Duffield Stream Crossing (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-44110- R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2024051039
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Duffield Stream Crossing (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-44110- R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/23/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-44110-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Eric Mabry, representing Nevada Pacific Consulting Inc. The project is limited to one encroachment for the replacement of a failed culvert with a new 48-inch diameter by 30-foot long countersunk culvert with a mitered inlet. Work for the encroachment will include excavation, removal of the existing culvert, installation of a new properly sized and aligned culvert, backfilling and compaction of fill, rock armoring as necessary to minimize erosion, and willow planting.
Contact Information
Name
Adam Hutchins
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Gualala
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
3 miles west northwest of Gualala
Parcel #
143-161-19-00
Waterways
Pacific ocean watershed
Township
11N
Range
16W
Section
13
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class (1); California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15301)
Reasons for Exemption
The Duffield Stream Crossing Project meets the criteria for categorical exemption type Class 1, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 – Existing Facilities, because the project involves replacing an existing stream crossing at a permanent road. No mature, scenic trees will be affected by this project. There would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065. The project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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