of use.
The Project will not have significant environmental impacts if it is completed under the protective features of
Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-FRE-31312-R4.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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