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SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListThis list contains the most common acronyms and abbreviations found on the SER and may also beadapted for use in environmental documents.A B C D E F G H IJK LM N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZABack to topAADT: average annual daily trafficAASHTO: American Association of StateHighway and Transportation OfficialsAB: Assembly BillABAG: Association of Bay Area GovernmentsACHP: Advisory Council on Historic PreservationADA: Americans with Disabilities ActADL: aerially deposited leadADT: average daily trafficAE: Adverse EffectAEP: Associate Environmental PlannerAEPNS: Associate Environmental Planner,Natural ScienceAHERA: Asbestos Hazard Emergency ResponseActAIRFA: American Indian Religious Freedom ActAPCD: Air Pollution Control DistrictAPE: Area of Potential EffectsAQMD: Air Quality Management DistrictATCM: Airborne Toxic Control MeasureAVO: Average Vehicle OccupancyBBack to topBA: Biological AssessmentBCDC: San Francisco Bay Conservation andDevelopment CommissionBFE: Base Flood ElevationBIA: Bureau of Indian AffairsBLM: Bureau of Land ManagementBMP: Best Management PracticeBO: Biological OpinionBTU: British thermal unitCBack to topCAA: Clean Air ActCal/EPA: California Environmental ProtectionAgencyARB: Air Resources BoardCal/OSHA: California Division of OccupationalSafety and Health AdministrationARPA: Archaeological Resources Protection Actof 1979CalRecycle: California Department of ResourcesRecycling and RecoveryASR: Archaeological Survey ReportCCAA: California Clean Air ActASTM: American Society for Testing MaterialsCCC: California Conservation CorpsCCC: California Coastal CommissionUpdated: 05/16/2013Page 1
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListCCMP: California Coastal Management ProgramCPD: Coastal Programs DivisionCCO: Contract Change OrderCPD: Construction Procedures DirectivesCCR: California Code of RegulationsCPRA: California Public Records ActCDC: Centers for Disease Control andPreventionCRHR: California Register of HistoricalResourcesCDFW: California Department of Fish andWildlifeCRM: Cultural Resources ManagementCDP: Coastal Development PermitCE: Categorical Exclusion (NEPA) or CategoricalExemption (CEQA)CEQ: Council on Environmental QualityCEQA: California Environmental Quality ActCERES: California Environmental ResourcesEvaluation SystemCSO: Cultural Studies OfficeCT: California Department of TransportationCTC: California Transportation CommissionCTP: California Transportation PlanCUPA: Certified Unified Program AgenciesCWA: Clean Water ActCZM: Coastal Zone ManagementCZMA: Coastal Zone Management ActCERLA: Comprehensive EnvironmentalResponse, Compensation, and Liability ActCZMA: Coastal Zone Management AgencyCESA: California Endangered Species ActCZMP: Coastal Zone Management PlanCFR: Code of Federal RegulationsCGS: California Geological SurveyCHP: California Highway PatrolDBack to topCHRIS: California Historical ResourcesInformation SystemDA: Department of the Army (U.S.)CIA: Community Impact AssessmentdBA: A-weighted decibelCIDH: cast-in-drilled-holedBA Leq: A-weighted noise levelCL: center lineDBH: Diameter at breast heightCMP: Conceptual Mitigation PlanDEA: Division of Environmental AnalysisCNDDB: California Natural Diversity DatabaseDED: draft environmental documentCNEL: community noise equivalent levelDEIR: Draft Environmental Impact Report(CEQA)CNPS: California Native Plant SocietyCO: carbon monoxideCO2: carbon dioxideCOG: Council of GovernmentsCOZEEP: Construction Zone EnhancedEnforcement ProgramUpdated: 05/16/2013DEIS: Draft Environmental Impact Statement(NEPA)DES-OE: Division of Engineering Services-OfficeEngineerDLAE: District Local Assistance EngineerPage 2
