Plumas-Sierra USDA Connect South Lassen
Summary
SCH Number
2025071143
Public Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
Plumas-Sierra USDA Connect South Lassen
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2025
Document Description
Installation of telecommunications infrastructure to enhance wireless and broadband speeds.
Contact Information
Name
Lisa Cooke
Agency Name
California Public Utilities Commission
Job Title
CEQA Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Lassen
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
This project includes several proposed underground and aerial fiber in locations across Lassen County. The first segment is located in Susanville on cross streets Center Rd and Jupiter Ridge Rd. An additional segment in Susanville is adjacent to CA-36 and includes streets Sierra St, Sierra Rd, and Marin St. The next segment is along Wingfield Rd E. The other segments located in Janesville have cross streets including Janesville Grade, Whispering Pines Rd, and Meadows Edge Rd. The Milford Segment is adjacent to Milford Grade. The Herlong segment includes cross streets such as Herlong Access Rd, Mesa Ln, Susanville Rd, and Honey Way. The segment in Doyle includes cross streets such as Erwin Ln, Pickens Rd, and Old Hwy 395. Lastly, there are additional Doyle segments on cross streets including Carol Dr, Susan Dr, Damer Ln, and Doyle Grade Rd.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303 (d), 15304 (f), 15332 (a), 15332 (b), 15332 (c), 15332 (d), 15332 (e)
Reasons for Exemption
Plumas-Sierra will utilize existing power ROWs and PUEs in Lassen
County for fiber deployment via USDA reconnect grant awarded to it in
2022 through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) from
congressman LaMalfa. Fiber to be deployed in previously disturbed ground or along existing pole lines in Lassen County.