(a)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(a) A project proponent may submit a written request to approve a habitat restoration or enhancement project to the director pursuant to this section if the project has not received certification pursuant to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Order for Clean Water Act Section 401 General Water Quality Certification for Small Habitat Restoration Projects, or its current equivalent at the time the project proponent submits the written request. If the project has received certification pursuant to that order, or its current equivalent, the project proponent may submit a request for approval of the project pursuant to Section 1653.
(b)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(b) A written request to approve a habitat restoration or enhancement project pursuant to
this section shall contain all of the following:
(1)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(b)(1) The name, address, title, organization, telephone number, and email address of the natural person or persons who will be the main point of contact for the project proponent.
(2)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(b)(2) A full description of the habitat restoration or enhancement project that includes the designs and techniques to be used for the project, restoration or enhancement methods, an estimate of temporary restoration- or enhancement-related disturbance, project schedule, anticipated activities, and how the project is expected to result in a net benefit to any affected habitat and species, consistent with paragraph (4) of subdivision (c).
(3)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(b)(3) An assessment of the project area that provides a description of the existing flora and fauna and the potential presence of sensitive species or habitat. The
assessment shall include preproject photographs of the project area that include a descriptive title, date taken, the photographic monitoring point, and photographic orientation.
(4)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(b)(4) A geographic description of the project site including maps, land ownership information, and other relevant location information.
(5)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(b)(5) A description of the environmental protection measures incorporated into the project design, so that no potentially significant adverse effects on the environment, as defined in Section 15382 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, are likely to occur with application of the specified environmental protection measures. Environmental protection measures may include, but are not limited to, appropriate seasonal work limitations, measures to avoid and minimize impacts to water quality and potentially present species protected by state and federal law, and the
use of qualified professionals for standard preconstruction surveys where protected species are potentially present.
(6)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(b)(6) Substantial evidence to support a conclusion that the project meets the requirements set forth in this section. Substantial evidence shall include references to relevant design criteria and environmental protection measures found in the documents specified in paragraph (4) of subdivision (c).
(7)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(b)(7) A certifying statement that the project will comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code), which may include, but not be limited to, the requirements of Section 15333 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
(c)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c) Notwithstanding any other law, within 60 days after receiving a written request to approve a habitat
restoration or enhancement project, the director shall approve a habitat restoration or enhancement project if the director determines that the written request includes all of the required information set forth in subdivision (b), and the project meets all of the following requirements:
(1)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(1) The project purpose is voluntary habitat restoration and the project is not required as mitigation.
(2)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(2) The project is not part of a regulatory permit for a nonhabitat restoration or enhancement construction activity, a regulatory settlement, a regulatory enforcement action, or a court order.
(3)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(3) The project meets the eligibility requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board’s Order for Clean Water Act Section 401 General Water Quality Certification for Small Habitat Restoration Projects, or its current equivalent at the
time the project proponent submits the written request, but has not received certification pursuant to that order or its equivalent.
(4)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(4) The project is consistent with, or identified in, sources that describe best available restoration and enhancement methodologies, including one or more of the following:
(A)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(4)(A) Federal- and state-listed species recovery plans or published protection measures, or previously approved department agreements and permits issued for voluntary habitat restoration or enhancement projects.
(B)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(4)(B) 部门和国家海洋渔业局的鱼类筛选标准或鱼类通道指南。
(C)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(4)(C) 部门的《加州鲑鱼类溪流栖息地恢复手册》。
(D)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(4)(D) 描述由部门使用或批准的最佳可用栖息地恢复或增强方法的指导文件和实践手册。
(5)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(c)(5) 该项目不会导致结合过去、当前或可能未来项目的影响来看是显著的累积性不利环境影响。
(d)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(d) 如果主任认定书面请求未包含分节 (b) 要求的所有信息,或未能满足分节 (c) 中规定的要求,或两者兼有,主任应拒绝该书面请求,并告知项目发起人拒绝的理由。
(e)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(e) 项目发起人应在根据本节批准的项目完成后不超过30天内向部门提交一份完工通知。完工通知应证明项目已按照项目描述执行。完工通知应包括项目地点的地图,包括恢复区域的最终边界和项目完成后的照片。每张照片应包括描述性标题、拍摄日期、摄影监测点和摄影方向。
(f)CA 捕鱼与狩猎 Code § 1652(f) 项目发起人应提交一份监测报告,描述恢复项目是否达到项目申请中列出的每个恢复目标。每份报告应包括带有描述性标题、拍摄日期、摄影监测点和摄影方向的照片。针对州水资源控制委员会或区域水质控制委员会的第401节水质认证或废水排放要求的监测报告,或针对部门或联邦自愿栖息地恢复计划(包括但不限于渔业恢复拨款计划)的监测报告,可以替代此要求提交。
(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 165. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 1657.)