Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation
Shan King-Hwy 190-Hartsell Economic Development Fee-to-Trust Project

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) prepared an Environmental Assessment to analyze the potential environmental consequences of the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation’s proposed acquisition of an approximately 109.57-acre property in Tulare County, California, into federal trust status for the Tribe (Proposed Action). The Tribe seeks this acquisition to support economic opportunities by developing a small commercial area, with the existing uses-including citrus grove operations, grazing land, and open space continuing on the remainder of the property (Proposed Project). The federal actions necessary to implement the Proposed Project trigger the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The BIA is the Lead Agency for compliance with NEPA.

Based on the analysis and impacts discussed in the EA, the BIA has determined that the Proposed Action will not result in significant adverse effects to the quality of the human environment with mitigation; therefore, neither additional environmental review nor preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required and a FONSI has been signed by the Acting Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Environmental Assessment:

• Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation Shan King-Hwy 190-Hartsell Economic Development Fee-to-Trust Project:
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Appendix A – Figures
  • Appendix B – Detailed Description of Project Alternatives
  • Appendix C – Supporting Documentation- Environmental Setting and Analysis
  • Appendix D – Air Quality Output Files
  • Appendix E – Biological Assessment
  • Appendix F – Cultural Resources Investigation
  • Appendix G – Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

If you have any questions regarding the NEPA process, please contact
NEPA Lead Agency:
Jennifer Hayden
Regional Environmental Protection Specialist
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pacific Region
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA 95825.
Phone: (916)-936-6220
Jennifer.Hayden@BIA.gov