LSJLD Critical Erosion Repairs Project - Site 3 (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MER-62431-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2026050562
Public Agency
Lower San Joaquin Levee District
Document Title
LSJLD Critical Erosion Repairs Project - Site 3 (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MER-62431-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/14/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMSMER-62431-R4, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Lower San Joaquin Levee District. Project activities include stabilizing an eroding bank along the western slope of the Eastside Bypass levee with rock slope protection, to protect the bank from further erosion and to protect the levee.
Contact Information
Name
Jackson Powell
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife Central Region
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Shane Swartz
Agency Name
Lower San Joaquin Levee District
Job Title
Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Steveson
Counties
Merced
Regions
Countywide
Parcel #
049-190-015-000
State Highways
Route 140, state route 165
Township
8S
Range
11E
Section
9
Base
MDBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section 15302. The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption
Reasons for Exemption
On August 13, 2024, the Lower San Joaquin Levee District, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, section 15302. 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
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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