Caltrans D6 CVIN MMBN EP #06-25-6-BB-1113
Summary
SCH Number
2026010978
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
Caltrans D6 CVIN MMBN EP #06-25-6-BB-1113
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2026
Document Description
In partnership with the California Department of Technology (CDT), telecom utility company CVIN, dba Vast Networks (CVIN), is proposing to install broadband cable within existing conduit along State Route (SR) 41 between postmiles R31.679 (North Fraint Road) and R33.126 (north of North Blackstone Avenue) in Fresno County. CVIN has requested an encroachment permit for the undertaking as the cable will be installed within the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) right of way (ROW). Work will include the installation of 9,420 linear feet of new fiber within existing conduit. All existing conduit and vaults will be left in place. All equipment access and staging will occur at the existing vault openings on SR-41. The vaults are located on the west side of SR-41 at postmiles R31.679, R32.132, and R32.474, and on the east side of SR-41 at postmiles R32.825 and R33.126. No ground disturbance will be required. All staging will occur within the maintained portion of the road right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Alex Rangel
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Jenafer Knight
Agency Name
CVIN/AeCom
Job Title
Authorized Agent
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Fresno
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Citywide
State Highways
41
Other Location Info
on State Route 41 between postmiles R31.679 (North Fraint Road) and R33.126 (north of North Blackstone Avenue) in Fresno County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
Installation of broadband infrastructure is exempt by statue pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.51
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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