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APPROVE EXTENSION OF PERMIT TO PROSPECT

06/11/90 PRC 7193 Pelka

FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, GEOTHERMAL RESOURC~S SAND AND GRAVEL, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

APPLICANT: Au5tralmin P. O. Box 2244 LA Jolla, C~lifornia 92038

AREA, TYPE LAND AND LOCATION: Vacant, State-owned school land described as Section 36, Township 16 North, Range 13 East, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, northeastern San Bernardino County.

TERM OF EXTENSION: May 1, 1990 through April 30, 1991.

PREREQUISITE CONDITIONS, FEES, AND EXPENSES: Application for extension submitted by Permittee.

Statutory filing fee and processing fee has been submitted by permittee.

STATUTORY REFERENCES: A. P.R.C. Div. 6, Section 6891. B. Cal. Code Regs.: Title 2, Section 2200.

AB 884: N/A.

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OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION: 1. Prospecting Permit PRC 7193 authorized

geologic mapping, rock chip sampling and biogeochemical sampling. All sampling is performed with small hand-held tools. All vehicle access is restricted to existing roads and jeep tra1ls.

Mapping and sampling work on the State section has been performed in conjunction with similar work on Australmin's adjacent 182 federal mining claims comprising an area five times the acreage of the State section and known collectively as the Red Ledge Property (See Exhibit"D"). Prospecting has delineated anomalous mineralized areas that warrant additional mapping and sampling prior to drilling. Under an agreement being negotiated with Phelps Dodge, Phelps Dodge would perform their own mapping and sampling prior to committing additional exploration funds. Due to the nature of disseminated gold deposits typically requiring several square miles of land for development, it is advantageous to the State for Australmin to continue exploration of the State parcel in conjunction with their mining claims since it is unlikely that the State parcel could be developed independently.

2. After reviewing the request for extension of the permit, staff believes there are no circumstances surrounding the project nor changes in the environment or the project that indicate the proposed action will have a significant effect on the environment.

3. The primary term of a prospecting permit is two years. The Commission may, at its discretion, extend the term for one additional year.

4. The exploration work proposed and reviewed under the Negative Declaration will not provide the information required to determine the existence of a commercially valuable mineral deposit for support of an application for a preferential mineral axtraction lease.

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:

EXHIBITS:

1. A Negative Declaration which included the prv~osed extension was prepared by the Commission staff pursuant to CEQA and implementing regulations, and was certified by the Commission on April 12, 1988.

2. Pursuant to P.R.C. Section 6895, the permittee under a prospecting permjt, upon establishing to the satisfaction of the Commission that commercially valuab]e deposits of minerals have been discovered, will have a preferential right to a lease for a maximum of 639.40 acres embraced within the permit. Said right shall be subject to all necessary environmental approvals. The extension of the permit will not affect the discretion of the Commission in granting or denying any subsequent activity on the basis of environmental ~onsideration.

3. This activity involves lands identified as possessing significant environmental values pursuant to P.R.C. 6370 et. seq. Based upon the staff's consultation with the persons nominating such lands and through the CEQA review process, it is the staff's opinion that the project, as proposed, is consistent with its use classification.

4. The permitted lands are located within the Bureau of Land Management East Mojave National Scenic Area which under the proposed California Desert Protection Act, S-11, would become a national park. The permit states that a lease may be denied on grounds that the permitted lands are surrounded by lands which are, or in the forseeable future may be included within a national park.

A. Land Description. B. Site Map. C. Negative Declaration. D. Red Ledge Properly Map.

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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMMISSION:

1. FIND THAT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS ADOPTED FOR THE PROJECT BY THE COMMISSION ON APRIL 12, 1988 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CEQA, THAT A DETERMINATION WAS MADE THAT THE PROJECT WOULD NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THAT SAID DOCUMENT AND DETERMINATION REMAIN VALID FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION.

2. PURSUANT TO SEc.r.IoN 6891 OF THE P.R.C., AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION THROU~~ APRIL 30, 1991, OF THE PROSPECTING PERMIT PRC 7193, ISSUED TO AUSTRALMI,N, TO PROSPECT FOR ALL MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES AND SAND AND GRAVEL; ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT ARE TO REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

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LAND DESCRIPTION PRC 7133

A parcel of Cal~fornia State school lands in San Bernardino County, California, described as follows:

Section 36, Tl6N, Rl3E, SBM

END OF DESCRIPTION

PREFARED FEBRUARY 11, 1988 BY BIU 1.

