Big Sandy Rancheria Hazard Fuels Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022110457
Public Agency
Big Sandy Rancheria
Document Title
Big Sandy Rancheria Hazard Fuels Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/18/2022
Document Description
The Big Sandy Rancheria would conduct fuel reduction activities on lands within and adjacent to the Big Sandy Rancheria reservation. The proposed project would complete fuel reduction and thinning treatments on approximately 120 acres of forest. The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce hazardous fuels, reduce the risk of wildfire to the tribal community living in the reservation, and to reduce the spread of wildfires within developed areas and natural resources
Contact Information
Name
Susan Carter
Agency Name
Big Sandy Rancheria
Job Title
Superintendent
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Southern California
Zip
93602
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Class 4, which consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. The minor land alterations proposed by the project consist of forestry treatments to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health. The project has been reviewed and would not result in significant adverse effects.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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