Archaeological Testing Site Bluff Erosion Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022070331
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Archaeological Testing Site Bluff Erosion Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/19/2022
Document Description
Perform archaeological test excavations at predetermined locations within Montana de Oro State Park, Harmony Headlands State Park, Estero Bluffs State Park, and Hearst San Simeon State Park to assess the potential impact of coastal bluff erosion on resources. At each location, work will:
- Hand dig up to nine (9), 1-meter x 1-meter square test pits.
- Hand auger up to twelve (12), 4-inch in diameter holes.
- Screen and return sediments back to original locations.Hand auger up to twelve (12), 4-inch in diameter holes.
- Screen and return sediments back to original locations.
Contact Information
Name
Doug G. Barker
Agency Name
California Dept of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Cambria
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
various locations within Hearst S Simeon, Estero Bluffs, Harmony Headlands, & Montana d Oro SP's
Jobs
1
Other Location Info
various locations within Hearst S Simeon, Estero Bluffs, Harmony Headlands, & Montana d Oro SP's
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6 California Code of Regulations Title 14 Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded, and is included as "Archaeological investigations by permitted individuals and/or universities" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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