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Ramona Hog Lake Road Improvement Project August 2011 Soil and Hydrology Statutes, Regulations, Forest Plan and Other Direction Direction relevant to the proposed action as it affects hydrologic resources includes: San Bernardino National Forest Land Management Plan The Forest was established to protect the watersheds that influence runoff and supply water to local communities and municipalities. The Soil and Watershed Program cooperates with various water agencies and other national forest functional areas to reduce erosion and maintain high quality water for various users and natural resources through application of Best Management Practices in all Forest Service activities (WAT 1 – Watershed Function) (LMP, Part 2, pg. 27, pg.136). Forest Service Handbook (FSH), (supplemental to the LMP) 2509.22 Chapter 3.21 – Stream Protection Measures General to all management activities: 1. All applicable best management practices (BMPs) (USDA forest service 2000) should be identified and followed in all ground disturbing forest management actions, including all contracts, operating plans, and work orders. Chapter 3.30 - Road Construction and Maintenance: 4. New culverts, bridges and other stream crossing structures should be designed to accommodate at least a 50-year flood event, including associated bed load and debris movement (page 19 and 20 of 33). Appendix D of the LMP – Adaptive Mitigation for Recreation Uses lists actions and practices for all existing and new recreation sites and uses whenever a conflict between uses or sensitive resources is detected. Sensitive resources include riparian habitats, soils and watersheds. Appendix E of the LMP – Five-Step Project Screening Process for Riparian Conservation Areas provides direction to ensure riparian conservation areas (RCAs) are recognized, emphasized and managed appropriately during new project planning and implementation. Frank Springer & Associates, Inc. Page 61 of 79 Environmental Assessment
Ramona Hog Lake Road Improvement Project August 2011 Forest Service Manual Direction Region 5 Supplement 2500-92-2 to FSM 2526 discusses riparian area management and is further defined by The San Bernardino Supplement to 2509.22 – Soil and Water Conservation Practices Handbook, FSH 2509.22-2005-1. Region 5 Supplement 2500-93-1 to FSM 2530 gives guidance on water quality management and the application of Best Management Practices (BMP). Section 2532.03 states “it is the policy of Region 5 that water quality management on National Forest System lands in California shall be conducted within the guidelines and procedures set forth in R-5 FSH 2509.22 Soil and Water Conservation Handbook and in accordance with the Management Agency Agreement executed in 1981 between the Forest Service and State Water Resources Control Board”. 2560 and 2880 Groundwater Resources Management Draft direction EO 11988 and 11990, Floodplain and Wetland Protection - Floodplain and wetland delineation will occur as part of this analysis. Floodplain and wetland protection BMPs will be integrated into project design. Floodplain and wetland guidance is also found in 2509.22-2005-1 sec 2.3. Clean Water Act of 1948 (as amended in 1972 and 1987) - The Clean Water Act of 1948 (as amended in 1972 and 1987) establishes as federal policy the control of point and non-point pollution and assigns the States the primary responsibility for control of water pollution. Compliance with the Clean Water Act by National Forests in California is achieved under State Law (The California Water Code, including the Porter-Cologne Water-Quality Act (as amended in 2006)). The state of California, in accordance with EPA and as required by the Clean Water Act (CWA), Section 303(1) (A), has identified water bodies impaired by specific pollutants. Impaired water bodies may not fully support their designated beneficial uses and are placed on the State 303(d) list for further study or development of a TMDL plan for the pollutant deemed to be impairing use. Water Quality Management for Forest Service System Lands in California, 2000 - Non-point source pollution on national forests is managed through the Regional Water Quality Management Plan (USDA Forest Service 2000), which relies on implementation of BMPs. The California Water Code consists of a comprehensive body of law that incorporates all state laws related to water, including water rights, water developments and water quality. The laws related to water quality (sections 13000 to 13485) apply to waters on the national forests and are directed at protecting the beneficial uses of water. Of particular relevance for the proposed action is section 13369, which deals with non point-source pollution and BMPs. Frank Springer & Associates, Inc. Page 62 of 79 Environmental Assessment
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