PG&E Van Duzen River Restoration Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-60347-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2025090221
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
PG&E Van Duzen River Restoration Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-60347-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/5/2025
Document Description
The Project is limited to one encroachment for the removal of temporary emergency-riprap and site revegetation, as directed by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), US Army Corps of Engineers, and the North Coast Water Quality Control Board. Work will include the removal of approximately 2,160 cubic yards of rock slope protection installed under emergency conditions in the winter of 2025 to temporarily stabilize the riverbank and protect transmission line infrastructure. Rock was installed on approximately 800 linear feet of bank at a depth of approximately 12 feet. Following removal, PG&E will revegetate the bank in consultation with CDFW.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Hollis
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Brandon Liddell
Agency Name
PG&E
Job Title
Please contact Jon Hollis of CDFW
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Rio Dell
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 2 ¼ miles north of the City of Rio Dell
Parcel #
204-101-002, 204-101-003
Waterways
Van Duzen River Watershed
Township
2N
Range
1E
Section
30
Base
Humboldt
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. There would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitat pursuant to §15065. There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed. 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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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