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5.12 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION • 14 CFR 77.17 requires an applicant to submit a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration(FAA Form No. 7460-1) to the FAA for construction within 20,000 feet of the nearest runway of an airport with at least one runway longer than 3,200 feet. This requirement is also applicable and the Applicant will comply by submitting Form No. 7460-1 to the FAA. • 14 CFR 77.21, 77.23,and 77.25 outlines the criteria used by the FAA to determine whether an obstruction would create an air navigation conflict. Because of the distance, LEC is less than 3 nautical miles from the nearest airport,these requirements are applicable. 5.12.5.2 State LORS • CVC Sections 13369, 15275,and 15278 address the licensing of drivers and classifications of licenses required to operate particular types of vehicles. In addition,certificates permitting the operation of vehicles transporting hazardous materials are addressed. • CVC Sections 25160 et seq. address the safe transport of hazardous materials. • CVC Sections 2500-2505 authorize the issuance of licenses by the Commissioner of the CHP to transport hazardous materials,including explosives. • CVC Sections 31300 et seq.regulate the highway transportation of hazardous materials, routes used,and restrictions. • CVC Section 31303 requires hazardous materials to be transported on state or interstate highways that offer the shortest overall transit time possible. • CVC Sections 31600-31620 regulate the transportation of explosive materials. • CVC Sections 32000-32053 regulate the licensing of carriers of hazardous materials and include noticing requirements. • CVC Sections 32100-32109 establish special requirements for the transportation of substances presenting inhalation hazards and poisonous gases. CVC Section 32105 requires shippers of inhalation or explosive materials to contact the CHP and apply for a Hazardous Material Transportation License. Upon receiving this license,the shipper will obtain a handbook specifying approved routes. • CVC Sections 34000-34121 establish special requirements for transporting flammable and combustible liquids over public roads and highways. • CVC Sections 34500,34501,34501.2,34501.3,34501.4,34501.10,34505.5-7,34506,34507.5, and 34510-11 regulate the safe operation of vehicles,including those used to transport hazardous materials. • California Street and Highways Code (S&HC),Sections 660,670, 1450, 1460 et seq. 1470, and 1480,regulate right-of-way encroachment and granting of permits for encroachments on state and county roads. • S&HC,Sections 117 and 660-711,and CVC,Sections 35780 et seq.,require permits to transport oversized loads on county roads. California S&HC Sections 117 and 660 to 711 SAC/371322/082380003(LEC_5.12_TRAFFIC_AND_TRANSPORTATION.DOC) 5.12-35