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REVISED Schedule
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Task 1.7
20 -Dec
"Task- 18
combined wi'Ch Task 20
Task 1.9
20 -Max
Public Review
23-Marto
LS -Jun
^Task. 20
2,8 -Jun
Task 21,
21 -au
Task 22
21--Jtu7
Task 23
To be Scheduled
(October 23,
1990 or
y
if
later)
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.STATE OF c,A,txrrRNIA
F1N61 Cl3td. STATUS REPOR, AND/OR pAYMENT AEQUEST
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t�.rry,l side. Contact the CEC Project
aauormuo.No. .ryr.l Manag,or if there
Dr �'Y^oa corr.w w wa a�ooR,.
O.1 : v.il'� ice, C.�
1-01-90
are any:
questions. Submit to: .
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to 3 -' 31 — 9 0 CALIFORNIA ENEAGY COuuf5510N
Imo�earryr I fmoJuny, M16 Ninlb str"L:us-t
ig. CEC SHARE
Bud of �Penses a
g this PeneC Penses
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SacramYnto.CA 9S6fa t
Obligations Remaining
Not Yet Paid, Balance
Personnel
Fringe ppnetits
Travel:
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'Co r itrac`wat-
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I$ 80,000.00 ) 646.40 80, 000.10 ---
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Indirect C,+targes
TOTAL:
80, 000'.00' 646.44,
µ
80,000:0
7. t✓IATCti SHARE0
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5,677.7811,311-28 -
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Butte 'County General Ma;n
j Enea.gy Natural IZesourcesn all Recreation Element
n
Environmental Imp
act Report
PJz0JECr ,DFscRipU0N
$411 rIe C.orationi The Project site consists of the entire county of Butt. Butte County encompasses approximately1,670
square irides '(1,07 millinn acres) Which is divided into two topographical sections: a Valley area Which is the northeast
rtlon of the Sacramento Valley and a foothill/mountain region east of the Valley, �ropq Topography includes the relatively
Eat Sacramento , Valleyfloor with elevations from 60 to 200 fcet, extensive rolling foothills With in elevation range froni
g
�� to 2,1d(1 feet, and the Cascade and Sierra Nevada Mountain Ranges With elevations from 2;100 to G,04{l plus 'feet
agave sea leve[. The valley comprises 45% of the county areal, fob(hills 23 and ,raiountains 31
gra mski Prnlect Butte County is in the process of Preparing the Encrgyi Natural R:esourl es, and ltecreacion Elcmct
of t he Butte County General Plan. �Vhcri completed; this document Will senfes ass the foundation and tong range Ocni planning
p6licies, This g�Idehne for the implementation of the County's energy, resource, Open space and recreation goals, objectives and
c600 ges in BulteCounty p6licieuld effect Ilie s and la dhts. and �developmenteapotential of many meat- rty oi�ners and could result in sin Scan
patterns. The element. Will also full"ill the requirements set forth
inrButte County's application,to the California Energy Commission Siting and permit issistanceProgram; which requires
tlxx County to address biomass conversion, cogeneration, and hydroelectric resources, ;and the cumulative cti
f7tk }.1Ct associated with the development of these potential energy sources,, - _.,ylt4lnmcntal
Tl Environmental Impact Reportzwll focus on policies Which Will change the edsting; policy envtiroii tent in-Such a ova
thaid adverse entiironmental impacts may result, Mitigation measures will Ue in thr: form of additional devclopt M
standards or policies
or recommended changes in proposed pelicy language, Specific issue areas to be addressed in the
EM Include.
0 Energy Development Policies a Energy to Air Quality Policies gy Conservation Policies
ra Biological Resources Policies o 'Vater Resources Policies
o Agriculture Policies n Cultural Resources Policies
o Mining Policies o Timber Policies
o Upon Space Policies. o Rcercation Policies
o Lazard Protection Policies
PROBABLE E
N CC)NMENTAL FFFEC:I'S
1 intlines oI'Sfanitiranee X11 Does the project have the potential to degrade il�e quality the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat;of a Gsh or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self suswiz ing levels
p ,y�
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal commune reduce the riuznlyer or restrict the rank of a major period of
Californiaabllong
range
prehistory? Y88 The urpose of„ y Energy Natural Resources, and Recreation Element d
the
establish Ion ran c poll Tile
re ardor resource production, .resource usC, energy devclod Ree,ent- and environmental
protection., Noweser; the implementaiian of iliese policies wilt result In the potcutitfl to degrade the quality of the
ever 'teneration p p
cn�Trgi/pent .b ypro�ec,andrunt�f�tl�e�riverhdroelecian habitat. Specific311 r
particult&l with regards to watcrwa and rt ar ,
Mora a o" y, ilio deielo nient of eviler
degrade water quality and substantially reduce riparian vegctatidn,rthC thereby aic llteri» g the habithient Will have ai ohe p'fish ti lint effininate or
species: >'urther; $ince ti,ost prehistoric and early Californian human activity ryas closely associated the, t s ohn s
wate'a a ,
ys the future development of hydoclectrie facilities may, ttd�jurscly impact cultural resources.
(11 Does the protect have the ptitcntial to`achieve short-term b@netits to the detriment of Ming tont envronnienral goi{Is
(A shrlrt-term impart bn the enti�rtriment is Dile which reccurs in a relativel
> y g gy , y y brief
efpertod rtTtin�e while long ter
i t of a tcultural rlsineral tubber and h !mpacis
resourcwill es. The of th�+re� urceC� ncludms a ��tde development mine 'drologia
ra .,,radio, Ilii
Dew harvsktng; and'
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PROBABLE ENy'IRONMENTAL
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<Igticultural production, will have the potential to provide short term benefits in the form of resource pro
toad cti r, coatld also - esult in,,a detrimental effect on long range goals, policies, and objectives to provide environmental'
PIJ Vocs the project have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable (A project may, impact
tart two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect on two
ffh.6 tote' of those impacts on the environment, is significant)? YES, The Element wit! establish policies that will have
p, p y
Bing implications on all aspects of resource dev elo merit m Butte Count l It therefore, could result in
dflwronmental impacts which may be. minimal on an individual protect, but have
adverse implications to regional air and, water quality, when considered on 1 cumulative basis,
(41 Does the project have cnviroamental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human Nein
directly or Indirectly? YES, The Element will result in indirect environmental ' beings, either
unpacts in that it establishes the pol clew
tllrcreat which specific resource; prc�ductior, extraction, and development will occur, 'I hese otic;
p es have the potc ldal
to arcate adverse effects on the population itt the form of hazard to life and property, particularly Nvith regards to the
dt;"V9J,Opment of %Vater storage/power generation projects and mineral excavation.
irvlrnnmental 1 ERectS The following is a list: of probable environmental effects
of the proposed project: that could result from implementation
o Disruption, displaccmcnt compaction or changfs in geologic substructures
o Air emhtajons or ;deterioration of ambient air quality
n Creation of objectional odors; smoke or fumes
o Changes in the currents% or, the course or direction of N ater movements in fresh waters
o Changes in absorption rated drainage patterns, or the rate and amount in
surface runoff
o Changes in the amount of surface water in water bodies
o Discharge into sttrface water anti/or alteration of surfacee water quality
o Change in the diversity of species or number of species of plants
o Change in the diversity of species or number of;species of wildlife
o Deterioration of eiistini!-fish or wildlife habitat `
o Substantial alteration of the present or planned 'land use in certain areas
o L--ffcct upon, or need for new or altered, governmental services including parks or other recrealionalfacitities,
maintenance, of public facilities such as.roads'
o Use;: of substantial amounts of fuel or energy
o Need for- net+ utility systems or substantial all to power and natural gas
o Beneficial impact on quality and quantity of existing recreational opportunities
p Y affect, ethnic cultural values
o Potential to restrict e�istin rch nus or sacred u
cal change which would
g .gi . ses VAthin the potential impact area
o Potentia to ca e a h si
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^iGy Of'' Biggs
tClty of Chico 4648 8 Street.
'OakBiSSss CA, 95917'
ty of Grid]. oy i P.0. BOXs420
Chico, CA 95927
C-Ity of oroville 689 Kentock
VaS,� of. Orovllle Pi St., Gridley, CA 95948
3� ann.ng 1735
Montgome
1675 ry St., Orov ll
V"-", Of Paradise e6ou�er St
, GA 959
'a 6
__ Y ., Orov lle, GA 9595
B'a "t (Inion Elementar7. 5o�a' Sk
way) Paradisa$ CA 95960'
3' �� Unxf9 zed P:0. BOX 340
> Bangor, CA 95914
_1:0.*11Colle e brstr�ct B 397, Big$S,
ChC? 9r
917
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Unilled 3536 3utte.Colle
ge Dr.
> Oro.ville, CA 95965
")Urh'= Unified 116.3 i. 7th. St.
Chico-, CA 163926
xeat"ne.r Falls Unio p.0. BOX 300, Durham
n Elementary CA 95938
eZ'd:en Feather Union Elementary .Boy A, Feather
Fabs, CA 95940
"'ricsleY Union, Ele 11696 L4elsonmentary Sar Rd., Oroville w
`Gr=d1=�x Union Ri. 2 E• �Gricley Rd.; Suite
:B , C 9S96a
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School , Gridlevi CA
zita y
EJ ementar ` Gridle �Rd. , Suite :B; Gr;zdle
y y, CA
Qrdvi,lle ;Elementary 627 E• tVans-.Rei
-mer Rd.; Gridle.
y, CA -
-ov°ille Un 279-5 2795 Yata .
High Suhodl
Sty
Paa e � 0-ova.11e
CA 95966
rmo ilnion 2211 Washington
Elementaty Aae:, Orovili
2261 F.s,0 -e CA 95966
P`aradis'e Unified rant
Ave.► Palermo
P�I:o.neer, union E1
5665 Rect'eatson s CA 95968
ementar Dr. e, CA 95960
Y Paraiis
e=auto Union P.G Box 37, Bdtr,
Elementary, � Creek, CA 95916
A State 'Universit 1050 Sier a Ava
do s Orovilles CA 95965
5utve CO. Y o Chi Chico, C.A. o
SUberizitendent, _5928
o� Schools ,
Butte Cocm�lt lit• 1725 Bird St,
� Callege s brovisle, Cry; �5�6
A E. Orovlle Bt. 1 Boy 138A) Oro�rzlle r C� 95965
Chico '2150 3rd 5t., Qrot;ilIe.