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PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

Project Title: l1inera l Prospecting Permit - Mescal Range

Project :t>roponent: GEOOAREX

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File Ref.: W 40538 I

SCHU: 8801 1804

Project Location: Section 36, T.16 r~., R.13 E., S.B.H., approximately 35 miles north­east of Baker, San· Bernardino County.

Project Description: The applicant will prospect for precio~s.m~tals and other valuable minerals by performing geologic mapping, rock chip sampling, soil sampling, anrJ biogeo­chemical sampling. Rock chip and soil samples not exceeding five(S) pounds each will be extracted using a hand held rock hammer and srnal 1 shovel. Vegetation samples not ex­ceeding one(l) pound each will be extracted using a hand held pruning shears. Samples will be assayed off-site.

Contact Person: iED T. FUKUSHIMA Telephone: (916)322-7813

This document is prepared pJrsuant to the rcquirementn of the California Environmental Qualit Act (Section 2~000 et aeq., Public'Resourcea Code), the State CEQA Guidelines (Section 15000 et seq., Title 14, California Administrative Code), and the State Lands Commission regulatiot (Section 2901 et seq., Title 2, California Administrative Code).

Based upon the attached Initial Study, it has been found that:

lxi the project w.i.11 not have a significant effect on the environment.

included in the project will avoid potentially significant effects

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INITIAL STUDY INTRODUCTION .

File Ref.: W 40538

SCH Na.: 8801 1804

Date: January 22, 1988

GEOMAREX has applied to the State Lands Commission for a mineral prospecting permit on 634.40 acres of State school land described as Section 36, T.16 N., R.13 E., S.B.M., located in the Mescal Range of San Bernardino County. The proposed project will include geological mapping, rock chip sampling, soil sampling, and biogeochemical sampling. Vehicular access to sampling areas will be confined to existiri~ roads and jeep trails. Samples will be removed for off-site assaying. No other mechanical equipment will be utilized.

The permit, when issued, is for a two-year period and may be extended for a maximum one year.

. This Initial Study consists of general project infonn~tion, location maps, environmental setting, detailed project description, applicant's assessment of environmental impacts and certification, staff environmental impact assess-ment checklist and di~cussion. ·

The pr~posed project is for this specific prospecting only. Any change in ac­th"ity will require the preparation and circulation for review of appropriate CEQA documents.

STATE LANDS COMMISSION

January 1988

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION I

1. Project Location

Section 36, Tl6 N, R13 E, SBM, north eastern San Bernardino County in the Mescal Range (see attached maps) •

• 2. .Existing Zoning and General Plan Descriotion

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The ,;.ssessors parcel number is 0572-081-09. The parcel is zoned DL - Desert Living. The General ~lan designation is rural conservation.

Existing Land Use

The area encompassed within the proposed permit area is currently open land with no assigned land use. A local prospector was found to be occupying a tempo4ary camp situated adjacent to the Iron Horse Hine. Livestock grazing occurs in the vicinity.

Project Description/Proposed Use of Site

Geomarex is seeking to prospect on the land for gold and other minerals in conjunction with their exploration on 180 unpatented mining claims located south and east of the State parcel. Geo logic mapping· ana··rock, soil and vegetation geochemical sampline are proposed on the State section.

5. Other Permits Required

There are no additional permits required for this project.

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STATE LANDS COMMISSION

APFL.ICATION FO~ PROSPECTH\IG PERMIT

GEOMAREX

SAN SERNARDINO COUNTY

JANUARY 1988

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ENVIRONME..~AL SETTING

This State parcel is situated partially on the southeastern flank of the Mescal Range and partially within Piute Valley. It is within the East Mojave National Scenic Area and within lands which Senator Alan Cranston, by his "California Desert Protection Act" (57) , seeks to make into a national park.

The topography slopes steeply to the southeast from approximately 6300 feet in the northwest quarter to 4993 feet Aj; the southeast corner. Annual temperatures range from about oo F to over 1000 F. Precipitation in the area averages approximately ei0ht inches annually. Major plant types include yuccas, mormon-tea, junipers, cholla and barrel cactus, and various desert: grasses. The project site probably supports much of the wildlife typical for these elevations of. the Mojave desert.

The abandoned Iron Horse Mine is situated in the southeast quarter of State Secticn 36. Two shafts, a wooden headframe and various mining related materials are present.

