Surfnet- Mnt Bache Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025010629
Public Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
Surfnet- Mnt Bache Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/21/2025
Document Description
Surfnet Communications proposes to place approximately 9 miles of fiber-optic cable on existing aerial facilities in unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. The typical height of attachment for the fiber optic cable will be between 20 and 25 feet. Additionally, all poles will be tested to determine the integrity of their cores, and poles failing this test will be reported to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for remedial action. No ground-disturbing activities would occur.
Contact Information
Name
Narissa Jimenez-Petchumrus
Agency Name
California Public Utilities Commission
Job Title
CEQA Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Location
Cities
Santa Cruz, Unincorporated Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Highlands Way, Loma Prieta Ave, Mar Vista Ct, Nall Ln
State Highways
SR-17
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Under Decision D. 22-04-055 and under Resolution T-17839 the CPUC Commission determined that these projects planned by Surfnet, would fall within one of several categorical exemptions under CEQA. Section 15301 consists of 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 existing or former use. Additionally, 15302 and 15303 consist of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities and new construction or conversion of small structures, respectively.”