Merced Pipeline Phase 3 (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MER-56461-R4)
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022040525
Lead Agency
Merced County
Document Title
Merced Pipeline Phase 3 (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MER-56461-R4)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/21/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-MER-56541-R4, pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, to the project Applicant, Maas Energy. The Project involved activities related to the installation of 4-inch diameter high density polyethene Dairy Cluster Pipeline via horizontal directional drilling across Bear Creek and the Chowchilla River.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Guerrero
Agency Name
County of Merced
Job Title
Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Clint Stevens
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Merced
Counties
Merced
Regions
Southern California
Waterways
Bear Creek, Chowchilla River
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Merced
Final Environmental Document Available at
2222 M Street Merced, California 95340
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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