904143133 Maxwell Road Anchor Replacement Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-56332-R5)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a Streambed Alteration Agreement under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Southern California Edison, represented by Victoria Parsons, for the 904143133 Maxwell Road Anchor Replacement Project. The project involves vegetation trimming and trampling to facilitate access to Pole 1341546E’s two anchors, replacement of both anchors, and reconnection of associated guy wires. Work will result in temporary impacts to 0.014-acre of Fremont Cottonwood Forest and Woodland, requiring foot access across approximately 54 feet of Fish Creek’s bed, banks, and channel using hand tools. Activities include crushing and trampling of herbaceous and subshrub vegetation, coppicing one willow tree, trimming two cottonwood trees, and ground disturbance during anchor installation. All work must be followed by full restoration of the site, including regrading to pre-project channel contours, removal of debris and waste, and ecological and morphological recovery. Compliance is bound by the Fish and Game Code and mandated environmental protection measures, including the exclusive use of biodegradable bar oils, non-welded natural fiber erosion controls like jute or coir, and a strict prohibition on synthetic geotextiles and petroleum-based products. The agreement imposes stringent operational protocols, including work hours limited to 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset, mandatory decontamination of all equipment using hot water (≥140°F), drying, bleach, or freezing to prevent invasive species spread, and immediate reporting of detected special-status species such as Crotch’s Bumble Bee, Bobcat, Mountain Lion, American Badger, or fossorial mammal burrows. Invasive vegetation removal must be done by hand only, with no pesticides permitted. All biological personnel must be approved by CDFW with submitted resumes and credentials, and a Protection Measure Reporting Plan must be filed at least five business days before work begins. Monitoring and reporting are conducted electronically through EPIMS, with final construction reports due within 60 days of completion, including pre/post-photos, as-built drawings, GIS shapefiles with metadata, and documentation of restoration efforts. The agreement does not constitute a federal procurement contract—no FAR clauses, pricing, payment details, contracting officer roles, or supply chain requirements are included—but serves as a legally enforceable biological compliance instrument governed entirely by California environmental statutes and CDFW regulatory authority. All submissions must be made via EP