Solar Panels (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-025-05 (ITP))
15 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2011081042
Lead Agency
Los Angeles County
Document Title
Solar Panels (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-025-05 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
6/17/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP (No. 1927-ITP-2026-025-05), pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to Eric Wedell.
The Project is the installation of a small ground mounted solar panel system for an existing water district well site on a disturbed and undeveloped one-acre property. Project activities include trenching, digging holes, placing panels and associated system connections, pouring concrete, and transporting materials to and from the site.
The Project will result in incidental take of 2 western Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) 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
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Connie Chung
Agency Name
Los Angeles County
Job Title
Deputy Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Palmdale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Solar Panels (Project) is located at 41501 20th Street West within the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, Palmdale, California.
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 Los Angeles County for the Project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for Los Angeles County. 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
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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