Southern California Ignition Reduction Program (SCIRP) I-8 Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026060038
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Southern California Ignition Reduction Program (SCIRP) I-8 Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/1/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes to conduct vegetation fuel reduction treatments, including vegetation management strip vegetation clearance, invasive flashy fuel removal, and vegetation thinning along Interstate 8 (I-8) and within Cleveland National Forest to reduce fire risks and promote native plant resilience. All work is within State Right of Way.
Contact Information
Name
Emery McCaffery
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Along Interstate 8 (I-8) and within Cleveland National Forest in San Diego County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 4799.05[d][1]
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of conducting vegetation fuel reduction undertaken on federal lands, provided they have already been reviewed under the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Specifically, this project involves vegetation fuel reduction treatments, including vegetation management strip vegetation clearance, invasive flashy fuel removal, and vegetation thinning along Interstate 8 and within Cleveland National Forest to reduce fire risks and promote native plant resilience.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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