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListDNAC: District Native American CoordinatorDOC: California Department of ConservationDOD: Department of Defense [U.S.]DOI: Department of the Interior [U.S.]DOT: Department of Transportation [general]DRID: Draft Relocation Impact DocumentDRIM: Draft Relocation Impact MemorandumDPR: Draft Project ReportDPR: California Department of Parks andRecreationDRP: Data Recovery PlanDSA: Disturbed Soil AreaDSI: Detailed Site InvestigationDTSC: California Department of ToxicSubstances ControlDWR: California Department of WaterResourcesEELAP: Environmental Laboratory AccreditationProgramEMO: Environmental Management OfficeEO: Executive OrderEOC: Environmental Office ChiefEP: Environmental PlannerEPNS: Environmental Planner (Natural Science)ESA: Environmentally Sensitive AreaESA: Endangered Species ActESR: Environmental Study RequestESU: Environmentally Significant Unit (relates tosalmonids)FBack to topFAE: Finding of Adverse EffectFBFM: Flood Boundary and Floodway MapFED: final environmental documentBack to topFEIR: Final Environmental Impact Report (CEQA)EA: Environmental Assessment [NEPA}FEIS: Final Environmental Impact Statement(NEPA)EA: Expenditure AuthorizationFEMA: Federal Emergency Management AgencyEBC: Environmental Branch ChiefFESA: Federal Endangered Species ActECL: Environmental ConstructionLiaison/CoordinatorFHWA: Federal Highway AdministrationECR: Environmental Commitments RecordFIFRA: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, andRodenticide ActED: environmental documentFIRM: Flood Insurance Rate MapEFH: Essential Fish HabitatFIS: Flood Insurance StudyEH: Environmental HandbookFLPMA: Federal Land Policy and ManagementAct of 1976EIR: Environmental Impact Report [CEQA]EIS: Environmental Impact Statement [NEPA]EJ: Environmental JusticeUpdated: 05/16/2013FNAE: Finding of No Adverse EffectFOE: Finding of EffectFOIA: Freedom of Information ActPage 3
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListFONSI: Finding of No Significant Impact [NEPA]FPPA: Farmland Protection Policy ActFR: Federal RegisterFRA: Federal Railroad AdministrationFRID: Final Relocation Impact DocumentHMDD-A: Hazardous Materials DisclosureDocument-AcquisitionHMDD-D: Hazardous Materials DisclosureDocument-DisposalHOT: High-Occupancy TollHOV: High-Occupancy VehicleFRIS: Final Relocation Impact StatementHPSR: Historic Property Survey ReportFTA: Federal Transit AuthorityHRC: Heritage Resources CoordinatorFSTIP: Federal State TransportationImprovement ProgramHRCR: Historical Resources Compliance ReportFTIP: Federal Transportation ImprovementProgramFY: Fiscal YearGBack to topGHG: greenhouse gasGIS: Geographic Information SystemsGPR: Ground Penetrating RadarGPS: Global Positioning SystemHRER: Historical Resources Evaluation ReportHSWA: Hazardous and Solid WasteAmendmentsIBack to topIGR: Intergovernmental ReviewIIP: Interregional Improvement ProgramIP: Individual PermitIPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on ClimateChangeIS: Initial Study [CEQA]HBack to topHA: Highway AgencyHABS: Historic American Building SurveyISA: Initial Site AssessmentISTEA: Intermodal Surface TransportationEfficiency Act of 1991ITE: Institute of Transportation EngineersHAER: Historic American Engineering RecordITIP: Interregional Transportation ImprovementProgramHASR: Historic Architectural Survey ReportITP: Incidental Take PermitHCM: Highway Capacity ManualITSP: Interregional Transportation Strategic PlanHCP: Habitat Conservation PlanITTE: Institute of Transportation and TrafficEngineeringHDM: Highway Design ManualHGM: Hydrogeomorphic MethodUpdated: 05/16/2013Page 4
