The Pit River Indian Tribe (Tribe) submitted a request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to transfer seven parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers 028-170-015, 028-410-014, 028-410-015, 028-410-016, 028-410-018, 028-410-025, 028-450-033) totaling approximately 65.25 acres (Project site) into federal trust status for the benefit of the Tribe for non-gaming purposes (Proposed Action), and subsequent development of Tribal housing, Tribal Council chambers, offices, meeting space, and associated parking and infrastructure on the project site (Proposed Project). The project site is located within the unincorporated Shasta County in the Town of Burney, California and is adjacent to facilities owned and operated by the Tribe (see Environmental Assessment (EA) Figures 1 and 2).
Based upon the entire administrative record including analysis in a December 2024 Environmental Assessment (EA), mitigation imposed, and consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO); the BIA Pacific Region, Division of Environmental, Cultural Resources Management and Safety issues this finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the Proposed Action. This finding constitutes a determination the Proposed Action is not a Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, in accordance with Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C § 4321 et seq., an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required.
The EA and FONSI are available for public review on the internet at pitriver-burney-ea.com and a copy of the FONSI is available at the Burney Public Library at 37116 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013.
Public Comment Period
The public comment period for the EA was open for 30 days, beginning on December 4, 2024, and ending on January 3, 2025. The public comment period was extended to January 9, 2025.