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' 'Leanne Mueller <br /> June 8, 2004 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Environmental Attaclunent <br /> The use of California State highways for other than normal transportation purposes may <br /> require written authorization from Caltrans in the form of an encroachment permit. The <br /> application must include the environmental document prepared for the project that <br /> addresses Caltrans right of way. At a minimum, documentation of cultural, biological, <br /> and hazardous waste studies within Caltrans right of way is required. <br /> For cultural studies, at the minimum, a recent record search from the information center <br /> and an Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) is required. <br /> A Natural Environment Study report shall be written documenting the results of <br /> biological surveys, this should include a record search from the California Department of <br /> Fish and Game Natural Diversity Database. A qualified biologist should conduct <br /> surveys at the appropriate time of year to determine if listed species or wetlands occur in <br /> the project area. Surveys should meet the state and federal protocol standards. <br /> If right of way is being dedicated to Caltrans,the applicant is required to submit a copy <br /> of Attachment A, confirming that the land to be dedicated to Caltrans is free of <br /> hazardous waste. Even if right of way is not being dedicated, it is a good practice to <br /> conduct a record search to obtain known hazardous waste locations. <br /> Caltrans encourages contacting the Native American Heritage Commission 915 Capitol <br /> Mall, Room 364, Sacramento California 95814, (916) 653-4082, (916) 657-5390 [FAX] <br /> for advice on consulting with Native Americans regarding any cultural concerns within <br /> the project area. <br /> For more information on encroachment permits, please visit our webpage at <br /> http://www.dot.ca.gov/doingbusiness.html then click on encroachment permits. <br /> "Caltrans improves mobility across California` <br />