Hazmat Spill Cleanup
Summary
SCH Number
2026080160
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
Hazmat Spill Cleanup
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/6/2026
Document Description
This emergency project is to clean up a hazardous waste spill that occurred after a truck hauling the material caught fire. The material was a high-pH corrosive that released onto the pavement and in adjacent swales on the shoulder. The material was not toxic and did not move through the soil profile. Contaminated soil was removed and disposed of, swales were rebuilt, and pavement was repaired. The purpose of the project was clean up the hazardous waste spill and repair the road.
Contact Information
Name
Robert Scott
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Wasco
Counties
Kern
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
State Highways
46
Other Location Info
On State Route 46, west of Wasco, between post miles 45.0 to 46.5.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project has been determined not to have a significant effect on the environmental and is considered "exempt" from the CEQA under Class 1 of 14 CCR 15300, Existing Facilities, for maintenance repair on existing facilities.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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