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- R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
- Los Padres National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Los Padres National Forest , Monterey Ranger District
- Los Padres National Forest , Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- Los Padres National Forest , Ojai Ranger District
- Los Padres National Forest , Santa Barbara Ranger District
- Los Padres National Forest , Santa Lucia Ranger District
| R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) | |||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Southern California National Forests Land Management Plan Amendment EIS |
- Land management planning | In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/15/2013 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 02/2014 | Robert Hawkins 916-849-8037 rhhawkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino national forests propose to amend their land management plans with new guidance for roadless area management and land management plan monitoring. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35130 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Angeles National Forest All Units, Cleveland National Forest All Units, Los Padres National Forest All Units, San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Los Angeles, Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino National Forests | |||||
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| Los Padres National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| AT&T California Master Special Use Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 12/2013 | Vicki Collins 805-961-5718 vcollins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: AT&T requests to renew & consolidate all existing linear rights-of-way special use authorizations into 1 master permit for a 30-yr. term. Existing facilities are on the Monterey, Santa Lucia, Mt. Pinos & Ojai Districts. One line is in Black Mt. IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38986 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Multiple locations in Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles & Kern Counties Telephone communication line - linear rights-of-way - across all districts except Santa Barbara Ranger District | |||||
| Los Padres Tamarisk Removal EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress NOI in Federal Register 02/16/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 01/2014 | Lloyd Simpson 805-646-4348 ex. 316 lsimpson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: An effort to remove tamarisk from all watersheds where it occurs in the Los Padres National Forest. For the targeted waterways, project is in or adjacent to the Sespe-Frazier, Juncal, Camuesa, and La Brea IRA's. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28147 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. Piru Creek, Sespe Creek, Lockwood Creek, Santa Ynez River, Sisquoc River, Arroyo Seco River Watersheds along stream channels | |||||
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| Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| PGE Master Distribution Easement CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Vicki Collins 805-961-5718 vcollins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to consolidate and renew 8 existing authorizations for existing distribution facilities for a 50-yr term. All lines are 12 kv and have a total length of 8.2 miles occupying 35 acres. In or adjacent to Tequepas IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15784 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Multiple locations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties Tepusquet Pk, Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara Cyn, Tequepis Cynn, Santa Ynez Pk, Raterlee-Cerro Alto, W Cuesta Pk, Rincanada Mine | |||||
| PGE Master Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Vicki Collins 805-961-5718 vcollins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: PGE application to renew & consolidate 8 existing use authorizations for existing distribution facilities that generally serve a single facility into a single master permit for a 30-yr term. In or adjacent to Black Mtn., Garcia Mtn, & Fox Mtn. IRA's. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15791 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District, Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Multiple locations in Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties West Camino Cielo, Figueroa Mtn, Olive Cyn, Plowshare Pk, Salmon Cr, Lakes of Monterey Co, Vaqueros Pk, E&W Cuesta, Black Mtn, Lopez, Avenales, LaPanza | |||||
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| Los Padres National Forest , Monterey Ranger District | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Abbott Lakes Restoration EA |
- Watershed management | In Progress Scoping Start 03/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Peter Harris 831-385-5434 x228 peterharris@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-fill lower lake to provide year-round available water for use in emergency wildfire situations Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34427 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T19S, R4E, Section 36, SE 1/4 Los Padres National Forest System lands, Monterey Ranger District, Monterey County, California | |||||
| Pacific Unified School District - Pacific Valley School Special Use Permit Reissuance EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Vicki Collins 805-961-5718 vcollins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pacific School Dist. requests reissuance of their special use permit for school & exisiting buildings. Proposal also requests to install bus shelter, emergency food/supply sea train, and create nature study, garden & water system adjacent to campus. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39725 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - Section 19, T23S, R5E, Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian Pacific Valley School | |||||
| Strategic Community Fuelbreak Improvement Project EIS |
- Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress NOI in Federal Register 12/28/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2013 |
