Vero Fiber Networks, LLC’s El Centro Fiber-to-the-Home Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070024
Public Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
Vero Fiber Networks, LLC’s El Centro Fiber-to-the-Home Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/1/2026
Document Description
Installation of telecommunications infrastructure to enhance wireless and broadband speeds. The project is a 92-mile high-capacity cable system that would extend along residential streets through developed areas of El Centro. Approximately 71 miles will consist of new strand and fiber aerially attached to existing utility poles, and roughly 21 miles will consist of new underground conduit and fiber.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Chan
Agency Name
CPUC
Job Title
CEQA Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
El Centro
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Various
State Highways
8, 86
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(b); 15301(c); 15302(c); 15303(d)
Reasons for Exemption
Under D.19-08-043, the CPUC determined that the projects proposed by Vero Fiber Networks would qualify as exempt under one or more CEQA categorical exemptions.