Routine Agreement to Cover Directional Drill Crossing As Needed (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SIS-49165-R!I
Summary
SCH Number
2024110488
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Routine Agreement to Cover Directional Drill Crossing As Needed (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SIS-49165-R!I
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/15/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SIS-49165-R1I, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Siskiyou Telephone. The project is limited to routine maintenance activities within the Siskiyou Telephone service area. Routine maintenance activities are defined as those activities periodically scheduled and implemented as necessary to maintain the structural and functional integrity of existing public works facilities on or affecting those reaches of natural streams for which a notification of streambed alteration (Form FG 2023) would otherwise be required. Maintenance activities, which both parties agree may be considered "routine", are: Vegetation management around telephone poles and other facilities mostly by hand trimming of vegetation. Directional drilling for the installation of conduits, primarily to replace existing aerial facilities with underground facilities to better protect against fire and storm damage.
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Houtman
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Siskiyou
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The agreement covers the service area of Siskiyou Telephone, which is west of Interstate 5 and within Siskiyou County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (b) ; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15301)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use of a utility service (telephone).
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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