Multi TD Virginia Lakes Road and Utility Road Grid Resiliency Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No., EPIMS-MOO-60907-R6)
Summary
SCH Number
2026080817
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
Multi TD Virginia Lakes Road and Utility Road Grid Resiliency Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No., EPIMS-MOO-60907-R6)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/24/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No., EPIMS-MOO-60907-R6, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Southern California Edison.
The Project is limited to: vegetation trimming; the removal and replacement of 13
wooden utility poles; installation of 13 caissons comprised of either plastic pipe,
corrugated steel, cardboard Sonotubes, or other structurally equivalent tubular
foundation, at each pole; and replacement of one plate anchor. Equipment to
be used includes helicopter, utility trucks, pole jack, and hand tools.
Project activities described above are anticipated to temporarily impact 0.095-acre, and permanently impact 0.002-acre, of resources subject to Fish and Game Code Section 1602.
Contact Information
Name
Victoria Parsons
Agency Name
Southern California Edison
Job Title
Senior Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Kyle Maxwell
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
unnamed tributary to Wilson Creek
Counties
Mono
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
008-060-057, 011-200-003, 011-200-014, 011-200-018, and 021-090-006
Other Location Info
Located at 13 utility pole locations along an unnamed tributary to Wilson Creek, on lands owned by Bureau of Land Management and the State of California. The northern extent of the Project stems from approximately 0.2-mile south of U.S. Route 395/Virginia Lakes Road intersection, and the southern extent of the Project terminates approximately 0.05-mile west of the U.S. 395/Conway Ranch Road intersection in unincorporated areas of Mono County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class (1); California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15301(b and d)
Reasons for Exemption
On January 27, 2026, the State Water Resources Control Board, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301 Existing Facilities. 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
Mono
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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