35519766_CWSP - KESWICK 11019712 PH 1.1 Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026071022
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
35519766_CWSP - KESWICK 11019712 PH 1.1 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) 16.963 to 18.242 near Shasta and Redding as part of their Undergrounding and Wildfire System Hardening Program.
PG&E or a contractor from the Approved Contractor List, proposes to enter upon the Caltrans Right of Way to perform the works listed below in Tier 3 high fire threat district for the following reason(s): Construct overhead electric utility improvements as shown on plans at the following locations:
• Overhead alongside Highway 299 (Inside Caltrans R/W) at locations: 1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 will consist of replacement of existing overhead conductor with 2169’ of 3-397 AL XLPE TW 21kV.
• Overhead alongside Highway 299 (Inside Caltrans R/W) at locations: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 will consist of replacement of existing overhead conductor with 4279’ of 2-1/0 AL XLPE TW 21kV.
• Overhead crossing over Highway 299 (Inside Caltrans R/W) at location 7 over to location 8 and will consist of replacement of existing overhead conductor with 533’ of 2-1/0 AL XLPE TW 21kV.
• Overhead crossing over Highway 299 (Inside Caltrans R/W) at location 12 over to location 13 and will consist of replacement of existing overhead conductor with 2-1/0 AR XLPE TW 12kV overhead.
There are 48 tree points (48 total units) proposed for vegetation work. There are 43 brush removal points (43 units), and 2 tree trim points (2 units) located inside Caltrans right of way and the remaining 3 points (3 units) are located outside Caltrans right of way, but the crew will use the highway to access them.
Contact Information
Name
David DeMar
Agency Name
Caltrans District 2
Job Title
Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
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) 16.963 to 18.242
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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