Letter of Emergency Authorization for the Emergency Westport Landslide Repair Project, EA: 01-0N440

The Emergency Westport Landslide Repair Project, identified by EA 01-0N440, is an emergency initiative authorized by the California State Lands Commission and proposed by the California Department of Transportation, North Region. The project is located at Blues Beach and in the Pacific Ocean near Westport in Mendocino County, specifically adjacent to Assessor's Parcel Numbers 015-010-31-00 and 015-101-33-00. The primary scope of work involves the installation of coastal rock revetment to mitigate an emergency situation, which includes the establishment of a large boulder stockpile area and a dedicated staging and truck turnaround area. Under NAICS code 237990, the project has been granted a Notice of Exemption under statutory emergency project provisions of the Public Resources Code to expedite actions necessary to prevent or mitigate the emergency. Administrative oversight is managed by the California State Lands Commission, with primary contact provided by Public Land Management Specialist Jannalisa Toy. The project is categorized as a special notice with a posted date of October 20, 2025.