Management of debris piles (resulting from the 2020 Castle Fire) located within Southern California Edison (SCE) right-of-ways through removal and chipping/spreading to reduce fuel loading.
Location
Western slope of the Sierra Nevada within areas approximately 10 to 20 miles north and east of Springville, CA, adjacent to or near the California State Route 190 corridor and Balch Park Road
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/17/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Forests | Sequoia National Forest |
| Districts | Western Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |