Director’s Order-1T870-Replace damaged culverts
Summary
SCH Number
2026071132
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
(DOT)
Document Title
Director’s Order-1T870-Replace damaged culverts
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/29/2026
Document Description
The proposed Director’s Order (DO) project consists of replacing damaged 18-inch and 24-inch culverts and performing associated roadway repair activities within Caltrans right-of-way (ROW). All work will occur entirely within Caltrans ROW.
Contact Information
Name
Gita Tokhmafshan
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
State Route 15 (SR-15) Postmiles R13.48 Clinton Keith on ramp.
State Highways
15
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1(c ), Existing Facilities,14 CCR § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves replacing damaged culverts and conducting associated roadway repairs, qualifying as a Class 1(c) exemption under CEQA Guidelines § 15301. This minor maintenance action is limited to the existing footprint and right-of-way with no
Form adapted from Appendix E of the CEQA Guidelines August 2024
expansion of use. All work is restricted to the existing facility footprint and property boundaries. No exceptions under § 15300.2 apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit LCI’s Accessibility Site.