TD2232023 East Washington Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No., EPIMS-SBR-64644-R6)

The TD2232023 East Washington Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project is a regulatory agreement executed between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Southern California Edison under Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SBR-64644-R6. Pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, the project authorizes the removal and replacement of six specific wooden utility poles and their caissons (Poles 4561521E, 2176254E, 2176255E, 2176256E, 4408699E, and 2176258E) with new lightweight steel poles and supporting caissons. This work is intended to restore deteriorated structures to meet public health and safety standards and is classified as a Notice of Exemption under California Code of Regulations title 14, section 15301. The project is located in the City of Colton, San Bernardino County, along approximately 1,800 linear feet of the Santa Ana River on lands owned by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District. Activities are expected to temporarily impact 4.29 acres of resources subject to Fish and Game Code Section 1602. Authorized equipment for the project includes hand tools, backhoes, bucket trucks, augers, and support vehicles. The project is associated with NAICS code 237130 and is managed by the Fish and Wildlife Region 6 Inland Deserts office in Ontario.