CEQA Notices and Documents

2022

• September 19, 2022
  California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Conservation Plan for the California Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery- Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
  Availability of Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report on the Conservation Plan (CP) for the California Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery (PDF). CDFW is seeking an incidental take permit (ITP) under Section 10 of the federal Endangered Species Act for humpback whale (Central America Distinct Population Segment [DPS] and Mexico DPS), blue whale, and Pacific leatherback sea turtle (“Covered Species”) to provide authorization of limited incidental take of Covered Species by the California commercial Dungeness crab fishery. CDFW is proposing to adopt and implement a CP, make regulatory changes to implement the CP, and approve an implementing agreement with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to support issuance of the ITP.
  • Comments must be received by October 18, 2022
  • Comments can be mailed to: California Department of Fish and Wildlife; Attn: Ryan Bartling; 3637 Westwind Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403; or Via E-mail: Whalesafefisheries@wildlife.ca.gov (include "Conservation Plan – NOP Comments" in subject line)
  • Public scoping will occur on October 4, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. The public scoping meeting will be held virtually via Zoom webinar. Participants must register in advance at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7zcaPdLbQyiynXT48G8ntg. After registering, participants will receive the meeting link via email to log into the webinar on October 4, 2022.
• August 29, 2022
  Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Southern California Desert Gas Pipeline Operation and Maintenance Activities - Draft Environmental Impact Report and Appendices
  CDFW has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Southern California Desert Gas Pipeline Operation and Maintenance Activities (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2021030571) project (associated appendices: Appendix A (PDF)(opens in new tab), Appendix B (PDF)(opens in new tab), Appendix C (PDF)(opens in new tab), Appendix D (PDF)(opens in new tab), Appendix E (PDF)(opens in new tab), Appendix F (PDF)(opens in new tab)), located in San Bernardino and Kern Counties. The project involves the operation and maintenance of a gas pipeline system in the Mojave Desert region that Pacific Gas and Electric Company is proposing to continue to carry out as conditioned by the proposed issuance of a CESA Incidental Take Permit (ITP), and the expected issuance of one or more Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreements.
  • Comments for the NOP (PDF)(opens in new tab) were due April 26, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
  • By this notice, CDFW is announcing the opening of the 45-day comment period for the draft environmental impact report (August 29, 2022, to October 13, 2022). All written comments must be received by October 13, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to: Ashley.Rosales@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "PG&E O&M Draft EIR Comments").
  • OR mail written comments addressed to: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region Attention: Ashley Rosales, Project Manager 3602 Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite C-220, Ontario, California 91764
• June 16, 2022
  Pacific Gas and Electric Company Bay Area Operations and Maintenance Incidental Take - Final Environmental Impact Report
  The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company Bay Area Operations and Maintenance Incidental Take Permit Project ( PG&E FEIR Vol 1 (PDF)(opens in new tab), PG&E FEIR Vol 2 (PDF)(opens in new tab)) (SCH No. 2017122028). The Final EIR is accessible electronically at the CEQAnet Web Portal(opens in new tab) maintained by the State Clearinghouse at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The FEIR provides an assessment of impacts limited to those caused by the proposed project, which consists of issuance of the proposed Incidental Take Permit and the effects of its requirements for avoiding and minimizing take of three covered species on Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s ongoing operations and maintenance and minor new construction activities.
  • Please send inquiries to: askbdr@wildlife.ca.gov with the subject line: PG&E Bay Area Operations and Maintenance Incidental Take Permit Project FEIR
  • If you have any trouble accessing the document, please let us know.
• April 26, 2022
  Chinook Salmon Coastal Release - Negative Declaration
  Availability of the Negative Declaration for the Chinook Salmon Coastal Release: Pillar Point (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2022030031) in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County. The negative declaration involves the planned release of 750,000 Mokelumne River Hatchery raised Central Valley fall-run Chinook Salmon smolts from Johnson Pier in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
• April 26, 2022
  Chinook Salmon Coastal Release - Negative Declaration
  Availability of the Negative Declaration for the Chinook Salmon Coastal Release: Monterey Harbor (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2022030030) in Monterey, Monterey County. The negative declaration involves the planned release of 160,000 Mokelumne River Hatchery raised Central Valley fall-run Chinook Salmon smolts from Municipal Wharf 2 in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
• March 25, 2022
  Nipton Communications Site Project- Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration and Appendices
  Availability of an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (PDF)(opens in new tab) and associated Appendices (PDF)(opens in new tab) for a Communication Site Project (SCH No. 2022030712) within the California Desert Conservation Area, in San Bernardino County. The project involves the construction, operations and maintenance (O&M), and decommissioning and restoration of a multi-carrier communication site and ancillary components. Project activities also include the construction of an access road, which would occur entirely on BLM-administered land.
