CEQA Notices and Documents

2021

• November 19, 2021
  Arica and Victory Pass Solar Projects - Final Environmental Impact Report
  CDFW has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Solar Projects(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2020100076), located in Riverside 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. CDFW's discretionary actions include the issuance of CESA Incidental Take Permits and issuance of Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements.
• October 4, 2021
  California Pink Shrimp Fishery Management Plan - Notice of Preparation / Initial Study
  Availability of a Notice of Preparation(opens in new tab) and Initial Study for The California Pink Shrimp Fishery Management Plan(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2021100056). The project will establish a comprehensive management framework for the California commercial pink shrimp trawl fishery to be implemented through a concurrent rulemaking action. A public scoping meeting will be held on October 21, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • For more information on this meeting visit CDFW's Public Notice page.
  • Comments must be received by November 3, 2021, by 5:00
  • Send comments to:
    Anthony.Shiao@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "Pink Shrimp Management Plan NOP Comments").
• 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 (PDF) for the annual release of 60,000 adult equivalent Delta Smelt(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 (PDF) for the Arica and Victory Pass Solar Projects(opens in new tab) and associated appendices (SCH No. 2020100076) in Desert Center, San Bernardino County. The proposed project will develop and construct solar panels to be placed across approximately 3,800 acres of BLM-administered federal lands.
  • 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 DEIR Comments").
• June 30, 2021
  Moss Landing Bank Enhancement - Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
  Availability of an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (PDF) for a Bank Enhancement Project at the Moss Landing Wildlife Area(opens in new tab)(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 (PDF) for the Crimson Solar Project(opens in new tab)(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 (PDF) for the Mesa Wind Repower Project(opens in new tab)(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 (PDF) for the Chinook Salmon Coastal Release: Santa Cruz Wharf(opens in new tab)(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 (PDF) for the replacement of PG&E line 131(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 25, 2021
  Operation and Maintenance of PG&E Electric Pipelines - Notice of Preparation
  Availability of the Notice of Preparation for a Draft Environmental Impact Report (PDF) for the Operation and Maintenance of Pacific Gas & Electric's pipelines in Southern California Deserts Project(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab) (SCH No. 2021030571) located in Kern and San Bernardino counties.
  • Comments must be received by April 26, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to:
    AskRegion6@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "PG&E Electric Pipeline NOP Comments").
• March 16, 2021
  Boden Canyon Management Plan Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
  Availability of the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (PDF) for the Boden Canyon Ecological Reserve Land Management Plan(opens in new tab)(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 (PDF) for the Ocean Ranch Restoration Project(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.