, CA 95965
P: Fi E: Baz'ad se 350 8aleV4, St,
Chico, CA 95926
'•G. � 8• �0� Pearsott ted. y_ �a
M�tr st*ille Pat,
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CA 953fig
53b
CA o
�590�
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95 Soruce 5y
L., Gridley; CA 959x3
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tf;.janoW Area, Recreation & Park District
�allombrosa, Chico, CA 95926
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"E na.^ vecreation; & gark District
P.O. Bot 364, Durham, C A 95938
x.thx= River Recreation & Park District
1700 Myers St., 'Oroville, CA 95965
46=ai diop- Recreation & "ark District'
6626Skyway, Paradise, CA 95965
kitre Recreation & Park District
F.O. Box 3020 P.ichvale, CA 35974
zt&t4 larks & Recreation
1416 Ninth St., 14th Floor,
Sacramento, CA 95814
�^; �++ tU Abatement
SuIf- l!91 Co. Mosquito
5117 Larkin Rd. Oroville, CA 95965
r
}a iiosuito Abatement
P.O. Box 386, Durham, CA 95938
r°ov .4a quito Abatement y
'.•0. Box 9'40, Oroviile, CA 95965
Matt � �3ept. of Fish &Game
1701 Nimbus Rd-., Suite A_
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
D viaion of ,Mines & Geology
1416 9th 5t., Sacramento, OA 95814
Di t, of aotor 'vehicles
520 Cohasset, Chico, CA 95926
Bell Telephone
1:190 Bast Lassen Avenue, doom 100
Chico, CA 959,26
Beg onai Water Quality Control Board
3443' Routi'er Rd., Sacto, CA 95827-309$`
gush Creek Ranger Station
875 Mitchell Ave., Oroville; CA, 95965.
"th er Falls, Louisiana cies c
V' 7Fa
coo M. Midler, P.O. $ox 73
'Heather Falls, CA 95`948
., ,;r B'oluttion Control District
316 Nelson Ave._, Oroville,, 'CA 95965
Gridley Labor Camp
P,O Box 526; Gxialey, CA 05943
State 'i'ransportation'Department
703 B St.., Marysville, CA 35901
USDA-Forest Service
Lassen national Forest
Susanville, CA 96130
y'o-rry 14t. Home `Owners Association
P.O. BOX 130, C1ipp'et Mi'11s, CA 95930
.ti etmilito Action Comm11,t4ee
Acie thyme, 1081 nelson Ave.,, Oroville
C�oncow Camelot Tiomeai,mers Assodiat ion
Glenn Miller, 3835 Coniston Loop
proville CA 95965
/Golden, FeAther Com►nunit r Association
P.O, Box 40011 Or0ille, CA 95965
'i
tugs Neigliborhoo Council
c/o R. Schoenfeld63 C1ifood .Placa
C/o
Chico, CA 95936
...
C'6hasset Com�riiunity Association:
8oR -. r60. Cc'nasse� Stage
t/o e, Whito-i ► $e
Chico, CA 95926
Skartsen Suba. Sewer Dzsttitt.
C/o $111.Cheft) Public Works
K . Saddle
�'�or=unity�5er+t ces District
l; 5291 Peng Rd-, 'Paradise,f,CA 95969
�--,.e.am Irrigation District
P.O. ;Hox 98, Durk►am, CA 95938
g
k i1le-Wya'dotte Irri anon Distract
P.O. Box 581, Otovil la, CA 95965
u TM dIse ]rogation District
P.O. Box 128, Paradise, CA. 95969
'x.i.cvale Irrigation District
P.O. `Box 147, Rchvale, CA 95974
tjountain Irrigation District
Rt, 1 Box 151, Oroville, CA 95965
-
ve'1«"rwromli,to Irrigation District
'i
410 Grand Avenue, Oroville, CA 9�i965
Burbank Public Utility District
1970 Elgin St.1 Orovlle, CA 95966
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Suigp West Gridley Water, .District
1713 W. Biggs Gridley Rd. Gridley, CA
8g y
zdrone Water District
; ax 1679; Oroville
c/o P. Minasian P:O.B
g ig
:gala Co. Water District
P.O. 'Box 2.., Ma al is CA 95954
"P.O.
Orta Water Company
Box 5172, Chico, CA, 95927
/,crestRanch Mutual Water
b
P.O: Box 2, Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Sc�:ry Creek Water Co,
St. Rt, Box 58B, Berry Greek, CA 95916
Water District
735 Virginia. Gridley, CA 95948
stta
y Chico; CA 95926
105,BraadWa,
az Mutual
_
Tatar 'Service Oroville
1755 Bird_.St,, Orovil.le, CA 95965
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cGA Water Service - Chicca
1540 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
State 4tater Resources
P.O. Box 1191; Oaville, CA 95965
CA Water ResourcesP
Street, Sacramento, CA .95801901.
Richvale'Sanitary District
P:O Bax 302, Richva , �+
le CA 9597
,Orovill.e.Area Sewerage Commission
P.O. Bos ,1.350, Oroville, CA 95965
!Drainage District 11
446 Kentucky St,, Gridley; CA 9594$
Reciacaation Board
141.6 Ninth St,; Room 455-6
.CA 95814
Dept. df Water Resources'
P
- Sacramento,
{CA State'Ri$hway Patrol
P:O, Box 1471; Oroville; CA 959fi5
GA State Highway 1�atrr�l
915 #ir St.; Chico, CA 95921
iliacoin Cablevision
21.28 Myers St,, Oroville CA 98566
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State TSS Cab1
1311 Mangrove Ave;,,. Chico; CA 95926
875 Mitchell Ave.; OtdV'illto CA 95966
U"8, Forest Service
D.S,, Bateau of hand Management
X55 Hemsted Dr.; Redding CA 96002
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STATE AGEN IES' FOR BCi'CTE Cy, UNPY NOP
? CA RCsources :agency
1416 Ninth ,Street, Room 1311
811cramento, C.`1 95814
Caltrans District 3
703 Street
P.O.. Box 911
CA Department of BoatingMarysville,
and Waterways
,,629 S Street
C -I 95901
Sacramento, CA �581jt-1291
CA Depentartmpf,eronaUtlCs
i
CA Department of Conservation
tY
1416 Ninth Street, 13th Floor—'--__
Sacramento, CA 95814
CADepartment of gh�cvay Patrml
Headquarters
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2555 First Avenue
P.O, Box 942398
CA Department Of Fish andSacramento,
1:416 Ninth Street, i2th Floor�e
CA 942S9.i)MI
Sacramento, CA 95814
CA Department of Housing and
Community, Develop_
921 Tenth Street
CA Department of Forel ry
Sacramento, CA g5814
1416 Ninth Street
' Sacramento, CA 95814
Office of Statewide Health Planning
Developznent
1600 9th Street
CA Department ;of Water Resources'
Ninth Streett
Sacramento, CA 95.,,R14
P.O Box 942836
r Sac6
--- – ,
amento, CA-94236-Wol
C� Department of Food ,end
A icul bite
Street
CA Department of Parks and. Recreation
1416 Ninth $treet
Sacramento , CA 9SS14
PA Box 942$86
CA. Public Utility"es Commission
SSacramcnto, CA 94296-0001
$05 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, Cry 9d102�a298
CA Office of PIistorle Preservation
1416 Minth Street
P-0.: Box 9428,96
Sacramento,
U;S; Bureau bf.Ldad &janagement
CA 94296.0001
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CA Energy Resource Development
t
dud Conservation Commission
1516 Ninth Street
U.S, Forest Service `"----�
Sacramento, CA 96814
t
CA State i -aids Commission
da i
Headquarters
1P,07 13th Street
CA r5►ir Res ourees Board "
Sarratnento CA 05814,
>Sacramento,
P+O Boy 2815
CA
CA "Waste Management Board
95814
10.0 9th Streets Suite 300
Sacramento, CA. 93814
Regional Water Quality
Control Board - Redding
100 East cypress Street
f t�-
Redding, CA 96n0Z
4444" . o. Planning C�RIa'
Rv'rrE Cour>xx ENERGY, I'IATT.MAL RESOURCES RECRTi�x EP 2 9 1988. E
GENERAt,_PLAN, ELEMENT AIVD
Ornvilla, "fgrnt®
s ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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Name of proponent: Butte County
Projectdescr3 tion: p ` The Butte County' Energy, Natural Resources, and Recreation Element.
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} F.xplanntion of the Environmental Checklist Form,
This ch rl: list i.dendfies, the potential environmental
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Natural ac
RdWurces, and Recreation Element of the Butte Ct my Gat eral ed with
the
Sadopicon of the proposed Energy,
documcti4 establishin long > P Y this is a programmatic.
!a 6 range policy far Butte County as it pertains to the development of energy,
impacts.
production and protection of natural resources, and the enhancement of recreation op ortunitie
m acts, are therefore indirect, resulting from :the implementation of policies contained in the Els. T �d the
The identified.
Element,
Sino the Element is a"programmatic" document, this Eavronm s
differentfv than a conventional. project" Initial Stud ental Checklist must look at potential impacts
four ways, First :it identifies the relevant general PgLCY ontamed npthe Element as it onds to each of the
it categories in
cafe o M '
g ry It [hen determines tiNhether this policy will, 'won't, or may ('yes, No, or Maybe) result in aeach
impact on the environment The resulting potential IMPACT is then described, followed by at discuss n
Substantial
MITIGATION to be, included wi the form of policy implementation guidelines, f
4. Projecttraroduedo
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Michael Clayton roc As ociates .in conjunction with Butts l..outi 1'lannin De artment and t1tP Calif
Ener
Cotnmissioa zs is the: rocess of preparing the Ener
General Pratt, 'r Natural Resources, and or
Element of the Butte
'County General Vthe:[ �mpleted, this compreher sate document win serve as the foundiYtioo and 'long range
job' tiv�es�arzd policies. This irnplementat on of the county's ener a p
planning IS� guideline for tl
gy, resource, open Space slid recxeatiott goals,
his will ,elfest the rights and development potential of many property owners and could
1 result in si�enificant changes in $Utte County policies and land development patterns
'Energy
The Energy component of the Element twill contain concise statemcnts;of enemy development policies, inclUdin
otential energy resources ` County p .p '
the
ams' anal text establishing ob`ectives prznci les :and stagclarcis.. Further, [t will describe the rest,nt '' g
[n the Coun a , p and
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policy P '
e Jricat,trn and status of potential sources of enerdgy�ictidrren� slid Ioent[altpowbe �al br brief history (identify
development in the county and a delineation of tho speci,Gc types of potential energy production 'iacludin '
conhersion, o -generation, and hydroelectric resources, Sts well: as the cumulative' environmental Impact energy
he development of these potential eheriry'sourccs, biomass
p _ associated
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pro o County dors not pteseutly have an Energy Element, The prunary purpose of the Ener coin
proposed Element is to providt` ;alicies for the efficielat Use of existing natural resources through the
balanCeti land use planoin This will include identcie ener and
bati,ground informat[ott and perspective to allow decision makers to make intelli cot ►anti
g Sy production options, while providin{* sufficient
comple�c and controversial issues. It will also serve to inform the public:antl potential project deictisjurs In of in
tioh Ofpotetztialenrr
S Use decisitrns involvhg
t be expected.
gy+;genera`tion sites, ;zs well as the sped", mitigation mesUres slid deti�elo e
_ l ment standards
A, cUitiulative impact analysis will be re tired addressing '
expected in Butte County as the result of energy develop r t.n physical
alysis will econfocusomic e!`t`ects that ,a be
On ptytential impacts to
rv,
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wwillunillue wildlife also address unlpaets onpubl c safety; landuse conflicts; in -stream, ream flow diversarcions;
x10 e; and cultural, sites. d
' � ntial � ons; noise; hazardous waste; and
degradation of air quality.
