Notice of Exemption Broadband Middle Mile Network 08-24-6-UL-0925
Summary
SCH Number
2025110252
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
(DOT)
Document Title
Notice of Exemption Broadband Middle Mile Network 08-24-6-UL-0925
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/7/2025
Document Description
This section of the Middle-Mile Broadband Network is located along Interstate 10 (I-10) and State Route 111 (SR-111) from PM R24.54 on the I-10 to PM 63.61 on the SR-111, inside Caltrans right of way. The work includes trenching, horizontal directional drilling, installing vaults (approximately 36”x60”x24”), and cable marker posts. All work will take place within Caltrans right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Kenya Amezcua
Agency Name
Caltrans District 8
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Brian Lucero
Agency Name
American Dark Fiber
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Whitewater
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
08-RIV-010 Postmile R24.99/25.00 and 08-RIV-111 Postmile 63.50/62.61
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
The work proposed under permit 08-24-6-UL-0925 meets the conditions established in the Senate Bill 156 for Statutory Exemption. This permit is a component of the statewide open-access middle-mile broadband network, constructed within 30 feet of right of way, and incorporates measures to address potential environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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