Expected: 07/2014 | 10/2014 | Jeff Kwasny 831-667-1126 jkwasny@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To re-establish and maintain 24.1 miles of historically used fuelbreaks-all of which originated as firelines-within the wildland urban interface threat zones on NFS lands; approximately 7.5 miles within wilderness and 16.6 miles outside of wilderness Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40713 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - Portions of T18S, R2E, 3E, 4E; T20S, R2E, 3E; Mount Diablo Meridian Monterey County, California, on the northern portion of the Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest | |||||
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| Los Padres National Forest , Mt. Pinos Ranger District | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| DWR Gauge and Road Maintenance CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 08/2013 | Veronica Garza 805-967-3481 vgarza@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to the Department of Water Resources for use of a water flow gauge on Piru Creek and the maintenance of the Hardluck Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27975 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, Ventura. LEGAL - Black Mountain Quad T 7N, R 19W, sections 13, 24 SBBM Hardluck road and Piru Creek, east of Hardluck Campground | |||||
| Special Use Permit - Recreation Residence Lot 11 CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Loreigh Brannan 661-245-3731 Ext 229 lbrannan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Removal of a terminated recreation residence cabin and improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23314 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 20 West, Section 9 Lot 11 within the Frazier Mountain recreation residence tract, approximately 3 miles southwest of Frazier Park, CA. | |||||
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| Los Padres National Forest , Ojai Ranger District | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Cabin Trespass Removal and Restoration EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress Scoping Start 05/14/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 11/2013 | Irvin Fernandez 805-646-4348 ifernandez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Ojai Ranger District proposes to remove trespass structures near State Route 33 and rehabilitate the site with mechanical equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39216 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - NW¼ SE¼, Sec 21, T6N R23W San Bernardino Base Meridian The Sespe River floodplain along State Route 33 (Milepost 37) on the Wheeler Springs USGS topographic quadrangle. | |||||
| Quail Run Ranch Special Use Permit Project CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/08/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 05/2013 | Veronica Garza 805-967-3481 vgarza@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Ojai Ranger District proposes the reissuance of a special use permit for an existing water diversion, transmission pipeline, access road, and associated structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/lpnf/landmanagement/projects | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Matilija, USGS Quadrangle, Sec. 26, T5N R23W SBBM The project is north of Quail Run Ranch (formerly Oma-Pacific Ranch), Ojai, CA, east of State Route 33, and north of Forest boundary. | |||||
| Seneca 2012 Pipelines Relocation Project Proposal CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/16/2012 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 09/2013 | Jonathan Schwartz 805-646-4348 Ext 311 jonathanschwartz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To greatly reduce risk of line failure and for safer operations, Seneca has requested authorization to relocate select lines along existing roads and relocate old swing tanks to a centralized treating facility with newer & safer tanks. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39488 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Sections 28, 29, 31, 32 & 33, T5N, R19W, SBM Sespe Oil Field, 5 miles north of Fillmore, CA. | |||||
| Special Use Request to Reauthorize Cromer Access Road CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Veronica Garza 575-758-6286 vgarza@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This 0.19 mile long, 60 ft. wide right of way provides road access to private property. Type conversion of this land to an access road occurred upon inception of this permit. It has been maintained as an access road since the permit issuance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29388 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - It is located in E1/2, Sec. 4, T5N R22W SBBM of the Lion Canyon 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle. Near the Lower Rose Valley Lake and the Ojai Valley Gun Club. | |||||
| Ventura Preserve Fuels Management Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/19/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Julie Uyehara 805-961-5726 juyehara@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy proposes to reduce fuels on the east side of the Ventura River Preserve along the interface between the wildlands and developed areas. All of the area to be treated is nonfederal lands. Web Link: http://www.ovlc.org/preserves/ventura-river-rancho-el-nido/ | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T 4N, R 23W Rancho Santa Ana Ventura River Preserve | |||||
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| Los Padres National Forest , Santa Barbara Ranger District | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Baron Ranch Trail Connector EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | John Smith 505-842-3362 jsmith03@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The US Forest Service, on behalf of the Santa Barbara County Trail Council, proposes to construct a 3.5-mile non-motorized trail in the Gaviota region of the Santa Ynez Mountains in the Santa Barbara Front. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35610 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T 5N R 31W Sections 16 and 21 Santa Barbara Ranger Distirct | |||||
| City of Santa Barbara Use Permit for Forest road 5N18 CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Veronica Garza 575-758-6286 vgarza@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend existing road special use permit SBD100903 to the City of Santa Barbara (authorizes use of road 5N25) to authorize ongoing use of road 5N18 for ingress and egress to Gibraltar Dam and other City facilities for water diversion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27412 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Forest Road 5N18 in Sections 4, 9 and 10, Township 5 North, Range 27 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian Paradise Road, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Red Rock Trailhead parking lot to City property at Gibraltar Dam | |||||