Natural Resources
The adoption of the Natural Resources policies in the proposed Element will be one of the most significant factors
;shaping development in Butte County. It will be the tool used. to implement many of the land use policies
established by the various elements of the County's. General Plan. Specifically, the Natural Resources component
will set the standards for where and how tion -urban land should be developed in Bute County, or conversely, where
:and how land should not be developed. It will establish the specific policies die sting the densities and types, of
development allowed in a large majority of the County, and will set the standards pertaining to the specific zoning
of all County open space, agriculturat land, timber and forests,. mineral ;resources, hazard zones, and culh+rally
sensitive areas:.
A critical issue to be addressed will be the topic of Open Space and the development of Open Spare i'oning, This
w01 require establishing planning polices to,resolve eonflictbetween open space and development. From an urban
=to
ve, this will.. involve close coordination with the incorporated cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and
insure ►ntergovernmental. consutency between the County and City General Plans and sphere of influence
policies.. On a countywide scale, it will mean setting long range land use policies pertaining to agricultural land,
timber, water resources, mineral extraction, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, and areas with develop►nent hazards.
Essential to the development of the Natural Resources component is the issue of Resource 'Productior, vs. Resource
Protection. This component will 'include the development of resouem ;peoduction policies and environmental
protection mechanisms relating tm intensive and extensive agriculture; the timber industry and the commerci141
propagation, management, reforestation, and harvesting of lumber; the mining; of sand, gravel, hardrock, gold,,
mineral deposits, coal, clay, silica, chromium, and gas; and water supply,
Natural Resource Protection will focus on the establishment of policies to implement the goals and objectives .of
the Natural Resources component and specific mitigation measures. Critical issues to be addressed include: the
preservation of regional water quality and critical—watersheds; the protection of fish and wildlife habitat; the
identification of rare,threatened or endangered plants and anfmats; and the establishment of critical airsheds and:
polities to ensure= compliance with Regional Air Quality Board standards;"
The Natural'Resources component will also address the issue of Hazard Protection and Reduction, this will involve
the identification of all seismcchaz; Ms. including groundshaking and liquefaction, dam safety, slope stability hazards,
fire ds, flood ha ands erosi pp hazards waste disposal, and land reclamation, Each potential; hazard area Will
be ide iddrand
ecc&an analyzed,
the he.J`' and safety of people
licies And Open space zoning designations recommended to'.
p _ ^ .sf _ _ ty pope and property in Butte County,
ltecieation
The .current Butte, County Recreation Element was adopted in 1511 and is in need of revision: The Recreation
component will focus on long range reereation 'planning, This will include coordination with the region's'
incorporated Cities and the County to ensure internal consistency, The development of policies Will. focus on the
provis'►on of adccluate recreatioet opportunities and Facilities including,; neighborhood, community and regional pants;
state, and federal parks„ campgrounds, and reservoirs; recreational cdrridors and areas; scenic routes; and private
recreation facilities.
lL`'MANDATORY FTNDiNGS OV SIGNIFICANCE
t, docs the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife specie's, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant or dullard community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a major period of California history or
prehistory? YES
The purpose of the Energy,;Natural; Resources, and Recreation Element is to establish long rangepolicies regarding
resource production, resource use, energy development, and environmental; protection. However, the implementation
of these policies will result in the potential, to degrade the quality of the, envu anmeat, particularly with regards to
watcrwti ;s and riparian habitat. Specifically, the development of water storage/power generation projects and run -
of -the -river hydroelectric development will have the potential to eliminate or degrade water quality and substantially
reduce riparian vegetation, thereby akering, the habitat of fish, plane, and wildlife species. Further, since most
prehistoric and early Californian hurian actirity was closely associated with the region's waterways, the future
developmecut of hydroelectric facilities may adversely impact cultural resources.
Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term benefits ter the detriment of long-term environmental
,goals (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief period of time while long
term impacts will endure into the future)! 'YES
Butte County k +, a wide diversity of agricultural, mineral, timber, andr hydrologic resources. The utilization of these
resources, including energy development, mineral extraction, timber harvesting, and agricultural production, twill have
the potential to provide short term bencGts in the form of resource production. However, it also has the potential
,to result in a deirimental effect on Iong ratige goals, policies, and objectives to provide environmental protection,
5,M Dons the project have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable (A project may impact
,on two or more separate resources vghcre the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect on
.the total of those impacts on the emironment is sigiGcant)? YES
The Energy, Natural Resource, and Recreation Element will establish policies that will have far reaching implications
on all aspects of ra,.,)urce development in Butte County. It will therefore result in potential environmental impacts
which may,lh. mi nimul on an individual project, but hunt adverse implications to regional air and water, quality",
when constdered on an overall cumulative basis,
4. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial; adverse effects on human beings, either
idirectly or indirectly? YES
The Elementwillresult in indirect environmental;impacts in that it establishes the policies, through which specific
resource production; extraction, and development Will occur. These politics have the potential to create adverse
effects on the 'population in'the form of hazard to life and property, particularly with. regards to the development
,of Wafer storage/power generation, projects anal mineral excavation,
DETERrit1NATTON ,To be completed by the Lead Agency). On the basis of this initial evaluation
Report is required. p p J y vc a significant effect on the environment, and an Envir0MM-.e,tal Impact
!/We find the rot!at' -�,1 ro'ect ltifa ha
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REVIEWED, BY:
IV.'FNV1RnNMENi'AL P'A -AGTS
Will the proposal result in
significant;
tanStable earth or changes 11h,
Ma e Pohcy. Policies contained hr the Energy, Natural Ices etea and
Recreation Eluent: Wilt allow the s:onditional developmett of '
a. ,conditions,
'talagiC SUbS[riClUYe5?'
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enerbry facilities and permit certain types oC mineral ear, ct�pn.
Impact: Mining activities will involve the excavation of aggregate
which may create unstable earth
rock, gold and other minerals,
conditions. Further, the disposal of'energy and mineral extraction
of landfill sites or hazardous
cw►ste may rewire the fit vepopment
effect topography and
t�nntenl facilities, Which could e[fe
wastecontainment
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g structures.
Mitigation Policies and spe�cifiimplcmentatiort guidelines will be
incorporated into the element ertinent to mineral extraction and
hazardous waste containment to ensure that potential activities do
not create unstable earth conditions or significant adverse changes
in geologic structures.
b. Disruption, displacement, compaction or
Poli '1'alicies, contained in the Energy, Natural Resources, and
Yes ,_. CY
Ain ---V Recrr ation Element will allow 'the conditional development of
changes,in geologic substructures?
energy'facilities and permit certain types of mineral extraction. it
development of recreational'facilities,
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twill ,`also encourage the
-Access
impact: roads, nark development, and ►he preparation of
development will 111 result in soil
p ds for mines and energy
so me over -covering of the soil tOrface.
compaction and
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Mitigation; Speci[ic policies twill be developed in the Element to
pro -idd County decision makers with criteria for permitting energy
developtlient,0 mineral extraction, and 011ier facllitles development,
and buidelineS to mtt'g:ue the disruption and compaction of
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gcologit substructures;
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c. Change in topography or ground surface
Policies contained in the Encr ' Natural Resources and
Ma - e _ Poligy>
relief features?
Recreation Element will allow the conditional development of
energy facilities and permit certain types of mineral extraction. It
will alsoencouragethe development of recreational facilities.
lrnpadz Mining, construrtion of ball fields, and preparation of
plant pads have the potential to result m largo scale topographic
changes, Topographic changes resulting from sar_d, gravel,
-, aggregate, and hard rock are unavoidable as a large amount of
malnrial is removed from the site. Gold, clay; coal, and other
material mines will .temporarily alter a site to access a producing
vein, but in the long Cerin need not result in large scale
topographic changes. Alincrals,;as defined in federal law,not
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include sand, gravel, aggregate, hard. rock, oil, gas, and some
strategic metals. This definition of minerals can be -found in the
mining law of 1.883 as amended, For present purposes, minerals
will include aggregate, rock products, oil and gas. Minn, policies,
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therefore, need to address the full range of minerals and metals
including but not limited to gold, ballast, sand, aggregate and clay,
Mitigation: Policy ihipternentation guidelines will bee included: in
the El ent to mini iz significant changes in topography of
g which would cause adverse impact on the
environment.
& Destruction, covering or modification of
No
any unique geologic or physical features?
e. Increase in wind or water erosion of gni
M 1 Policy: The policies contamt d in the Energy, Natural Resource
tither on fir off site?
and Recreation Element may result in increased hydroelectric
development and gravel inining' fi 13utte'County.
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impact: Su.,.,,h policies could result in an increase in soil erosion.
from gravel extraction, streambed disturbance, construction of
hydroelectric facilities, and access roads, resulting in an increase
ha the sediment load of water flowing, downstream. Park
development results in soil erosion, particularly when parks are
located on sensitive or unstable sites. Intense use in parks can
cause extreme erosion of stream batiks; as has. occurredin Bidwell'
.Park in ;Chico. Othcr significant causes of erosion are -vegetation
removal typical of timber harvesting, and clearing for agricultural'
Production.
Mitigation: Policy implementation guidelines and development
standards for hydroelectric facilities and gravel extraction may
minimize the significance of the,, potential soil erosion;,
t: Changes in deposition or erosion of beach
sands, or changes in siltation deposition
_ Ma he _ Policy, The policies contained in the Element may allow increased
or' erosion which may modify theichanncl
hydroelectric
ydevelop Ment and gravel mining' in. Butte County.
of a river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay: inlet. or lake?
