Windstar project (California Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permit No. 2081-2010-017-04)
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Summary
SCH Number
2009021077
Lead Agency
Kern County
Document Title
Windstar project (California Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permit No. 2081-2010-017-04)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/6/2010
Document Description
The project, as approved by DFG, consists of an incidental take permit (ITP) authorizing take of desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) and Mohave ground squirrel (Spermophilus mohavensis) (collectively the Covered Species), both of which are designated as threatened species under the CESA. The project includes construction and operation of 53 wind turbine generators, two substations, and access roads on ~1,300 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
Name
Dave Hacker
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Tehachapi
Counties
Kern
Cross Streets
Oak Creek Rd. & Cameron Rd. & Tehachapi Willow Springs Rd.
Zip
93501
Total Acres
1007
Parcel #
multiple
Railways
Polyline
Airports
MountainVallet
Waterways
Los Angeles Aquaduct
Township
11N
Range
13,14
Base
SBB&M
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
DFG
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(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 Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.