ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 1225-NMC-0994
Summary
SCH Number
2026041281
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 12
(DOT)
Document Title
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 1225-NMC-0994
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/28/2026
Document Description
This applicant, Orange County Public Works (OCPW), on behalf of Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD), is proposing to construct grouted rip rap levee underneath Interstate 5 (I-5) by adding fill and grouting the existing rock berm along the western channel bank to correct height deficiency to contain flows within the Santa Ana River in the city of Orange, County of Orange . The purpose of the project is to correct the height deficiency by adding fill and grout to the existing rock berm. The need of the project is due to the existing western levee of the Santa Ana River from approximately 200 feet upstream of Chapman Avenue to downstream of State Route 22 (SR-22) not meeting the required elevation set by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) as per the Santa Ana River Mainstem General Design Memorandum. The total Disturbed Soil Area is unknown. The work proposed by the applicant will occur within Caltrans Right of way. No new right of way is required
Contact Information
Name
Bahar Heydari
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Orange
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
I-5
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Class 1c
Reasons for Exemption
Project exempt under CEQA 15301 Class 1(c)
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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