TD1513267 Titan Infrastructure Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023090047
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
TD1513267 Titan Infrastructure Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/5/2023
Document Description
The project is limited to the maintenance and replacement at 26 pole locations. The project activities include overhead work, pole replacements using helicopters, and anchor replacements. Overhead work will be conducted at 11 poles, where crews will reach the site on foot and climb the poles to ensure line tension and equipment is intact. The project includes the removal and replacement of 11 poles within the stream. The new poles will be set within 4 feet of the existing pole. The new pole will be placed within a pilot hole with the depth of six to ten feet and a diameter of 3 feet. The biodegradable cardboard sonotube will be placed inside the hole and the pole will be installed within the sonotube. The project also includes the replacement of ten anchors. The project will temporarily impact 0.34 acres (416 linear feet) of streambed from the installation of the infrastructure and overland travel.
Contact Information
Name
Nicole Leatherman
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The project is located in Big Rock Creek, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, Latitude 34.392385N, Longitude -117.788099W; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 3063-014-300
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section (15301) (b) and (d).
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 addresses operation, maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features. Included in this exemption are existing facilities owned by a utility used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services. The replacement and maintenance of the 26 pole locations will not expand use of the existing power delivery system in the immediate area and consists of minor alteration to topographical features.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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