Petition to Change Water Right License 3979 (Application 12054)
Summary
SCH Number
2026050574
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights
Document Title
Petition to Change Water Right License 3979 (Application 12054)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/14/2026
Document Description
The Forest Service has submitted a petition to change Water Right License 3979 (Application 12054) to add Fish and Wildlife Preservation and Enhancement (dedicated instream flow) downstream of the licensed Point of Diversion in Sierra County. Domestic and mining uses are removed from License 3979.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Meza
Agency Name
SWRCB, Division of Water Rights
Job Title
WRCE
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jason Jimenez
Agency Name
United States Tahoe National Forest
Job Title
Supervisor
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Graniteville
Counties
Sierra
Regions
Unincorporated
Waterways
Bear Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15308, Protection of the Environment
Reasons for Exemption
The project dedicates water to instream flow for fish and wildlife preservation and enhancement. No construction or building; and no grading or excavation will occur for this project.
County Clerk
Sierra
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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