Prescribed Burn along Highways 101 and 156 in San Benito County
Summary
SCH Number
2026030994
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 5
(DOT)
Document Title
Prescribed Burn along Highways 101 and 156 in San Benito County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/24/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes to permit CalFire to conduct a prescribed burn within portions of State Highway right-of-way located along State Routes 101 and 156 in San Benito County, between Mile Posts 3.0/4.4 and 5.4/7.5 on northbound SR 101 and between Mile Posts 0.0/2.0 on westbound SR 156. The purpose is to reduce fuel loading to minimize fire risk. CalFire will create fire control lines using hand tools, and cut and pile or crush tall fuels prior to burning to ensure combustion.
Contact Information
Name
Kelda Wilson
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Senior CEQA/NEPA Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
San Benito
Regions
Countywide
State Highways
101, 156
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is a specific action necessary to prevent an emergency. The controlled burn will prevent catastrophic wildfire by reducing fuel loading to minimize fire risk.