Wheeler Ridge MCI/Verizon Fiber Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2021120219
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Wheeler Ridge MCI/Verizon Fiber Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/10/2021
Document Description
A section of an existing fiber optic line that runs along the secondary access road of the California Aqueduct is damaged and needs to be replaced. A contractor will install approximately 6800ft. of new fiber optic line along the same secondary road just adjacent to the existing line. The damaged line can fail at any moment shut down communications. This would negatively impact water deliveries along the State Water Project.
Contact Information
Name
Juan Arellano
Agency Name
DWR
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Mettler
Counties
Kern
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Hwy 166
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of maintenance activities that support the function of the California Aqueduct and water delivery within the State Water Project.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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