Seabird 3D Distribution and Relative Risk from California Offshore Wind Turbines
Summary
SCH Number
2020050381
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Seabird 3D Distribution and Relative Risk from California Offshore Wind Turbines
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/19/2020
Document Description
The purpose of this Agreement is to fund the development of a three-dimensional seabird density model for the waters offshore California and evaluate the relative risk of different wind farm locations and designs. This Agreement will result in the ratepayer benefits of lower costs and environmental benefits.
Contact Information
Name
David Stoms
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Arcata
Counties
Humboldt
Cross Streets
1 Haprst St
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
The project will only be collecting environmental data related to wind speed and bird flight height. None of the grant project activities would result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. Therefore, this project is exempt under California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15306, Information Collection.