Venice Hill Training Burn
Summary
SCH Number
2008058058
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Venice Hill Training Burn
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/7/2008
Document Description
This project involves the ignition of annual grasses on the south side of Venice Hill for firefighter training in firing techniques, hand line construction and investigation into origin and cause of a wildland fire. This project encompasses ~125 acres. This area has been repeatedly used for training burns. Engines shall be limited to the road surfaces. This project will continue to occur every year in the future.
Contact Information
Name
David Shy
Agency Name
Cal Fire
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Tulare
Other Location Info
Venice Hill
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the burning of annual grasses. No permanent changes to the project site or vegetation will occur. The CNDDB was queried with negative results. The CAL FIRE archaeologist consulted and archaeological resources will be avoided. No significant environmental impacts is anticipated from this project.
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