The property surrounding the State section is environmentally similar. Dominant land use appears to be prospectin3, minin£ and cattle grazing. The East Mojave Hational Scenic Area administered by the BLM, is well noted for multiple use.

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DETAil.ED PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Geomarex proposes to prospect by performing geological mapping, rock chip sampling, soil sampling and biogeochemical sampling. Approximately 100 to 500 rock sacples weighing from 1/2 to 5 pounds each will be extracted using a small hand held.shovel. Approximately 100 to 500 vegetation samples weighing approximately 1 pound each will be extracted using pruning shears. This 1 pound sample is derived from approximate,ly 20 clippings of a ubiquitous bush. Generally 4 bushes are used per sample with 5 clippings derived per bush. All samples will be taken randomly or on a grid. Sample locations have not been established. All samples will be taken off-Jite for assaying. Vehicular access will be along existing dirt roads and jeep trails. No roads need be constructed or improved.

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APrUCANTS SECTION C: ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL lMPACTS

All phases of a project, such as planning, acquisition, development and operation, shall be considered when evaluating its impact on the envirot1ment. Please answer the following questions by placing a check in the appropri4te box. Discuss all items chr.cked "yes" or "ma.,be" on additional sheet(s). /

Will the project irwolve:

Vl!S MAYSE NO

1. A change in existing features of any bays. tidelands, beachf!s, l:ikes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground cont.our~? ..••.•...•••••.•..••...•••.. J • (-·'I - I

2. A change in scenic views from existing re~idential areas or public lands or roads? ..• i .. 1 _3. A change in pattern, scale or character of the general area of the project? .•...••. (. . I

4. Significant effect on plant or animal life? .• , ••••• .................... [..·I s. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter? •••..•••••••••••••••.•... . (. )

6. A change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in the viclnity? ••••••••...••••. [ ,.·)

7. A change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or qu;ntity, or an altering of existing drainage patterns? .••••••.•.••..••••••••••.•••.•• {.,·1

8. A change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity? ••••••...••.••.. ( _., .. . 9. Construction on filled land or on a slope of 10 percent or more? ••••••••••••• ( .. ·1

10. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials such as toxic or radioactive substances, flammables or explosives? .•...•..•••••••••••••••••••••• r ,.·1

11. A change in demand for municipal services (e.{I., police, fire, wat~. sewage)? •••.. [,/)

12. Increase in fossil fuel consumption (e.g., electricity, oil, natural 9asl? •••.•...•• ( , I .I''

13. A larger project or a series of projects? ...••..•.•.......••..•••...... r ,. ·1 { I

At this pC!!1t, no significant environrnental impact ls ant1c1pa -;~·d however, 1! significant ccncentrat1ons o! rnmerals ar~ locatec 0n the sect1on, a larger project is anticipated.

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CERTI Fl CATION

I certify that all information and materials furnished in this application are true and complt!te to the best of my knowledge and beliel I rncognize thM this application and the project it addresses a~ subjt:et to all laK'S of the State of California, and f"~tt regulations and discretionary policies of thtt State Lands Commission.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST - PART 11 Form 13.20 17/821

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I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A Ao:>licanr· ___ G_ie_oma __ r_e_x ______________________________ _

P.O. Box 2244

LaJolla, CA 93028

B. Checld1st Date: _O_l__..1_2_9__,.1_8_8 __ C Contact Person· _G_r_e_g_o_ry __ J_._P_e_l_ka _________________ _,_ __________ _

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o Puroose Prospecting for precious metals and other valuable minerals

E Location· Section 36, TI6N, R13E, S:EN, San Bernardino County

F Descr1pt1on· Geological mapping, rock drip sampling, soil sampling and biogeochemical sampling

G Persons Contactect·-------------~-------------------1 Joe Bellandi - San. Bernardino County Planning Department

385 N. Arrowhead, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0181

John Bailey Bureau of Land ?>'.anagenf:nt, Needles Resource Area

l~l West Seikes Road, Needles. CA 92363 Bob Vernoy - Department of Fish and Game

245 West Broadway, Suite 350, Long Beach, CA 90802-4471

Mila Silvestre - Regional Water Quality Control Board (7)

73-271 Hwy. 111, Suite 21, Palm Desert, CA 92260

11. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS. (Explain all "yes" and "maybe" .wwers)

A. f.urtlt. Will th!? proposal result in: Yes Maybe No

D D v·1: 1. Unstable .1arth conditions or changes in geologic subst:uctures? . . . . . . . • . . • . • • . • • • . . . . . • . . • . . . c

2. Oisrup:ions, displacements, compaction, or overcovering of the soil?.... . . . . • . . • . • • • . . . . . • . . . • . fKJ D [l 0 0 't"' 3. Change in topography or ground surfcce relief feature~? . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • • . • • • • • • • . • • . • • • • . . • IL;

4. Th& destruction, covering, or mod1f1cc t1on of any unique geologic or physical features?. • . . . . . . • . . . • . 0 5 Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either r.n or off the site?. . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . D [. 6 .. Chdnge~ 1n depos1t1or, :• erosion of beach sanJ•. o. cl:anqe\ 1n ~1ltat.on. depos1t1on..or_er~1on wh~ .

