Multi TD Watterson Trough Grid Reliability and Maintenance Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No., EPIMS-MOO-43156- R6)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010865
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
Multi TD Watterson Trough Grid Reliability and Maintenance Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No., EPIMS-MOO-43156- R6)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/27/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No., EPIMS-MOO-43156- R6, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Southern California Edison.
The Project is limited to removing and replacing two wood H-frame transmission
structures (Structure 2057855E/2057856E and 2057853E/2057854E).
Project activities described above are anticipated to temporarily impact 0.024-acre of
resources subject to Fish and Game Code Section 1602.
Contact Information
Name
Hazem Gabr
Agency Name
Southern California Edison
Job Title
Senior Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Kyle Maxwell
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Mono
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Located along an unnamed tributary to Spring Canyon Creek on United States Forest Service lands in the Inyo National Forest approximately one mile northeast of the Benton Crossing Road and Deer Spring Road intersection, and is approximately eight miles northeast of the census-designated place of Toms Place.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
On October 3, 2023, the State Water Resources Control Board, the
Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301 Existing Facilities. The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
Mono
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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