PG&E EV Chargers
Summary
SCH Number
2026070884
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
PG&E EV Chargers
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/22/2026
Document Description
Purpose of the project is to grant a
Right of Entry (ROE) permit to PG&E for access to the Discovery Hall parking area in Lake Oroville State Recreation Area to install electrical vehicle (EV) chargers to provide EV charging capabilities for park visitors as part of the EV Charge Parks Pilot Participation Agreement. To install ten (10) new EV chargers work will:
Excavate a 36-in. wide by 45-ft long trench from an existing power pole to a new meter;
From the meter, excavate a 24-in. wide by 120-ft trench through the asphalt/concrete surrounding soils;
Install and pull all necessary electrical conduit and electrical lines;
Pour a concrete pad mount for an electrical transformer and install the transformer;
Install ten (10) EV Charger foundations and pedestals;
Pour/repair approx. 10SF of concrete;
Restore approx. 355SF of excavated softscape;
Regrade and pour approx. 570SF of concrete for parking stalls;
Regrade and pour approx. 130SF of concrete for sidewalk; and
Install vehicle bollards and appropriate signage.
Contact Information
Name
Jared Zucker
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Northern Buttes District
Job Title
District Services Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Bidwell Canyon Road and Arroyo Drive
State Highways
Highway 162
Waterways
Lake Oroville
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1, 3, 4 & 5 Section: 15301, 15303, 15304 & 15305
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees; and minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density and is listed as "Issuance of easements and permits" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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