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As shown in Figures 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3, NOA can be found in El Dorado, Placer, and
Sacramento counties. With the amount and general location of regional growth, the
implementation of the land use and transportation projects in the proposed MTP/SCS could
disturb the NOA in the plan area, and release asbestos into the environment.
Federal regulations for asbestos are contained in the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration Standards (29 C.F.R.). In addition, section 19827.5 of the California Health and
Safety Code requires that local agencies not issue demolition or alteration permits until an
applicant has demonstrated compliance with notification requirements under applicable federal
regulations regarding hazardous air pollutants, including asbestos. However, while these
standards are in place to reduce potential exposure, the implementation of the land use and
transportation projects of the proposed MTP/SCS could impact the release of asbestos into the
environment. This is considered a significant impact.
Therefore, the asbestos impacts related to land use and transportation improvements from
implementation of the proposed MTP/SCS at the regional level are considered potentially
significant (PS) for Impact HAZ-2b. Mitigation is discussed below in Mitigation Measure HAZ-
1.
B. Localized impacts
Except as provided below, the localized impacts associated with implementation of the proposed
MTP/SCS are the same in each of the Community Types as described in the regional impacts
discussion above. Land use and transportation projects in Center and Corridor Communities,
Established Communities, Developing Communities, and Rural Residential Communities have
the potential to create exposure to asbestos.
Therefore, the asbestos impacts related to land use and transportation improvements from
implementation of the proposed MTP/SCS at the localized level are considered potentially
significant (PS) for Impact HAZ-2b. Mitigation is discussed below in Mitigation Measure HAZ-
1.
The one Community Type excepted from the foregoing is the land use impacts in Lands Not
Identified for Development. Existing development in these areas consists primarily of farm
homes, agricultural‐related uses, forestry, mining, public lands such as waste water treatment
facilities, and other rural uses. Although some housing and employment growth, consistent with
historical trends, associated with agriculture, forestry, mining, and other rural uses may occur in
this Community Type within the MTP/SCS planning period, the proposed MTP/SCS does not
forecast any development in these areas by 2035.
Therefore, the asbestos impacts related to the land use changes from implementation of the
proposed MTP/SCS in Lands Not Identified for Development are considered less than
significant (LS) for Impact HAZ-2b. No mitigation is required.
MTP/SCS 2035
Sacramento Area Council of Governments
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