2026 Mono County and Town of Mammoth Lakes Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Summary
SCH Number
2026081052
Public Agency
Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District
Document Title
2026 Mono County and Town of Mammoth Lakes Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/27/2026
Document Description
The Plan identifies potential natural hazards in the County/Town and includes a five-year strategy of mitigation measures the County, Town, and Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District may take to reduce the risk from identified hazards. Local jurisdictions are required to have a Cal-OES and FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan in place to remain eligible for Hazard Mitigation and Pre-Disaster Mitigation funding.
Contact Information
Name
Michael McCarthy
Agency Name
Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District
Job Title
Division Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Mammoth Lakes
Counties
Mono
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Northern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
County-wide in Mono County including in the Town of Mammoth Lakes
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
The Plan identifies potential natural hazards in the County/Town and includes a five-year strategy of mitigation measures the Country and/or Town and/or Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District may take to reduce the risk from the identified hazards. Some of the mitigation actions are studies or collaborations with other agencies where the County and/or Town and/or Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District may not be the lead agency, as defined by CEQA. Other mitigation actions that may be undertaken could require their own CEQA review, once a full project scope is prepared and funding is sought through grants. Mammoth Lake Fire Protection District's adoption of the Plan is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15262 (feasibility and planning studies), 15306 (data, research, and information collection), and 15061(b)(3) (general rule); each on a separate and independent basis.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15262
Reasons for Exemption
The Plan identifies potential natural hazards in the County/Town and includes a five-year strategy of mitigation measures the Country and/or Town and/or Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District may take to reduce the risk from the identified hazards. Some of the mitigation actions are studies or collaborations with other agencies where the County and/or Town and/or Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District may not be the lead agency, as defined by CEQA. Other mitigation actions that may be undertaken could require their own CEQA review, once a full project scope is prepared and funding is sought through grants. Mammoth Lake Fire Protection District's adoption of the Plan is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15262 (feasibility and planning studies), 15306 (data, research, and information collection), and 15061(b)(3) (general rule); each on a separate and independent basis.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The Plan identifies potential natural hazards in the County/Town and includes a five-year strategy of mitigation measures the Country and/or Town and/or Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District may take to reduce the risk from the identified hazards. Some of the mitigation actions are studies or collaborations with other agencies where the County and/or Town and/or Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District may not be the lead agency, as defined by CEQA. Other mitigation actions that may be undertaken could require their own CEQA review, once a full project scope is prepared and funding is sought through grants. Mammoth Lake Fire Protection District's adoption of the Plan is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15262 (feasibility and planning studies), 15306 (data, research, and information collection), and 15061(b)(3) (general rule); each on a separate and independent basis.
County Clerk
Mono
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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