| Happy Canyon Grazing Allotment EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress Scoping Start 01/31/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 Actual: 09/20/2012 |
11/2013 | Valerie Hubbartt 805-967-3481 ext. 254 vhubbartt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to authorize livestock use on the Happy Canyon Grazing Allotment for a new 10 year Term. This re-inititiates the prior Happy Canyon Allotment Reauthorization EA. Project in the De La Guerra IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33801 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, and 18, Township 7 North, Range 29 West, San Bernardino Base & Meridian, Santa Barbara County, California The allotment project area is located on the Santa Barbara Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County, California. | |||||
| Little Caliente Road (6N30) Partial Road Decommissioning EA |
- Road management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | John Smith 505-842-3362 jsmith03@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The road known as Little Caliente Road (6N30) will be partially decommisioned. The road will be blocked to vehicluar traffic north of the junction of the Romero-Camuesa Road (5N15) and 6N30 and south of the first creek crossing. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sections 4, 8 and 9, Township 5 North, Range 26 West, San Bernardino Base & Meridian, Santa Barbara County, California Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Little Caliente Road (6N30) | |||||
| Winchester Canyon Gun Club EIS |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Jeff Bensen 805-961-5744 comments-pacificsouthwest-los-padres-santa-barbara@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue a permit for ongoing operation of exisitng target range. Previously an EA (project #2147) overturned on appeal. Project is in or adjacent to Tequepis IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39054 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sec 18 & 19 T5N, R28W; Sec 13 & 24 T5N, R 29W, SBM West of Hwy 154 on W. Camino Cielo, 5 mi. north of Goleta. | |||||
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| Los Padres National Forest , Santa Lucia Ranger District | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| El Dorado Broadcasters, LLC Tower Replacement and Building Upgrade - Cuesta Peak Communications Site CE |
- Facility management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Vicki Collins 805-961-5718 vcollins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: El Dorado Broadcasters, LLC has requested authorization to replace a 55 ft. wooden pole with a 200 ft. self-supporting transmitter tower and upgrade the existing 18x18 ft. concrete block building located at Cuesta Peak Communications Site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36869 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - Section 35, T29S, R12E, MDBM Cuesta Communication Site | |||||
| Las Chiches OHV Trail Re-establishment EA |
- Recreation management | In Progress Scoping Start 11/10/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Alicia Sanchez 805-925-9538 ext. 235 aliciasanchez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-establish 1,214 feet of single track OHV trail from private property to it's original location on NFS lands. The Las Chiches Trail is located within the La Panza IRA and the proposed trail re-establishment will be constructed within the same IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30884 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T. 29S., R.16E, section 32 San Luis Obispo County | |||||
| Mixed Use Analysis EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 12/2013 | Alicia Sanchez 805-925-9538 ext. 235 aliciasanchez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is to designate rts for motorized mixed use to connect OHV trail segments on existing roads on Pine Cyn Rd, Navajo Rd,& Fernandez Rd), and reroute a section of the Las Chiches OHV Trail (1630 ft) off private property. Within La Panza IRA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34021 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T29S, R16E, Sec 29; T29S, R16E, Sec 30; T11N, R31W, Sec. 27, 26, 25, 36. San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County | |||||
| PGE Master Transmission Easement CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Vicki Collins 805-961-5718 vcollins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to consolidate and renew 8 existing authorizations for existing transmission facilities for a 50-yr term. Relisted as CE because preliminary results of resource surveys show no significant effects. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15774 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T28S-32S, R11-13E, R15-18E, MDM and T12N, R31W, SBM Diablo, Gates, Midway,Temblor, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Atascadero, Cayucos, Morro Bay | |||||
| Porter, Pine Canyon and South Fork La Brea Grazing Allotments EIS |
- Grazing management | Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 05/2013 |
Expected: 11/2014 | 03/2015 | Melody Fountain 805-925-9538 ext 214 mfountain@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to authorize continued grazing on the Porter, Pine Canyon and South Fork La Brea Allotments for a new 10 year term. This project is located within five IRA's; Horseshoe Spring, La Brea, Miranda Pine, Spoor Canyon, and Tepusquet Peak. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40807 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T32S, R17 &18E, MDM and T9,10,11&12N, R30,31 &32W SBM Los Padres National Forest, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, California. Approximately 20 miles east of Santa Maria. | |||||
| Union Pacific Railroad Communication Site Improvements - Tassajera Communications Site CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Vicki Collins 805-961-5718 vcollins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Union Pacific Railroad proposes to remove existing 8'x20' building, replace with a 10'x18' building, fence area, pour four concrete pads: 12'x20', 2'x4', 4'x6', and 3'x8' for building & entrance, generator & propane tank at Tassajera Communications Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39722 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - Section 20, T29S, R12E, Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian Tassajera Communications Site | |||||
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