15J9(095)_Houston Bridge Replacement (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-KIN-59409-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2026060897
Public Agency
Kings County
Document Title
15J9(095)_Houston Bridge Replacement (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-KIN-59409-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/19/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed a Streambed Alteration Agreement, Notification No. EPIMS-KIN-59409-R4, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to County of Kings. The Project includes demolition of an existing bridge, vegetation removal, and installation of a new bridge within the same alignment.
Contact Information
Name
Mitchel Cabrera
Agency Name
County of Kings
Job Title
Senior Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Clint Stevens
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife Central Region
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Hanford
Counties
Kings
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Houston Avenue
Parcel #
016-120-003, 016-120-002
State Highways
State Route 198
Waterways
Cross Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Exempt Status
Reasons for Exemption
On March 25, 2025, the County of Kings, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080(b)(3) 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
Kings
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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