Polvadero Remediation Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration No. EPIMS-FRE- 48420-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2025100665
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Polvadero Remediation Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration No. EPIMS-FRE- 48420-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/15/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration
Agreement No. EPIMS-FRE-48420-R4, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the applicant, Chevron Production North America Exploration and Production. The Project includes activities required to excavate and remove polychlorinated biphenyls- and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon-containing soil from a decommissioned oil field. Activities will also include placement of imported fill
material, recontouring, and seeding of the site.
Contact Information
Name
James Kitch
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 4
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Coalinga
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Jayne Avenue
Parcel #
085-030-14
State Highways
interstate 5 highway 33
Waterways
Zapato Chino Creek
Township
21S
Range
16E
Section
1
Base
MDBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 30; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15330
Reasons for Exemption
The Project includes alteration to remove contaminated soils from an abandoned
oil and gas field. The Project will not have significant environmental impacts if it is completed under the protective features of Stream Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-FRE-48420-R4.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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