Windstar Project (CESA Incidental Take Permit No. 2081-2010-017-04)

SCH Number: 2009021077
Lead Agency: Kern County
Document Title: Windstar Project (CESA Incidental Take Permit No. 2081-2010-017-04)
Document Type: NOD - Notice of Determination
Received: 9/14/2010

Document Description: The project includes construction and operation of 53 wind turbine generators, two substations, and access roads on ~1300 acres. The ITP covers two portions of the Project comprising ~577 acres. Construction of 23 turbines, two substations, a maintenance building, underground cables, and dirt or gravel access roads will result in permanent and temporary impacts to a total of 47.3 acres of habitat occupied by the Covered Species. Project operations and maintenance will require periodic vehicle access to inspect and service substations and turbines, inspect and maintain fences, and perform biological surveys. The project, including construction, operations, and maintenance, is expected to result in incidental take of the Covered Species.

Contact Information: Dave Hacker
Department of Fish and Game
Central Region 1234 East Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
562-431-1295

(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment: No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: No
(2b) A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: Yes
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: No