Murray Field Aviation Safety Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022050542
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 1
(DOT)
Document Title
Murray Field Aviation Safety Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/25/2022
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to conduct vegetation management adjacent to Murray Field to meet safety requirements of sight visibility in proximity to the runway. The vegetation is located within Caltrans Right-of-Way in the Arcata South 7.5 Quad between Postmile 81.1 to 81.2 of highway 101 in Eureka, CA. The two specific locations are 40.8077 N, -124.1171 W and 40.8079 N -124.1167 W.
Contact Information
Name
Vincent Heim
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation (District 1)
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Eureka
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
101
Airports
Murray Field Airport
Other Location Info
From Postmile 81.1 to 81.2 on Highway 101.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 - Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
All work will occur within the existing State right of way. Project maintains original line and grade and original purpose of the facility. There will be no unusual circumstances. Removal of two non-native vegetation (i.e. wax myrtle) and restoration with native vegetation will be used to restore the area to comply with FAA requirements and maintain safety standards.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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