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JUI Q . 2UU4 4: 11PM CA AVANIMM Ut INANSPUNIAIIUN NO ZMU V S Ms. Jennifer Jolley July 13, 2004 Page 2 project that addresses Caltrans right of way. At a minimum, documentation of cultural, biological, and hazardous waste studies within Caltrams right of way is required. For cultural studies, at the minimum, a recent record search from the information center and an Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) is required. I A Natural Environment Study report shall be written docrunenting the results of ' biological surveys, this should include a record search from the California Department of Fish and Game Natural Diversity Database. A qualified biologist should conduct surveys at the appropriate time of year to determine if listed species or wetlands occur in the project area. Surveys should meet the state and federal protocol standards.. If right of way is being dedicated to Caltrans, the applicant is required to submit a copy of Attachment A, confirming that the land to be dedicated to Caltrans is free of hazardous waste. Even if right of way is not being dedicated, it is a good practice to conduct a record search to obtain known hazardous waste locations.. Caltrans encourages contacting the Native American Heritage Commission 915 I t Capitol Mall, Room 364, Sacramento California 95814, (916) 653-4082, (916) 657- 5390 [FAX] for advice on consulting with Native Americans regarding any cultural j concerns within the project area. For more information on encroachment permits, please visit our webpage at htm://www.dot.ca.gov/doiiigbusiness.httril then click on encroachment permits. ! I If you have any questions or would like to discuss these comments in more detail, please contact Lynn O'Connor at (209) 948-7575 (email: lynn o'connor(o,dot.ca.gov) or me at (209) 941-1921- We look forward in continuing to work with you in a cooperative manner, Sincerely, TOM DUMAS, Chief Office of Intermodal Planning j 1 i 'Cuhrans imymvas mobili3�naroa5(.nlifnmin" I I