Gem Hill Quarry (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-KER-30302-R4)
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Summary
SCH Number
2021110076
Lead Agency
Kern County
Document Title
Gem Hill Quarry (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-KER-30302-R4)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
7/2/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration
Agreement EPIMS-KER-30302-R4, pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, to the project Applicant,
CalPortland Company.
The Project includes activities related to the operation of a new 35-acre open pit, multi-bench quarry to mine
volcanic tuff. Activities include removal of stream segments during quarry excavation, constructing berms and
diverting of the flow of streams entering the quarry site, and construction of low water crossings for access and
haul roads.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Kitch
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 4
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Randall Cates
Agency Name
Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department
Job Title
Planning Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Mojave
Counties
Kern
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Mojave-Tropico Road
Parcel #
345-294-17
Township
10N
Range
13W
Section
25 26
Base
MDBM
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Kern
Final Environmental Document Available at
1234 East Shaw Ave Fresno California 93710
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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