Encroachment Permit 1225-6US-0736

Southern California Edison is undertaking the removal and replacement of a deteriorated transmission pole numbered 848966E/ TD2246774 located within the State’s right-of-way along SR-39 (Beach Boulevard) in Westminster, California, at Postmile 7.59. The new pole will be installed on the east sidewalk, approximately 140 feet southwest of Westminster Boulevard, utilizing the same excavation hole as the existing structure. This project, documented under Encroachment Permit 1225-6US-0736 and federally tracked as FPN 12-25-6-US-0736, is administered by Caltrans District 12 - Orange, with Judy Bernal serving as the primary environmental planner point of contact. The work is scheduled to occur outside the bird nesting season, which runs from February 1 to September 30, and the permit was issued on October 23, 2025, indicating performance is expected in the fall or winter of 2025. A categorical exclusion under NEPA/CEQA applies due to minimal environmental impact, but multiple compliance conditions must be met, including pre-construction biological surveys if vegetation removal is involved, adherence to Caltrans Standard Specifications and TR-0045 encroachment provisions, and strict compliance with Statewide NPDES stormwater permits and hazardous waste handling protocols under DTSC regulations. The permittee must serve as the sole EPA-registered hazardous waste generator, submit all manifests accordingly, and ensure no Caltrans personnel appear on any hazardous waste documentation. Soil containing lead concentrations exceeding 80 mg/kg cannot be reused without explicit approval, and all imported fill must be certified clean. Any discovery of cultural resources, human remains, or paleontological materials requires immediate work stoppage and notification per state law. The project requires submission of supporting materials including a project area map, PES form, CNDDB query, and species lists from USFWS and NMFS. No contract value, pricing, or payment details are provided, as the activity is treated as a regulatory permit rather than a funded procurement. Oversight and acceptance occur on-site at the installation location, with shared responsibility between SCE as the permittee and Caltrans as the approving agency. Key personnel involved must hold specific qualifications, including Caltrans AEP/SEP certification for environmental documentation and licensed biologists for surveys. All work must comply with environmental, safety, and reporting obligations tied to state and