Caltrans D6 PG&E Encroachment Permit #06-25-6-UJ-0253
Summary
SCH Number
2025030984
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
Caltrans D6 PG&E Encroachment Permit #06-25-6-UJ-0253
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/24/2025
Document Description
PG&E proposes work at two locations in Kern County on State Routes 99 and 166 near the community of Mettler. Work includes excavating a 25’x25’x16’ bore pit to dig two 18-inch bores and install four new 6-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduits in each, eight total, with new underground 25kV primary cables inside at (Loc 1/KER-99-5.037) outside Caltrans ROW. The bores, conduits, and cables extend to two bore pits outside ROW. At (Loc 2/KER-166-24.12), work includes excavating a 206’x1’6”x5’ trench, two 8’x12’x7’ bore pits, and two 8’x12’x20’ bore pits to install two 18-inch bores and eight 6-inch HDPE conduits within the Caltrans ROW. The bores and conduits extend to two more 8’x12’x7’ bore pits that will be excavated outside Caltrans ROW. Caltrans will issue an encroachment permit for the work within State right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Pedram Mafi
Agency Name
Caltrans District 6
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Agency Name
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Job Title
Encroachment Permit Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Mettler
Counties
Kern
Regions
Citywide
State Highways
99, 166
Other Location Info
two locations in Kern County on State Routes 99 and 166 near the community of Mettler, (KER-99-5.037/ KER-166-24.12)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
class 3, 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Caltrans has determined the project to be categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) Class 3 – installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The existing utility will be extended to provide service to nearby infrastructure
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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