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Based on our understanding of the project at this time, the widening of Grand Avenue between First and Fourth Streets, as originally analyzed in the previously certified EIR, would not meet any of the above listed criteria pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 or 15163 requiring preparation of a Subsequent or Supplemental EIR, respectively. The updated analyses prepared for the NEPA document, as applicable, would be incorporated by reference into the CEQA Addendum. As described in Section 15164(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, a brief explanation (e.g., memorandum report) of the decision not to prepare a Subsequent EIR pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines shall be included in the EIR Addendum - the Addendum does need not be circulated for public review. If the City ultimately elects to prepare a Supplemental EIR based on the updated analyses (e.g., traffic, air quality, etc.), that document would be approved within the same timeline as the NEPA EA thereby not negatively affecting the project schedule. NEPA Compliance - As stated in the RFP, it is assumed that the project will require preparation of a NEPA EA, leading to issuance of a FONSI, and supporting technical studies pursuant to pertinent Caltrans and FHWA guidelines. Because the project is located off the SHS, preparation of the NEPA EA will be coordinated with Caltrans' District 12 Local Assistance Office, as further described in Chapter 6 of Caltrans' LAPM, to meet current reporting requirements pursuant to Caltrans' SER and applicable Environmental Handbooks. Provided below is a flow chart that illustrates the key milestones for preparation and approval of a NEPA- compliant EA for a project off the SHS. A description of each milestone that will be conducted is described in the below tasks following the flow chart. Data Collection) Site Visit • Fvr Quality Report -Traffic Impact Report Project C Naurdous WasteilSA omments/ Approval Prepare Coordination Noise Study Report F Preliminary Meeting with Cultural Resources (ASR, Ctrcul?e Environmental City and HPSR) Draft EAI Studies (PES) " Caltrans Rebcation Impact Study Public Form District 12 Hearing Task 1 - PES Form The initial task will include preparation of the PES Form in coordination with Caltrans' District 12 Local Assistance Office Chief in accordance with Chapter 6 (Environmental Procedures) of the LAPM; an updated PES Form was adopted by Caltrans in November 2007. The PES Form is utilized exclusively for local federally aided projects off the SHS, and is used to confirm the types of technical studies and the ultimate required NEPA-compliant document. URS and the City's project representative will prepare the PES Form, and sign the document for transmittal to Caltrans. The PES Form will require signatures from Caltrans' professionally qualified staff regarding the level of required cultural resources (i.e., Section 106) documentation for the project. Caltrans' District Senior Environmental Planner and Local Assistance Engineer also will review and sign the PES Form. Final confirmation of the technical studies and NEPA document required will be documented through review and signature by the Environmental Coordinator at Caltrans' Headquarters Division of Environmental Analysis. 10