Why is this notice published under NHPA and NEPA?

Because the project is a federal undertaking requiring review for effects on historic properties and the environment under Section 106 and NEPA.

Public Hearing — 1000 W. Church Street, Santa Maria, CA

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T-Mobile plans to add a 20-foot extension and antennas to an existing monopine at 1000 W. Church Street in Santa Maria, raising its height to about 84 feet. The notice invites public comments under FCC/NHPA and NEPA review and provides contact details for questions.

Key Takeaways

Proposal: 20-foot monopine extension to about 84 feet
Location: 1000 W. Church Street, Santa Maria, CA
Review under FCC, NHPA, and NEPA regulations
Comments/questions to Eocene Environmental Group by phone or mail
Reference: TMO CA #2578-AM

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Public Hearing
City: Santa Maria
Address: 1000 W. Church Street, Santa Maria, CA

Research context

6 public hearing notices in Santa Maria (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Submit comments or questions
Write or call Eocene Environmental Group (5930 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50131; 515-473-6256) referencing TMO CA #2578-AM.
2
Review project details
Confirm proposed monopine extension to 84 feet and planned equipment routes at the Santa Maria site before commenting.

Frequently asked questions

What is being proposed at 1000 W. Church Street in Santa Maria?: T-Mobile proposes adding a 20-foot extension and antennas to an existing monopine, raising it to about 84 feet.
Who can I contact to comment or ask questions about this project?: Contact Eocene Environmental Group, Telecommunications Department, 5930 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50131 or call 515-473-6256 (Ref. TMO CA #2578-AM).
Why is this notice published under NHPA and NEPA?: Because the project is a federal undertaking requiring review for effects on historic properties and the environment under Section 106 and NEPA.

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Legal terms in this notice

Collocate: To place new antennas or equipment on an existing communications structure.
Monopine: A communications tower disguised to look like a pine tree.
Section 106 (NHPA): A review to assess effects on historic properties for federal undertakings.
NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act; requires environmental review of federal actions.
47 CFR § 1.1307: FCC regulation outlining environmental processing requirements for proposed communications facilities.

Full Notice Text

T-Mobile proposes to collocate antennas and associated equipment at an existing monopine tower facility located at an address 1000 W. Church Street, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA 93458 (Latitude 34° 57' 06.12" N, Longitude 120° 27' 02.50" W). A 20-foot tower extension will be added, increasing the overall height of the monopine to approximately 84 feet at the top of the branches. Associated s upport equipment will be installed within the existing equipment compound and routes for power/utilities within an existing alleyway are also planned. Eocene Environmental Group is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking or with questions on the facility should contact Eocene, Attn: Telecommunications Department, 5930 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50131 or call 515-473-6256 (Ref. TMO CA #2578-AM).Pub dates: May 20, 2026Legal 592236

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