PG&E DIXIE-ALTA CAMP Z6 GREENVILLE (Encroachment Permit # 02-24-6-LT-0095)
Summary
SCH Number
2024030560
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
PG&E DIXIE-ALTA CAMP Z6 GREENVILLE (Encroachment Permit # 02-24-6-LT-0095)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/15/2024
Document Description
PG&E is proposing the undergrounding distribution lines in the city of Greenville in Plumas County.PG&E proposes to remove approximately 0.54 miles of overhead conductor. This will include open trench at 8 locations, totaling 2,423 feet. This will include 18 pole removals. The overhead removal spans across State Route 89 at six locations near PMs 20.99, 21.13, 21.18, 21.24, 21.32, and 21.5.This will include 18 pole removals. These lines were damaged due to the recent 2021 Dixie Fire. The PG&E Wildfire System Hardening Program is part of the overall PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program intended to reduce the risk of future wildfire ignitions in the Tier 2 and 3 High Fire District by performing targeted undergrounding of overhead lines.
Contact Information
Name
David DeMar
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Plumas
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
The proposed project is located in Plumas County on State Route 89 between post miles 20.96 and 21.50.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities, Section 15301, Class 1B
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 (b)—Maintenance of existing utilities used to provide electrical power. The project would have no significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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