Mendocino Unit Firefighter Academy Training Burn
Summary
SCH Number
2007068084
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Mendocino Unit Firefighter Academy Training Burn
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/8/2007
Document Description
This project involves the ignition of grass and brush for the purpose of training new seasonal firefighters. Activities include establishing perimeter and interior fire control lines, using either a grader or a bulldozer, to blade to bare mineral soil. The project encompasses approximately 10 acres within an area covered primarily by annual grasses and a very minor coyote brush component. The intervening grassland areas will be ignited to allow firefighter trainees to engage in direct attack firefighting techniques to extinguish the fire.
Contact Information
Name
Jeanette Pedersen
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mendocino
Other Location Info
East of Lake Mendocino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves minor ground disturbance. The CNDDB was consulted and proposed activities will not result in taking of rare, threatened or endangered plant or animal species as the necessary habitat is not present and/or the proposed treatments will not be detrimental. An archaeological records check and archaeological site survey were accomplished by CAL FIRE staff, including CAL FIRE archaeologist. An archaeologist site was identified and a site record and site map are being prepared. Site avoidance mitigation, which includes field identification of an equipment exclusion zone, will be accomplished prior to heavy equipment activities to minimize any potential impact to this site. Burning under proper weather condition, the establishment of fire control lines, presence of firefighters and equipment on site will minimize the potential for fire escape or hazards to the environment or public.
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