TD2125839 Gorman Post Rd Tower Removal Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-58630-R5)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-LAN-58630-R5 with Southern California Edison for the TD2125839 Gorman Post Rd Tower Removal Project in Los Angeles County. The project involves the removal of Tower 7029757 and two corresponding anchors, along with the remediation of project areas. These activities will result in 0.419 acres of temporary impacts to Gorman Creek, affecting ashy ryegrass, creeping wildrye turfs, perennial pepperweed, prickly lettuces, and upland mustards or star thistle fields. Project execution requires traversing 220 linear feet of the creek bed, left bank, and channel, involving vehicle and foot access that will cause the crushing of herbaceous and subshrub vegetation and ground disturbance during excavation. The agreement mandates strict environmental compliance under Fish and Game Code sections 1602 and 1603, requiring the project to be completed in approximately five workdays during dry weather. Key requirements include the assignment of a Qualified Biologist, the implementation of a Protection Measure Reporting Plan, and the use of biodegradable oils. Southern California Edison is responsible for daily debris removal, equipment decontamination, and post-storm erosion control inspections. Mandatory reporting triggers include the detection of special-status species and any non-compliance with protective measures. Final acceptance is contingent upon the submission of a Final Construction Report, including pre- and post-project photographs and biological survey notes, to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife via the EPIMS portal within 60 days of project completion.