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GPS SurveyGPS Survey

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Survey Control PointsSurvey Control Points

GPS versus Total Station/Data CollectorGPS versus Total Station/Data Collector

GPS = State Plane CoordinatesGPS = State Plane Coordinates

Total Station = Ground CoordinatesTotal Station = Ground Coordinates

State Plane Conversion FactorState Plane Conversion Factor

Example Plan SheetExample Plan Sheet

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Survey Control PointsSurvey Control Points

OPUS: Online Positioning User ServiceOPUS: Online Positioning User Service– Basis of Survey DatumBasis of Survey Datum– 4 Hour Observation4 Hour Observation

Minimum of 3 CORS: Continuously Minimum of 3 CORS: Continuously Operating Reference StationsOperating Reference Stations

PDOP: Percent Dilution of PrecisionPDOP: Percent Dilution of Precision– Error Due to Satellite ConfigurationError Due to Satellite Configuration– PDOP No Higher Than 6, Prefer 5PDOP No Higher Than 6, Prefer 5

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NDGPS TowersNDGPS Towers

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NDGPS TowersNDGPS Towers

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GPS Data CollectionGPS Data Collection

Check Acceptable PDOPCheck Acceptable PDOP

Do Do NOTNOT Use GPS “Calibration” Use GPS “Calibration”

UseUse GPS Orientation “Initialization” GPS Orientation “Initialization”

Do Do NOTNOT use “Continuous ” Data Collection use “Continuous ” Data Collection

Set At Each Point For a Set Time (10 Set At Each Point For a Set Time (10 Seconds) Set Number of Shots (10 Shots)Seconds) Set Number of Shots (10 Shots)

Check and Use Correct Antenna Type and Check and Use Correct Antenna Type and HeightHeight

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GuidanceGuidance

Chapter 19 – Consultant Survey Chapter 19 – Consultant Survey www.state.nd.us/dot/manuals/www.state.nd.us/dot/manuals/ surveymanual/surveyphotomanual.htmlsurveymanual/surveyphotomanual.html

CADD Standards – Electronic Field Book CADD Standards – Electronic Field Book CodesCodes

www.state.nd.us/dot/caddmanual4.htmlwww.state.nd.us/dot/caddmanual4.html

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OFE – Old Fashioned EngineeringOFE – Old Fashioned Engineering

Use Control PointsUse Control Points– Cannot Tie Into USGS BenchmarksCannot Tie Into USGS Benchmarks

Tie Into Known PointsTie Into Known Points

Use Applicable Coordinate System for Use Applicable Coordinate System for Survey MethodsSurvey Methods

Plot and Review DataPlot and Review Data

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Erosion and Sediment ControlErosion and Sediment Control

Policies and PracticesPolicies and Practices

March, 2006March, 2006

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Federal Laws and RegulationsFederal Laws and Regulations

Clean Water Act (CWA). Designed to protect our nations water resources. Clean Water Act (CWA). Designed to protect our nations water resources. Identified point source and non-point source pollution prevention Identified point source and non-point source pollution prevention regulations.regulations.

– 1987 amendments to CWA , 1987 amendments to CWA , Phase IPhase I, to address polluted discharges from storm , to address polluted discharges from storm sewers (non-point). Erosion and sediment control sewers (non-point). Erosion and sediment control

– March 2003, March 2003, Phase IIPhase II implemented, included all areas identified as an Urban Area by implemented, included all areas identified as an Urban Area by the Census Bureau base on the latest census.the Census Bureau base on the latest census.

The EPA is the lead regulatory agency. The EPA is the lead regulatory agency. – EPA is the permitting agency on Native American Reservations. EPA is the permitting agency on Native American Reservations. – The NPDES program is administered statewide by the North Dakota Department of The NPDES program is administered statewide by the North Dakota Department of

Health (NDDOH).Health (NDDOH).

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What is the goal of What is the goal of erosion and sediment control?erosion and sediment control?

Stop erosion from occurring (mats, blankets, Stop erosion from occurring (mats, blankets, maintain vegetative cover)maintain vegetative cover)

When erosion occurs, incorporate sediment When erosion occurs, incorporate sediment control measures to prevent transport of control measures to prevent transport of material. (silt fence, straw wattles, ditch checks)material. (silt fence, straw wattles, ditch checks)

Prevent sediment from leaving the project limits. Prevent sediment from leaving the project limits. Contain within NDDOT right-of-way.Contain within NDDOT right-of-way.

