Soils Survey
Summary
SCH Number
2010018183
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Soils Survey
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/20/2010
Document Description
Conduct soil and vegetation surveys at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park as part of the multiyear National Cooperative Soil Survey carried out by the US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Soil types will be sampled primarily through the use of hand dug observation pits, or, in some instances where logistics and physical access are feasible, a small truck mounted backhoe for digging will be used. Holes will be dug with the approximate dimensions of three feet long, two feet wide, and 60 inches. Additionally, basic information about vegetation associated with the various soils will be observed and recorded. NEPA evaluation has been conducted by the USDA, which has determined the project is eligible for a Categorical Exclusion. - DPR-approved standard project requirements have been incorporated into this project. A copy of these requirements may be obtained by submitting a request to the project Environmental Coordinator listed below.
Contact Information
Name
Gail Sevrens
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6 Sect. 15306
Reasons for Exemption
No potential for significant impacts to the environment is anticipated in compliance with Section 15300.2. Project consists of basic data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource and is included in DPR's list of exempt activities as "resource studies, inventories" in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
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