This proposal would allow the installation, operation, and maintenance of approximately 21,406 feet (9.8 acres including 20 ft width) of underground fiber optic cable along State Route 89 within the existing road right-of-way.
Location
Along State Route 89 from SR 70 in Nevada County to PM 29.58 in Sierra County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | Bia_L(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| California Dept. of Technology/Caltrans Fiber Optic Project #196 | Decision Signed Date: 07/29/2025 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Beckwourth Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 21 N., R. 13 E., Secs. 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, and 15; T. 22 N., R. 12 E., Secs. 4, 5, 11, and 14; and T. 22N. R. 13 E., Secs. 7 and 29, Mount Diablo Meridian, California |