Orni 5 Project (Conditional Use Permit#18-0038)
5 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019119033
Lead Agency
Imperial County
Document Title
Orni 5 Project (Conditional Use Permit#18-0038)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/28/2025
Document Description
The Applicant proposes to conduct a geophysical survey (survey) and drill and test up to six geothermal exploration wells (exploratory wells) on private and State lands in the Truckhaven Geothermal Exploration Area, located south-southwest of Salton City in western Imperial County, California. Each of the proposed geothermal exploration wells would be located on separate, individual well pads that would be constructed on lands under geothermal lease to the Applicant. The State Lands Commission action is an amendment of a 5-year Geothermal Resources Lease to extend the lease period through October 31, 2030.
Contact Information
Name
Afifa Awan
Agency Name
State Lands Commission
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Maurine Fakkema
Agency Name
ORNI 5 LLC
Job Title
Land Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Email
Name
David Black
Agency Name
Imperial County Planning & Development Services Dept.
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Salton Sea
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Approximately 2,739 acres of school land (also referred to as lieu land) located within the Truc
Total Acres
2,739 acres
Other Location Info
Approximately 2,739 acres of school land (also referred to as lieu land) located within the Truckhaven geothermal area, southwest of the Salton Sea, Imperial County
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California State Lands Commission
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Imperial
Final Environmental Document Available at
100 Howe Avenue, Suite 100-South
Sacramento, CA 95825-8202
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
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(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
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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