Christine Krall, SW Region Environmental Winter 2015

 Erosion Control Implementation Plan (ECIP)  Importance of ECIP review process  Select Sites  Erosion Control Order Form  Releases 2

 Requirement of DNR/DOT Cooperative Agreement and TRANS 401  Communicates the contractors means and methods to perform work  Communication tool between DOT, contractor, subcontractors, and DNR  Removes the need to have DNR general permits  Meet the intent of the Clean Water Act 3

 Erosion control – part of the construction project  TRANS 401  Project Leaders – Complete Inspections and Orders  TSS – Liaison to DNR, support to project leaders  SW region ECIP review checklist provides process for review 4

 Project leader reviews ECIP submittal for completeness and rejects if necessary  Erosion control staff, project leader, project manager, and DNR review ECIP  Erosion Control Engineer works with contractor to incorporate review comments  ECIP accepted and approved (SW region process – each region is slightly different) 5

 Submittals do not include:  Complete schedule  Plan sheets with temporary and final erosion control measures  Select Sites with complete information 6

 Schedule  Narrative  Construction staging  Plan sheets  Structures  Select sites 7

 Schedule limits the erosive land exposed. SS (4)  The schedule coordinates temporary erosion control measures with the permanent erosion control measures to ensure economical, effective, and continuous erosion control. SS (2)  Include all erosion control mobilizations  Includes all subcontractors 8

“Contractor means and methods are out of our control.” “DOT doesn’t dictate means and methods.”  DOT must have a current schedule  Schedule provides the shortest practicable duration for exposure SS (4)  Plan for best erosion control methods 9

 The special provision requirements been met  The contractor is prepared for rain events  All waterways are protected  Erosion protection is in place where water leaves the site and at cut/fill transitions  Staging area locations are noted? Usage dates, and material type stored are provided 10

 Submitted plan sheets show the contractor has accounted for erosion control at all stages of the project  Plan sheets submitted include stages and temporary erosion control for each stage  Limit open area  Erosion control bid items are shown at interim stages  The final erosion control plan is complete 11

 Structures over waterways are highly sensitive  Grade separation structures require large open slopes and grade changes that need to be addressed 12

 Special provisions for water dates, animal issues, invasive species  Debris capture system and removal plan  Is USACE (corps) permit amendment required?  Dewatering plan  Stockpile and staging locations  Water diversion plan 13

 Commercial Sites:  NR 216, DNR Construction Permit or DSPS Permit  Current stormwater permit is on file with permitting agency  Private Sites:  Sites are approved under ECIP  Need a reclamation plan and storm water plan  Site must be used exclusively for one DOT project 14

 Be Proactive  Plan ahead for rain events  Reduce Risk  Limit exposure to erosion control  Watch the weather  Finish permanent slopes, install permanent erosion control items as soon as possible  Install adequate temporary erosion control items 15

 Reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream or lake into which the water is discharged. SS (7)  DNR technical standards provides guidance  Place pump intake in clear stone  Treat effluent 16

17 Water leaving our project should be as clean or cleaner than receiving water

 Seed placed after growing season  Protect against erosion  Establish seed and permanent measures  Plan for winter is included if project will be finished in late fall 18

 ECIP amendments are needed when there is a change in design, construction, operation or maintenance at a project site that has a potential for a discharge and is not addressed in the ECIP. Examples:  Dewatering  Increasing exposed erosive land  Adding select sites  Schedule changes that effect commitment dates 19

 Provides timeframes for completing work  8, 24, or 72 hours  Necessary documentation to elevate issues before major releases occur  Key component in enforcement process  Provided in TRANS

 Defined by:  Deposition of material outside of our right-of-way  Turbid water – Water that is dirtier than the receiving water  Fill out release form and submit to erosion control engineer  Include pictures  Plan to clean up release 21

 Releases must be reported to DNR within 24 hours  Corps is notified by erosion control engineer or environmental coordinator  Cooperative Agreement requires annual compilation of releases 22

 Erosion Control Standard Specifications (Legal) and 628 (Bid Items)  Wisconsin State Legislature, Chapter Trans 401  Construction and Materials Manual 6-45  Wisconsin State Legislature, Chapter 216  Storm Water Construction Technical Standards (WDNR) 23

 Christine Krall, P.E.  Phone:  Covering La Crosse, Monroe, Juneau, Vernon, Richland, Sauk, Crawford, and Grant Counties  Brad Schultz, P.E.  Phone:  Covering Columbia, Dodge, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Lafayette, Green, and Rock Counties 24