Nonindustrial Timber Management Plan “Burton Tree Farm” 1-97NTMP-020-SCR DEV13 (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCR-61035-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SCR-61035-R3 to Richard Burton under Fish and Game Code Section 1602 to authorize limited construction activities within the Soquel Creek Watershed in Santa Cruz County as part of the Burton Tree Farm Nonindustrial Timber Management Plan, Deviation #13. The scope is strictly confined to the installation of one temporary stream crossing and the replacement of one existing bridge, with all work required to adhere to the approved NTMP Deviation #13 and comply with environmental standards under the California Environmental Quality Act and state regulations. The agreement, approved on August 5, 2025, and posted on August 25, 2025, represents a regulatory permitting action rather than a federal procurement contract, and thus does not include FAR clauses, pricing details, payment terms, or federal contracting mechanisms such as COR/COTR designations, SAM registration, or solicitation-based evaluation factors. The project falls under state jurisdiction, with oversight responsibilities shared between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and is confirmed to be categorically exempt from further environmental review under CEQA pursuant to section 15096. All compliance, monitoring, and mitigation measures are defined by state environmental and fisheries protections, with no federal acquisition infrastructure or financial documentation incorporated. Point of contact for inquiries is the CDFW Bay Delta Region, and submissions are managed through the EPIMS system.