Requested Incidental Take Permit for Crotch's Bumble Bee (Canyon Hills Project)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is managing a regulatory process for the Canyon Hills Project located near Sun Valley in Los Angeles County. The project involves the development of 221 single-family residential lots on a site covering approximately 300 acres. A central component of this action is the request for an Incidental Take Permit under the California Endangered Species Act to authorize the incidental take of Crotch's Bumble Bee (CBB) during the development of approximately 164 acres of potentially occupied habitat. To mitigate the significant environmental impacts on this species, the project proposes the permanent preservation of approximately 579 acres of the original 900-acre project site as open space. The environmental review is being conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), involving the preparation and public review of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Key milestones include a public comment period running from October 31, 2025, to December 15, 2025. The process also requires strict adherence to tribal consultation laws, ensuring that any information regarding tribal cultural resources remains confidential and that provisions are in place for the treatment of inadvertently discovered Native American human remains or cultural items. Supporting documentation for this process includes a specialized Crotch's Bumble Bee Report and various notices of preparation and completion to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance.