Camino Solar Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2023-017-04 (ITP))
6 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2018061031
Lead Agency
Kern County
Document Title
Camino Solar Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2023-017-04 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
3/1/2024
Document Description
This proposed Project involves the construction and operation, and maintenance of a 44 MW PV solar facility on approximately 287 acres of private and BLM land.
The Project will result in incidental take of 63 western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifola) which is protected under the WJTCA and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The WJTCA ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of western Joshua tree that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Vang
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Tehachapi
Counties
Kern
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The Project is located in the north-central Antelope Valley on the lower foothills of the Tehachapi Mountains, in southern Kern County, California approximately 12 miles south of the City of Tehachapi and approximately 16 miles northwest of the unincorporated community of Rosamond on approximately 287 acres of private and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered land.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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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