  • Comments must be received by April 24, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Please send all comments to: Julia.Karo@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "Nipton Communications Site Project IS/MND Comments").
  • Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (PDF)(opens in new tab) and associated appendices (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• February 7, 2022
  Migratory Game Bird Hunting (Waterfowl, Coot, and Moorhen)- Notice of Availability for Draft Environmental Document
  CDFW has prepared a Notice of Availability for a Draft Environmental Document pertaining to the 2022-2023 Waterfowl Game Bird Hunting Season (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2021110452) on behalf of the California Fish and Game Commission. The document outlines modifications to the current hunting regulations which may include season and or bag limit changes.
  • Comments must be received by April 1, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Attention: Melanie Weaver, Waterfowl Program Leader; P.O. Box 94244-2090, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
  • Comments may also be emailed to: Waterfowlmgmt@wildlife.ca.gov.
• January 20, 2022
  Southern California Gas Company California Desert Conservation Area Operations and Maintenance Long-Term Incidental Take Permit- Notice of Preparation and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
  Availability of the Notice of Preparation for the Southern California Gas Company California Desert Conservation Area Operations and Maintenance Long-Term Incidental Take Permit (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2022010302). Southern California Gas operates and maintains approximately 1,100 miles of transmission pipelines and 308 miles of main distribution pipelines with the California Desert Conservation Area and have been conducting operations and maintenance on its pipeline network within the area for more than 70 years. Southern California Gas proposes to pursue an Incidental Take Permit from CDFW for its operations and maintenance activities in the California Desert Conservation Area. The Project area encompasses San Bernardino, Imperial, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Kern County.
  • Revised Notice of Preparation for the Southern California Gas Company California Desert Conservation Area Operations and Maintenance Long-Term Incidental Take Permit (PDF)(opens in new tab)
  • Comments must be received by March 28, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. 
  • Comments may be emailed to: Alisa.Ellsworth@wildlife.ca.gov; subject line: "SoCalGas O&M - NOP Scoping Comments"
  • An online Public Scoping Meeting was be held on February 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. 
• January 14, 2022
  Shasta River Template Safe Harbor Agreement Klamath River Basin, California - Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact
  Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact for the Shasta River Template Safe Harbor Agreement(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2022010174). The Project is the issuance of up to 11 Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) agreements for ranches and irrigation districts located in the Shasta River and Parks Creek basins. Project activities covered include operation and maintenance of surface water diversions, maintaining stream crossings and cattle watering lanes, and implementing Beneficial Management Activities.
  • Comments must be received by February 28, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to: R1CEQARedding@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "MND Comments for Shasta River Template Safe Harbor Agreement Klamath River Basin, California").

2021

• December 20, 2021
  California Pink Shrimp Fishery Management Plan/Environmental Document - Notice of Availability
  Availability of a Draft Pink (Ocean) Shrimp, Pandalus jordani, Fishery Management Plan/Environmental Document (SCH No. 2021100056). The project will establish a management framework for the California pink shrimp commercial trawl fishery through a fishery management plan. California's pink shrimp fishery predominately occurs north of Point Conception with landings occurring at ports within Del Norte, Humboldt, and San Luis Obispo counties.
  • For more information visit CDFW's Shrimp and Prawn page.
  • Comments must be received by February 3, 2022.
  • Send comments to: fgc@fgc.ca.gov (subject line: "Pink Shrimp Management Plan "NOA" or "Environmental Document" Comments").
