Permit No. 19907 – West Sacramento-Brighton 115kV Optical Ground Wire Replacement

The project involves structural and foundational modifications to eight existing lattice steel towers along the West Sacramento-Brighton 115 kV transmission circuit, with foundation enhancements at five of those locations and conduit replacement at one site. Work also includes full replacement of the Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and upgrades to all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) communication fiber lines located within the American River Parkway Designated Floodway. Temporary safety systems, including netting and guard structures, will be installed during construction and completely removed upon completion. This permit supersedes and supplements prior approvals issued to PG&E in 1960 and 1987 for the original 110 kV power line and underground fiber optic installation, ensuring alignment with current environmental and infrastructure standards. All work is confined to existing utility rights-of-way in Sacramento County, California, specifically within the floodplain area bounded by the coordinates 38.59430°N, 121.47167°W to 38.58559°N, 121.42901°W. The project is administered by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board as the approving public agency, with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) as the responsible entity performing the work. Environmental compliance is ensured through categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Sections 15301, 15302, and 15304, which classify the activity as routine maintenance, replacement of existing facilities, and minor land alterations with no significant environmental impact. No federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, pricing details, contract funding identifiers, or procurement evaluation criteria are included in the documentation. The permit is issued as a forecast instrument with no specified contract value, delivery schedule, or formal invoicing or payment procedures outlined. Key contacts include Angela Nguyen-Tan from the Central Valley Flood Protection Board and Tony Aguilar of PG&E, who serve as the primary points of coordination. Inspection and acceptance will occur on-site at the project locations, with compliance rooted in CEQA exemptions and adherence to the terms of the original permits, rather than standardized technical or military specifications.