Impact: ;H r -
p yd oelectric development and gravel mining have lite
potential to increase the sediment load of the rivers and streams
in the Sierra and Sierra foothills, This may result ina significant
increase.in erosion and siltation, and a modification of strearnbeds
and lakes, Large scale hydroelectric projects and gravel' extraction
- - operations could potentially change the course 7of water ways,
Further, mining or other large scale changes in a Watershed may
restill in channel scqurng, gradation; and modification of the
floodplain:
Mitigation: Policy implen entation guidehn%s and development
standards regulating the lgca6 a and construction of hydroelectric
facilities and the mining ofgravei may minimize potential adverse
impacts. Additionally, any large kale development would require
an EIFt to focus on tite potenUill environmental impacts of that
specific project,
g. Loss of prime agriculturally productive
soils outside designated urban areas?
h. Exposure of people or property to
eolagic hazards such as earthquakes
lndslides, mudslides, ground failure or
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similar hazards2
Ma' he Policy: Policies contained in the Element Will allow the
developntcntof energy facilities andmi
tvhneralextiaction operations
fell may be located on or adjacent to prime agricultural areas.
Impact: Nfining may compromise agricultural soils, For example,
the Pentz Pit is located in an important grazing area. Gold is alien.
found in grazing and timber areas, and cobble is found irj the
fertile alluvial plains. 'Energy facilities may also be cohstructed' in
agricultural regions. '
Mitigation: Overall policies should balance specific projects with
the uniqueness of the resource and the project, or the
environmental responsiveness to reclamation efforts. TheElement
should also contain policies to keep non -site and lavation
dependent energy dcyclopmeat off valuable agricultural soils.
Ma L)d Policy The Element. will contain policies which 9110W the expan
Sion of hydroelectric facilities, includinn . .
pal
water storage/clectricgencration-typedevcloPmenttlsma)Irun=
num
of•thc-river projects,_
Impact, This may increase the threat of dam failure, parlicularly.
bb q rage/electric generation=Type projects, due
ual;e of t,7, cater st ake hazard potential, The Oroville Earthq
to the re pion s earth u
nfirmed the presence of a major active fault iq
Butte County. Future Hydroelectric development must therefore
be cognizant of the real threat of significant earihquake hazard.
Of particular 'concern will be the development of large
hydroelectric projects which, if damaged in an earthquake, may,
have the potential to cause substantial threat to life and property;
Earthquakes can also damage water transport facilities and siphons, triggering flooding. Large scale site clearance and rain
without concurrent reclamation make property snore susceptible
heavy
p rainfall or geologic event,
to slo a fa�lurc in the event of a, hca rain
Mitigations .Although, Vftific implementation policies Will be
identified in the- Element to ensure that any project meets
eartliquakesafetystandards, future hydroelectric devclopinent may
expose people or property to substantial Hazard,
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2. Air. Will the proposal result insubstantial:
a, Air emissions or deterioration of ambient Yes _
_ _ Policy: The atr y!ialily in Butte County will deteriorate as a result
of'the proposed ElC!�ent's policies atlolving an increase in various
airr
_qual�ty?
types of energy development, and allowing the continued burning
of agricultural crop waste,
fro pact: This impact Will occur from the development of Biomass
and Waste Conversion facilities (which require the burning of
plant material and solid waste to;produce energy), and fossil fuel
facilities (including oil, gas and coal). Also of concern is the
potential cumulative deterioration of air quality which will occur
through the burning of residual 'agricultural crop waste. Mining
and agricultural operations can generate significant dust,
particulates, and smoke. These activities could further exacerbate
the, County's present status as a non-attainment. area for oxidant,
carbon monoxide, and total suspended particulate.
Mitigation: Specilie policies will be developed to minimize the
potential impact to air quality and to ensure complianc:, with the
State Air Resources Board's standards for the North Sacrantertto
Valley Air Basin. if these policies are successfully implemented,
the impact to the region's air-quality-may be reduced, although a
cumulative deterioration of existing ambient air quality Will stilt
occur. Mitigation, measures to control 'dust Will need to be site
specific and involve other agencies such as the California -
Deparunent of Forestry and the Air Pollution Control'N tract.
b. Creation of ob'ectional odors 5ntokr, or Yom`
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ePolicy:nc Policies irr. the Element Will allow the development of ne�v
� urces and 4itCw7}�rnge the expansion' of agricultural
fumes?
resources to Butte County.
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Impact: These po;icics will result in ab'eclioe3a ,
pumas, which will occur primarily as chi smoke
s
a resultof irlsm'
policies to allow alternati
conversion,ve energy sources, including biomass
waste to en,,-„,
development. Additiouall�, and oil, gas, coal, and geothermal
ptaducUvitymay increase Additionally,pertinent
Of Waste crcies
op burning
the utilization of residual plana material for biomass conversion,
creating thr, for
potential objectional smoke and odors.
Mitigation: The proposed Element will contain polities to
minimize the deterioration ol- the ambient
air quality associated
with energy and agricultural production. I! these policies are
implemented, the impact
Alc. tc.ration of air move inuet, moist urc or
tcntperature,
may not be as substantial but will still to
considered an adverse cumulative impact on air quality,
hlayhe
or anychange. in climate, `` --
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,Deafly or rcgeonuily7
Policy: Policies. in the Natural.. R eso
limber harvesting will allow the cu,ur ncomponent parlinent to
specific standards; ting trees as permitted by
Impacts Large scale clearance of vege tation cynical of clear cutting
timberlands alter the local
Pacanversion
s cl'mate, vegetation
Patterns, wind speeds, soil absorption rates, and soil
.fertility,
Miagation: I Policies should be drafted to regulate the pattern and
scale of timber harves/ ng and the clearance
fdr,
3. �Valer. will the prof►osal r
substantial: result in
raw crops. of n;etive vegetation
a.. Changes in the cUrrents, or the course or
direction of Water mar�eri�enie ' Yes
.in either
marine or 'fresh waters? ”!
Poli Policies contained in tht: 8lemrrnt 'u91t allow the
conditional development
of mineral extraction and hydroelectric
facilities in"Butte "County, and wail establish olio
rY,� p guidelines for
`C s ce3nsideration in the licensing
of hydroelectric facilities,
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Impact: These policies will-result in the construction of dams on -
certain streams and rivers in.the County and will cause substantial
changes to the existing currents and the course of water
movement. Streambed skimming and in-stream gravel and gold
mining cart also alter currents, undercutting bridge abutments and
associated facilities;
Mitigation: Although implementation policies will be develpped
to minimize the potential adverse impact to the Row of water due
to tile construction of hydroelectric facilities and the extraction of
in-stream mineral resources, a substantial change Will stili occur.
Also, .NERC-has preemptive powers over the County in approving
hydro licensing,
b: Changes in absorption rates, drainage Yes Policy. Policies contained in the Element will allow the
p s, the rate: and amount of
surface rano'.development of hydroelectric facilities in 13�tte County and an
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` increase 1n timber harvesting operations. ` it will also permit
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increased mining acli��ty
impact, Policies pertinent tothe
development of t hydroelectric
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ower 1n butte Count w of
substantially changing absorption rates through the retention of
water behind dams, and altering drlinage patterns by regulating.
the now of the water. Timber harvesting '"411 also increase the
amount of surface water runoff due to the reduction of moisture
absorbing vegetation, Mining Can also causelarge scale drainage,
problems and Modifications, reducing the absorption, of rainfall
and increasing runoff:,
Mitigation: Although implrmeniation policies will be drvcloped
to mitt rtiize the potential advatd, impact to absorption rates,
drainage patterns, and sutface runoff due to the construction of
hydroelectric facilities and tha'harvesting of timber, a substantial'
cumulative change whi stili occur
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C. Need for off cite surface drainage �— —Plicy-
improvements,includingvegetation
Potac'ies Willbe esta blished to allow the development of
hydroelectric power on certain rid streams in Butte County,
removal, channelexation or culvert
installation's
as well as biomass projects fueled by timber residue; Policies wilt
also be established to control agricultural development and
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facilitate the extraction of mineral resources, increase timber
production, and expand agricultural productivity:
Impact: These policies may ;have the indirect impact ofrcgti'ring
off-site, drainage improvements, including vegetation removal,
channelization and culvert installation.AgrWulttlral operations and
the mining of sand, gravel, and gold typically will impact eipariam
environmentsl~urther; biomass projects fueled by timber residue
can result in incrensed runoff and erosion.`
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Mitigation: To ensure that the future energy development and --
resource produdlon docs not sigoi[ cantly+ tlegeade the ripaxian
environment, 'policies, will be incorporated into the Element to
protect the natural environment by establishing development
standards regarding drainage improvements, vegeta ion removal,
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Thenclementn, This-wih help to min mire - -
thi5thanpolentlal impact! should sbeciGcally include
Policies for ps iiecting riparian environments and unique habitats,
and Standar( ., for developments, For example, requiring thea
cstablishmc.at of buffers and seibacas from significant stands of
riparian vegetation as mapped by the element.
d,, Alleration to the course or flow of flooda' . e --
cY-Element will allow the future construction
waters?
of hydroelectric dams
s, mineral extraction, and recreation racilitics
On Certain rivers and streatils,
Impact; This may have the indirect impact of altering the natural
flow of flood Waters: It may also have -the associated water hazards
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of pond failure on mitirrs, And siphon and canal failure. Any ia-
stream construction may result in downstream sedimentation, thus;
increasing the; area subleet to .flooding. PaM located within a
Iloodplain may impair or alter the course of flood waters.
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Widgation: Specific policies will be included in the Element to
provide sufficient development guidelines and conditions to help
minimize potential environmental imPacts resulting from breach
of water storage projects or downstream sedimentation. In
conjunction With policies allowing the developmentof
hydroelectric facilities, implementation guidelines will be
recommendedwhich inay protect against the potential adverse
impact to life, property) and the emaronment, including the
restriction of development within floodplams.
e. Changes in the amount ofsurface %Yater in �l'es Policy: PON es will be established in the 1✓lement. to allow the
any water body? development of hydroelectric. power on certain rivers and streams
in Butte Counly.
Impact!
d►cpt cl, b
'`lba-the eein
the amount ofsU6cewater O t�nedbehindfitur4wales
StoragYCelectric generation-typeprojects. The si niicane of
this
impact will be directly related to the sire of the dam facility
constructed and the amount of land area inundated by the
increased surface water. Mining; can create areas ol'surCace water
and wetlands improving; recreation opportunities. The wetlands,
if properly designed) can become an important wildlife habitat and
educational resource. Surface water may be created for ener
or ag ricul(ural iceds, while still improving0C,, cational resources;
Mitigation: Implementation guidelines Will be developed to help'
mitigate- the potential adverse impacts associated with changes in:
the imoun(s of surfitcc water and to encourage the beneficial
aspects of potential energy and mineral projects, Howeva
regardless of these guidelines, the amount of surface water'
retained will increase}
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f, Dischar6e into urface water or in 'any Yes .�
Policy. Resource production policies contained in the Element
will' allow the ticvclopmont of new inerty facilities; and the
alteration of surface water quality,
includint but not limited to temperature,
expansion of mining and agricultural operations in Butte County.