  • Older Notices/Documents for this project (Comment period has passed): Pink Shrimp Notice of Preparation (PDF)(opens in new tab), Pink Shrimp Initial Study (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• September 28, 2021
  2021 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program - Mitigated Negative Declaration
  Availability of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 2021 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2021090528) in Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Siskiyou and Sonoma counties. The project is designed to restore habitat for salmon and steelhead in coastal and Central Valley streams and watersheds. Specific activities include fish passages, riparian restoration, cooperative rearing and water conservation measures.
  • Comments must be received by November 12, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to: R2Info@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "2021 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program MND Comments").
• August 11, 2021
  Experimental Release of Delta Smelt - Initial Study / Negative Declaration
  Availability of an Initial Study / Negative Declaration for the annual release of 60,000 adult equivalent Delta Smelt (PDF)(opens in new tab) for a three-year period (SCH No. 2021080174) in Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. The experimental project aims to answer several questions regarding the feasibility of future releases.
  • Comments must be received by September 10, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to: askbdr@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "Experimental Release of Delta Smelt ND Comments").
• August 6, 2021
  Arica Solar Project- Draft Environmental Impact Report and Appendices
  Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Arica and Victory Pass Solar Projects (PDF)(opens in new tab) and associated appendices (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2020100076) in Desert Center, San Bernardino County. The projects involve, among other things, the construction, operation, and maintenance of two utility-scale photovoltaic electrical generating and storage facilities and associated infrastructure to generate and deliver renewable electricity to the statewide electricity transmission grid on 1,355 acres and 1,369 acres, respectively in Riverside County. CDFW's discretionary actions include the issuance of CESA Incidental Take Permits and issuance of Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements.
  • Comments must be received by September 20, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to: AskRegion6@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "Arica / Victory Pass Solar FEIR Comments").
  • Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Solar Projects (PDF)(opens in new tab) and Notice of Determination(PDF)(opens in new tab)
• June 30, 2021
  Moss Landing Bank Enhancement - Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
  Availability of an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for a Bank Enhancement Project at the Moss Landing Wildlife Area (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2021060719) in Moss Landing, Monterey County. The project involves, among other things, the replacement of a perimeter levee within the wildlife area; planting eel grass; and improving public access and amenities.
  • Comments must be received by August 16, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to: reg4sec@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "Moss Landing Bank Enhancement MND Comments").
• May 28, 2021
  Crimson Solar Project - Final Environmental Impact Report
  CDFW has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Crimson Solar Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2018031027) in Blythe, Riverside County. The CDFW Final EIR incorporates the BLM Final EIS by reference in its entirety, with limited exceptions detailed specifically in the Final EIR.
• May 21, 2021
  Mesa Wind Repower Project - Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
  CDFW has completed the Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Mesa Wind Repower Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2021030614) in the Whitewater and Bonnie Bell communities in Riverside County. The project includes the construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of eight new wind turbine generators.
• May 4, 2021
  Chinook Salmon Coastal Release - Negative Declaration
  Availability of the Negative Declaration for the Chinook Salmon Coastal Release: Santa Cruz Wharf (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2021030569) in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County. The negative declaration involves the planned release of 160,000 Mokelumne River Hatchery raised Central Valley fall-run Chinook Salmon smolts off of Santa Cruz Wharf in 2021 and again in 2022.
  • Approved May 4, 2021
• April 6, 2021
  PG&E Natural Gas Line Replacement Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
  Availability of a Subsequent Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for the replacement of PG&E line 131 (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2018062074) in Livermore, Alameda County. This project will replace 825 feet of natural gas pipeline near Tranquility Circle.
  • Comments must be received by 5/21/2021
  • Send comments to: askbdr@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "PG&E Line 131 Replacement MND Comments").
• March 16, 2021
  Boden Canyon Management Plan Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
  Availability of the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Boden Canyon Ecological Reserve Land Management Plan (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2020090030) in San Diego County. The plan seeks to protect, restore, and enhance habitat for sensitive species; contribute to research and education efforts; and manage existing public use opportunities, including upland game hunting.
  • Approved March 12, 2021
• February 2, 2021
  Ocean Ranch Restoration Project - Final Environmental Impact Report
  CDFW has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Ocean Ranch Restoration Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2018062020) in Humboldt County. The project will restore and enhance coastal dune and estuarine habitats with an 805-acre area in Loleta. Project goals include restoring natural ecological function and the enhancement of habitat for native and listed species.