Director’s Order- SBD 38 Washout-1T330
Summary
SCH Number
2026040252
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
(DOT)
Document Title
Director’s Order- SBD 38 Washout-1T330
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/7/2026
Document Description
A Director’s Order (DO) requested to repair storm damage to SR-38 within the EL Dorado Fire burn scar, spanning from PM 14.9 to PM 44.2. The storms triggered washouts, flooding, and debris flow that led to severe erosion, undermined embankments, blocked culverts and inlets, damaged flexible barriers, and compromised guardrails, cable railing, and signage.
Contact Information
Name
Tokhmafshan
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
State Route 38 (SR-38) within the EL Dorado Fire burn scar, spanning from PM 14.9 to PM 44.2.
State Highways
38
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Declared Emergency
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is statutorily exempt under CEQA pursuant to public resources Code
Section 21080(b)(3) and CEQA Guidelines 15269(a); Storm damage created hazardous conditions that threaten public health and safety. The project of emergency repairs is necessary to restore the facility to its pre-storm condition. All work occurs within the existing footprint. No work will take place beyond Form adapted from Appendix E of the CEQA Guidelines August 2024.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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