Donner Pass Security Fence (EA 03-3J320)
Summary
SCH Number
2026091201
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 3
(DOT)
Document Title
Donner Pass Security Fence (EA 03-3J320)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2026
Document Description
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes site preparation, remove existing temporary fence, install new security fencing and gates, and incidental work on Interstate 80 in Nevada County at PM R5.70.
Contact Information
Name
Jason Ammerman
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated near Donner Lake Village
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
Interstate 80
Waterways
West Lakes, Upper Castle Creek
Other Location Info
Donner Pass Rest Area on Westbound Interstate 80 at post mile (PM) R5.70
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1(d), Section 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under Class 1(d), Section 15301 Existing Facilities as the project proposes to install improved security infrastructure at the Donner Pass Rest Area on Interstate 80 in Nevada County. Additionally, the project does not propose to expand the use of the existing facility.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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