Park Fire Project (03-1N440)
Summary
SCH Number
2026031218
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 3
(DOT)
Document Title
Park Fire Project (03-1N440)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/27/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) initiated a Director’s Order to repair areas damaged by the “Park Fire” on State Route 32 between PM 17.45 and PM 37.75 in Butte County. The work includes the following: hazardous tree/debris removal; pavement repair; replacement of damaged fencing, guardrail, and signs; installation of catch basins and debris racks; repair and regrading of ditches; slope stabilization; repair of damaged drainage systems; erosion control; traffic control and incidental work. The purpose of this project is to repair areas damaged by the “Park Fire” in Butte County.
Contact Information
Name
Bibiana Rodriguez
Agency Name
Caltrans - District 3
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chico, Forest Ranch; Unincorporated Area
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
State Route (SR) 32 between post mile (PM) 17.45 and PM 37.75 in Butte County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Declared Emergency
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves maintenance, repair, restoration, or replacement of property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in a disaster-stricken area in which a state of emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act, commencing with Section 8550 of the Government Code.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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