American Dark Fiber Middle Mile Broadband Project ADF-F20-CD4-UG4 – 14
Summary
SCH Number
2026050231
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 4
(DOT)
Document Title
American Dark Fiber Middle Mile Broadband Project ADF-F20-CD4-UG4 – 14
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/7/2026
Document Description
American Dark Fiber, LLC, in coordination with California Department of Technology, proposes to construct fiber optic lines for the Middle Mile Broadband Network project. The work includes thirteen sections totaling approximately 21,095 feet of underground conduit along State Route (SR) 116 and SR 1 in Sonoma County, extending between Rohnert Park and Jenner. Construction will involve trenching and conduit placement to improve broadband connectivity and network reliability in the area for the underserved community.
Contact Information
Name
Sarah K. Wright
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation, District 4
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Jenner, Rohnert Park
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
State Highways
SR-116
Other Location Info
SR-116, PM 11.106 - 35.010
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
Middle mile broadband initiative (MMBI) projects that are either installed underground or placed aerially along an existing pole in the right-of-way are exempt, under Senate Bill 156, which added section 21080.51 to the PRC.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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