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2 The creation of ooject1ondble odors?.

3. Alter.itocn of air mo.ement. mo1sh11P. or tP.mpP.rature, or dny change in climate, either locally or rP.g1onally?.

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2 Char. 1'!\ "' abso111t•on rates. clrarna9t' patterns. or tht rate a:-11: .Jml)unt of )Urface water runoff? ........ .

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5 Oiscnarqe 111to surfare Haters. or "" any alterzt1on of surface water Quahtv. including but not hm1ted to tP.moerature. dissolved r xygen er turbidity?. . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • .....•..•••.

6. Alter.:;t1on of the direct on or rate of flow of ground WJters'

7 Chanyl! in the Quantity of ground ...,aters. either through J1rect add1t1ons or wrthdrawals. or t.llrough inter ceotion of an auurfer by cuts or excavations? • . . . • • . . . • . . ............. .

8. Substantial reduction 1n tht! amount of water otherwise a'la11aulr. for public water supplies? .......... .

9. Exposurt! of people or property to water·relatetl hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? •.......•.•.•

10. Significant chanQe~ rn the temperature. flow or r.hem1cal content of surface thermal sprinQ$? .......••..

0. l'lum l.i!I'. Will the propos31 1e\ult in:

1. Change rn the d1versrcy of >riec1es, or number of any species of plants (including trees. shrubs, grass. crops, and aquatic plants)?. . . . . • , . . . . . • . • . • . ••.•......•..••.....••.•.•..•.••.•.•...

2. Ret111ct1u11 of the numb1•f\ of any umQue, rare or endangered specu!s of plants?. . . ............•...

3. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? ...........•..•...•••..•.•..................•••••.......•.......•..

4. Reduction 1n acreage of any agricultural crop?

E. :lnimal l.ifr Will the proposal result rn:

t. Change in the d1versit~ of species, or nunibms of any species of animals (birds, land animals mcludmg rept1las, fish and shellfish, benth1c organisms. or insects)? ...............•.........•.•......

2. Reduction of the nurnbo!rs of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? ..........•....•...

3. lntroduct•on of new SP•!C1es of animals into an area, or result 1n a barrier to the migration or movement of an:ma1s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...•..................................

4. Deterioration to ex1st1m1 fish or wildlife habitat? ................................•.......

F. .\'111\1'. Will th!! proposal re~ult 111:

lncrc3se in existing no1s\l levels? ......... .

2. Exuosure of people to severe noise level\?

G. l.i~/11 am/ <ilure. Will the propos;il result 111:

1. The production of new light or glare? ..

H. I.uni/ L'11•. Will the proposill result rn.

l. A substantial alteration of the present or plann~tl land use of an area? ................•......•..

I. ,fl,iJ111ra/ ll1•wurc·l'l. Will the proposal result 1n:

I. lncreas.? rn the rate of use of any natural resources? ..................................... .

2. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable re~ources? .•....

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Yes Maybe No A r •~k of an exp1os1on or rhe release of hazardous substances (rncludi\lg, but not limited to, 011, pesticides, cn1!m1cals. or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conelitionj? . • • . • • . • • • . . . • . . . . . . . . . • 0 0 ~

0 !-a.., 2. Possible interference wirh emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LJ~

K. /'11p11/u1i1111. Will the proposal result in:

1 Thi! .iltl'r3t1on. distribu:ron, density, or growth rate of the human population of the area?

L //muiu>:. W1:I tht! proposal result in:

1. Affectm!I existing housing, or create a dllm~nd for additional hoLising? ...•.•.•...•...... ,. ..... .

M. 1 mmp11rta1ion/Ci!'cuk11inn. Will the proposal result in:

1. Generation of substanti.JI additional vehicular movement? .....••.••..•••••..•••••...•.•.•..

2. After.ting existirig parking facilitiEs, or create a demand for new parking? ••••..•..•..•..•••...•..

3. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? ...•....•.•••...•.•....• J. . . . .... 4 Alteratious to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? ••.••••..•....•.

