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ENVIRONMENTAL ATTACHMENT The use of California State Highways for other than normal transportation purposes may require written authorization from Caltrans in the form of an encroachment permit. The encroachment permit application must include the environmental document prepared for the project that includes Caltrans right-of-way. At a minimum, documentation of cultural, biological, and hazardous waste studies within Caltrans right-of-way is required. For cultural studies at the minimum, a recent record search from the information center and an Archaeological Survey Report are required. A Natural Environment Study report shall be written documenting the results of biological surveys and the 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 plant or animal species or wetlands occur in the area. Surveys should meet the protocol standards of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game. 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 to Caltrans 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 Capitol Mall, Room 364, Sacramento, California 95814, (916) 653-4082, fax (916) 657-5390 for advice on consulting with Native Americans regarding any cultural concerns within the project area. For more information on encroachment permits, please visit our webpage at http://www.dot.ca.gov/doingbusiness.html then click on Encroachment Permits. 60 MATT,\CI IU F.\7 ENV