SBVMWD Acquisition of SCE Hydroelectric Facilities in San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties
Summary
SCH Number
2026090668
Public Agency
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Document Title
SBVMWD Acquisition of SCE Hydroelectric Facilities in San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/16/2026
Document Description
The project consists of San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's (SBVMWD) acquisition of seven existing hydroelectric facilities from Southern California Edison (SCE) located in San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties. No new construction, physical alteration, or expansion of capacity is proposed; the Project is limited to administrative/contractual transfer of existing facilities.
Contact Information
Name
Leo Ferrando
Agency Name
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Job Title
Assistant Chief Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties
Counties
Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Unincorporated San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, Section 15301(b)) because it involves administrative transfer of existing operating hydroelectric facilities from SCE to SBVMWD. No new construction, physical alteration, or change in operation is proposed.
County Clerks
Los Angeles, San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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