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
impact: ; Mining activities and sand and gravel. ;extraction
operations will disrupt soih and ereate;a potential erosion hazard,
as well as result in the potential leaching of. 'contaminants from
vainetal ore sron,
lichromite,
barium, and man anesento the county!8WaterwaY, Energy
development may discharge heated or otherwise polluted water
into streams. Timber development and industrial operations such
as wood processing and agricultural packaging, may discharge
chemicals and toxic materials into the soil and water. Leachate-
eachatefrom
fromlandfills, mines, and wood processing plants are a serious
source of pollution in Butte County. Further, pesticides used in the
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-ttgriculttral industry are also a source of discharge which will need
to be addressed by the element; as welt as potential surface water
turbidity and dissolved oxygen problems associated with irrigated
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ngrictilturalland.
Mitigation., Although implementation policies, will be developed:
to help protect against any substantial impact to water quality, the
poteniiul For adverse impacts will still exist, Specific iinplememing
guidelines will be developed, relative to mineral eztraetion
activities, agriculture, timber, and energy development to help
protect surfacewaters from the discharge of polhita its, and to
provide standards to be used by County decision maker's to
evaluate projects.
g, Alternation of the direction or,rate of flow lie
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1Policy: Policies in the proposed Element allowing new types of
energy development, hydroelectric development as well as
of ground waters?
encoutaging increased agricultural production, may result in-
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alteratitfns of the: direction and>rate of now of ground Water:
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Impad. New, energy facilities may require ground water pumping
to supply cooling water. The development hydrochtctric
of
facilities will increase the surface
area of water behind dams,
which could alter locations ofgroundwater recharge and dire'l
on
of flow. Agricultural activities may increase groundwater
pumping, potentially altering groundwater flow gradients,
Mitigating; Policies and associated implementation guidelines will
be developed to protect against adverse impacts
which may result
from the substantial alteration in ,groundwater quality and
h Change. in tlm, quantity or
yuantity� especially relating to agricultural groundwater pumping,
quality of
ground waters, citllcr through direct
additiO & withdrawal, or through
?<iayhe
—" -- PahCy- The proposed Eletncnt Will contain policies allr5wing
resource production in Butte County, including;
ntercel;iton of an aquifer ley cuts or
hydroelectric
devolapmetlt, ;agricultural production, and mineral extraction,;
excavations,._
Impact t The flovd1opment of hydroelectric facilities will incacase
the surface area of water behind dams,
thereby .increasing' the
"iOuut of water percolating into the ground. Mining activities:may
also alter the
.direction' or raje'nf QoW of ground Water through
interception or,_an aquifer by cuts Or excrvation, It can
also
increa8a or decrease aquifer recharge, depending im the process,
lacallbn, and ultimata site development
as sPeciTit d in. 1}ir'
reclamation plain. Further, agricultutal acgVitiCs may increase
groundwater, withdrawals; thereby decreasintj the quantity of
ground water. Leachate from landfills,
mines, anal wood processing
Plants are a serious source of Pitlution,.
Mitigation: Although policies and implementation will
guidelines
be developed to nroted aeal,nst the defradation ofroundwal
erquality and
quantity, telpoenial or adverseimpad to
groundwater ay still oAccUr, statement or policy will be
necessary to the effect that tile ,ill ning ofgroundwater for sale or
export but of illi County is not legitimate
a teAOUrce, industry.-
it
INN
,, Reduction
otherwise ain he amount
supplies, file for publ- Water
ic Water 11fa l,c Y
-• -_
Policies
cy relating to increased
agricultural production pm'
"'ay reduce ever pplr cot and
Impact: If .the Public' s�elo c J/
water (> definition of
y the public public water 'supply suprlic.„ by reducin, hydroelectric develo pply incturi :use of
ilia ngriculturalan g pows n natural chanls,maytot
Mows' and
spr,n , d foothill co Water
creeks bs for livestock munitresare �tsq parcels in
,such as Dr , crops, and dependent on surface
disagreenients J Crock, have domestic
;nater over water r, been adjudicated use. Soine
Users have pi1m a rights !n other because of
acquiring a surf,1 r p d groundWater to acts of the state Som
,•e iwator right. avoid file d�
Ifaculfics of
11f,ligp'on: Policyim
i
oto the element ptcmentation
Clan be redtrced addressing Where and
-wlines Will b
�` r Surc't�f $ as ive11 as and When cion o
hiucl, water establishin public Water u rated
fated people or Property �pcciE;c can lrc diverted ! specil;c pplIcs
hew' ards xuch s > Y to water,: detail needs away t,,�,m crittr a or as t.°oding? ilia 1,c Pumping aril !q be given to a public water o h()W
(lie coilli S . the issue o!" pnr
—..,: of water right$, gr'oundI tot
t'dlicy; Policies containe
d within the Ele
hytlrt,elcrlric devclo
agricultural c dct, ph,cnt in Butte hent WI
ll
Wilt allow increased
development, X and Will encourage
la,pact: Policies con
tri cause an i Clcs C ntaincd in the'
he etc
of the count
storage.! e h flo°din file Tooth fl ibbilt �a c the potential
due to the construction f b ,ay.
and
failure yp . Sdrocle , , othru . unfair regions
on nunds cmc f c,I,Cics n oC the -river
se<liniehf an 'ranch and and
ponds es i a sm [losers streatus.
tvhcili;salc deVhstai gn,ihes is cale harard. Pond
A speeiic caah, to tele) particularly dao et Paittire of
g %Vali rs g. ous, becausr; of
Minnie Halla pec of ibis is the ,Wildlife. and vc
Volume . ; mines, 'is- Eoth pond taClute at'thc gctat,on,
of sctltnient try; rcceithn°f thee err 1�f,ric a
arlures role ed And'
tvalr,ts result, . large
Ing in Gsh kips.;
Mitigation: Policy implementation guidelines will be developed to
Protect against hood hazard associated With h droclectric.
i
development, fioWever a potential adverse impact to People and
property located downstream from dams may stili occur.
Development and conservation policies in the dlement wiill dircctly
affect the potential for futu,'e exposure to floods, For example, if
the open space policies state there will be, no-devclopmcnt within
the IOii year floodplainthe risk- of exposure will be reduced, This
type of policy would b' appropriate for protecting residents fror
kgcologicalhazas as Well, S ecitic Policies
will be included in the
Element to provide suCGuidelines aH
cient develo merit
condition
s to help minimix�; i,�otenlial enviromne �►Cnimpacis
resulting.from 'breach of matcr ."storage projects or, downstream
scdimcniaieon. In conjunction with policies allowing the
development of hydroelectric facilities, implemcnlatinn-guidelines
Will be recamniended which map protect against the potential
adverse impact to !ire, property, and the environment, including
4, Plant Lif he restriction of development within tloodplains.
u W ll the; proposal result in
sub: taniihlF _ -- -
a. Pale P011cid-t relating to
` Policy. y • g energydcvclo nticnt and resott
numb r ofan s ecees of tants t'Xncludehg � "—`'
Change m the diversity of species, or Yc production in Butte p `ce
trees shrubs plant life, it! B i t Cdont , i y p
punts)? y � � crops,
� an t softie species 'of
sass cro s and aquatic y wil! advcrsci Impact
- , oh ecin� of the ele;meni' is to protect flee
environs icnt, uriigUe habetat, ,and rare and endangered species:
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Impact: The areas With the greatest potentia) for degradation will
be the riparian corridors located along rivers and streams, which
will be negatively impacted by sedimentation and. substantially
altered by the development of hydroelectric facilities. Riparian
habitats support many rare and endangered Tants and animals
(California hibiscus, elderberry beetle, giant garter snake, bald
eagle, and salnion). Riparian habitats have been impacted by
agricultural operations to a greater extent than from any other
land use,Agriculture does not require a County discretionary
0e7mil so the County has not been in a position to regulate it.
Riparian, as a habitat. type, is diminishing statewide, The
development of biomass conversion and oil, gas, and coal facilities
Will have., the cumulative potential of degrading air quality, which
could also negatively impact plant life. Further, mining, Umber
harvesting, and agricultural production %0lresult in a change in
the diversity of plant species, The development of biomass will
also create a market for wood Which may not meet the
specifications for lumber, This may include young trees, brush,
_ - or orchard clippings. In this tvay, biomass may create a market
and incentive to clear cut unmarketable timber instead of burning
it, The impact may be additional soil disruption, loss of riparian
habitat_ and less of an air quality impact.
iLigalion Although policy implementation guidelines will be
developed to protect against the destruction of plant life due to
energy development or resource production and extraction, an
adverse impact to plant life %Q! likely occur, SpeciGe attention
must therefore be given to the development of policy
implementation guidelines that provide decision -makers tAj i
concise criteria for allowing development,,to occur as well as cleat
standards for policy enforcement,
(i. Reduction of the number of any"bnique M:i' be' Policy: Politics allowing 'energy development and resource
rare or endangered species of plants! r production ;may indirectly threaten a unique, rare or endangered
species of plant. However, an objective of the element is to protect
the. environment, unique habitat, and rare and endangered species.
1
Lipact: the potential rctlucticn :in number of any unique, rare,
or endangered species of Tants is a potential impact that is site
specific, Whereas, the politics contairmd in the Element are
general and not site specific, The potel"tal therefore exists for
policy directives involving (lie development of energy and natural
resources to have an adverse impact on a unique, rare or
enuangcrcdspecies of plant. The areas with the greatest potential.
for ddgt dation will be [lid riparian corridors located along rivers
and streams, which will be substantially altered' by the
development of hydroelectric facilities. Rip,tian habitatssuppbrt
mRiparian rare and endangered plants and animals, habitats
have been impacted by agricultural operations to,r greater, Octent:
than from any other land' use. Agriculture docs not require a
County discretionary permit so the County has :not been in a
position to regulate it. Riparian, as a habitat type, is diminishing
Statcwide'
Mitigation: Policy implementation guidelines will set .specific
criteria for the County's discretionaryapproval of future projects
and there is a reasonable likelihood that the future siting of
facilities will be directed away from areas Of blotie senst`l'tvity;
Specific attention must therefore be given to the development of
lyolicy implementation guidelines that provide decision-rnakers
with concise criteria for allowing development to occur as well as
clear standards for polity enforcement,
c. introduction of new species of putts into M —Policy,oali Policies in the Element will allow .the development of,
aan a ,y
) area, or , a barrier to the normal
l 'nishment of. Westtng,species?
