Caltrans D6 CVIN Encroachment Permit # 06-25-6-SV-1386

Caltrans District 6 is issuing encroachment permit 06-25-6-SV-1386 to CVIN for environmental survey work located in the City of McFarland, Kern County. The project is situated on State Route 99 at postmile 49.879 and involves conducting windshield surveys to identify and account for sensitive species. To ensure safety and minimize environmental impact, the work is strictly limited to windshield observations and occasional stops in designated pull-out areas. During these stops, a safety notice must be placed behind the vehicle. All survey vehicles are required to remain within the maintained, graded shoulder areas of the roadway. The scope of work is highly regulated to prevent environmental degradation, with a strict prohibition on any ground disturbance, vegetation disturbance, or wildlife trapping. Due to the nature of these basic data collection and resource evaluation activities, the project has been granted a categorical exemption under Class 6, Section 15306. The lead agency contact for this project is Senior Environmental Scientist Alex Rangel. This special notice was posted on September 30, 2025, and pertains to authorized survey activities within the State right-of-way.