Big Chico Overlay
Summary
SCH Number
2026080064
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
Document Title
Big Chico Overlay
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/4/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), using state funding, is proposing to perform a 0.10’ overlay with isolated digouts. Pavement mill and fill will occur at begin and end conforms. Guardrail will be removed and replaced as needed and shoulders will be backed to standard. All work will be performed within the existing roadway prism and no work will be performed on bridge decks. There will be no increase in disturbed soil area or impervious surface. This project will also include traffic stripe placement.
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie N Houtman
Agency Name
Caltrans District 02
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area north of Chico
Counties
Tehama
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
State Highway 32
Other Location Info
State Highway 32 postmiles 0.0 to 6.2
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 20184 15301 Class 1 (C)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project has no potential to result in significant effects to the environment. The project consists of the repair and maintenance of an existing public highway and does not include an expansion of use.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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