Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Chumash Fiber Network
Summary
SCH Number
2024101035
Public Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Chumash Fiber Network
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/24/2024
Document Description
The Tribe has been awarded a Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant from the California Public Utilities Commission to fund the Chumash Fiber Network project for the installation of fiber optic line to Tribal Citizens. The Chumash Fiber Network project area includes an estimated 120 unserved locations and an estimated unserved population of 892. An estimated total population of 1,710 will benefit from these investments in and around the Tribal Lands of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The last-mile fiber project will provide up to five gigabits per second symmetrical service to consumers. CPUC has recommended the Tribe submit this NOE since the Tribe has Trust and Self Governance authority.
Contact Information
Name
Lisa S Cooke
Agency Name
CPUC
Job Title
Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Tribal Lands of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Tribal Trust lands and County/Caltrans Rights of Way
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (15301[b]), Class 3 (15304[d]), Class 4 (15304[f])
Reasons for Exemption
The CPUC determined that the projects proposed by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians FFA Last Mile Broadband Fiber Project, would qualify as exempt under one or more CEQA categorical exemptions. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will conduct the necessary cultural reviews to avoid impact to any confidential historical resources within the area. According to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians there are no exceptions to the use of the Categorical Exemptions as outlined in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines.