Eland Solar Project (California Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permit No. 2081 2020 013 04 (ITP))
19 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2012011029
Lead Agency
Kern County
Document Title
Eland Solar Project (California Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permit No. 2081 2020 013 04 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
6/29/2021
Document Description
This proposed project involves construction and operation of a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic electrical generating facility supported by a 230-kilovolt generation-intertie electrical transmission line and collector path corridor. Permanent facilities associated with the Project include solar modules, service roads, energy storage system, substation, inverter stations, and operation and maintenance facilities.
The Project will result in permanent impacts to 2,484.32 acres of desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizzii) and Mohave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis) habitat. The project is expected to result in incidental take of desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizzii) and Mohave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis), which are designated as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act. The ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of species listed under CESA that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Carrie Swanberg
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
California City
Counties
Kern
State Highways
SR 14
Other Location Info
The project is located both east and west of State Highway 14, approximately 5 miles north, northwest of the City of California in an unincorporated area of Kern County.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Kern
Final Environmental Document Available at
The EIR prepared by the lead agency for the Project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for the lead agency. CDFW’s administrative record of proceedings related to the incidental take permit is available to the public for review at CDFW’s regional office.
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
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(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
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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