Decision Memo Completed

PG&E Pesticide Use at FERC Facilities

Sierra National Forest Fresno, California High Sierra Ranger District

PG&E has an ongoing problem with burrowing rodents at their Balch, Haas, and Kings River FERC authorized facilities. They are requesting the use of Diphacinone, a rodenticide previously approved for use at their Helms and Crane Valley facilities.

Location

Balch Camp and switchyard, Kings River switchyard, Haas switchyard

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Use of Rodenticides at Balch, Haas, and Kings River FacilitiesDecision Signed Date: 08/19/2011
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsHigh Sierra Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S, R26E, Section 10, 12, 17, T11S, R27E, Section 34
Special use management