Level 3 Communications - JRP Underground Fiber Optic Crossing TR-23-26
Summary
SCH Number
2025090762
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Level 3 Communications - JRP Underground Fiber Optic Crossing TR-23-26
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2025
Document Description
The Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a Joint Revocable Permit to allow for the placement of one underground 6”
casing containing three 1.25” innerducts. One innerduct will contain a 72-count fiber, and the other two will remain empty for
future use. The new facilities will be bored at a depth of 15 feet across the former UPRR San Pedro Branch Railroad Right-of-
Way. Two 3’x5’ bore/receiving pits will be placed outside of the Joint Ports property.
Contact Information
Name
Anjana Mepani
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Eamonn Killeen
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Director of Real Estate
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Former UPRR San Pedro Branch at Atlantic Avenue, South Gate, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Existing Facilities;
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 1 Categorical Exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance,
permitting, leasing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or
topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The issuance of a joint revocable permit
would grant Level 3 Communications, LLC permission to install a casing with innerducts for fiber optic cables in an existing
right-of-way with negligible or no expansion of use.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303(d) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Class 3
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 3 Categorical Exemption consists of
the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and
facilities in small structures. The installation of the new casing and fiber optic cables would constitute as construction of
limited numbers of new small facilities or structures.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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