Caltrans D6 CVIN EP 06-25-6-BB-1086
Summary
SCH Number
2026030187
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
Caltrans D6 CVIN EP 06-25-6-BB-1086
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/4/2026
Document Description
CVIN, dba Vast Networks (CVIN), in partnership with the California Department of Technology, has proposed the installation of utility broadband network facilities within the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) right-of-way (ROW) along State Route (SR) 119 at post mile (PM) 8.141 on Dustin Access Road in Kern County in order to develop a broadband middle mile network system across large portions of Central California. The project involves the linear installation of broadband conduit and fiber optic cable, consisting of two (2) 1 ½-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) ducts using directional drilling (boring) methods, with a minimum depth of cover of 48 inches and two (2) bore pits measuring 3 feet wide by 5 feet long by 4 feet deep. Directional boring would be used to cross SR 119. This work is not part of the MMBN program.
Contact Information
Name
Alex Rangel
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scienitst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Denise Williams
Agency Name
CVIN, LLC
Job Title
Authorized Agent
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Kern
Regions
Unincorporated
State Highways
119
Other Location Info
On State Route 119 in Kern County at postmile 8.141
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CE Class 5, 15305
Reasons for Exemption
Caltrans has determined the project to be categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) Class 5 – Issuance of minor encroachment permits.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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