Calico Exploration Access Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SBR-63866-R6)
Summary
SCH Number
2026080111
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
Calico Exploration Access Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SBR-63866-R6)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/5/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SBR-63866-R6,
pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Stronghold Silver USA Corp.
The Project includes grading sections of existing access roads at 13 distinct locations to provide safe passage to exploratory drilling locations.
Contact Information
Name
Isabelle Lepine
Agency Name
Stronghold Silver USA Corp
Job Title
Director of Mineral Resources
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Steven Recinos
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Calico Mountains
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Located at 13 distinct locations within the Calico Mountains
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15304(f)
Reasons for Exemption
On May 29th, 2026, the San Bernardino County, the Lead Agency, determined
that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15304(f). The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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