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■ AECOM (no additional comments are assumed to be received associated with the final concurrence review). For this scope of work, the technical studies for which a specific scope of work has been included have been assumed based on a review of existing project information. If additional studies are identified during the environmental phase of the project a scope of work and cost will be submitted for approval prior to their initiation. Deliverables (6 Copies of Each). • Screencheck technical studies • Draft technical studies • Final technical studies for concurrence • Final approved technical studies The following assumptions have been made with regard to the technical studies that are to be prepared: Engineering plans, including limits of construction, staging areas, and borrow/disposal sites, if needed, will be provided by the engineering team at a level of detail sufficient for preparing the technical studies (roadway lanes, topographic information [including changes in topography resulting from the proposed project], state plane tick marks, station numbers, and existing structures within 500 feet of the proposed project). Mapping showing existing conditions (roadway lanes, topographic information, state plane tick marks, station numbers, and existing structures within 500 feet of the proposed project) will be provided by the engineering team. Cross sections along the alignment showing existing and proposed conditions at an interval sufficient for preparing the noise analyses will be provided by the engineering team. Focused protocol surveys for any species are not included in this scope and cost, other those specified under the Natural Environment Study scope. If additional focused surveys are identified during the biological field reconnaissance then this will be communicated to AECOM and the City and a scope and cost for this work will be provided. Traffic information shall contain 24-hour and hourly traffic counts separated by direction and vehicle classification (autos, medium trucks, heavy trucks) over at least three weekdays, along with peak hour and average daily traffic (ADT) forecast traffic volumes for existing conditions, opening year, and design year with and without the project for roads in the project area, and posted speeds. In addition, subregional/regional traffic information will be provided that includes vehicle miles travelled (VMT) data for existing year, opening year (build and no -build) and horizon year (build and no - build) broken down into five mph speed bins. This data is needed in order to evaluate GHG emissions consistent with the latest guidance from Caltrans Headquarters. This stems from the fact that GHG emission factors vary depending on travel speed. • NEPA/404 integration process will not be req u i red. • It is assumed that all rights of entry and access for field work and surveys, if required, shall be obtained and provided by the City or AECOM. • Public meetings and/or hearings are not assumed or included. • Section 4(f) Evaluation will not be required. • A Community Impact Assessment will not be required • Relocations would not occur and a relocation document will not be required. Historic Property Survey Report The proposed project improvements will be subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This requires consideration of potential project effects to historic properties including archaeological and historical resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places according to criteria listed in 36 CFR800. Caltrans administers Section 106 compliance on behalf of FHWA and requires that documentation conform to specifications contained in Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference. As of January 1, 2004, cultural resource studies must be prepared and processed in accordance with the Programmatic Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the California State Historic Preservation Officer, and the California Department of Transportation Regarding Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as it Pertains to the Administration of the Federal -Aid Highway Program In California. ICF Jones & Stokes shalt conduct a records search at the Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System and through the Sacred Lands File at the Native American Heritage Commission. This records search will consult California's database of previous studies and previously recorded sites within the proposed project area and within a 0.5 -mile radius, per Caltrans guidelines. Historic maps and photographs shall also be reviewed, if available. ICF Jones & Stokes shall establish an Area of Potential Effect (APE) map in consultation with the City and Caltrans for obtaining Caltrans approval. The map shall provide the survey boundaries for cultural resources to be evaluated during project studies. The APE map shall be based on the total anticipated disturbance footprint associated with project activities (e.g., road widening/interchange construction, staging areas, detours, drainage facilities, and parcels containing impacted structures, if any). ICF ■ Proposal for Project Study Report Equivalent and Conceptual Engineering Plans for Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project