726-6US-1340 Pipeline Investigation
Summary
SCH Number
2026070178
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 7
(DOT)
Document Title
726-6US-1340 Pipeline Investigation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2026
Document Description
Caltrans approves of the encroachment permit for Crimson Midstream, LLC to excavate and expose its pipeline to assess multiple reported anomalies as part of Crimson’s Integrity Management Program. This work will involve potholing and excavating within Caltrans right-of-way (ROW) along the State Route (SR) 23 southbound offramp at post mile (PM) R6.15. The proposed work will involve exposing the pipeline, removing any pipeline coating, cleaning the pipeline surface, inspecting and assessing the anomaly, performing the repair as necessary (welding may be required), applying pipeline coating, and backfilling and restoring the worksite to original conditions. Crimson Midstream, LLC is requesting a temporary encroachment permit to access Caltrans ROW to complete the above-mentioned maintenance and repair work. Excavation will have a depth of 5 feet, and an average width and length of 6 feet by 10 feet. No public utilities will be relocated, and no new ROW will be acquired.
Contact Information
Name
Pauline Lee
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Ventura
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
E Avenida De Los Arboles
State Highways
Ven23(PM 6.150)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1b. (PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15301)
Reasons for Exemption
An encroachment permit for Crimson Midstream, LLC to excavate and expose its pipeline to assess multiple reported anomalies as part of Crimson’s Integrity Management Program. This work will involve potholing and excavating within Caltrans right-of-way (ROW).
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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