Long Term Annual Maintenance of Debris Basins in Los Angeles County
Summary
SCH Number
2022070273
Public Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
Long Term Annual Maintenance of Debris Basins in Los Angeles County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2022
Document Description
LACFCD proposes to conduct routine maintenance activities at 23 additional debris basin facilities. These activities include debris removal, tree trimming,
vegetation mowing, brush clearance, entrainment channel maintenance, sediment removal, and access road maintenance. The project does not involve any additional construction or other activities, and it is limited to ongoing maintenance activities required to protect downstream property and infrastructure from potential damage caused by flooding and debris flows. Routine maintenance activities are authorized within 197 debris basin facilities operated by LACFCD.
Contact Information
Name
David Lin
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
The project is located within 197 debris basins located in multiple watersheds
within the County of Los Angeles, State of California. The debris basins are tributary to the Los Angeles River, San Gabriel River, Santa Monica Bay, Dominguez Channel, and Santa Clara River watersheds.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of the operation, repair, and maintenance of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, and topographical features involving no
expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the Lead Agency’s determination
County Clerk
Los Angeles