OFD Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Phase III (OM-OFD-2026-001)
Summary
SCH Number
2026020303
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
OFD Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Phase III (OM-OFD-2026-001)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/9/2026
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff and Contractor will construct parking areas and other civil and electrical infrastructure, as needed, required for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Infrastructure includes new or modified existing parking areas, walkways, and adding electrical tie-ins to the EV parking spaces. Trenching will be required; excavation will be performed by hand or machine. Vegetation and trees will be removed as needed to accommodate trenching alignment. Bollards will be installed for protection against collisions. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
multiple
Other Location Info
Operations & Maintenance parking lots
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, Section No. 15303
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves electrical extensions with parking lot improvements and will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 3 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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