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The District is required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Sections 404 & 401 of the federal Clean Water Act, Section 1600-1607 of the California Fish and Game Code and the federal and state Endangered Species Acts. However, the District is not responsible for enforcing these laws and regulations or for issuing permits. For the most current and accurate information, you should contact the appropriate agency.
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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California State Clearinghouse:
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http://ceres.ca.gov/planning/sch/
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P.O. Box 3044,
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Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
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(916) 445-0613
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CEQA requires public agencies to assess the potential environmental impacts of their projects prior to project approval. The District prepares CEQA documents (Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Reports, Notices of Exemption, etc.) for various flood control projects implemented by the District. These documents are available for review at the District office. Hard copies can be obtained for the cost of reproduction. The following CEQA documents for District projects can be viewed upon request:
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Section 404(b)(1) Alternative Analysis for the Murrieta Creek MDP Line D, stage 3 & Line D-1 available on CDrom in PDF format upon request.
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Resolution No. F2002-38 - Murrieta Creek Flood Control Environmental Restoration and Recreation Project
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CEQA/Section 18
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None at this time. Please check back frequently
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For additional CEQA information, please contact the State Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the CEQA documents for District projects, please contact the District's Environmental/Regulatory Section at zsmith@co.riverside.ca.us or at 909.955.1233.
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Sections 1600-1607 California Fish and Game Code
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California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG):
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http://www.dfg.ca.gov/
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4775 Bird Farm Road
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Chino Hills, CA 91709
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(909) 597-9823
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What is a "blueline" stream? What is a "wetland?" What is a Section 1601 or Section 1603 Streambed Alteration Agreement? These questions typically pertain to Sections 1600-1607 of the California Fish and Game Code and the related regulatory requirements of CDFG. CDFG is responsible for determining jurisdictional areas/activities, reviewing Section 1601 and Section 1603 streambed alteration agreement applications and issuing agreement. CDFG is also the State agency that reviews projects that will impact state Endangered/Threatened Species. Please use the above link, address or phone number to obtain more information.
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Section 404 Federal Clean Water Act
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)
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http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/co/co5.html
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Los Angeles District
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Regulatory Branch
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P.O. Box 532711
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Los Angeles, CA 90017-3401
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(213) 452-3425
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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http://www.epa.gov/region9/
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Region 9
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75 Hawthorne Street
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San Francisco, CA, 94105
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(415) 744-1500
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What is a "wetland"? What are "waters of the United States"? What is a discharge of dredged or fill material? Where is the "ordinary high water mark"? What is a Section 404 permit? What is a Section 404(b)(1) Alternatives Analysis? These questions typically pertain to Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act and the related regulatory requirements of the Corps and the EPA. The Corps is responsible for determining jurisdictional areas, reviewing Section 404 permit applications and issuing permits with oversight from the EPA. Please use the above links, addresses or phone numbers to obtain more information.
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Section 401 Federal Clean Water Act
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California Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCBs)
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State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
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http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/
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State Water Resources Control Board Bonderson Building
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901 "P" Street
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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(916) 657-1247
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What are "waters of the State"? What are water quality standards including Beneficial Uses and Water Quality Objectives? What are waste discharge requirements? What is a Section 401 Water Quality Certification? These questions typically pertain to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act and the related regulatory requirements of the SWRCB. The RWQCBs, with oversight from the SWRCB, are responsible for reviewing applications and issuing or denying Section 401 Water Quality Certifications. A Section 401 Water Quality Certification must be issued before the Corps will issue a final Section 404 permit. Please follow the links above or contact the RWQCB in your area for more information. For projects within tribal lands, the EPA will process the Section 401 Water Quality Certification application.
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Federal and State Endangered/Threatened Species
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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http://carlsbad.fws.gov/
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Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office
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6010 Hidden Valley Road
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Carlsbad, CA 92009
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(760) 431-9440
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California Department of Fish and Game
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http://www.dfg.ca.gov/
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4775 Bird Farm Road
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Chino Hills, CA 91709
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(909) 597-9823
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What do I do if my project will impact an endangered plant or least Bell's vireos, southwestern willow flycatchers, California gnatcatchers, Stephens' or San Bernardino kangaroo rats, Quino checkerspot butterflies, arroyo toads, Delhi Sands flower-loving fly, et cetera? What is "take?" What is a Section 7 Consultation? What is a Section 10a incidental take permit? What is a "Biological Opinion?" What is a Section 2081 permit? These questions typically pertain to listed species protected by the state and/or federal Endangered Species Acts (ESA). The USFWS (federal) and CDFG (state) are responsible for reviewing projects that will impact listed species and issuing permits. Please use the above links, addresses or phone numbers to obtain more information.
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