Yermo Flare Ditch Emergency Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2026090995
Public Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Yermo Flare Ditch Emergency Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/23/2026
Document Description
The project consists of emergency repairs to the bridge and appurtenant structures to address the ongoing erosion that has caused the roadway to sink and compromised structural support and created a public safety hazard. Work includes, but is not limited to, roadway excavation, replacement or repair of damaged structural components, subgrade stabilization and compaction, and restoration of the roadway and associated features. Immediate repairs are necessary to protect public safety, prevent bridge failure, and avoid complete closure of the road.
Contact Information
Name
Arlene B. Chun
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Engineering Manager - Environmental Management Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Lacy Blackwell
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Public Service Employee
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Yermo
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Conejo View Drive and Old Yermo Cutoff
State Highways
Hwy 15
Other Location Info
The project is located on Outer Highway 15 North, between Conejo View Drive and Old Yermo Cutoff, in the unincorporated community of Yermo, San Bernardino County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15269(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines allows for emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned facilities essential to public health, safety, or welfare: even those that require a reasonable amount of planning to address an anticipated emergency. Section 15269(c) exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301(c): Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 (c) exempts the repair, maintenance, or restoration of existing highways, streets, and similar facilities when the work does not result in substantial change to the facility's existing size, capacity, or use.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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