Encroachment Permit for Pacific Power (02-21-6-UF-0167)
Summary
SCH Number
2021080177
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
Document Title
Encroachment Permit for Pacific Power (02-21-6-UF-0167)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/11/2021
Document Description
Pacific Power is proposing maintenance activities on existing overhead distribution lines as part of Pacific Power's continued fire mitigation program of system hardening in California. Caltrans would issue an encroachment permit to allow for the proposed work to occur within State right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Emiliano Pro
Agency Name
Caltrans District 2
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Siskiyou
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
Interstate 5
Other Location Info
Post mile 1.364
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 1(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed work within State right-of-way is maintenance to an existing facility of an electric utility infrastructure. The work in the ROW is not an expansion of use and will not have a significant impact on the environment. The activities are the outcome of Pacific Power's continued fire mitigation program of system hardening in California and is being conducted in accordance with California Senate Bill 901 and the new provisions of California Public Utilities Code Section 8363.