Caltrans Encroachment Permit 0225-6BB-0090 for Frontier Communications’ Project 5320921
Summary
SCH Number
2025090546
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
Caltrans Encroachment Permit 0225-6BB-0090 for Frontier Communications’ Project 5320921
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/12/2025
Document Description
Frontier Communications proposes to install fiber optic cable within the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) right of way along State Route 36 in Tehama County from post mile (PM) 94.01 to 98.12, 98.63 to R98.90, R99.21 to R99.39, 100.76, and 101.90 to 102.91. The proposed work would install three 1.25-in HDPE conduits for fiber optic cable by plowing and directional boring (HDD), install new utility poles and overhead fiber optic cable, overlash fiber optic cable, and install new 3-ft x5-ft vaults within the State right of way at the postmiles noted below on Highway 36, east of Mineral, Tehama County, per submitted plans.
• 94.01 to 98.12: HDD, plowing, new vaults, new poles and overhead, overlash.
• 98.63 to R98.90: Plowing.
• R99.21 to R99.39: HDD and plowing with transverse crossing.
• 100.76: HDD transverse crossing.
• 101.90 to 102.91: HDD, plowing, and new vaults.
Caltrans will issue an encroachment permit (0225-6BB-0090) to allow the proposed improvements to occur within the right of way of State Route 36.
Contact Information
Name
Keith Pelfrey
Agency Name
Caltrans, District 2
Job Title
Branch Chief - R3
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Frontier Communications
Agency Name
Greg Bordelon
Job Title
(job title not specified)
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Tehama
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
State Route 36 in Tehama County from post mile (PM) 94.01 to 98.12, 98.63 to R98.90, R99.21 to R99.39, 100.76, and 101.90 to 102.91
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Minor Alterations to Land, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The California Department of Transportation has determined that the project is categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) Class 4 (f) – Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The project would not have a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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