Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-26-6-BB-0392 for Frontier Communications Project 5419381 on State Route 395 in Modoc County from post mile 25.472 to 25.945
Summary
SCH Number
2026090823
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-26-6-BB-0392 for Frontier Communications Project 5419381 on State Route 395 in Modoc County from post mile 25.472 to 25.945
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/18/2026
Document Description
Frontier Communications proposes the installation of approximately 227 linear feet of fiber optic cable by means of underground placement inside Caltrans’ right of way (ROW) along State Route 395 in Modoc County from post mile (PM) 25.472 to 25.945 near Alturas. The proposed project aims to expand the existing copper plant with a more reliable fiber optic network. The project proposes to place approximately 140 linear feet of underground fiber optic cable via trench and the remaining 87 linear feet via Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). The project begins at an existing utility pole southeast of the intersection of State Route 395 and Bowman Road at PM 25.495 near 41.511111, -120.495377. The project will riser down, then trench southwest for approximately 140 linear feet. The project will then continue north for approximately 87 linear feet via HDD exiting Caltrans’ ROW at approximately 41.511231, -120.495830.
Construction within Caltrans’ ROW will be staged from the shoulder and will require the closure of the shoulder as construction progresses. Equipment to be used for the construction of the cable includes a bucket truck, trucks equipped with cable reels, and a truck and trailer for cable placement and splicing.
Soil disturbance is anticipated at approximately one (1) bore pit, and one hundred forty (140) linear feet of trenching. The total soil disturbance area is approximately 1,500 square feet or <.04 acres.
Caltrans will issue an encroachment permit (02-26-6-BB-0392) for the proposed work.
Contact Information
Name
David DeMar
Agency Name
Caltrans District 2
Job Title
Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Sammy Rodriguez
Agency Name
R3XGROUP (Authorized Agent for Frontier Communications)
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
near Alturas
Counties
Modoc
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
395
Other Location Info
State Route 395 in Modoc County from post mile 25.472 to 25.945
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. 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. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• (f) – Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored.
The project would not have a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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