Arcadian Infracom 2’s California Middle Mile Broadband Network Natomas Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024071032
Public Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
Arcadian Infracom 2’s California Middle Mile Broadband Network Natomas Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/26/2024
Document Description
Installation of telecommunications infrastructure to enhance wireless and broadband access and speeds. The project is a 1.84-mile high-capacity, underground cable system that would run along existing rights-of-way (ROWs) in Sacramento, California.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Chan
Agency Name
California Public Utilities Commission
Job Title
Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Truxel Rd, Gateway Park Blvd, N Market Blvd, & West National Dr
Other Location Info
The project starts at the intersection of Truxel Road and Highway 80 and follows Truxel Road north for approximately 1,729 feet. The alignment then proceeds northwest on Gateway Park Boulevard for 3,345 feet until it reaches North Market Boulevard where it will proceed another 4,272 feet to just south of the intersection of North Market Boulevard and West National Drive.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 and 3. 14 CCR § 15301. 14 CCR § 15303.
Reasons for Exemption
Under CPCN, D.21-03-027, the CPUC determined that the projects proposed by Arcadian Infracom2, subsidiary of Arcadian Infracom, Inc., would qualify as exempt under one or more CEQA categorical exemptions.
The CPCN states that the applicable CEQA exemptions for this project may
include Class 1 and 3. Class 1 includes the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing or minor alteration of existing public or private structures and facilities, with negligible or no expansion of an existing use. This includes existing facilities used to provide public utility services. 14 CCR § 15301. Class 3 includes the construction including water main, sewage, electrical, gas and other utility extensions of reasonable length to serve such construction. This includes the construction of limited numbers of new small facilities or utility extensions. 14 CCR § 15303. The project would qualify for
one of these Categorical Exemptions because:
1. There is no reasonable possibility of a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances;
2. There are no significant cumulative impacts from projects of the same type will result; and
3. Based on a review of existing information, the high level of disturbance and development along the alignment, and results of field surveys, the project will have no impacts on a uniquely sensitive environment. (Guidelines § 15300.2.)