Caltrans D6 CVIN Encroachment Permit # 06-25-6-SV-1744

Caltrans District 6 is issuing encroachment permit 06-25-6-SV-1744 to CVIN for environmental survey work located on State Route 43 in the City of Wasco, Kern County, specifically between postmiles 24.967 and 25.0. The scope of work consists of windshield surveys to review and account for sensitive species, with occasional stops permitted only in designated pull-out areas. For safety, a notice must be displayed behind vehicles during stops, and all vehicles must remain within the maintained, graded shoulder areas. The project is strictly prohibited from engaging in any ground disturbance, vegetation disturbance, or wildlife trapping. This project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 541620 and is categorically exempt from further environmental review under Section 15306 Class 6 for basic data collection and resource evaluation. Administrative oversight is managed by Senior Environmental Scientist Alex Rangel of Caltrans District 6, with Jenafer Knight serving as the authorized agent. The notice of exemption was finalized on November 7, 2025.