Six Big Creek Hydroelectric Projects
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2018081034
Lead Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Six Big Creek Hydroelectric Projects
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/31/2019
Document Description
The Six Big Creek Hydroelectric Projects (Projects) are comprised of six individually-licensed hydroelectric projects with operations coordinated to maximize the value of hydropower produced from available water supply. The Projects include seven major powerhouses and one power station, five major reservoirs, numerous dams and small diversions, various water conveyance facilities, access roads, electrical transmission lines, and other appurtenant facilities. The Projects are owned and operated by SCE. All system facilities lie within the upper San Joaquin River watershed on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Contact Information
Name
Allan Laca
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Southern California Edison Company
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Fresno, Madera
Cross Streets
Big Creek
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No