Protect all water bodies (wetlands, streams, Protect all water bodies (wetlands, streams, lakes, etc). lakes, etc).

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What has been done to address What has been done to address storm water issues within the storm water issues within the

NDDOT?NDDOT? Revised Standard Specifications and Drawings, Revised Standard Specifications and Drawings, additional environmental guidance available in the Design additional environmental guidance available in the Design Manual.Manual.

Revised permit process Revised permit process – Memorandum of Agreement with NDDOHMemorandum of Agreement with NDDOH– Decision Document (NDDOT)Decision Document (NDDOT)

Developed an Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook.Developed an Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook.

Provide educational opportunities for NDDOT staff, Provide educational opportunities for NDDOT staff, consultants, and contractors.consultants, and contractors.

Review new materials being used nationwide.Review new materials being used nationwide.

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NDDOT NDDOT Standard SpecificationsStandard Specifications

Section 110 – Section 110 – Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Protection

Section 708 – Erosion Section 708 – Erosion ControlControl

Section 709 – Geotextile Section 709 – Geotextile FabricsFabrics

Section 856 – Soil Section 856 – Soil Retention BlanketsRetention Blankets

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NDDOT Standard SpecificationsNDDOT Standard Specifications110.03 – Preconstruction Conference.110.03 – Preconstruction Conference.– ““The contractor shall submit in writing, for acceptance at the preconstruction The contractor shall submit in writing, for acceptance at the preconstruction

conference or before starting work on the construction, a temporary erosion and conference or before starting work on the construction, a temporary erosion and pollution control plan.”pollution control plan.”

110.04 – Operational Controls110.04 – Operational Controls– ““Where a work area is adjacent to a live stream or lake, or runoff water from the Where a work area is adjacent to a live stream or lake, or runoff water from the

work area enters a live stream or lake, the Contractor shell erect barriers or work area enters a live stream or lake, the Contractor shell erect barriers or provide sediment basins to prevent direct runoff from reaching the live stream or provide sediment basins to prevent direct runoff from reaching the live stream or lake.”lake.”

110.05 – Erosion Controls110.05 – Erosion Controls– …”…”The Contractor shall incorporate all permanent erosion control features into The Contractor shall incorporate all permanent erosion control features into

the Project at the earliest practical time as outlined in the accepted Plan.”the Project at the earliest practical time as outlined in the accepted Plan.”110.06 – Method of Measurement and Payment.110.06 – Method of Measurement and Payment.– ““Should the Contractor fail to control erosion, pollution, and siltation, the Engineer Should the Contractor fail to control erosion, pollution, and siltation, the Engineer

will employ outside assistance or state force to do the work. The direct costs, will employ outside assistance or state force to do the work. The direct costs, overhead costs, and engineering costs incurred under these condition will be overhead costs, and engineering costs incurred under these condition will be deducted from payments due the Contractor for work done on the Contract.deducted from payments due the Contractor for work done on the Contract.

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2005 Construction Site Review2005 Construction Site Review

Prior to earth moving activities erosion and sediment control Prior to earth moving activities erosion and sediment control measures must be in place.measures must be in place.– This means at locations where stormwater may leave NDDOT right-of-This means at locations where stormwater may leave NDDOT right-of-

way (streams, lakes, wetlands, Waters of the State as defined by the way (streams, lakes, wetlands, Waters of the State as defined by the permit. This does not include ESCM’s that are not to be implemented permit. This does not include ESCM’s that are not to be implemented until after the initial earth work is performed (silt fence, straw wattles, until after the initial earth work is performed (silt fence, straw wattles, etc.).etc.).

Contractor is responsible for inspecting and maintaining ESCM’s Contractor is responsible for inspecting and maintaining ESCM’s during construction phase of projectduring construction phase of projectIf you are the prime contractor and have subcontracted out the If you are the prime contractor and have subcontracted out the stormwater portion of the project, you are still responsible for stormwater portion of the project, you are still responsible for inspecting and maintaining ESCM’s, if the sub cannot perform the inspecting and maintaining ESCM’s, if the sub cannot perform the duties (time frame) as defined by the permit. duties (time frame) as defined by the permit. “Not my job” will not be “Not my job” will not be an acceptable excuse.an acceptable excuse. Topsoil is to be stockpiled, not used as a haul road.Topsoil is to be stockpiled, not used as a haul road.24 hours to inspect ESCM’s after a .5 inch rain event or within 24 24 hours to inspect ESCM’s after a .5 inch rain event or within 24 hours. hours. This is a permit requirement!This is a permit requirement!

