CalPortland Mojave Quarry Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-068-04 (ITP))
Summary
SCH Number
2026040736
Lead Agency
Kern County
Document Title
CalPortland Mojave Quarry Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-068-04 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
4/15/2026
Document Description
The proposed project involves the expansion of an existing limestone mining operation for the manufacture of cement (State Clearinghouse Number 79012925).
The Project will result in incidental take of 654 western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia). which is 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
Shaelyn Latronica
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Keith Alvidrez
Agency Name
Kern County Planning Department
Job Title
Lead Agency Contact
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Mojave
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
58, 14
Other Location Info
The proposed project is comprised of 130 acres located south of State Route 58, east of US Routh 14, and west of Mojave in Kern County, California.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Kern
Final Environmental Document Available at
Kern County Planning Department, 2700 M Street Ste 100, Bakersfield, California 93301
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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