EPIMS Help

Step-by-step instructions for notifying for Emergency Work

1. From the left navigation panel, select .
2. Select “Notify for Emergency Work” under the “Project Name” column for the region that serves the county where the project is located.
   • If the wrong region is selected, the applicant will have to start a new notification for the correct region. The notification cannot be transferred to a different region.
     

     

3. Click .
4. “Notification Title” - Enter a name for the project. This is the name of the overall project. Do not use special characters.
   • If the project does not have a formal name or title, use a name that best describes the project. For example, if the project is the installation of a culvert on private property, name the project, “Culvert on Smith Property.” If the project has already been assigned a name for other permitting or environmental review purposes, use the same name.
5. “Applicant” - Select the applicant’s name from the drop-down list.
   • The applicant drop-down will list all users associated with the user’s organization. If associated with more than one organization, all users associated with each organization will show in the drop-down list.
   • If not associated with an organization, only the user’s name will appear in the drop-down list.
   • IMPORTANT: The legally responsible party (e.g., the landowner, lessee) should always be listed as the “Applicant,” with any consultants, employees, engineers, lawyers, etc. being listed under “Additional Contacts” (see step 9).
6. Click .
   • To access the notification forms after logging out, go to and select the notification from the list of “Current Notifications.” Then click the button in the upper right-hand corner.
7. “Organization” - Select the organization associated with the project.
   • If associated with more than one organization, select the applicable organization for the project.
   • If notifying as an individual, select the applicant’s name.
8. Click .
9. “Additional Contacts” - If applicable, select additional contacts associated with the same EPIMS organization to receive alerts related to the notification and permit from the EPIMS system.
   • Multiple Additional Contacts can be added. Select as many people as needed from the list.
   • If not associated with an organization, only the user’s name will be available.
   • If a name is missing from the list, please make sure the person has an EPIMS account; then send an email request to EPIMSHelp@wildlife.ca.gov to request the user be added to the organization.
10. “Designated Representative” - If applicable, select the person that is authorized to represent and sign the notification and any agreement on behalf of the applicant.
    • Only one Designated Representative can be selected.
    • If not associated with an organization, only the user’s name will be available.
    • To add a user to an organization, please make sure the person has an EPIMS account, then send an email request to add the user to the organization to EPIMSHelp@wildlife.ca.gov.
    • To have access and receive alerts related to the notification or permit, the Designated Representative must also be listed in the “Additional Contacts” field.
11. Click .
    • Upon clicking , the “Notification Details” page will open with all necessary forms that must be completed before submitting the notification.
      • General Information (This component was completed when the notification was started. No further action is required for this component.)
        • To update the component, select it from the list, and click Edit Form.
        • Note: only the Applicant will be able to Edit this component. Additional Contacts can edit the rest of the notification, but they cannot edit the General Information component.
      • Emergency Notification
    • All components must include a green checkmark in the “Complete?” column before submitting the notification.
12. Select the Emergency Notification component.
13. Read and follow the instructions on the form carefully. Complete all required fields on the form.
    • Form sections to complete:
      • Contact Information
      • Location of Work
      • Affected Body of Water
      • Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
      • Nature of Emergency Work
      • Documents and Maps
      • Electronic Signature
14. When all fields are complete, click the button.
15. Click the button.
16. Click the button.
    • Once all notification forms have been Marked as Complete, the notification can be submitted.
17. Click the button.
    • An alert window will open notifying the user that after clicking Submit the notification components will not be able to be edited. If complete, click Submit. If further changes are needed to any of the components, click Cancel and edit the applicable components.
    • After submittal, an email will be sent to the applicant (and additional contacts) confirming the notification was submitted.
    • CDFW will receive notification of the submittal and will begin processing the notification components.
    • Once CDFW has completed the review, an email will be sent to the applicant (and additional contacts) regarding CDFW’s decision and will include additional steps for the applicant to follow.
    • IMPORTANT: Follow all instructions outlined in subsequent emails from CDFW.