Artifact Repatriation
Summary
SCH Number
2024080671
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Artifact Repatriation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/16/2024
Document Description
The project would repatriate four individual artifacts to two separate archaeological sites – one within Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, and one on a California State Lands Commission owned parcel – as determined through consultation with multiple local Native American tribes. The artifacts will be shallowly buried to increase their protection. Hand tools will be used to dig one hole at each site, approximately 2’ diameter by 14” deep. Tribal representatives will be present during all stages of artifact repatriation and will have final approval of location burial within the site boundaries. Site access will be on foot. District standard project requirements have been incorporated into the project design.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Lockett
Agency Name
California State Parks, Ocotillo Wells District
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated area, south of Salton City
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Tule Wash/Campbell Wash and State Highway 86
Other Location Info
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action complies with CEQA because it is: (1) categorically exempt under Class 4, Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines, Minor Alterations to Land, as it involves minor alterations to the condition of land without the removal of trees; and (2)
there are no unusual circumstances or other applicable exceptions to the exemptions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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