Caltrans Encroachment Permit 0225-0709, Fall River Mills
Summary
SCH Number
2026050310
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
Caltrans Encroachment Permit 0225-0709, Fall River Mills
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/8/2026
Document Description
Frontier Communications proposes to place approximately 3,796' of aerial fiber cable on to existing strand and place approximately 968' of fiber cable into proposed/existing conduit within the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) right-of-way along State Route 299 in Fall River Mills, Shasta County. The proposed overhead fiber optic cable will be lashed onto proposed poles and existing pole. The proposed underground fiber optic cable will be placed inside existing duct. Portions of the fiber optic cable would be placed underground by boring within Caltrans ROW. Equipment to be used for the construction of the cable includes a vac truck, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) machine, backhoe, plow and trailer for splicing cable.
Contact Information
Name
David DeMar
Agency Name
Caltrans, District 2
Job Title
Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Fall River Mills
Counties
Shasta
Regions
Countywide
State Highways
299
Other Location Info
Along State Route 299 within Fall River Mills near post mile 92.6
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
New Construction (Class 3) and Minor Alterations to Land (Class 4)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures including water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extensions, including street improvements, of reasonable length to serve such construction. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The project would have no significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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