SCE Batch 1, TD1849950-2031266E, 903884137-1801964E, TD2192459-1721534E, and TD2131601-1741122E (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Pe
Summary
SCH Number
2026090397
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
SCE Batch 1, TD1849950-2031266E, 903884137-1801964E, TD2192459-1721534E, and TD2131601-1741122E (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Pe
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/10/2026
Document Description
Full Title: SCE Batch 1, TD1849950-2031266E, 903884137-1801964E, TD2192459-1721534E, and TD2131601-1741122E (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit (ITP) No. 1927-2025-025-06))
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued a WJTCA ITP (No. 1927-2025-025-06), pursuant to pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to Southern California Edison.
The Project activities involve replacing deteriorated wooden poles and/or relieving guy cable tension or compromised wooden utility poles and support features. Work will occur within a 10-foot radius of four pole/structure locations and include three temporary access and laydown areas that will impact and encroach upon 29 western Joshua Tree (Yucca Brevifolia).
The Project will result in impacts to approximately 0.12 acres of western Joshua Tree habitat including temporary impacts to approximately 0.09 acres; the Project will permanently remove approximately 0.03 acres of western Joshua tree habitat. The project is expected to result in incidental take of western Joshua tree, which is protected species under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of species listed under CESA that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Eric Weiss
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Hazem Gabr
Agency Name
Southern California Edison
Job Title
Principal Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Lucerne Valley and Pioneertown, Yucca Valley
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Sothern California Edison has four work locations within San Bernadino County including Yucca Valley, Lucerne Valley, and Pioneertown.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(2)
Reasons for Exemption
On September 9, 2026, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(2). Emergency repairs to public service facilities necessary to maintain service.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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