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Debris left behind after active construction must be removed Debris left behind after active construction must be removed immediately.immediately.– Appendix 2 of the ND Construction Permit –House Keeping and Appendix 2 of the ND Construction Permit –House Keeping and

Operational ProceduresOperational ProceduresConcrete curing compound left along site for multiple days. Concrete curing compound left along site for multiple days.

Those areas with a continuous positive slope within 200 lineal feet of a surface water, temporary erosion protection or permanent cover must be applied within 21 days of completing or ceasing earth moving activities.Wetted perimeters must be stabilized within 200 lineal feet from the property edge, or from the point of discharge to any surface water. Stabilization should be completed within 24 hours of connecting to a surface water.Stage Construction – If 10 miles of road is disturbed than 10 miles worth of ESCM’s must be incorporated, inspected and maintained.

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2005 Construction 2005 Construction Site Review cont.Site Review cont.

It appears that specifications and permit provisions could be better It appears that specifications and permit provisions could be better enforced.enforced.

– Inspections and reporting as defined in the permit.Inspections and reporting as defined in the permit.– Maintenance as defined by the permitMaintenance as defined by the permit

Sediment Terraces in ditch bottomsSediment Terraces in ditch bottoms

Sediment not removed from water bodies resulting from depositionSediment not removed from water bodies resulting from deposition

– SpecificationsSpecificationsSpec. 110.05 – “When a suspension of work is ordered or when operations Spec. 110.05 – “When a suspension of work is ordered or when operations on the project are suspended for the winter, the Contractor shall take all on the project are suspended for the winter, the Contractor shall take all action necessary to control erosion, pollution and runoff during the shutdown action necessary to control erosion, pollution and runoff during the shutdown period before the Department accepts responsibility for maintenance.”period before the Department accepts responsibility for maintenance.”

Grading is being performed for entire length of project at one time. See Grading is being performed for entire length of project at one time. See Spec. 110.05 for the limits of disturbance relating to clearing and grubbing.Spec. 110.05 for the limits of disturbance relating to clearing and grubbing.

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Memorandum of Agreement Memorandum of Agreement between NDDOT and NDDOH.between NDDOT and NDDOH.

– No signature required on permits from the NDDOT. No signature required on permits from the NDDOT. NDDOT is the owner and ultimately liable.NDDOT is the owner and ultimately liable.

– Identifies contractors as the responsible parties for Identifies contractors as the responsible parties for obtaining and ensuring permit compliance as defined obtaining and ensuring permit compliance as defined in the permit.in the permit.

– Rainfall waiver for eastern 1/3 of state to allow Rainfall waiver for eastern 1/3 of state to allow consistent stabilization and permit closure.consistent stabilization and permit closure.

– Waiver for non-contiguous projects over 1 acre.Waiver for non-contiguous projects over 1 acre. – NDDOH can reactivate a permit (in whole or in part) NDDOH can reactivate a permit (in whole or in part)

for a period of three years after final stabilization, if a for a period of three years after final stabilization, if a stabilization method other than 70% pre-existing stabilization method other than 70% pre-existing vegetative cover is selected.vegetative cover is selected.

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Revised Stormwater Revised Stormwater Special ProvisionsSpecial Provisions

NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SPECIAL PROVISION

GENERAL PERMIT FOR STORM WATER DISCHARGES FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

November 2005 This project requires that a General Permit for Storm Water Discharges(Permit) be obtained from the Environmental Protection Agency, Region8. An application package detailing the steps necessary to obtain the permit,all necessary forms, and the requirements which need to be met to satisfy the permit may be acquired by contacting the Environmental ProtectionAgency, Region 8 at:

– Region 8 Storm Water Coordinator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, (8EPR-EP) 999 18th Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202-2466

1-800-227-8917 ext. 6082

The forms and requirements outlined in the package are also available on the worldwide web at:

http://www.epa.gov/region08/water/stormwater/downloads.html

It is mandatory that the contractor fulfill all requirements as directed by theEnvironmental Protection Agency, Region 8. The contractor will furnish a copy of thecompleted application package and, once obtained, the Permit to the engineer.

If, upon written final acceptance of the project by the NDDOT, the project area hasnot met the requirements necessary to file a Notice of Termination in accordancewith Section V.5, “Termination of Coverage” of the Permit, the contractor will fulfill therequirements outlined in Section VI.3, “Reporting Requirements – Permit Transfers”of the Permit. The Permit will be transferred to the applicable NDDOT district.

NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SPECIAL PROVISION

AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NORTH DAKOTA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

November 2005

This project requires that the contractor obtain an “Authorization to Discharge Under the North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System” Permit (Permit) from the North Dakota Department of Health. An application package detailing the steps necessary to obtain the permit, all necessary forms, and the requirements which need to be met to satisfy the permit may be acquired by contacting the North Dakota Department of Health at:

North Dakota Department of Health Division of Water Quality 1200 Missouri Avenue, Room 203 P.O. Box 5520 Bismarck, ND 58506-5520 Telephone: 701-328-5210

The forms and requirements contained in the package are also available on the internet at: http://www.health.state.nd.us/wq/Storm/Construction/ConstructionHome.htm

It is mandatory that the contractor fulfill all requirements as directed by the NorthDakota Department of Health. The contractor will furnish a copy of the completed application package and, once obtained, the Permit to the engineer.

If, upon written final acceptance of the project by the NDDOT, the project area has not met the requirements necessary to file a Notice of Termination in accordance with Section I.H, “Notice of Termination (NOT)” of the Permit, the contractor will fulfill the requirements outlined in Section I.G, “Transfer of Ownership or Control” of the Permit. Ownership and control will be transferred to the applicable NDDOT district.

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NDDOT Stormwater NDDOT Stormwater Decision DocumentDecision Document

Purpose of the document was to address post Purpose of the document was to address post construction inspection and maintenance.construction inspection and maintenance.

– How do we achieve final stabilization?How do we achieve final stabilization?Methods other than the emergence and coverage by Methods other than the emergence and coverage by permanently seeded grasses.permanently seeded grasses.Modify existing practices to increase the use of Modify existing practices to increase the use of mulch/erosion blanket, temporary and permanent seeding.mulch/erosion blanket, temporary and permanent seeding.When possible the Notice of Termination is to be part of the When possible the Notice of Termination is to be part of the final documentation submitted before the project can be final documentation submitted before the project can be finalized.finalized.

– Who will be responsible for post construction Who will be responsible for post construction maintenance?maintenance?

Maintenance/Districts will be responsible for post Maintenance/Districts will be responsible for post construction maintenance if the permit cannot be closed at construction maintenance if the permit cannot be closed at the time of project finalization.the time of project finalization.

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Construction Permit Construction Permit Process Revisions and ClarificationsProcess Revisions and ClarificationsDesign Division – selection and design of ESCM’sDesign Division – selection and design of ESCM’sContractor develops Stormwater Pollution Prevention Contractor develops Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and acquires the permit.Plan (SWPPP) and acquires the permit.During construction the contractor is responsible for During construction the contractor is responsible for insuring permit compliance. insuring permit compliance. – NDDOT is ultimately liable, since we own the project!NDDOT is ultimately liable, since we own the project!

Contractor responsible for placement and removal of Contractor responsible for placement and removal of temporary erosion control measures (if possible) and the temporary erosion control measures (if possible) and the incorporation of permanent erosion measures as soon incorporation of permanent erosion measures as soon as possible.as possible.Prior to final written acceptance of the project, the permit Prior to final written acceptance of the project, the permit is either closed (contractor) or notice is sent to the is either closed (contractor) or notice is sent to the district indicating permit responsibilities are the district indicating permit responsibilities are the NDDOT’s.NDDOT’s.Pending NDDOH approval, permit closure is issued.Pending NDDOH approval, permit closure is issued.

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Greater emphasis on water quality on all Greater emphasis on water quality on all projects.projects.– EPA – Native American ReservationsEPA – Native American Reservations– NDDOH – Statewide, except reservationsNDDOH – Statewide, except reservations

Greater enforcement of erosion and sediment Greater enforcement of erosion and sediment control measures (NDDOT, NDDOH, EPA).control measures (NDDOT, NDDOH, EPA).

Potential monitoring of all waters leaving Potential monitoring of all waters leaving NDDOT right-of-way (NDDOT right-of-way (TMDLTMDL).).

Greater development of educational materials.Greater development of educational materials.

What changes are in store for the future?What changes are in store for the future?

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Total Maximum Daily LoadsTotal Maximum Daily Loads(TMDL)(TMDL)

Establishes a limit, of a given pollutant, that can be Establishes a limit, of a given pollutant, that can be introduced to a water body (lake, river, stream) in introduced to a water body (lake, river, stream) in a 24 hour period. a 24 hour period.

