Shay Creek Fuel Reduction
Summary
SCH Number
2023120606
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Shay Creek Fuel Reduction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/21/2023
Document Description
Fuel reduction project in the community of Shay Creek near Markleeville, CA. The Shay Creek Homeowners Association (HOA) consists of 36 privately-owned parcels with residential structures, surrounded by 34 acres of common area land for a total area of 73 acres. The community is situated within conifer forest along a narrow two-lane road that leads to Grover Hot Springs State Park. The goal of the project is reduction of hazardous fuels to improve the safety of the community and give fire crews a place to combat a wildfire more effectively and safely. Additionally, the project will result in a healthier, more resilient forest stand.
Contact Information
Name
Patrick McDaniels
Agency Name
CAL FIRE - AMADOR-EL DORADO UNIT (AEU)
Job Title
Forester I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Markleeville
Counties
Alpine
Regions
Northern California
Total Acres
73
Township
10 N
Range
19 E
Section
19
Base
Diablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 15304 Minor Alteration To Land
Reasons for Exemption
This project fits under the description for a Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) Categorical Exemption to CEQA. CAL FIRE staff conducted an environmental review to confirm that no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. This review included an on-the-ground field inspection by the project forester, consultation with a CAL FIRE Archaeologist familiar with the property and notification to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Regional Water Quality Control Board. The Department has concluded that no significant environmental impact would occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forestland/timberland, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation/traffic, utilities and service systems, or wildfire. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at AEU Unit Headquarters in Camino.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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