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListJMIS: Major Investment StudyBack to topMLD: Most Likely DescendantJD: Jurisdictional DeterminationKBack to topKP: kilometer postMMPA: Marine Mammal Protection ActMMRR: Mitigation Monitoring and ReportingRecordMND: Mitigated Negative Declaration [CEQA]MOA: Memorandum of AgreementMOU: Memorandum of UnderstandingMPO: Metropolitan Planning OrganizationLBack to topMPRSA: Marine Protection, Research, andSanctuaries ActMS4: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer SystemLAPM: Local Assistance Procedures ManualMSAT: Mobile Source Air ToxicsLCP: Local Coastal PlanMSFCMA: Magnuson-Stevens FisheryConservation and Management ActLEDPA: Least Environmentally DamagingPracticable AlternativeMSL: Mean Sea LevelLESA: Land Evaluation and Site AssessmentMTBE: methyl tertiary butyl etherLOP: Letter of PermissionMTP: Metropolitan Transportation PlanLOS: Level of ServiceMTIP: Metropolitan TransportationImprovement ProgramLUPIN: Land Use Planning Information NetworkLUST: leaking underground storage tankLWCFA: Land and Water Conservation Fund Actof 1965MBack to topMAP-21: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21stCentury ActNBack to topNAAQS: National Ambient Air Quality StandardsNAC: Noise Abatement CriteriaNADR: Noise Abatement Decision ReportNAE: No Adverse EffectMBTA: Migratory Bird Treaty ActNAGPRA: Native American Graves Protectionand Repatriation Act of 1990MCCE: Mitigation and Compliance CostEstimateNAHC: Native American Heritage CommissionMCE: Maximum Credible EarthquakeNCCP: Natural Community ConservationPlanningMEP: Maximum Extent PracticableUpdated: 05/16/2013Page 5
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListNCHRP: National Cooperative HighwayResearch ProgramNCSE: National Council for Science EducationNCSE: National Council for Science and theEnvironmentND: Negative Declaration [CEQA]NEPA: National Environmental Policy ActNES: Natural Environment StudyNES-MI: Natural Environmental Study (MinimalImpact)NESHAP: National Emissions Standards forHazardous Air PollutantsNFIP: National Flood Insurance ProgramNFSAM: National Flood Security Act ManualNPPA: [California] Native Plant Protection ActNPRM: Notice of Proposed Rule MakingNPS: National Park ServiceNR: National Register [of Historic Places]NRCS: National Resources Conservation ServiceNRHP: National Register of Historic PlacesNSSP: Nonstandard Special ProvisionNWP: Nationwide PermitOBack to topO.C.: OvercrossingNHL: National Historic LandmarkOCRM: National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration-Office of Ocean and CoastalResource ManagementNHPA: National Historic Preservation ActOHP: [California] Office of Historic PreservationNHS: National Highway SystemOHWM: Ordinary High Water MarkNNL: National Natural LandmarkOPR: [California] Office of Planning andResearchNH3: ammoniaNOA: naturally occurring asbestosNOA: Notice of AvailabilityNOAA: National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministrationNOAA-Fisheries: National Marine FisheriesServiceNOC: Notice of CompletionNOD: Notice of DeterminationOSHA: Occupational Safety HazardAdministrationPBack to topPA: Programmatic AgreementNOE: Notice of ExemptionPA&ED: Project Approval and EnvironmentalDocumentNOI: Notice of IntentPAM: Permits, Agreements, and MitigationNOP: Notice of PreparationPb: leadNOx: nitrogen oxidePDPM: [Caltrans] Project DevelopmentProcedures ManualNPDES: National Pollutant DischargeElimination SystemPDT: Project Development TeamNPL: National Priorities ListUpdated: 05/16/2013Page 6
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListPE: Project EngineerQPEAR: Preliminary Environmental AssessmentReportBack to topPEER: Permit Engineering Evaluation ReportPER: Paleontological Evaluation ReportPG: Professional GeologistRPID: Project Initiation DocumentBack to topPIR: Paleontological Identification ReportRAP: Relocation Assistance ProgramPLAC: Permits, Licenses, Agreements, andCertificationsPM: particulate matterPM: post milePM: Project ManagerRAW: Remedial Action WorkplanRCR: Route Concept ReportRCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Actof 1976RE: Resident EngineerPM10: particulate matter less