Kern River No. 3 Culvert Replacement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-TUL-62019-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2026090918
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Kern River No. 3 Culvert Replacement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-TUL-62019-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/21/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement, Notification No. EPIMS-TUL-62019-R4, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Southern California Edison Company. Project activities include the installation of a new 40-foot-long and 48-inch diameter corrugated steel pipe culvert to replace a 36-inch diameter culvert that washed out on the Tunnels 10-12 Access Road.
Contact Information
Name
Victoria Parsons
Agency Name
Southern California Edison Company
Job Title
Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Benessa Galvan
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Johnsondale
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Parcel #
328.040.026
State Highways
99
Waterways
Kern River, Salmon Creek
Township
23S
Range
33E
Section
31
Base
MDBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project includes the replacement of an existing culvert used for access by Southern California Edison, a public utility. The Project will not result in an expansion of existing use. The Project will not have significant environmental impacts if it is completed under the protective features of Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-TUL-62019-R4.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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