PG&E Tree Removal, Volta 1102 (Encroachment Permit # 02-24-6-LT-0046)
Summary
SCH Number
2024020521
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
PG&E Tree Removal, Volta 1102 (Encroachment Permit # 02-24-6-LT-0046)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/14/2024
Document Description
PG&E is proposing to contract tree removal work to Wright Tree Service, to maintain safe and reliable electric service and mandated clearance to comply with federal and state regulatory requirements for public safety and fire prevention, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) identified 31 trees for removal under or adjacent to the Volta 1102 12 kilovolt (kV) electric distribution line on Caltrans Right-of-Way (ROW) land in Shasta County, California. Work sites are found in the Tier 3 Extreme Fire threat areas. PG&E is required to maintain electrical line conductors clear from vegetation, as specified by Public Resource Code 4293 and California Public Utilities Commission General Order 95, Rule 35.
Contact Information
Name
David DeMar
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Shasta
Regions
Countywide
State Highways
State Route 44
Other Location Info
The proposed project is located in Shasta County on State Route 44 from post mile 21.5 to post mile 33.6.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities, Section 15301, Class 1H
Reasons for Exemption
The California Department of Transportation has determined the project to be categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Class 1 (Operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination), Subclass (h)—Maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth, and water supply reservoirs. The project would have no significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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