35519767 CWSP - KESWICK 11019712 PH 2.1 Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070993
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
35519767 CWSP - KESWICK 11019712 PH 2.1 Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/24/2026
Document Description
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) proposes various improvements within the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) right of way along State Route 299 in Shasta County from post mile (PM) 19.043 to 20.001 near Shasta and Redding as part of their Undergrounding and Wildfire System Hardening Program.
PG&E’s 10K mile wildfire system hardening and undergrounding proposes to enter state highway right of way to replace overhead conductor(s), remove pole(s), bore in the pavement, bore outside the pavement, install new poles , install new conductor, anchors, install new overhead conductors, trench outside the pavement and conduct vegetation management work.
Vegetation work will include: There are 107 tree points (107 total units) proposed for vegetation work. There are 78 brush removal points (78 units), 7 tree trim points (7 units) 22 tree removal point (22 units) located inside Caltrans right of way.
All work will be conducted Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
For overhead conductor removal and installation over the state route, rolling traffic breaks will be utilized with CHP assistance, as approved by the permit inspector and in compliance with the Lane Closure Chart.
Contact Information
Name
David DeMar
Agency Name
Caltrans District 2
Job Title
Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Peg Bostley
Agency Name
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Job Title
Principal Program Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
near Shasta and Redding
Counties
Shasta
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
State Route 299 in Shasta County from post mile (PM) 19.043 to 20.001
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Minor Alterations to Land, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The California Department of Transportation has determined that the project is categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) Class 4 (f) – Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The project would not have a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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