Caltrans D6 CVIN Encroachment Permit # 06-25-6-SV-1688

Caltrans District 6 has issued Encroachment Permit #06-25-6-SV-1688 to CVIN, LLC, authorizing environmental survey work along State Route 49 in Madera County between postmiles 0.0 and 9.275, near the City of Oakhurst. The permitted activities are limited to windshield surveys conducted from vehicles remaining strictly within the maintained shoulder areas, with occasional brief stops in designated pull-out zones to observe and document sensitive species and habitat conditions. No ground disturbance, vegetation removal, or wildlife trapping is allowed, and safety protocols require warning signage to be placed behind vehicles during stops. This work is classified as a non-disturbing information collection activity under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 6, Section 15306, and has been granted a categorical exemption due to its minimal environmental impact. The permit is administratively managed by Caltrans District 6, with Alex Rangel serving as the primary point of contact for oversight and compliance. The project does not involve any financial compensation, pricing structure, or procurement award process, as it is a regulatory permit rather than a contracted procurement, and no federal acquisition regulations or contract clauses apply. Documentation supporting the exemption includes a certified finding and notice of exemption, both of which confirm compliance with state environmental review procedures. Performance is confined to the specified state highway right-of-way, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities handled by Caltrans, District 6, based on adherence to the permit conditions and CEQA guidelines.