Permit No. 19903 - Ground Mounted 79.055kW Solar Array Butte Basin Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025051204
Public Agency
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Document Title
Permit No. 19903 - Ground Mounted 79.055kW Solar Array Butte Basin Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/27/2025
Document Description
To install a 79.055kW solar photovoltaic ground mounted solar array with 3-foot deep by 1-foot diameter pier footings to power an agricultural pump connected by an underground electrical trench located within the Butte Basin. A new solar AC disconnect will be installed on the existing main service line and panel. To authorize the existing utility service meter panel, pump control panel, and agricultural pump.
Contact Information
Name
Jordan Robbins
Agency Name
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
For inquiries, contact Jordan Robbins with CVFPB
Agency Name
Christensen Keyawa LLC
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The project is located approximately 2,500 feet west of River Road and 7,000 feet north of Ord Ferry Road, at 39.64447°N 121.95500°W, Butte Basin, Butte County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
The Board has determined that the project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures categorical exemption (CEQA California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15303), because the activity consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project is also exempt from CEQA under the Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land categorical exemption (CEQA California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304), because the activity consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. Further, none of the exceptions to the exemption in CEQA California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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