摘要: |
Caltrans construction projects often generate excess pavement or soil excavation materials that must be disposed of, either on or off site. Conversely, borrow material is sometimes needed for construction of embankments and ramps. Areas for staging and storage of materials, supplies, equipment, contractor field offices, and other uses are also needed for most projects. The size, location, and extent of land needed for these uses vary greatly, ranging from an existing narrow strip of state right of way, to larger blocks of land nearby or even some distance from a construction site, depending on site availability and nature of the use. There has been controversy regarding responsibility for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106), Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (4f), and other state and federal regulations for disposal sites and staging areas, and at times, borrow sites. At issue is whether compliance is the responsibility of the contractors, Caltrans, FHWA, or property owners. |