AT&T Japan-US Cable Decommissioning, Draft MND Available for Comment
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The California State Lands Commission has released a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA for AT&T Enterprises, LLC's proposed removal of two decommissioned fiber optic cable segments (JUS S8 and JUS S9) from the seafloor offshore of San Luis Obispo and Mendocino Counties. Public comments on the draft MND must be submitted by Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via CEQA.comments@slc.ca.gov. The Commission serves as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, and the State Clearinghouse number is 2026041109.
“AT&T Enterprises, LLC proposes to remove two fiber optic cable segments from the seafloor (JUS S8 and JUS S9) that are no longer in service and are offshore of San Luis Obispo and Mendocino Counties.”
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The California State Lands Commission published a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the AT&T Japan-U.S. Cable Network decommissioning project, covering removal of two decommissioned fiber optic cable segments (JUS S8 and JUS S9) from California coastal waters. The draft MND and supporting technical appendices (air quality, marine biology, essential fish habitat, marine archaeology) are available for public review and comment through May 22, 2026.
Telecommunications companies and entities with submarine cable assets in California coastal waters should monitor this proceeding, as CEQA approval is required before physical decommissioning activities may proceed. Stakeholders with interests in marine biological resources, fisheries, or cultural resources in the affected coastal zones may wish to submit comments on the appended technical assessments.
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AT&T Japan-U.S. Cable Network Decommissioning (JUS S8 and JUS S9 Cables)
Apr 23, 2026 | CEQA, Content Types, New-Current, News, Public Comment
On April 23, the Commission released a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for public comment. AT&T Enterprises, LLC proposes to remove two fiber optic cable segments from the seafloor (JUS S8 and JUS S9) that are no longer in service and are offshore of San Luis Obispo and Mendocino Counties. The Commission, as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has prepared a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration that is available for public comment beginning April 23. Public comments are due by Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Public comments can be sent electronically to CEQA.comments@slc.ca.gov. More information about how to comment is in the Notice of Intent.
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Abbreviations
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act
EA = Environmental Assessment
EIR = Environmental Impact Report
EIS = Environmental Impact Statement
FONSI = Finding of No Significant Impact
IS = Initial Study
MND = Mitigated Negative Declaration
ND = Negative Declaration
NEPA = National Environmental Policy Act
NOI = Notice of Intent
NOP = Notice of Preparation
SEIR = Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
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Electronic copies of CEQA documents before 2010 may be requested from:
Nicole Dobroski, Chief
Environmental Science, Planning, and Management Division
916.574.0742
DESPMChief.Public@slc.ca.gov
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) – April 2026
State Clearinghouse (SCH) # 2026041109
Notice of Intent | Aviso de Disponibilidad
Executive Summary | Resumen Ejecutivo
Appendices
Appendix A – Major Federal and State Laws, Regulations, and Policies Potentially Applicable to the Project
Appendix B – Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies Potentially Applicable to the Project
Appendix C – Air Quality Calculations
Appendix D1 – Marine Biological Resources Study
Appendix D2 – Post-Installation Burial Verification Inspection Surveys
Appendix D3 – Essential Fish Habitat Assessment
Appendix E – Marine Archaeological and Cultural Resources Study
Appendix F – Mitigation Monitoring Program
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