Yes, session.gc_maxlifetime is a PHP_INI_ALL parameter, so you can override it in .htaccess:
php_value session.gc_maxlifetime 2000
Also make sure that the entry <Directory>in your Apache configuration supports overriding:
AllowOverride Options
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