THIS INCLUDES SEDIMENT!THIS INCLUDES SEDIMENT! 90 water bodies or 163 waterbody/pollutant combinations 90 water bodies or 163 waterbody/pollutant combinations

for TMDL completion in the next two years. for TMDL completion in the next two years. 17 water bodies or 32 waterbody/pollutant combinations 17 water bodies or 32 waterbody/pollutant combinations

are scheduled to begin within the next two yearsare scheduled to begin within the next two yearsWithin the next 10 years, 53% of the waters ( Types 1a, Within the next 10 years, 53% of the waters ( Types 1a,

1b, 2) currently listed on the draft 2006 TMDL list will 1b, 2) currently listed on the draft 2006 TMDL list will be completed.be completed.

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Erosion and Sediment Control HandbookErosion and Sediment Control Handbook

““Cookbook” of ESCM’s.Cookbook” of ESCM’s.Reference to Erosion Reference to Erosion Control Measures and Control Measures and Permit InformationPermit InformationIS NOT A STANDARD IS NOT A STANDARD SPECIFICATION OR SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD DRAWING.STANDARD DRAWING.Contains information on Contains information on design, installation, and design, installation, and maintenance on ESCM’s.maintenance on ESCM’s.Periodic updates will be Periodic updates will be performed.performed.

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MS4 requirements and MS4 requirements and responsibilities of the NDDOT.responsibilities of the NDDOT.

Includes all state highways, including I-94 and I-29, that Includes all state highways, including I-94 and I-29, that enter or drain into identified urbanized areas including enter or drain into identified urbanized areas including the counties the communities are located within. the counties the communities are located within. – Existing MS4 communitiesExisting MS4 communities: Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, : Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks,

Mandan, West Fargo.Mandan, West Fargo.– Pending MS4 communitiesPending MS4 communities: Dickinson, Jamestown, Minot, : Dickinson, Jamestown, Minot,

WillistonWilliston

Develop and implement interaction/partnerships between Develop and implement interaction/partnerships between NDDOT and others (cities and states) that have received NDDOT and others (cities and states) that have received MS4 status.MS4 status.Annual reports submitted to NDDOH relating to the Annual reports submitted to NDDOH relating to the progress and development of a comprehensive storm progress and development of a comprehensive storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPP).water pollution prevention plan (SWPP).

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Who is responsible at NDDOT for Who is responsible at NDDOT for stormwater compliance?stormwater compliance?

DesignDesign

ConstructionConstruction

Maintenance/DistrictsMaintenance/Districts

It is everyone's It is everyone's responsibility!responsibility!

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DesignDesignResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Coordinate all MS4 activitiesCoordinate all MS4 activitiesDesign site plan for Erosion Control Measures (ECM).Design site plan for Erosion Control Measures (ECM).Maintain partnership with the MS4 permittees to address Maintain partnership with the MS4 permittees to address common issues.common issues.Develop ECM’s for post construction runoff water quality Develop ECM’s for post construction runoff water quality control. control. Develop and review construction standards for onsite Develop and review construction standards for onsite erosion and sediment control. erosion and sediment control. Develop educational material and train personnel on the Develop educational material and train personnel on the review of storm water management plans and inspection review of storm water management plans and inspection procedures. procedures.

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ConstructionConstructionResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Receive and review contractor submitted erosion and pollution Receive and review contractor submitted erosion and pollution control plan prior to the start of construction. control plan prior to the start of construction. Insure proper placement of ESCM’s as indicated on NDDOT Insure proper placement of ESCM’s as indicated on NDDOT supplied plan sheets.supplied plan sheets.Review weekly and storm runoff (Review weekly and storm runoff (>> .50 in.) inspections of ESCM’s .50 in.) inspections of ESCM’s during construction and retain with project records.during construction and retain with project records.Enforcement of Standard Specification and ESCM’s.Enforcement of Standard Specification and ESCM’s.Develop penalties for contractors failing to comply with the storm Develop penalties for contractors failing to comply with the storm water management plan.water management plan.

Maintain inspections until contract has been finalized.Maintain inspections until contract has been finalized. If changes are made in the field to the stormwater If changes are made in the field to the stormwater pollution prevention plan, those changes must be sent to pollution prevention plan, those changes must be sent to NDDOH.NDDOH.

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Maintenance/DistrictsMaintenance/DistrictsResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Responsible for overseeing compliance for insuring MS4 Responsible for overseeing compliance for insuring MS4 compliance on all NDDOT projects and properties. compliance on all NDDOT projects and properties.

