Snow Damaged Tree Removal (EA 03-4J510)
Summary
SCH Number
2025020463
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 3
(DOT)
Document Title
Snow Damaged Tree Removal (EA 03-4J510)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/13/2025
Document Description
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes site preparation, remove debris and trees damaged from storms, traffic control, and incidental work on State Routes 20, 49 and 174 in Nevada, Placer, Sierra and Yuba Counties.
Contact Information
Name
Jason Ammerman
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Colfax, Downeyville, Sierra City, Grass Valley, Nevada City
Counties
Nevada, Placer, Sierra, Yuba
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
State Routes 20, 49, 174
Waterways
Rollins Lake, Bullard's Bar Reservoir
Other Location Info
State Route 20 from post mile (PM) R11.00 to 46.00 in Nevada County, on State Route 49 from PM 2.00 to R32.60 in Nevada County, on State Route 174 from PM 0.00 to 10.00 in Nevada County, on State Route 174 from PM 0.00 to 2.80 in Placer County, on State Route 49 from PM 0.00 to 42.00 in Sierra County, and on State Route 49 from PM R0.00 to 9.37 in Yuba County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1(d), Section 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under Class 1(d), Section 15301 Existing Facilities as the project proposes to remove trees and debris from segments of existing roadbed of State Routes 20, 49 and 174 in Nevada, Placer, Sierra and Yuba Counties. Additionally, the project does not propose to expand the use of the existing facilities.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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