Crystal Cove Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-ORA-67384-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2026100155
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Crystal Cove Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-ORA-67384-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/6/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-ORA-67384-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Adam Sriro/Southern California Edison Company (SCE).
The project is limited to removing and replacing one 50-foot wood utility pole with a new 50-foot composite pole, installing a new 50-foot wood pole, and removing a fused neutral housed within a splice box. The work area will be accessed from El Moro Canyon Road and will require vegetation trimming for access.
Contact Information
Name
Adam Sriro
Agency Name
Southern California Edison Company (SCE)
Job Title
Senior Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Hannah Butler
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist [Specialist]
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Orange, within Crystal Cove State Park
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92651
Parcel #
120-280-42
State Highways
1
Schools
El Moro Elementary School
Other Location Info
The project is located within Crystal Cove State Park near Highway 1 and El Moro Elementary School in the County of Orange, State of California. The project can be accessed via El Moro Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651; Assessor’s Parcel Number 120-280-42. The coordinates of the work area and access route covered under this Agreement are latitude 33.56551, longitude -117.82415.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15301)
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public utility structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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