43304_HQ_Project A- Restore TBMPs on various routes in San Diego County
Summary
SCH Number
2026011013
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
43304_HQ_Project A- Restore TBMPs on various routes in San Diego County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes to restore treatment BMPs (bioswales) in San Deigo County along SR-76 to their original as-built condition. There are 72 total locations, and project A contains 11 of the totals (This project got split due to contract timing). This includes removing vegetation, regrading, soil amendments, and re-seeding with a native plant mix. And, along I-5, restore treatment bmp (Austin Sand Filter Vault) to its original as-built condition. This includes removing vegetation and replacing treatment media (silica sand) within the basin.
Contact Information
Name
Morgan Tusa
Agency Name
Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Carlsbad, Fallbrook
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
Multiple locations off SR-76 and one location off I-5.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Caltrans is maintaining the pavement with no expansion of use.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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