Hi-Grade Materials Co (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-012-05 (ITP))
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Summary
SCH Number
2004021004
Lead Agency
City of Palmdale
Document Title
Hi-Grade Materials Co (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-012-05 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/13/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP (No. 1927 ITP-2025-012-05), pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to HiGrade Materials Co.
The project consists of surface mining and excavation activities on an approximately 70- acre portion of an overall 386-acre property. Project activities include vegetation grubbing and clearing, fencing, and mining material using loaders and bulldozers, and a material conveyance system. The project also includes relocation of western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) into a 25-foot-wide setback area.
The Project will result in incidental take of 511 western Joshua trees, which are 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
Sarah Rains
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife South Coast Region
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Brenda Magana
Agency Name
City of Palmdale - Planning Department
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Palmdale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
6500 East Avenue T within the City of Palmdale. Approximately six miles east of California State Route 14.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Final Environmental Document Available at
The environmental impact report prepared by the City of Palmdale for the Project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for the City of Palmdale. CDFW’s administrative record of proceedings related to the incidental take permit is available to the public for review at CDFW’s regional office.
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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