In p 1�►s may involve the introduction of new plant sps:ca
be used
Its to
converting plant material to energy, This tray also
estend plant cultivation into Areas previottsly uncultivated, obating
a barrier to the natural replenishment of existing species♦.
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Mitigation: Policy Implementation guidelines in the Element will
discourage the introduction of invasive species of plants, however,
the potential may stilt exist for the' introduction of -new species of
plant life:
d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural r . ..._ NO
- _ crop'1
S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in
substantials.
" diversity of species, or
a. Change sin lh� Pedes
Poli Policies contained in the Element relative to the
`y'
development of hydroelectric energy could result in the - future
numbers of s _ of animals (birds,
construction of dams and related facilities on certain rivcC5 and
hind an,jrnalan
s including. reptiles, Wish and;
streams.Y it encourage resource
shellfish, o,ganisms or insects)?
T ,,
production, such it tem ber harvest ncnMinin and agricultural
development.
Impact: These activities will have a substantial impact on the
riparian zones Which parallel the waterways, and support a Wide
-diversity of animalspecies, Further, adverse impacts may occur
ous Ash: Impacts to high chaparral suhimer range and
the lower foothill oak and grassland winter range may result in
changes in the migratory deer population.
Mitigaoon Implementation guidelines within the Elemcnt will
provide mitigation for the potential impact to the region's deer
population. However, even with specific implementation
guidelines,'it is probable that there will still be an adverse impact
to riparian zones ani anadromous fish population, clue to the
disruption of waterways;
b Itrduction in the --umbers of any uniq►te iavhe'
Poli The eneral ;,remise of the proposed dement is to allow
CY t>
the expansion or energy production and encourage resource
or endangered spet:ies of animals?
in areas that chin accommodate development while still
production
protecting, the Cctnty's environmental integrity,
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Impact;, The potential' impact o any unique, rare; or:endah endangered
species of aniriMIS is site specific whereas, the policies contained
in the Elcn,cnt are g p
general rtnd not site s ecirc: Thereforef, nc
• that polcics allowing ,
potcnUal exists
ane! natural resourccs ii, BuU l owing tile development of etile
nergy
4VC An indirect site
Specific adverse impact on a rare or en langeremay �d sl>Lcics oCan animal.
All, aquatic lire and habitat may be loci. in olio dcwatercd stretch
of a run-of-the•river project:
1N,tigatinn; Implementation guidelinesregarding then protection ofwdcvelopcd in the Elem`
entC nt s e1Vill set criteria for (heeionary
approval of future projects. `Chrre is a
reasonably high likelihood that the future siting and resource production will not be b of ever
t, acilitics
environmental settsitititit ; S Permitted in arca,: of high
c: Iniroductien of a resulting given" to the
in t � �` Specific aiti.nUon must be
into an - a cc,c� of aniraals
p Acts to w,ldltfe resultin from run•of-the river proj'velf
�+rea, own in s � barrier ip the --- ' e ['olity. The Etc
nu ralior t,. move ncnt. or Animals2 � Element iatill allow dcvelopnicnti�fhyilrocleciricdarris
in ureas tvher�, they Wil. not degrade the natural environment.
IrnpI The construction of hydroelectric; farilitles may r;ct as'=
barrio to ,tFit story fish Migration
niay also be affecions
t A in areas hc reservai of
fordecr med ldt,esi
impacts will depend on the specific shin design hydroelectric facilities. and dcstgn of future
Miligaiiciu; Impleinentaiion guidelmrs ttiih be included in the
8lenicnt to provide. development criteria for the cld n of
hydroelectric facilities to mihimizt
migratory fish, and to site fuh ,' 'the potential Impact to
�e1er!oration, of ek sting rsh or wildlife restr r t migratory deer her, , sd as'to not advCrsciy
habitat? a reservoirs
boli :.
._.._ pol�c,es contained in the Element will allots+ tf,c
dcvclppment of l,ydrocicctric dams, and the expanscin of timber
harvesting, mining production (includin
B the extraction of Sand
and gravel resourcc5 from rirr chatiricls), agricultural rra,3uctot,
and recrealion facilities.
Impact: These policies will ,result in, the substantial deterioration
of ekastingfish habitat, The construction of dams Will significantly
after the amount of water allowed to f1oW to rivers and streams
and will form a potential obstacle W migratory fish. Timber
harvesting will result in the construction of roads into previously_
inaccessible regions, causing the increased' erosion of soil into
streams. Gravel and sand extraction could cause increased
sedimentation on critical spawning grounds,. Expanded agriculture
an(] recreational development can result in loss of fish and wildlife
habitat..
Relitigation: Implementation guidelines Will be included in the
Element to manimizc the deterioration of rivers and'siteams due
to erosioct. Recreation policies should be ;Developed to protect
a .tittst yo i'r-fishing is e reMo-rces.,
- ----- He�Wever even with -these -M. ttitsattUn mtcasu es't accumulht.ive
occur as Ibe result of the ienergy and resopopulations
rce talions could
p , quatic habitat and fish o u ations could
t
adverse tm acts to tlt�, a
:.hetes.
Will the proposal result in
�sull;ttantialr
Increases in existing noise levels?' Poli Policies Contained a lncrc.
Rf is cy in the element will allow the conditional
pp hrtatn t}pes of energy and resource facilities.
a nova of t
Impact; Mining, energy deVelopment, and resourceproduction
facilities can result in an increase itr existing noise levels and,,
potentially tie'pose people to severe noise levels.
Mitigation The cictttent Will identify develdpment standards arid'
policies to guide. future ndise generating development in terms of
facilit,p siting and Mitigation` of any potentially adverse npi,e
im paets.
1
b. exposure of people to severe noise levels? ,_ Ma be _
_ (See response to a. above)
7- Light :And Glare4 ZVill the proposal
pr<iduCc significant light and glare? ,,,_, P4a'hc ,r.
Policy-. Policies contained in the element will allow the
development of energy and resource facilities, as veli as encourage
agricultural production;
Impacts Energy development, resource facilities, and agricultural
operations Wray create light and glare which could impact nearby
residential areas.
Mitigat oti. Element policies should protect residential areas-from
-
the intrusion of light and glare resulting from agricultural and
industrial resource production and energy development.
Will the proposal-result in a _ YGs �,
._ -Policy: The element will contain changes in `the County's land
Use DCsisrfaiitlri to ehsirre rile document's internal consrstcney
-
substatilial alteration of the present or
and compliance with state requirer►tents, particularly as it pertains
planned land use: of an area?
to deer hard issues, mineral extraction anti conservation practices,
energy facility siting, and open space,
-'
Ympacl`. N its very nature, the clement will 'result in changes lei
'future land use. patterns. For example, a resolution of the deer
herd issue may require General Plan anlendment5 throughout the
range to maintain a 20 or 44 acre parcel size. ;Or, policies' may be
required within the: Agricultural/ftcsidential General Plan,
designatton to maintain a 20-40 acre inin mum: parcel size.
teiineral4conscrv.ation policies are likely to require General Flan
amendments to designate: important mineral areas in the plan.
The element intItt sho�v open space Cor hatartl reduction or it'will
not meet: the requirements of jaw. The element must "show open
space fair ark ac itisMon to tuect the bounty's recreational needs. ;
p p' q
�q ,
Mitigation: Specific policy, implementation guidelines will be
developed in association with proposed changes in land use
- designations to protect the environment, provide for resource use,
production, energy development, and open space' for hazard..
reduction and recreation,
g; Natural_. Resourmsi Will the proposal
result in smbsttint ial
a, Increase in the rate of use of any natural
1�r: yhe _ Poliry: The Elemeut will allow the production of energy ineluding
resources?
the development of oil, gas, and coal tired facilities, as well a
hydrocloctric development, It will also allow luomass conversion,
mineralrextraction, and timber harvesting,
Impact: The development of ;power generation facilities that. .
derive their energy front burning; fossil fuel or ((Plant by4producls
will result in the increased rate or use of natural, resources.
However, cit this time =it, is notknown how significant the
development of these types of energy facilities will be in Butte
County: Therefore, the impact may be substantial, but the speci(ie
impact on natural resources ;is, at this time, indeterminable,
Aggregate and timber are also natural resources which will be
have an increased rate of consumption.
Mitigation:, To maximize the efficiency of the County's energy
development program, lniplententation guidelines will be
developed in the Element to encourage the use of local resources
for energy production, rather than importing fossil fuel or plant
mal erialsfor processing in Butte County, General politics
relating to energy production will seek to minimize, the use of
natural resources and to provide a maximum energy return,
Mineral es'traction and timber development will be regrulated'to
protect lite overuse of resources:
E. Dcplction of any. non-renewable; .natural _ :. Ma AMt _
Policy: The Element Will contain policies allowing the use of oil, }
resource?
gas, and coal for energy production as well as the and mining of
ag gregale and mineral deposits and the development of
hylvoclectric facilities:
IThe specific impact on non6revawable natural resources
1 111 depend on 'many factors, and not exclusively on policies
contained in the Element. I-iowevarf these policies may facilitate
the depletion ofnon-renewable natural,resources, parlicularlywith
regards to the mining of strategic minerals, metals, oil, and gas.
Mititgation: Implementation guidelines avill be idenlifed in tat;
Clement to reciuire practices which Willensure the continu'ed;`
vitality of non rtnewahle resources, !~urther mineral resources
policies will promote the diver,ification of mining activities and
rittempt. to minimin the depletion of any non-renewable natural
resource,
10. Risk Of upset, Will the proposal involve.
a. A risk of ajilosion or release of
'Policy. Policies in the Element will result in the developme' t or
h;iiardcttts sulislalices (including, ni3t -
�� b�
p , g -__
o1►er 'cnerailn and resourcC, txtractirtn facilites,
limited to, oil, pest' cides , chunitio, Is (tr
radiation) in the; ovent of an accident or
Impact; Some of these fat I itijes will store ha ardour materials,
upset conditions?
including oil, pesticides, clicinkals, and explosives and could pose
a substantial risk to adjacent prtlperties, Also the storage of
lyiomass, or waste pose a worker safety,conceen Milt regards to
possiible explosion and spontaneous conibustiion.
