Palomar Divide Fuelbreak Project (14-SRA-HF-01-0377)
Summary
SCH Number
2016028027
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Palomar Divide Fuelbreak Project (14-SRA-HF-01-0377)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/2/2016
Document Description
The intent of the project is to establish a fuelbreak along a 2-mile section of Palomar Divide Truck Trail in the unincorporated community of Palomar Mountain, in the northeastern portion of San Diego County. The project is located on the California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) property; the treated area is expected to reduce fire intensity, enhance fire suppression opportunities, and decrease the threat of wildfire spreading further into Cal Tech Property and into the community area Palomar Mountain.
Contact Information
Name
Suzanne Leininger
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Township
9S
Range
1E
Section
26,27
Base
SBB&M
Other Location Info
Palomar Mountain
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15304 C:4
Reasons for Exemption
This project fits under the description for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pertaining to minor alterations to land as identified in the CEQA Guidelines. After completing an environmental analysis, the Department has determined this project will have no significant impact on the environment. This determination is based on field assessments, a CNDDB and RareFind, and BIOs search, greenhouse gas emission calculations, and an archaeological review completed under contract by a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) through the PMVFD.
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