Protocol Supplemental Procedures/Amendments for Renewable Energy and Prescribed Fire
October 20, 2008
In Reply Refer To:
8100 (CA930)P
EMS TRANSMISSION: 10/20/08
Instruction Bulletin No. CA-2009-002
To: All CA Field Managers
All CA Field Office Archaeologists
From: Deputy State Director, Natural Resources
Subject: Protocol Supplemental Procedures/Amendments for Renewable Energy and Prescribed Fire
Enclosed are finalized supplemental procedures that will meet compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act under our Protocol Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO) from California and Nevada. The two amendments are associated with wind and solar energy applications and prescribed fire undertakings.
Development of the amendment to our Protocol for renewable energy began over a year ago and has included the involvement of the SHPOs from California and Nevada, California Energy Commission, and the Native American Heritage Commission. An integrated team from Minerals, Lands, and Cultural Resources at the State Office and four field units developed this draft amendment. The team included: Duane Marti, James Haerter, Rolla Queen, Erik Zaborsky, Carrie Simmons, Sharynn-Marie Blood, and Gina Jorgenson. The amendment for prescribed fire is a replacement for a previous amendment that expired last year.
If you have any questions regarding the supplemental procedures, please contact any member of the team or Ken Wilson, State Archaeologist and Tribal Liaison, at (916) 978-4648.
Signed by:
Tom Pogacnik
DSD, Natural Resources
Authenticated by:
Richard A. Erickson
Records Management
Attachments – 2
1 – Supplemental Procedures for Protection of Cultural Resources from Prescribed Fire Effects (13 pp)
2 – Supplemental Procedures for Solar and Wind Power Generation Applications (12 pp)