EPIMS-HUM-61652-R1_Jurin_NTMP_FinalAgmt

The agreement is a state-issued Streambed Alteration Agreement under California Fish and Game Code §1602, administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, authorizing the installation of a Class II watercourse culvert crossing near Arcata, California. The permit is not a federal procurement contract and contains no pricing, cost estimates, or financial specifications; instead, it outlines mandatory environmental and engineering conditions to protect aquatic resources. Work must occur between June 1 and October 15, with limited flexibility to May 1–31 or October 15–November 15 only upon written approval, and all activities at a single site must be completed within one day. Key requirements include installing a permanent culvert sized to pass the 100-year flood flow including debris, ensuring the culvert is aligned with the natural stream grade, and preventing perching. Erosion control measures mandate the use of rock riprap, large woody debris, or other non-polluting materials for armoring, along with native vegetation and weed-free mulch while strictly prohibiting Italian ryegrass. Temporary cofferdams are required for construction, and all exposed soils must be stabilized with jute netting, straw wattles, or geotextiles. No fill material may be placed in the stream except as explicitly permitted, and sediment or debris must not enter any waterway. The permittee is responsible for submitting a notice of beginning work at least seven days prior to activity and a completion notice within 30 days after work, with all communication directed to the CDFW Northern Region Office. Oversight is conducted by CDFW personnel, with Richard Klug serving as the primary point of contact for compliance verification and inspections, which occur on-site at the project location. The agreement does not include federal acquisition clauses, evaluation factors, payment terms, or socioeconomic certifications, and all obligations are regulatory in nature, designed to ensure aquatic habitat protection and water quality compliance under state law.