CHAPTER 10 – HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - sacog

The proposed MTP/SCS transportation projects could include transportation system expansions
or extensions near schools; this is addressed through California P.R.C. Sections 21151.4. These
transportation improvements may increase the capacity to transport hazardous materials. These
impacts are addressed through CalARP, which manages risks associated with accidental release.
To prevent or minimize the accidental release of hazardous materials into the environment,
precautions such as proper securing of the materials and container design are required by
CalARP. California Vehicle Code Section 31303 outlines general routing and parking
restrictions (Table 10.3) for hazardous material and hazardous waste shipments; the CHP also
publishes a list of restricted or prohibited highways. Additionally, roadway improvements in the
proposed MTP/SCS will improve road safety, thereby reducing the potential for accidents in
proximity of schools related to hazardous materials.
Therefore, the hazardous materials impacts related to transportation improvements from
implementation of the proposed MTP/SCS at the regional level are considered less than
significant (LS) for Impact HAZ-3. No mitigation is required.
B. Localized impacts
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, Rural Residential Communities, and Lands Not Identified for
Development are regulated by the various state and federal regulations discussed in the regional
analysis.
Therefore, the hazardous materials impacts related to land use and transportation improvements
from implementation of the proposed MTP/SCS at the localized level are considered less than
significant (LS) for Impact HAZ-3. No mitigation is required.
C. Transit Priority Area Impacts
As with the localized impacts discussed above, the Transit Priority Area impacts associated with
implementation of the proposed MTP/SCS are the same in each of the Transit Priority Areas as
described in the regional impacts discussion above. Land use and transportation projects in the
Transit Priority Areas are regulated by the various state and federal regulations discussed in the
regional analysis.
Therefore, the hazardous materials impacts related to land use and transportation improvements
from implementation of the proposed MTP/SCS at the TPA level are considered less than
significant (LS) for Impact HAZ-3. No mitigation is required.
Impact HAZ-4: Result in development on a site which is included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
create a significant hazard to the public or environment.
MTP/SCS 2035
Sacramento Area Council of Governments
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