Murchie Mine Barrel Removal (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. NEV-62272-R2)
Summary
SCH Number
2026020427
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Murchie Mine Barrel Removal (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. NEV-62272-R2)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/11/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number NEV-62272-R2, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Newmont Mining. The project is limited to the removal of barrels containing mining waste from an unnamed channel tributary of Deer Creek. Pre-removal work includes construction of an upper coffer dam and sediment trap to reroute the tributary around the work site. The barrels will be removed by hand, with limited or no mechanized equipment. After the removal from the channel, barrels will be lifted or dragged up the hillside using barrel bags, super sacks, heavy duty tarps, or other methods that will contain the drums and their contents. Following removal, the barrels will be disposed of at an appropriate facility.
Contact Information
Name
Caitlyn Oswalt
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Michael Chanen
Agency Name
Newmont Mining
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Nevada City
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95959
Other Location Info
11069 Murchie Mine Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 30; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15330
Reasons for Exemption
This project is class 30 exempt because it consists of minor cleanup actions and the removal of sealed, non-leaking drums or barrels of hazardous waste or substances that have been stabilized, containerized and are designated for a lawfully permitted destination.
County Clerk
Nevada
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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