Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0561 for Hot Spot Broadband Inc.'s (DBA Sky Fiber Internet) Fiber Installation Project on U.S. 395 in Lassen County
Summary
SCH Number
2025120619
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0561 for Hot Spot Broadband Inc.'s (DBA Sky Fiber Internet) Fiber Installation Project on U.S. 395 in Lassen County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/15/2025
Document Description
Hot Spot Broadband Inc. (DBA Sky Fiber Internet) proposes to install fiber optic infrastructure within the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) right of way along U.S. 395 in Lassen County at post mile (PM) 14.33. Work would include installing approximately 47 linear feet of (1) 4-way microduct and (1) 144ct fiber from an existing box on the east side of U.S. 395, south of the intersection with North Red Rock Road, to the right of way boundary. Caltrans will issue an encroachment permit (02-25-6-BB-0561) to allow the proposed improvements to occur within the right of way. Microduct and fiber will continue southeast along North Red Rock Road and be permitted through BLM.
Contact Information
Name
David DeMar
Agency Name
Caltrans District 2
Job Title
Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Timothy Willey
Agency Name
Qualus (applicant's authorized agent)
Job Title
Not Specified
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Name
Not specified
Agency Name
Hot Spot Broadband Inc, DBA Sky Fiber Internet
Job Title
Not Specified
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Lassen
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
U.S. 395 in Lassen County from post mile (PM) 14.33 at the intersection with North Red Rock Road
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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