Ash Hill Communication Site Project
4 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024020746
Lead Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
Ash Hill Communication Site Project
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
The project site is on federal land and is designated for Resource/Land Management.
Document Description
The proposed project by lnterConnect Towers, LLC (Applicant) aims to enhance cellular communication capability along Interstate 40 (1-40) in San Bernardino County, California. The project entails the construction of a multi-carrier communication site on Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-administered land. Key components of the project include a 196-foot communication tower, an equipment shelter, solar arrays, propane generators, and a secure perimeter fence. Upon completion of construction, any temporarily disturbed areas will be meticulously restored. The project area is northeast of National Trails Highway (Route 66) and north of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad. The facility is designed to accommodate a minimum of four national carriers and government agencies. An existing access road would be utilized to connect to the project site. The project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and requires an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) for the protection of the Mojave desert tortoise. Additionally, an application for a Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreement has been submitted. The primary objectives of the proposed project are to enhance coverage capabilities, meet telecommunication requirements, and ensure adherence to rigorous environmental standards.
Contact Information
Name
Julia Karo
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Ludlow
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
8 miles east of Ludlow, south of 1-40, in the Mojave Desert on south slope of Bristol Mountains
Total Acres
8.93
State Highways
Route 66 and 140
Railways
Burlington Northam Santa Fe
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6 (CDFW), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 8 (DOT), California Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Energy Commission, California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Natural Resources Agency, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Colorado River Basin Region 7 (RWQCB), California State Lands Commission (SLC), State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality
Development Types
Other (Telecommunications Infrastructure Development)
Local Actions
Incidental Take Permit
Project Issues
Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Flood Plain/Flooding, Geology/Soils, Growth Inducement, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Schools/Universities, Septic System, Sewer Capacity, Solid Waste, Transportation, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian, Wildfire
Public Review Period Start
Public Review Period End
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Completion [NOC] Transmittal form
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