Design Phase Coordination and the Regional Environmental Coordinator’s Role

Environmental Document Types Environmental Document Example Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)New Alignment/Hwy. Relocation Environmental Assessment (EA)Addition of Lanes Environmental Report (ER)Minor Realignment Programmatic Environmental Report (pER)Mill and Overlay Categorical Exclusion (CE)Painting Centerline The complexity of the project dictates the type of Environmental Document.

INVESTIGATION

Initiate Data Gathering…

…which is incorporated into an environmental document

WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete?  Natural Environment  Physical Environment  Socio-Economic  Cultural Environment

WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete?  Natural Environment  Physical Environment  Socio-Economic  Cultural Environment

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Factors WisDOT Considers  Wetlands  Rivers, Streams and Floodplains  Lakes and Other Open Water  Groundwater, Wells and Springs  Upland Wildlife and Habitat  Coastal Zones  Threatened/Endangered Species

WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete?  Natural Environment  Physical Environment  Socio-Economic  Cultural Environment

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Factors WisDOT Considers  Air Quality  Construction Stage Sound Quality  Traffic Noise  Hazardous Substances or Contamination  Erosion Control  Storm water Management

WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete?  Natural Environment  Physical Environment  Socio-Economic  Cultural Environment

SOCIO-ECONOMIC Factors WisDOT Considers  General Economics  Community and Residential  Economic Development and Business  Agriculture  Environmental Justice  Indirect and Cumulative Effects

WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete?  Natural Environment  Physical Environment  Socio-Economic  Cultural Environment

CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT Factors WisDOT Considers  Unique Lands  Aesthetics  Historic Resources  Archaeological Resources  Tribal Issues

4500* CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT WisDOT Considerations * Pertains to only IH, USH, & STH system

CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT WisDOT Policy/Guidance FDM 26

CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT Questions ? Jim Becker

DETERMINATION

FINAL DESIGN

Actions (if applicable) during Final Design:  Purchase Right-of-Way  Reevaluate Traffic Noise Analysis  Prepare Structure Survey Report & Submit Plan to DNR for review  Request 401 Water Quality Certification/Final Concurrence from DNR  Submit 404 Permit application to USACE  Complete Railroad crossing design report  Coordinate for utility adjustment of facilities

PRE-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

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