Georgia Utilities Permitting System - GUPS

Strategic Guidelines A Web-based Enterprise Level solution Single point for all permitting requests (New Utilities Permits and Work Plans for Preconstruction Projects) Capacity to Integrate within GDOT All permit processes Spatially Interactive GIS Mapping System Existing and Future Construction Project Information Historical and Road Characteristic Data Allow Customers to Conduct Electronically via Internet: Application for permits Review and update application before submitting Statewide Standardization Interaction in the permitting process

Objectives Reduce time/requirements to complete the application process Allow various internal Departments to work on permitting requests simultaneously Automatically cross-check proposed construction with current and planned construction projects, already within DOT’s system Query historical records by location and/or applicant to create required reports

Objectives Accept electronic maps, which identify proposed work location Accept electronic CAD construction drawings Automatically track moneys paid to state, per given time frame, county and applicant Has Potential to Accept Credit card payments via the Web site using SSL for secured transactions

Objectives All utilities/private applicants must have access to permitting application process Provide DOT design criteria to applicant Electronically generated approved permits at customer site Provide electronic signatures for security

Objectives Enable applicant to work off line, save application and re-access the application until it is submitted to DOT for approval Make application accessible to several people within the applicant’s organization. Provide project/application-tracking features for agency

Objectives Acts as a communications tool to applicant – i.e. Approval to be granted, if applicant agrees to special provisions outlined Provide automatic pop-ups which request user acknowledgement before he/she may continue with the application process Provides view-only of past permit applications for authorized users

Objectives Submit emergency permits after work has been completed Accept applicant construction updates (Use on Construction Revisions), after DOT reviews and approves Evaluate bond requirements per application

Future Scope Global Implementation Integrate GIS Right of Way Management

Training Site GDOT has designed a training site that reflects the information that Utility Companies will input thus showing how the system works. To access the site use the following link: http://gdot-web4.dot.state.ga.us/gups-training/secure/loginApp.do Codes: Membership 300000 UserId training Password training