TD2061417 Mead Valley Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-RIV-56693-R6)

The TD2061417 Mead Valley Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project is an agreement executed between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Southern California Edison. Pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code and Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-RIV-56693-R6, the project authorizes the removal and replacement of two specific wood utility poles, identified as Poles 213262S and 2307369E, with new wood poles. The primary objective is the restoration and rehabilitation of deteriorated existing structures to ensure compliance with public health and safety standards. The project is located on privately owned lands in Mead Valley, Riverside County, California, specifically along an unnamed stream tributary to Lake Mathews south of Cajalco Road at coordinates Latitude 33.83668 and Longitude -117.32011. Project activities are expected to result in a temporary impact of 0.029 acre of resources subject to Fish and Game Code Section 1602. This action is classified as a Notice of Exemption under California Code of Regulations title 14, section 15301(b and d), as it involves the repair of existing facilities to meet safety standards.