904143133 Lake Hughes Repair and Maintenance Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-57363-R5)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-LAN-57363-R5 with Southern California Edison for the Lake Hughes Repair and Maintenance Project. Located on Fish Creek in Los Angeles County, the project involves vegetation trampling to access Pole 970456E, the removal of a southern plate anchor, and the installation of a new anchor within three feet of the original site. These activities will result in 0.008-acre of temporary impacts to Fremont Cottonwood, Salix gooddingii-Salix laevigata Forest and Woodland, and Upland Mustards/Star-thistle Fields. The scope includes traversing 275 feet of the creek bed and channel, with a requirement to restore all project areas to pre-project contours and ecology upon completion. The project is expected to be completed within approximately five workdays during dry weather. Compliance is governed by Fish and Game Code sections 1600, 1602, 1605, 5650, and 5652. Key requirements include the appointment of qualified biologists and monitors, whose resumes must be submitted 15 days prior to surveys. Mandatory deliverables include pre-project biological survey reports due 48 hours before initiation and a Final Construction Report submitted via the EPIMS portal within 60 days of completion. The agreement mandates strict environmental protections, including the use of biodegradable erosion control materials, immediate reporting of non-compliance within 24 hours, and reporting special-status species observations to the CNDDB within five days. The project is exempt under CEQA Class 1 as it involves minor maintenance of existing public utility structures.