Right of Entry for Biological and Cultural Pedestrian Access for Orni-5 Truckhaven Geothermal
Summary
SCH Number
2025120205
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Right of Entry for Biological and Cultural Pedestrian Access for Orni-5 Truckhaven Geothermal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/5/2025
Document Description
A Right of Entry permit request has been received from Catalyst Environmental Solutions for biological and cultural visual pedestrian access to survey in advance of and subsequently monitor work for the Orni-5 Truckhaven Geothermal Project. The issuance of a Right of Entry permit classifies as a project under CEQA. Per Catalyst, the right of entry permit would allow survey boundaries that overlap State Parks property to be included in their assessment to ensure comprehensive biological and cultural resources documentation. Approximately 201.52 acres would be assessed for burrowing owl and 25.18 acres for cultural resources. The collection of significant resources will not occur without the approval of State Parks, and no ground disturbing activities are planned on state lands.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Lockett
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Ocotillo Wells District
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
County Dump Road, State Route 78, Poleline Road
State Highways
State Route 78
Other Location Info
Project locations vary but generally centered around: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8CrcUJeL5oP69NVF9
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action complies with CEQA because it is: (1) categorically exempt under Class 6, Section 15306 of the CEQA Guidelines, Information Collection, as it involves data collection and resource evaluation without a major disturbance to environmental resources; and (2) there are no unusual circumstances or other applicable exceptions to the exemptions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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