If the permit cannot be closed at the time of final written acceptance If the permit cannot be closed at the time of final written acceptance of the project, all inspection, maintenance, and reporting duties will of the project, all inspection, maintenance, and reporting duties will be the responsibility of the district until the site has achieved final be the responsibility of the district until the site has achieved final stabilization.stabilization.

After the contract has been finalized the Maintenance/Districts will After the contract has been finalized the Maintenance/Districts will be responsible for maintaining all permanent ESCM’s if necessary. be responsible for maintaining all permanent ESCM’s if necessary.

Develop and review construction standards for onsite erosion and Develop and review construction standards for onsite erosion and sediment control.sediment control.

Develop penalties for contractors failing to comply with the storm Develop penalties for contractors failing to comply with the storm water management plan.water management plan.

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Section 404 PermittingSection 404 Permitting

March 2006March 2006

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Federal Laws and RegulationsFederal Laws and Regulations

Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899– Regulates construction of any bridge, dam, dike, or causeway in navigable Regulates construction of any bridge, dam, dike, or causeway in navigable

waterswaters

Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977 – Section 404 gives regulatory authority over dredge/fill activities in waters of the Section 404 gives regulatory authority over dredge/fill activities in waters of the

USUS

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What are considered waters of the What are considered waters of the US?US?

All waters currently used, or were used in the All waters currently used, or were used in the past, to move interstate or foreign commercepast, to move interstate or foreign commerce

All interstate waters and wetlandsAll interstate waters and wetlands

All intrastate lakes, rivers, and streamsAll intrastate lakes, rivers, and streams

TributariesTributaries

Territorial seasTerritorial seas

Adjacent wetlands (bordering, contiguous, or Adjacent wetlands (bordering, contiguous, or neighboring)neighboring)

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What is considered a wetland?What is considered a wetland?

Areas that are inundated or saturated by Areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated soil conditionslife in saturated soil conditions

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NDDOT ProcessNDDOT Process

Complete wetland delineationComplete wetland delineation

Request jurisdictional determination of all waters Request jurisdictional determination of all waters and wetlands from USACEand wetlands from USACE

Permit USACE jurisdictional waters and Permit USACE jurisdictional waters and wetlandswetlands

Avoid, minimize, or mitigate all wetland impacts, Avoid, minimize, or mitigate all wetland impacts, including isolated wetlands protected under EO including isolated wetlands protected under EO 1199011990

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Three types of permitsThree types of permits

Nationwide permit – authorizes activities on a Nationwide permit – authorizes activities on a nationwide basis (NW 14 authorizes linear nationwide basis (NW 14 authorizes linear transportation projects with impacts less than ½ transportation projects with impacts less than ½ acre)acre)Regional (general) permit – issued on a Regional (general) permit – issued on a nationwide or regional basis for a particular nationwide or regional basis for a particular category of actions (FL - minor bridge category of actions (FL - minor bridge replacement)replacement)Individual permit – authorizes activities on a case Individual permit – authorizes activities on a case by case evaluation of a specific project. Typically by case evaluation of a specific project. Typically issued for projects that are likely to have more issued for projects that are likely to have more than a minimal impact on aquatic resourcesthan a minimal impact on aquatic resources

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Standard permit conditionsStandard permit conditions

Minimal adverse effect on navigationMinimal adverse effect on navigationProper maintenanceProper maintenanceBMPs for erosion and sedimentation controlBMPs for erosion and sedimentation controlMinimal degradation of water qualityMinimal degradation of water qualityCompliance with other Federal laws and Compliance with other Federal laws and regulations (i.e. historic properties, endangered regulations (i.e. historic properties, endangered species, wild and scenic rivers)species, wild and scenic rivers)

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Permit compliancePermit compliance

A strength of the permit program is its strong A strength of the permit program is its strong enforcement effortenforcement effort

The USACE and NDDOT (applicant) are The USACE and NDDOT (applicant) are committed to enforcing compliance with the committed to enforcing compliance with the terms of the permitsterms of the permits

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Compliance certificationCompliance certification

Every permittee must submit a signed Every permittee must submit a signed certification regarding the complete work and certification regarding the complete work and any required mitigationany required mitigation

Signature from District certifies that the Signature from District certifies that the authorized work was done in accordance with authorized work was done in accordance with the permit and conditionsthe permit and conditions

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Who is responsible at NDDOT for Who is responsible at NDDOT for permit compliance?permit compliance?

DesignDesign

ConstructionConstruction

Maintenance/DistrictsMaintenance/Districts

It is everyone's It is everyone's responsibility!responsibility!

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