Arnold Fire Station PG&E Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024041305
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Arnold Fire Station PG&E Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/30/2024
Document Description
In coordination with CAL FIRE, PG&E proposes to underground the power line located on 2517 Hwy 4. The CAL FIRE parcel is a mix of mixed conifer and urban environment, including buildings to support CalFire activities, as well as landscaped and natural vegetation. Within CAL FIRE property, PG&E will underground approximately 0.10 miles of electric distribution facilities, replace approximately 385 feet of existing underground conductor, and remove approximately 0.22 mile of overhead service line and associated distribution poles, anchors, and hardware. Trenching for the new underground conductor will follow a new alignment, be no more than 2 feet wide, and may be as narrow as 7 inches, with a depth of 3 to 4 feet. The PG&E electric facilities will consist of underground conduit for electric distribution lines and associated boxes. A pad-mounted transformer, pad-mounted interrupter, and retaining wall will be installed. Two Cedar trees and 10 units of brush will be removed as part of the project work occurring on or proximal to land managed by CAL FIRE.
Contact Information
Name
Christina Snow
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Calaveras
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Lakemont Drive
Zip
95223
State Highways
Highway 4
Waterways
Moran Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves undergrounding PG&E lines. Minor removal of vegetation will occur and trench will be backfilled. No impacts will occur to sensitive plant or animal species.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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