Cushenbury Mine Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2024-083-06 (ITP)
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Summary
SCH Number
2001101044
Lead Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Cushenbury Mine Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2024-083-06 (ITP)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
6/22/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP
(No. 1927-ITP-2024-083-06), pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to Mitsubishi Cement Corporation.
The Project involves development of two quarries (the South Quarry and the West Pit) as well as the construction of a temporary construction road and permanent haul road for mining limestone over 278.2 acres. Project activities will include clearing and grading of the site, excavation, vegetation removal, road construction, blasting, reclamation, and other activities (referred to as “Project Activities” where they occur within the Project Site). The development and mining of the South Quarry will take place over 120 years, and development of the West Pit is underway and anticipated to continue for decades.
The Project will result in incidental take of 2,896 western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia), which is protected under the WJTCA and the California Endangered Species Act. The WJTCA ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of western Joshua tree that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Rueben Arceo
Agency Name
San Berardino County LUSD
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Dr. Shankar Sharma
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Final Environmental Document Available at
San Berardino County LUSD
385 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino. CA 92415
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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