Middle Mile Broadband Network Project 2, Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-KER-36958-R4
Summary
SCH Number
2024020125
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Middle Mile Broadband Network Project 2, Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-KER-36958-R4
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/5/2024
Document Description
On 2/2/2024, CDFW executed the SAA pursuant to Fish and Game Code 1600 et seq., and the Project authorized by the SAA will be carried out by the California Department of Technology. The Project involves activities related to installation of the state-owned Middle Mile Broadband Network across streams including site preparation (clearing and grubbing), trenching, plowing, horizontal directional drilling, and backfilling of excavated areas. The SAA includes conditions governing authorized activities such as necessary reasonable measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to fish and wildlife resources.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Burkey
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Project will occur within seven unnamed ephemeral streams along State Route 14, between Post Mile 28.0 and Post Mile 17.38, in eastern Kern County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15269, subdivision (b); Public Resources Code, section 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
CDFW has concluded that the issuance of the SAA meets the qualifying criteria set forth in Public Resources Code section 21080.51, subdivision (a)(1 – 5.). CDFW’s conclusion is supported by the activities authorized by and the conditions described in the SAA.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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