Installation of Broadband Network
Summary
SCH Number
2022100066
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 7
(DOT)
Document Title
Installation of Broadband Network
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/5/2022
Document Description
The project proposes to install broadband conduit and fiber as part of the Broadband Middle-Mile Network (BMMN) along SR-91.
The following work will be carried out:
-Install four (4) two-inch conduits with one (1) fiber optic cable along the north and south
sides of SR-91, typically within 10 feet from the right-of-way line unless installed on
bridges.
-Install conduits by trenching within 10 feet from the right-of-way line.
-Install conduits by jack and directional boring under ramps and connectors.
Strap conduits underneath bridge structures at freeway interchanges and at local street
overcrossing and undercrossing structures.
-Install splice vaults as per accommodation policy for wired broadband facility
installations within the access-controlled Caltrans highway right-of-way.
-Install one (1) network hub at the SR-91/I-710 Interchange within Caltrans Right of
way.
-Conduit installations across freeway and local street interchanges would be more than
10 feet from the right-of-way line to direct conduit under ramps and across the edge of
bridge deck or top of bridge abutment.
-There will be no utility relocations required on this project. The proposed fiber optic
conduit will avoid impacts to existing utilities.
Contact Information
Name
Eric Dietrich
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Artesia, Bellflower, Carson, Cerritos, Compton, Los Angeles, Paramount
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
SR-91 from Vermont St. to Orange County Line
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, 21084, 15300
Reasons for Exemption
The project proposes to install broadband conduit and fiber as part of the Broadband Middle-Mile Network (BMMN) along SR-91. Therefore, the project falls under Class 1 exemption for existing facilities. In addition, no exceptions apply that would bar the use of this categorical exemption. All work would be caried out along the Caltrans Right of Way. There is no seasonable possibility for a significant effect on the environment as the result of the project. Therefore, the project is exempt.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
1, 21084, 15300
Reasons for Exemption
Project falls under Class 1 exemption for existing facilities. In addition, no exceptions apply baring the use of this categorical exemption. There is no seasonable possibility for a significant effect on the environment as the result of the project, making the project is exempt.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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