Iti iU adoni Implementation guidelines Will be proOdecl in the
Element to reduce rislof upset and .set deVelop ne it safety
standards so that In the event of an accident, appropriate
e' ,rge .
hi�r c,nc b.tcl:-rt !' cti
a it
6 y p_ i es ahatans tire to place,
p _
b. ,Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
No
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plane
11 Papu(utron. Will the proposal alter
location, distribution, density or growth
—' he — PAlicy. Policies contained in the Element may allow the
rate of the human population?
development of access roads into areas that were previously
inaccessible
to the public. Potential changes in land use
designations could also change population densities
rates, and growth
Impact; This may resuit. in the development of hydroelectric
facilities,
timber harvesting, mining operations and 'recreational
facilities which could open un land inaccessible
previously tc1 the
public, creating deVetopment pressures for rural subdivisions
summer cabins and mountain resorts. Also deer herd policies and
'space
open policies could easily restrict rural residential
developmcnt Policies by requiring largcr parcel sizes and/or
shifting_ development_ to--established urban centers. Thi
introduction of certain energy development facilities
may
necessitate the redirection of population growth away from certain
areas:
Mitigation; Implementation guidelines will focus development in
areaWhere adtlilion91 growth can be aceomniodated, and teslrict
l2. Hfni,
an
development :aretls of high environmental sensiti�htY
Will the proposal affect existing
h)
housin , or
b, create a dcrnand Coradd�tional
Mavl�e Poh
--- � e Energy Element -vitt allow the development of Waste-
aste- '
IiOUsin 2
g
lo-energy (WTE) facilities which may impact adjacent residences.
mparl; ,It is a Concern that WTf: facilities Will lower'the values
Of ctinimercial and residential real estates largely because of the
r aired number of truck trips and the notions of living near a
.,. rba tc dun►
11liGgation:
13. Trans orlationjCirculation. Will the
proposal result in-
n
a. Generation of substantial tidditional
a.
Ma YM Policy- Policies contained in the element will allow, the
traffic?
development of energy and mining operations and recreational
facilities which may createadditional traffic.
Cmpad: Energy projects, mines, and large recreational facilities
all general traffic, Analysis of the traffic volumes and palter'ns'is
highly dependent an a specific project's type, size, and location.
The impact is therefore speculative and, cannot be thoroughly
analycetl,
Mitigation; Specific policy implementation guidelines will need to
-
be incorporated into the clement to ensure that traMe associated
with future .energy, resource, or recreational facilities does not
regult fn an adverse environmental impact.
b, Effects on existing parking fac`ulitfes, or
dcitial+d Cor ncW Barking'?
�
C. Substantial impact- aCl an 1 „xi5tin' `
p g–y—
1a lye he element will allow, the:
� � • ,Policies contained m t
sof
trans ortaton s �stems7
p }
p energy which may create additional`
dwtr meat crier facilities
iraffiC,
lR"& Energy fncilftics, especially biomass and WTE generally
requtrc extensive• truck m
traffic to supply fuel and reove Wastes,
Aim), truck traffic during construction can pose Broble►ns to less
developed areas with roads fncapabfe of the extra Weight=;
Policy implcmentatfon guidelines should be hicluded
Mahhehrni
r co p to minimtzc traffic impacts associated
ahem
WIth future energy facilities and to either dlloW the development
of facilities where sufficient road capacity exists, or require in lieu
fees to bring roads up to the necessary standards to accommodate
the 'additional traffic,
is
d• Signifrcantalteration topresentp,tlternsof
Circulation or nlbverucnt Of pca7lC And/at »
goods? --- Nn
trafric?
lons 10�tiaterhnrne, rail or air
oli c
rac; IY
Thmnia sinh
Y ort
the de
nity of airports, t"cloprnent of new energy
Impact!
y
Impact! Ar
gy ddvL
airport may have Artivcl pment in the general vicinity of an
nt C pact in terms of causing distracting
libht, glare, or 8"10
MUg�tron Policies contairred in
bright limits and aver flight the Clement should sup,�ort
f. "'crease in use plans io insure a ht reg
'a Maroons as'atloptcd in airport
aperations. against in, to air COrradars ad11ig1it
"L`llrCle , bicycles Crr edeslrian5?
trafrie ha'rwds 1.0 No . p malc.r
ld. public S`ryis -�
fro C! -s_ Will ihC proposm have'an -
erred �, - .
p�lr: -or result in a nsed
allertdgat"Crnmcntal ,W t`arnc
W or
rvrc<<•
a=; FitG prcYtreton?
b- Police prolectian?
`— poliw,
• The ulCment
develop wincreased e
ill allow ror incremCnt [acilI les in IItitte County, ncr.
gy-Nand resource
Impact: Individual r
esou
rerluirc additional poli a protect on And pre sttvi Orgy,
thu type, srcc Production or c,
ire, and location of rite ro` d p - 1 on,
ccs dcpendin
impact cannot: be cont , .. p J_ The si nit . lams ma
plctcly assessed at this time, icancC1 this
AGtigation: To ensure
de,vClapment does not si 1911,11cantly
future energy and
S cantlyIm tesource
mast Fie' E� tabhs►red in (lie el n'ent to Impact public services, politics
' a
and Tire rolcctian rs ed will, future develo rmCeirl police
pt rvately or through in Iieu cdnlribul ctn to p nt, either
• fzir nett/ t the specific pullie
sz r+�ce
9uipment and training,
24
" c. Schools? ` "' _ hZ a
Pnligy: Policies contained in the Element could result- in the
construction rr energy facilities ofresource ea„traction operations
in close proximity to existing schools,
Impact: Existing schools or school sites could be adversely
impacted by the Noise, dust, smoke, traffic, ete., associated with
energy production and resource extraction.
Mitigation: Development standards implementing policies.
contained in element should protect schools from encruyachnsent
by incompatible land uses.
A Varkt or other recreational facilitics7
Policy: Policies in the, 81cment could result in the develoriment of
new parks, recreation facilities, and open space in Butte County,
Impact: This will require the expansion of government services
and personnel on clic local, state, and federal levels to provide the
staff necessary to operate and maintain futurer recreational
facilities:
htit-i aUan. guidelines will be developed to
eational facilities in Butte Countyin conformancewith
expend recreational
local, state and federal long range plans, and to ensure that future,
expansion of recreation development is commensurate with the
provision of necessary public services,
`ntenance of public fatilities,including Yes „_
e, Nra►
PAW., Policies ,contained in the Elcirent %011 allow the
roads?
develcipmer►t of new recreational facilities, Which miy require the
cxlteusion of public roadways into previously inaccessible areas of
the County,
these roads be oint'use privately
y: J -
nia,nt nancejaccess adsfto hydroelectric facawilderness
c sites
timber harvesting areas and backpacking and Lareas
others will be publicly maintained providing access tt
facilities
recreational
such as public lakes and campgrounds, This will resultin a financial impact on public funds necess
maintain new roads anary to construct and
d improve existing public roadways.
M'ti a1►on; lm Icmentmion uidelm�s will be developed to
nunimiZe the extension of ubtie i
undeveloped rcgtons, and to ensure that if a s ro trate fundinlg
mechanisms in iP p
are place to finance ,
infrastructure necessary to accommodate
C)ther �
gctVc.rrimental sciyices2
the�expa expansion of public
rrereational facilities,
Will the proposal result in.,
a, Use of substantial amounts of fuel
c `
crier or
--
Poli---- cy:Policies contained in the
8lemetit w ll allow increased
rce rrxfra
resouenergy deveh'�pnient in $cite County, as well as ;et standards for
coon
and agricultural production,
[mpaca, Increased energy dUclopment, such as biomass
cniiversionn hydroelectric and
oil, gas, and coal tired plants, will
use substantial amounts of ener g'' Purifier, tha development
natural resources
such IIs of
Mining, "timber harvesting, and
agriculturt tthh reiluire a nigh demand for
energy. !>l IoweVer, the
product!taen g energy for use or sale could off -set the Count"y's
esting energy demand,
making the 'Count ;n' i
suflici s nr
I c nt, if Butte County exports ever y : e� energy self
l
8Y, a hniil�ng factor to
consutnptioti in urban areas lvoutd be removed,
141 const -on: CPecipc Implementation guidelines will be estahli
shcd
to conserve encr
Will helpgY and protect natural resourccs. Although this,
to reduce the consumption of encr
energy
cantly diminish the amount of cner gy$ it will not
b. 'Substantial increase in demand upon
cnryrgy'facilitit`s and run resource production o n
oxrsting sources of encr gY needed, to operate
gY, or require lite `" =- _Nn p_ratiorYs,
dc:vclopCl1ent of new sources of energy;
lti. (I ilitii . Will the proposal result in a n
or stjh
oc d
cora now system ,
-
to the 1`olloivi,Iib. stan[iaf alteralorCs
a, Power or riattij al gas'd
POli
cy: The Element advocates the production of energy
variety of resources, includin
biomass conversion, co-gneraliotta.
b al solar, Wind and r
5 yCctnc ..iif , r 6tothertrial.
h drool
im act. .. s as anr! cu
t� T
h..re ►vi11 likely be a Aced for additional
operate ncty enemy and resourc
a raced Cor n tiv ujrlit (74µCr to
• • zs extraction facilities, as well as
Y systems
to trans ort
these fa+~iltCic : e
_5. P nCt
�Y to amd from
- -. Mltl r , 1
ba( on; Policy, 1inplementatlon guidelines : • ,
the Element to will be included in
minimize
need > by impacts assoctntcd Wath the
dev�lolinii.rtt of Cut
We- encr n
to
y , will Still remain
add ucCI � cdities. UOweycrr the
- -_ transmission systems, i nl ower and additional
dt;vela ImUhe
�, CUntmuniPation systems? avail ieduce emir°nmental impacts and give Prefer nee in matrix,
matrix,
in nonscnsi[1e areas where infrastructure 'i5 availafle.
plants
Policy; PONCicS in the >rlcment will allow the dcvelo in.'
small liydroeleciric Cacililies.
pm,Dnt of
Impact; Small hydroelectric facilities nftcn employ r . r
control/communication techni techniques through communication facilities, n Y Carate
9 �h the use of nucrowave
Policy
P
dant Poli am ►ementation guidelines will be ntgludcd in
the Element to minimize the am acts
bat
development of hydroelectric and related facisto i
associated_ with the
need, for additional However, tfte
c. lYalcr avaiiabiliy? ��mmunication stems
t acilties will remain: perste these
y to 0
-� Policy
. Pol►ctes in the Element,allawing the cicYcloprmcnt of new
energy resources May require substantial amounts of water,
Impart: S ecilicall!
