35546587_CWSP - WILDWOOD 110198896 PH 1.4 Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026090378
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
35546587_CWSP - WILDWOOD 110198896 PH 1.4 Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/9/2026
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 36 in Shasta County from post mile (PM) 7.38 to 8.81 near Platina as part of their Undergrounding and Wildfire System Hardening Program. These improvements would include the following:
Civil scope is hybrid: Comprised of approximately 3,385 linear feet of horizontal direction drilling (HDD) and approximately 457 linear feet of open trench. One span of OH conductor to be installed over State Route 36. There are approximately 5 subsurface boxes to be installed. Scope of work includes a conduit bridge attachment on the Cottonwood bridge.
Vegetation Scope of Work: There are 14 vegetation points (57 total units) proposed for vegetation work. There are 7 brush removal points (50 units), 2 tree trim points (2 units) and 1 wood management point to removal a fallen tree (1 unit) located inside Caltrans right of way and the remaining 4 points (4 units) are located outside Caltrans right of way but the crew will use the highway to access them.
Traffic control will be provided while performing the work. The shoulder and/or lane closure will be taken in accordance with Caltrans standard traffic control plan T-13. Subject to change per site condition and pre-construction meetings. Rolling Traffic Breaks will be coordinated with help from the local CHP prior to pre-construction meeting with Caltrans' local inspector.
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
Platina
Counties
Shasta
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
State Route 36 in Shasta County from post mile (PM) 7.38 to 8.81
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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