California Dept. of Technology/Caltrans Fiber Optic Project #196
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Along State Route 89 from SR 70 in Nevada County to PM 29.58 in Sierra County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
Bia_L(1)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Beckwourth Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Beckwourth Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Plumas
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
Use the widget below to browse documents associated with this project. Cookies must be enabled to use this tool.
If you are using a mobile device, the setting for "Allow cross-website tracking" must also be enabled to view the documents. You do not need to sign up or login to Box to view documents, but if you have difficulty accessing the documents on a mobile device, you may choose to sign up for a free account, download the app to your device and log in to ensure that you can open the documents.
Alternatively, these documents can be accessed on the Pinyon Public website: View Documents on Pinyon Public
Chuck James
23 Mohawk Road
Blairsden, CA 96103
530-283-7755
Charles.James@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/15/2025