Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Coordination Support

This contract provides environmental compliance and regulatory coordination support to ensure adherence to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Streambed Alteration Agreement, with a primary focus on the timing of in-water construction activities, timely notifications to regulatory authorities, and ongoing monitoring protocols. The work is designed to align with the requirements for a California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemption, ensuring that project activities proceed legally and with minimal environmental disruption. All activities must be carefully scheduled and documented to meet state guidelines, particularly regarding seasonal restrictions on in-water work to protect aquatic species and habitats. The subcontractor will serve as the primary point of coordination between the project team and regional fish and wildlife regulators, facilitating communication, submitting required reports, and implementing mitigation measures as needed. The effort is centered in the Northern Central Region of California, with the work performed under the oversight of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 2, based in Rancho Cordova. The nature of the work aligns with professional environmental consulting services under NAICS code 541620, requiring specialized knowledge of state environmental regulations, stream ecology, and compliance reporting procedures to maintain exemption status and avoid regulatory violations.