than 10 micronsin diameterRGL: Regulatory Guidance LetterPM2.5: particulate matter less than 2.5 micronsin diameterROD: Record of Decision [NEPA]RIP: Regional Improvement ProgramPMP: Paleontological Mitigation PlanROW: right-of-wayPMR: Paleontological Mitigation ReportRP: Responsible PartyPOAQC: Project of Air Quality ConcernRTIP: Regional Transportation ImprovementProgramppb: parts per billionppm: parts per millionPR: Project ReportPRC: [California] Public Resources CodePS&E: Plans, Specifications, and EstimatesPSI: Preliminary Site InvestigationPSI: pounds per square inchPSR: Project Study ReportPSR-PDS: Project Study Report-ProjectDevelopment SupportPSS: Paleontological Stewardship SummaryPSSR: Project Scope Summary ReportPUC: Public Utilities Commission [California]Updated: 05/16/2013RTP: Regional Transportation PlanRTPA: Regional Transportation Planning AgencyRWQCB: Regional Water Quality Control BoardSBack to topSACOG: Sacramento Area of Council ofGovernmentsSAFETEA-LU: Safe, Accountable, Flexible,Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy forUsersSANDAG: San Diego Association ofGovernmentsPage 7
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListSARA: Superfund Amendments andReauthorization ActTBack to topSB: Senate BillSCAG: Southern California Association ofGovernmentsTAC: Technical Advisory CommitteeSCH: [California] State ClearinghouseTASAS: Traffic Accident Surveillance andAnalysis SystemSDWA: Safe Drinking Water ActTCM: Transportation Control MeasureSEE: social, economic, and environmentalTCP: Traditional Cultural Property or PlaceSEP: Senior Environmental PlannerTCR: Transportation Concept ReportSER: Standard Environmental ReferenceTDM: Transportation Demand ManagementSFHA: Special Flood Hazard AreaTEA-21: Transportation Equity Act for the 21stCenturySHA: State Highway AgencySHBSB: State Historical Building Safety BoardSHL: State Historical LandmarkSHOPP: State Highway Operation andProtection ProgramTeNS: Technical Noise SupplementTHPO: Tribal Historic Preservation OfficerTIP: Transportation Improvement ProgramTMDL: Total Maximum Daily LoadSHPO: State Historic Preservation OfficerTMP: Traffic Management PlanSHS: State Highway SystemTP: Transportation PlannerSI: Safety IndexTRB: Transportation Research BoardSIP: State Implementation PlanTRPA: Tahoe Regional Planning AgencySLC: [California] State Lands CommissionTSM: Transportation Systems ManagementSMARA: Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of1975USOC: Statement of Overriding Considerations[CEQA]Back to topSOL: Statute of LimitationsU.C.: UndercrossingSR: State RouteU.S.: United StatesSSP: Standard Special ProvisionU.S. EPA: United States EnvironmentalProtection AgencySTIP: Statewide Transportation ImprovementProgramUSACE: United States Army Corps of EngineersSWMP: Storm Water Management PlanUSC: United States CodeSWPPP: Storm Water Pollution Prevention PlanUSCG: United States Coast GuardSWRCB: State Water Resources Control BoardUSDA: United States Department of AgricultureUpdated: 05/16/2013Page 8
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations ListUSDOT: United States Department ofTransportationUSFS: United States Forest ServiceUSFWS: United States Fish and Wildlife ServiceUSGS: United States Geological SurveyUST: underground storage tanksVBack to topV/C: Volume/CapacityVMT: Vehicle Miles of TravelVOC: volatile organic compoundsWBack to topWBS: Work Breakdown StructureWPCP: Water Pollution Control ProgramXBack to topYBack to topZBack to topUpdated: 05/16/2013Page 9
SER Acronyms and Abbreviations List . CCMP: California Coastal Management Program . CCO: Contract Change Order . CCR: California Code of Regulations . CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . CDFW: California Department of Fish and Wildlife . CDP: Coastal Development Permit. CE: Categorical Exclusion (NEPA) or Categorical Exemption .