hydroelectric ever
the ire th s other fuel and biomass burningen r
require .the nec;d far nett/ waters 'b'Y detelopmcnt �s «yell as
gy sources may
Praduct:on• F'urtftCr, inin n ystcrns to accommadatc 4nergy
large
amounts of water. pg'tr!tl agr 'cultural aptrations consume
require lar lay lii,lds dc.vclopv_j in irks b` �trnounts of coater.,. P Ls may alsn
Mitigation:'
Policy
loci ttioh im lententa(ton guidelines Will,
resttict the
agr��ulturc and gy Production facilities
of encrrecrealiun facillies m' mining oix rations,.
d. S`cwer or se tic ava;l,tbillty may be limited ;. y areas where Wates
l:Tabc—. s l s ►will likely remain, '' motor ver, the- need for nett/ Water
P systems? Ys cm , .:
tc f contained in tl.ie element will allow
developmentPa
Pah
of various enersy ' �,� �� � lhi. ,
the: service areas or exis�'irg sant tit�nsdictr ctsma
min
tm a - Ye built toil
p ce lndividual Pants often di
sr-119t9d in!n
sYSicmsTltt's dl5Char P 1Vjll hoaC aiif trent to � .
h to is
lyfa Kcal from t3stabhshed Butte Cottnt"tndustrit ubl c ewer
C tai , ., j Postttoa t ,
y ry-. s .titerefare ,tiew
s SCi4er r
��r;4n nt!i f intiig,nmo
monitoring a s�6tn' , Plants and dirroictii
b p �.Y i nit, or polacaes retluiring that
tsc' ar }e 6e rc•trcated on•s t4 be,foro discharge i.ntti the put3lic
system.:
i
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Mitigations Specific policier and impremen'tation guidelines will be
prepared to ensure that waste mateal resulting frorn neve energy
facilities do not adversely impact estizting public sewage systems:
This will require either the provision of a private treatment facility,
or insurance that Waste materials either be pre-treated before
entering the public system, or requiring in lieu contributions to
provide (fie equipment and personnel necessary to appropriately
process the waste,
e. Sturin water drainage;? No
Solid waste and disposal? —file, � Energy pliesrhrdigthedevelopment o,inewsources
ofPolicy:
qeY increaseleuse ol
biomass and waste to energy
facilities in butte County,
impact: Irmich facilities were built in Butte County, lihere may be
an increased demand for solid waste to fuel the energy syxtco as
well as for facilities to dispose of the residual byl:iroduc't, The
burning of urban waste to general energy can result in - it quality
impacts, a nerd for proper disposal of toxic residues, and the
Planning for necessary land till space:
Mitigation- Policy implementation guidelines will be included in
the Element to discourage the development of facilities which rely
on urban solid waste materials. instead, it will Focus on the'use
of biomass conversion, and viii establish standards for the
appropriate handling of all residual waste products,, which < may
require the expansion of the County's solid waster disposal
facilities. The element will take a position against the, proposal to
burn urban waste, unless all potentially adverse impact can be
mitigated.
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17. u-, 'i-Tcalth. Will lire proposal result
m-
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential M
hazard (excluding `-"— Policy; energy policies will allo%�w the development of biomass
b mental hralih)1 conversion, oilgas, and coal Ired power plants and Natural
Resource policies will support increv,li
cd mber and agricultural
productivity in Butte county.
lmpau: Nuel burning l energyfacihies rrtay impact the ambient air
quality' by < emitting hazrlydous materials into the air. Further,
increased ;timber and agriculturl production twill require the
expanded use of Pesticides and* herbicides which may
Potential health hazard, y Pose a
Mitigation., g Specific policy implementation guidelines will be
dCvclopcd la regulate the air emissions associalL. with energy
production Similarly, implementation guidelines Will )e included
in the Element to ensure the safe use of pesticides ill herbicides;
Iiotc'cvcr, regardless of these satcty standards, tht parental will
exist for the creation of health hazards associated %pith energy
lr` Expti ort; of people to potion and resource devclopMent.
hazards - 1,health
P,
l�aVl)C
CtCrnCea Palcluc.Pol .
gy cies will tie dcvcloped which allose the development oC
energy facilities and timber, mineral tnd a,
production, gricultural resource
.Se of : Therdeveltihnrenl Offuel, burning energy facilities and the
use o!'pesticides, herbicides and chemicals associated with timber
harvesting, mineral extraction and 'agricuiCural prgtjuCtion;maj+
occur i close prtlxim ty to cities, towns, and individual residences,
and could expose people to potential health hazards,
Mitigation; Specific policy implementation guidelines will be
developed to ragulate;the air emission standards associatedvritli
energy develop and to ensure Che said use of
herhirides, de
and other chernieals involved in resource haauic amu.
iI3tl omental incrlelast ill
that
' it h probable
People Will be expb3ed to some
health ha2arA. such as a detcriorati
air quality or proximity'to hazardous materials including pesticides
and herbicides,
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8. Acct_ _Ilnt► :, Will the proposal result in the
obstruction of any scenic 'vista or viewMa (1e'
Policy; Policies contained in the Element
Open to the public, or will tile, proposal -
result in, creation of an Aesthetically,including
will allow the
construction. of a variety of different structures and facilities,.
but not limited to
she
' Open to •'
P public vlew7
Wind encu- r
ower , t; -s, hydroelectric dams
p plants, ml;�tng operations, and rare,tion facilities, ,
Impact: The visual impact associated with the construction of
these potential
projects will be site specific, and will he only
indirectly
Y
n _e ated t y policy.the tential
tobstrucilon�
_:.. exist for the future ,
f � r'
. scenic:
k �ti or the vistit or
creat►On of an
aesthetically offensive site.
Mitiga tion; 'l'o nlitigate this potential impact, specific pplicy,
mtplctilcilllttion. guidelines will be incorporated
into-the Element
to provide 11iC County with silfticient guidelines to help, decisio
mn
akers delernllIle the Icstllctic valuc'Of a Stir, and to include Idle
consideration of the visual cilvlronincnt
development, when approving future
19, Recr� e_atinn. NYll the proposal result in an. Yes
Impact upon the quality or quantity of '-'— �
existing
sting recrcation*al opponlinitias?
Policy-, The Element will encourage„ the development of nc�y
federal, " '
.tato, and local rccreatiOnal
faculties in Butte County as
well as facii'late the conlplelion And expansion of existing
recreational facilities.
impact; This will have the .beneficial impact of improving tile
quantity and quality of existing recreational
opportuniles.
Recreation projects and the acquisition of oven space be
'vehicle
a should
to protect and preserve unique habitats, exa►ilples of
ecosystems, and stream corridors,
Mitigation: PrJllcy implementation guidelines will be ;included in
the Element to ensure
that the completion of ekisting tccreatoital
facilitieS take precedence over
any proposed new facilities And
that recreational developntcnt is compatible with other Element
q l
p���'ess Ac �sition for recreational l'acitittes should fo
5tlrle i'r, ioral tins, cus on
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20. CiilCural Rcfiources, :'♦
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration I Poh' {
or destruction of a prehistoric or hstaric -- Ma be ,
"cy Politics contained in thelcment may have a significant.
archacologi'rnl silo? impact on cultural reources ►n that
dshoy will allow the
cveiapmt,nt of rgy facilities and gravel eAraction 'within`
- - natui:a! waterways.. :
Impact: This is a site specific impact which will depend on the
exact lor� ion of a `futturaePrehistoric
ehisturic There-
p historic however a high
rababil►t of disturbing
site When earth is excavated within 14500 feet from the. centelinel
or -I natural creel;. There are also numerous historicsites In Butte
County which are remnants of the. gold rush ara 'and Chinese
camps.
Mitigation: $pccilic policy implemental on guidelines 'will
therefore be contained in ilia Element to provide standardre view
procedures to assess 'the potential cilltiral s'igniGctince of a site
and ensure that appropriate action be taken before allowing
development.
- - rsa h 5►cal -
P y ' in lie
►llae►sthel c efrc `sll too a, prehistoric policy ;Policies contained in the Ele'ruent rc
building► structure or oble.ct2 fac►hties, and Mineral, gravel, or sand extraction to
potentially
allow development within natural �vatz rhvays, which may have an
adverse physicsl imp* -on prehistoric structures or objects.
pactz This Is a "site speeiC►
me impact which %711 depend on the
czacl lordtion of a future project. There is a high probability of
dkturbing.4 cultural resot►rca tvlien earth excavation occurs within
1,500 feet from the centerline of a natural creek, Further,
upgrading existing facilities such as old bridges or historic power
liatises
constitute an alteration of an histotic struelure:
lvlitigation: Scenic policy imp(emenlation guidelines 'will be
included in the .Element to provide standard reviel'v, procedures`
to assess the potential cultural significance of future developrntnt
as well as how potenlially adverse impacts should be Mitigated,
itccreatlOt! policies can be used to protect and preserve our
historical, resources and intprOft tourism,
���ti
C. Does the proposal have tale potential to YGS
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cause a physical change which would affect
ethnic cultural values2
Poli Policies COtltalned i
`" �= n the Element relating to changes in
the course of waterways and the intensification
of land use may
have an adverse h sisal im a
' p Y p ct on an area of cultural
value.
Impact: Future development will result in physicalchanges which,
could disturb 'unknown Native Amer•,'can
_
village sites, hunting
camps, or burial grounds. Specifically, policies pertinent to
hydrocicctric energy dMIOpment
and gravel extraction will r4sult
in the potential disruption to natural waterways and the land arm
1,500 feet on either Sidi; of the centerline of a stream which is ;1a
area recognized as having
the potential for high arellaeologhcal
sensitivity.
Mitigation Guidelines will be developed for :the preparation of
Counly%vide Sonsitivity maps, to help the; County identify
areas of
potentially high archaeological sensitivity, and establishing criteria
for determining
d. Will iheq�loptlsal restrio existing religious
whether an archaeological survey is necessary,
yes
or sacred uses tt thin iile potential impact `—
areal
--- Policy: Policies contained in the Element will allow changes in the
course of WMer nays and the intensification of land use. This
could bawd all adverse physical impact
on areas of religious or
sacred use.
Impact: Areas of unique, ethnic or cultural value :nay exist in
Butte County that are important to
the area's historic Native
American, Chinese, and Mennoninite communities. These areas
could be disturbed by future energy development and
resource�/produe' don operations,
Mitigalioh; To mitigate any potential adverse impact to a
religious area, the Elem"t will cOnt.Ain policy irnplemieniation
guidelines to help the county prepare sensitivity maps and
detrrmhrlt where archaeological surveys
are appropriate. The
Cnttnty will also be encouraged ;to interface with the: regional
AtChaeologieal
Information Center at Chico State University, iversity as
Well as with Elle Historic Native
and American `8&..iety to heli
identify areas of historic, archaeralogical,
or' cultural t,igraifince
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