Add Section 685, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Re: Prescribed Herbivory on Department Lands
Summary
SCH Number
2024101331
Public Agency
Fish and Wildlife (Headquarters), Wildlife and Fisheries Division – Sacramento
Document Title
Add Section 685, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Re: Prescribed Herbivory on Department Lands
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/30/2024
Document Description
The proposed regulation amendments clarify the Department of Fish and Wildlife's (Department) authority to enter into service contracts for vegetation treatment activities using targeted grazing (also known as prescribed herbivory) for fuels reduction, and/or habitat restoration purposes on Department-managed lands. Furthermore, the proposed amendments would specify the types of animals that can be used for prescribed herbivory treatments. See attachment for full description.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Selmon
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Lands Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
Department managed lands statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 7; CCR, Title 14, section 15307 & Class 8; CCR, Title 14, section 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The project presents no risk of cumulative impacts from successive projects of the same type. There is no reasonable possibility that the proposed regulations, which clarify the Department's authority to enter into service contracts for vegetation management activities using targeted grazing, would have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. This project has no impact on scenic highways, historic resources, or hazardous waste sites. These exemptions are related to agency actions to protect natural resources and the environment. This regulatory proposal will provide benefits to native plants and wildlife, such as increased biodiversity, non-native vegetation control, and the reduction of wildfire risk on Department lands statewide. The Department's adoption of regulations is an activity that is the proper subject of CEQA's Classes 7 and 8 categorical exemptions. See attachment for background.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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