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Oct iE 20D3 5:32PM CA H PARTMENI N TRANSPORTATION tJo - l6E P S Jenrvfer Jolley September 29, 2003 Page 3 Environmental .Attachment The use of California State highways for other tlian normal transportation purposes ,nay require written autliorization from Caltrans in the form of an encroachment permit. The application must include the environmental document prepared for the ,project that addresses 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 flit,minimum, a recent record search fToln the information center and an Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) is required. A Natural Environrncnt Study report shall be written documenting 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 E 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 con(ac6ng the Native American Heritage Commission 915 Capitol Mall, Room 364, Sacramento California 95814, (916) 653-4082, (916) 657- 5390 [FAX] for advice on consulting with Native ,Americans regarding any cultural concerns within the project area. For more infonnation on encroachment permits, please visit our wehpage at i htp.//w- w.dot,ca.gov/doin businesti.litml then click on encroachment permits, f i I i I 'Cahrems&nprmms mohili[J nrross Cnlifornia' I