Arcadian Broadband Hopland to Longvale
Summary
SCH Number
2025091085
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 1
(DOT)
Document Title
Arcadian Broadband Hopland to Longvale
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/24/2025
Document Description
highway system (Highway 101 between Hopland and Longvale in Mendocino County) to connect to a third-party-operated Last Mile Broadband Network that will bring internet connectivity to homes, businesses, and community institutions. The project is needed because the lack of available middle mile broadband infrastructure has been a major issue in connecting California’s communities. This project intends to support these communities in providing critical statewide broadband infrastructure to enhance access to and increase the affordability of high-speed internet for all Californians.
Contact Information
Name
Cassie L Nichols
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Countywide
State Highways
Hopland to Longvale (Highway 101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
This project is a linear broadband deployment in the Caltrans right-of-way or right of way of a public road that meets all conditions of Section 21080.51, and the project is statutorily exempt from CEQA. Environmental specialist reviews have occurred, and this project would not cause a significant impact to the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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