Surfnet Communications, Branch Last-mile Fiber Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024120023
Public Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
Surfnet Communications, Branch Last-mile Fiber Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/2/2024
Document Description
The Commission approved Surfnet Communications’ application for a
grant to construct the Branch Last-mile Fiber Project, as a part of the California Broadband Alliance for the Branch project. Surfnet Communications will deploy approximately two miles of last-mile fiber and 25 of middle mile and backhaul fiber. The network infrastructure will be 5 percent underground.
The California Broadband Alliance will be the grant recipient and owner of the project
infrastructure. The California Broadband Alliance will enter into an agreement with the
applicant, Surfnet Communications, who will manage the project construction. After
the project is complete, Surfnet Communications will lease access to the infrastructure from the California Broadband Alliance.
Contact Information
Name
Lisa S Cooke (former team member Mike Rosauer)
Agency Name
CPUC
Job Title
Public Utility Regulatory Analyst (PURA) V
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Paso Robles
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Various in Paso Robles - Branch, Geneseo, Ground Squirrel Hallow
Other Location Info
Baron Way, Black Tail Pl, Blossom Ln, Blue Moon Rd, Blue Oaks Ln, Branch Rd, Breslin Ln, Burgandy Ln, Cabernet Pl, Champagne Ln, Chardonnay Rd, Compere, Debonair Dr, Forked Horn Pl, Geneseo Rd, Ground Squirrel Hallow, Impala Dr, Iverson Place, Morning Star Pl, Mulberry Ln, Plane View Pl, Play Doe Ln, Prancing Deer Pl, Rabbit Hallow Pl, Reindeer Pl, Settlers Pl, Shale Rock Rd, Sherry Pl, Shirdon Pl, Silverado Pl, Stagg Hill Pl, Union Rd, Whispering Trails pl, Windy Way
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303 (d), 15304 (f), 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The CPUC determined that the projects proposed by California Broadband Alliance on behalf of an agreement with the applicant, Surfnet Communications, Inc., for San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles areas of Branch, Geneseo, Ground Squirrel Hallow, Broadband Expansion Last Mile Fiber Project, would qualify as exempt under one or more CEQA categorical exemptions.