LaCount Pond and Stream Crossings (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2020- 0131-R1)
Summary
SCH Number
2020060285
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
LaCount Pond and Stream Crossings (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2020- 0131-R1)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/15/2020
Document Description
The project is limited to 3 encroachments (Table 1). Two (2) proposed encroachments include upgrading and decommissioning stream crossings. Work for these encroachments will include excavation, removal of the failing crossings, replacement with new properly sized crossings, backfilling and compaction of fill, and rock armoring as necessary to minimize erosion. One encroachment includes decommissioning an onstream pond.
Contact Information
Name
Nicholas Simpson
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 1 – Northern
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Piercy
Counties
Humboldt
Parcel #
216-026- 012
Waterways
East Branch Eel River watershed
Township
5S
Range
5E
Section
21
Base
HBM
Other Location Info
Harris U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute quadrangle
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2; California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes upgrading existing watercourse crossings and a pond spillway. There would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitat pursuant to §15065. There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed. The project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.