District 9 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project 4
Summary
SCH Number
2023120515
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 9
(DOT)
Document Title
District 9 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project 4
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/19/2023
Document Description
This project would include the installation of approximately 37.364 miles of broadband infrastructure in Kern County. This project will support a middle-mile network as part of a statewide commitment to deliver 3,000 miles of broadband infrastructure within the State Highway System (SHS). Work will include the installation of subsurface Broadband conduit and fiber as well as the installation of underground vaults approximately every 2,400 feet. All work will take place within 30-feet of Caltrans rights-of-way. The areas of project impact in most areas will be limited to the existing paved surfaces, disturbed shoulders, and maintained Caltrans right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Kristopher Bason
Agency Name
Caltrans District 9
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
178, 14
Other Location Info
On SR 178 from post mile(PM) 57.076 to 91.911, SR 14 from PM 57.767 to PM 60.571
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code section 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
In July 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 156 to create an open access middle-mile network to bring equitable high-speed broadband service to all Californians. This project qualifies as a Statutory Exemption as defined by Public Resources Code section 21080.51. The proposed scope of work as described is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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