ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 1226-NMW-0351
Summary
SCH Number
2026080577
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 12
(DOT)
Document Title
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 1226-NMW-0351
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/18/2026
Document Description
The applicant, Orange County Water District (OCWD), seeks an Encroachment Permit requesting access to an existing groundwater monitoring well via an unpaved access road within Caltrans Right of way, adjacent to State Route 22 (SR-22) in the city of Seal Beach; County of Orange. The location of the proposed project is approximately 925 feet north of SR-22 within the SR-22, I-405, I-605 freeway interchange area. The proposed project area will be accessed by vehicle via an unpaved utility road emanating from the shoulder of Westbound SR-22 near mile marker T0.259. OCFW needs to access the existing facility (monitoring well) for routine maintenance and monitoring. No modifications to the site or surrounding area is anticipated. The purpose of the project is OCWD needs access to existing groundwater monitoring well by way of the unpaved access road for maintenance and monitoring. The total Disturbed Soil Area is unknown. The work proposed by the applicant will occur within Caltrans Right of way. No new right of way is required. No work will be performed immediately adjacent to Caltrans Right of way. Monitoring and maintenance activities will be performed at the well site, approximately 850 feet away from SR-22.
Contact Information
Name
Bahar Heydari
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Seal Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
SR-22
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under CEQA Class 1b Section 15301
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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