This project involves the trimming and removal of dead, dying, diseased, insect infested and suppressed trees near utility structures and contains a secondary benefit of reducing forest fuels for forestry and fire hazard reduction purposes.
Please see attached maps ( 1 ): Located on the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304 -Class 1 & 4
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves the removal of dead, dying, diseased, insect infested and suppressed trees near utility structures for public health and safety purposes, and contains a secondary benefit of reducing forest fuels for forestry and fire hazard reduction purposes. This project includes maintenance within a utility corridor and minor alterations to land. The use of heavy machinery will be restricted to either the running paved surface of the road or non-riparian areas outside of stream environment zones (SEZ). Work within SEZ areas are to be completed by hand crews.
