Mono Wind Restoration - SR 41
Summary
SCH Number
2021110281
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
Mono Wind Restoration - SR 41
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/18/2021
Document Description
The Mono Wind event started in January 2021 producing high winds toppling trees north of Oakhurst near the Yosemite National Park area closing State Route 41. Caltrans removed trees from the roadway and open the road in 3 days. An assessment of tree condition/health was performed by District 6 Maintenance resulting in identifying 350 trees as needing immediate felling and/or removal as they are located adjacent to the travel way. These trees constitute fire fuel within the travel way and need to be removed per Caltrans Guidelines for Defensible Space in State right-of-way. The trees to be removed constitute an imminent threat to the highway and traffic and are considered a fire hazard due to abnormal drought in the area.
Contact Information
Name
Judith Lopez
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Oakhurst
Counties
Madera, Mariposa
Regions
Countywide
State Highways
41
Railways
Sugar Pine Railroad
Other Location Info
Near Yosemite National Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Emergency projects are exempt from the requirements of CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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