Multi TD Talbert Marsh Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project, (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-ORA-63917-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2026060795
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Multi TD Talbert Marsh Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project, (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-ORA-63917-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-ORA-63917-R5, pursuant to section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Southern California Edison Company (SCE).
The Project consists of removing and replacing eleven existing single utility deteriorated wood poles with eleven new single wood utility poles, removing and replacing one existing H-frame wood structure with one new H-frame wood structure, and removing and replacing two existing 3-eyed rod screw anchors with two 3-eyed rod screw anchors associated with the H-frame structure. Three cranes will be used to set new utility poles and the new H-frame wood structure. The Project activity’s total temporary impacts of 0.448-acre include vegetation trimming and crushing, staging, overland travel, excavation, and general work activities. The temporary impact area consists of Quailbush Scrub, Menzies’s Golden Bush Scrub, Mulefat Thickets, and Arroyo Willow Thickets. Tree trimming may occur on a total of eleven arroyo willow trees ranging from 8-24 inches diameter at breast height. Tree trimming will result in crown reduction of less than 60 percent on eleven arroyo willow trees. SCE will restore the 0.448 acre of temporary impacts on site by recontouring and replacing topsoils to pre-Project conditions.
Contact Information
Name
Dane St. George
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Victoria Parsons
Agency Name
Southern California Edison
Job Title
Senior Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Costa Mesa
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Multi TD Talbert Marsh Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Project) is located within Talbert Regional Park within the City of Costa Mesa. The approximate geographic center point of the project is at coordinates 33.643292, -117.948234. The Project is located directly east of the lower Santa Ana River.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15301)
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public utility structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Exemption
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