RICE ROAD DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PERMIT
Summary
SCH Number
2026020693
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
(DOT)
Document Title
RICE ROAD DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PERMIT
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/19/2026
Document Description
An Encroachment permit project proposes to construct a private access road driveway at five locations, including the widening of Rice Road (SR 177) for the construction of exclusive northbound and southbound left lanes and a northbound right turn lane, to provide access to the proposed Easley Solar project. All work will take place in Caltrans Right-of-Way.
Contact Information
Name
Gita Tokhmafshan
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Rice Road (SR 177)
State Highways
177
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1(C) , Existing Facilities,14 CCR § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under CEQA (Class 1(C)) Minor alteration of existing highway and Street involving negligible or no expansion of use, and no exceptions apply. No
Form adapted from Appendix E of the CEQA Guidelines August 2024
work will take place beyond Form adapted from Appendix E of the CEQA Guidelines August 2024.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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