Common use of Climate Change Considerations Clause in Contracts

Climate Change Considerations. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis determined that the project is qualitative (see California Executive Order B-30-15) and does not require use of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Infrastructure Carbon Estimator tool to calculate GHG emissions. The scope and nature of the proposed project are relatively minor. The project is not expected to create additional roadway capacity, so it is not expected to result in increased operational emissions of GHGs. Although the project would generate construction emissions of GHGs, the GHG emissions would be short term. Construction emissions are unavoidable, but they will be reduced to the extent practicable through planning and implementation of best practices during the project delivery process. The following items are appropriate or applicable to the project: • Use of energy-efficient construction methodologies • Use of water-efficient construction methodologies • Use of fuel-efficient measures for both construction equipment and traffic management during delays or detours • Use of locally available building materials to reduce GHG emissions The proposed improvements for the project will not impact the accommodation of wired broadband facilities, fueling opportunities for zero-emission vehicles, or provisions for infrastructure-to-vehicle communications for transitional or full autonomous vehicles. Although maintenance work will be necessary after project completion, it is not anticipated that the maintenance workers will be exposed to high-speed traffic. This project does not modify or require new maintenance or freeway agreements.