FCO Secondary Electrical Generator Relocation (OM-OFD-2024-001)
Summary
SCH Number
2024020665
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
FCO Secondary Electrical Generator Relocation (OM-OFD-2024-001)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/16/2024
Document Description
DWR and contractor will relocate and upgrade the Flood Control Operations secondary electrical generator that powers the main spillway gates. The new location for the upgraded generator will consist of a three-sided enclosure with fenced roofing and a concrete pad for the fuel tank. A new trench for the electrical conduit will be approx. 1 foot wide by 3 feet deep and 250 feet long. A new 13.7kV transformer will also be relocated for fire safety. All equipment and work are within the DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Oroville Dam Road and Spillway Left Access Road
Waterways
Oroville Dam
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and critical services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any significant environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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