Friends of Jawbone Ground Operations
Summary
SCH Number
2026010070
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Friends of Jawbone Ground Operations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/6/2026
Document Description
The proposed project involves ongoing, routine maintenance of OHV recreation facilities and visitor services operations in the BLM Ridgecrest Field Office. The proposed activities would include trail/road maintenance, open OHV area maintenance, facility maintenance/improvements, signing, fencing/barriers, soil and
wildlife monitoring, and public outreach/visitor services. No expansion of existing maintenance activities or facility operations is proposed.
Contact Information
Name
Scott Soares
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Ridgecrest
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Dove Springs OHV Area; Jawbone, Rand Mountains, Red Mountain,
El Paso, Middle Knob, Southern Sierra, South Searles, and Ridgecrest subregions
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because it falls within the CE class listed above. Project activities described above do not have the potential for causing a significant adverse effect on the environment. A CEQA Exemption Review Form for the project is on file at
the OHMVR Division office listed above. No exceptions to the exemption apply to this project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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