Chico Air Attack Base Retardant Color Test
Summary
SCH Number
2012108083
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Chico Air Attack Base Retardant Color Test
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/4/2012
Document Description
This is a one time project involving a color visibility test of aerial fire retardant material. The retardant would be applied by a CAL FIRE air tanker onto two small test plots. The first is a one acre closed canopied forest and the second is a one acre closed canopied brush vegetation type in a remote mountain area north and east of Chico Air Attack Base (CAAB) located in Chico, CA. The purpose of this project is to test nine different shades of retardant to determine the most visible and effective coloration. There will be nine drop lines on each of the two test areas. Individual drops will be approximately thirty feet in width and one hundred feet in length covering from one half to three quarters acre in total area per unit. Total project area for both units will be 2 acres or less.
Contact Information
Name
Kenneth Kendrick
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chico
Counties
Butte
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
C: 4, 7, 8
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alteration to land; Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources and Environment.
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