5. Aiteratiom to waterborne, rail, or air traffic? ..•..••......•..•..••••••.•••.••..••.•..•.

15. lncrt!ase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bic:yclists, or pedestrians? •••••••••.••.•••••.••••..

N P11blir .\'m'ires. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas:

t. Fl re protection? .•.••.....•..••••••.••.•••..•••.••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••

2. Police protection? ...•.........•..••..•.•.•••...••••..••••••••••••.••••.•••••.

3. Schools? .•................•......•....•...••.•••••.•.•••••••..•••••.••....

4. Pc1rks and other recreational facilities? .•••..•..•.•.....•....••••••••.•.••.••.•..•.•••

5. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? .•........•..•.•••..••.•••.•.•.•••....•.

6. Other governmental services? .........•..•...........•.•.•••••••••.••••..••••.....

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O n~ t. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or dnergy?. • . . . . . • • . • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • . • • . . . . _ IA ;

2. S1.hstilntial incr.?ase in dema;id u~n existing sources of energy, or require the dev1!1opmentofn1?wsources: • D D ~ P. l'tilitie\. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utalrtres.

1 P I ' (i ,;-1 71-J . ewer or natura gas. . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . • • • . . . . • . . • . . . • . • . . • . . . . l,;_J ..___, ~

2. Communication S'/Stems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . • • • . • . • . • • . . • • • • • . • • • • . . . 0 0 i_<_;

3. 'Nater? .................... • · • · · · · · • · · · • · · · · · · "'· · · · • · · · · • · • · • • · · · · • • · · • · • • · D C L 4. Sewer or septic tanks? ........•. " ....••.......•...•... · .• • • • • · .•••••. · •. · · •. · . · 0 0 L 5. Siorm water drainage? .•...•....••..•..••.•.....•••.••. • •• • •• • •••• • .• • •. • · • • • • • 0 0 lXJ 6. Solid waste and disposal( ..••.•...••••••••••.•.•.•.•••••.•.••••••••••. ••••••••• • 0 0 []

0. //uman /lt'u/th. Will the proposal result in:

t Creation of any health ha:?ard or Potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? •.•••••.••••••••

2. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? .••••..•..••••••.••...•••••••••••.••.•.•

R. 1lestltttic.~. Will the proposal result in:

1. The obstruction of any scenic ••• ta or 111ew open to the public, or will the proposal ri?sult rn the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? .................•..•.••..•......•....

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Will the proposal result 111 the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeolog1ca1 site?.

2 Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric 01 historic building, structure. or object? ...•....•...•.•.....•......................................

1 Doe; lht: µropusal have 'the potential c· cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural vaiul.'s? . . . . . . . .............. : ....... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

4 Will the pronosdl restrict ex1st111g religious or sacred us!?s within the potential impact area? ........... .

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Dl.es the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species. cause a fish or wildlife population to drop b~low self·sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community. redvce the number or res'Crict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important e1Camples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? ....... .

2 Does the project have the poteiltial to achieve short term, to the disadvantage o1 long·term, environmental goals? ............................................................ ·- ...... .

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3 Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumu!at1velv considerable? ......... .

4 Does the project have environmental effects which will cause subst~nt1al adv.irse effects on human beings, e1th'!r directly or indirectly? ..........•..•.•...........•....•...•....•.••.....••.

Ill. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAi. EVALUATION (See Comments Attached)

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The proposed prospecting project is consistent with existing zoning, plans and land use controls.

Reclamation of disturbed soil and vegetation will OCC'..ir in a natural manner.

IV. PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION

On the ba~is of this initial evaluation:

:X1 I find the proposed project COULL' NOT have a s1gn1f1cant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION wrll ) be prepared.

fJ I r:nd that although tlie proposed project could have a s.gn1flcant effect on the environment, there will not be a s1gn1f1cant effect "in this case because the mitigation measures described on c1n attached sheet have been added to the pro1ect. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

! ~! I 1:11d rhe proposed project MAY have a s1gn1f1cant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is requied.

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* Air Resources Board Attn.: Genevieve Shirona 1102 "Q" Street Sac rame•~!:.>, CA 95814

~ Department of Conservation Attn.: Dennis O'Bryant 1416 Ninth Street, Room 1326-2 Sacramento, CA 95814

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