Ornelas Emergency Notice 1-25EM-00038-SCR (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCR-54899-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SCR-54899-R3 to Terrence and Cynthia Ornelas under Fish and Game Code section 1602, authorizing the replacement of three culverts on a Class III watercourse and the reestablishment of an inside ditch connected to a Class II spring within the Waddell Creek Watershed in Santa Cruz County. The work is governed by the approved emergency notice 1-25EM-00038-SCR, with Exhibit A detailing the engineering plans and mitigation measures. The project was approved on September 29, 2025, and publicly posted on October 23, 2025, under an emergency exemption pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15096, which allows for expedited environmental review. The property involved spans approximately 40 acres in Section 9, Township 9S, Range 3W, Mount Diablo base and meridian, and all activities must comply with the terms of the agreement to protect aquatic resources and ensure proper water flow. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife acts as the responsible agency under CEQA, providing oversight and permitting authority, while CAL FIRE serves as the lead agency for administrative purposes. No federal contract structure, pricing, payment terms, or acquisition regulations apply to this action; it is a state environmental permit, not a procurement contract. There are no specified contract values, delivery schedules, invoicing methods, accounting codes, or contracting officer details. The applicant is not required to provide a Unique Entity ID, size certification, or federal representations, as the process is governed by state environmental law, not federal procurement rules. Performance is site-specific and tied to the approved plan in Exhibit A, with compliance monitored by CDFW through its Regional Bay Delta Office. Contact for regulatory inquiries is provided through Laura O’Shea and the Santa Rosa Review Team, but no formal contracting officer, technical representative, or evaluation criteria are defined because this is a regulatory approval under state authority, not a competitive or negotiated federal award. The agreement does not include clauses for quality assurance, inspection protocols, or delivery terms beyond adherence to environmental mitigation conditions outlined in the permit.