American Dark Fiber State Route 20 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project (Encroachment Permit 01-25-6-BB-0187)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040326
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 3
(DOT)
Document Title
American Dark Fiber State Route 20 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project (Encroachment Permit 01-25-6-BB-0187)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2026
Document Description
American Dark Fiber, LLC, in coordination with the California Department of Technology and the California Department of Transportation, proposes to install broadband infrastructure consisting of aerial strand (steel cable) and fiber optic cable on State Route 20 between post mile (PM) 0.562 and PM 1.781, PM 1.971 and PM 1.996, PM 2.437 and PM 3.772, PM 4.263 and PM 4.336, PM 4.925 and PM 5.010, and PM 6.496 and PM 8.787 in Lake County.
Contact Information
Name
Dotrik Wilson
Agency Name
Caltrans - District 3
Job Title
Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Brian Lucero
Agency Name
American Dark Fiber, LLC
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Saratoga Springs
Counties
Lake
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
State Route 20 between post mile (PM) 0.562 and PM 1.781, PM 1.971 and PM 1.996, PM 2.437 and PM 3.772, PM 4.263 and PM 4.336, PM 4.925 and PM 5.010, and PM 6.496 and PM 8.787 in Lake County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code Section 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
Installation of broadband infrastructure is exempt by statute pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.51.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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