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GRAB YOUR PARTNER AND LET’S DANCETxDOT and Contractor Partnership

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TxDOT and Contractor Partnership

TxDOT and contractor are joint co-permittees on projects for the Construction General Permit (CGP), TPDES General Permit TXR150000. For construction projects that are authorization under the CGP

– TxDOT is the Primary Operator with Control Over Construction Plans and Specifications including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications;

– The Contractor is the Primary Operator with Day-to-Day Operational Control of activities at the construction site that are necessary to ensure compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) for the site

Special Provision 007-004, Special Provision 506-004

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Communicating Environmental Requirements

Construction project plans

Environmental requirements are reviewed and communicated during the preconstruction for the construction project with the TxDOT District Environmental Quality Coordinator (DEQC), contractor, superintendent, and the Contractor Responsible Person Environmental (CRPE)

TxDOT: Construction Contract Administration Manual (CCAM), Chapter 3, Section 4

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Managing Environmental Requirements During Construction

Contract management process

Construction Project Inspections

– TxDOT performs SWP3 inspection, provides contractor report, documents necessary corrective action, and validates actions are completed within established priority time

– TxDOT and contractor responsible person environmental (CRPE) perform join inspections using the construction stage gate checklist

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Panel Discussion

Preconstruction Meeting

Managing ENV requirements during construction

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Pharr Example

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EMS COMMUNICATIONS 101 FOR U2Communicating EMS Best Practices

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EMS POLICY

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Communications

Both TxDOT and Contractor and subcontractor employees involved in soil disturbing activities are required to take the “Environmental Management System Awareness” training

The course communicates TxDOT’s commitment to the environment and the EMS policy

The EMS policy is posted on construction site boards and communicated in meetings

Special Provision 506-004

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Project Planning, Design, Construction, and Maintenance Summit

Districts conduct Summit meetings once per fiscal calendar year

Meetings are attended by individuals from district and or division from project planning, design, construction and maintenance

Summit meetings allow districts to have a discussion on construction projects, and identify best practices that can be incorporated in future projects

Identify need for procedural changes in the district or divisions that can be incorporated into future projects

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Panel Discussion

General environmental communications to employees

Summit Meetings

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San Antonio

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2018 Revisions To SWP3 Weekly Monitoring Form 2118 (Page 2)

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Storm Water “Working” Plans

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SWP3 Working Plans: Installation and removal dates of BMP’s

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No. 5 (of Top Ten List) – Overall Housekeeping Issues - Scattered Waste Piles

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TxDOT districts

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Dallam Sherman Hansford Ochiltree Lipscomb

Hartley Moore Roberts Hemphill

Oldham Potter Carson Gray Wheeler

Deaf Smith Randall Armstrong DonleyCollings-worth

Parmer Castro Swisher Briscoe Hall

Bailey Lamb Hale Floyd Motley

Dickens King KnoxHockleyLubbock

Crosby

GarzaLynnTerryYoakum

Gaines Dawson Borden Scurry Fisher Jones

Kent Stonewall HaskellThrock-morton

Baylor

Wilbarger Wichita

WICHITAFALLS

Clay

Archer

YoungJack

Howard Mitchell NolanTaylor Callahan Eastland

Glasscock Sterling Coke Runnels

ReaganIrion

Cooke Grayson Fannin

Lamar

Delta

Red RiverPARIS

Bowie

Wise Denton CollinHunt Hopkins

RainsWood Upshur

Marion

Cass

Titus

Mor

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Camp

ATLANTA

Harrison

Smith

VanZandt

Henderson TYLER

Rusk Panola

AndersonCherokee

Freestone

DallasDALLAS

Rockwall

Palo Pinto

Parker Tarrant

Shelby

SabineHoustonLUFKIN

Angelina

TylerPolk

Trinity

Jasp

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New

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SanJacinto

Walker

Leon

Navarro

Ellis

Hardin

FORTWORTH

Erath

Hood Johnson

Hill

BosqueMc

LennanHamilton

Coryell

Bell

Falls

WACO

RobertsonMadison

MilamBrazos

Grim

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Burleson

BRYAN

WashingtonLee

Austin

FayetteHarris

Montgomery Liberty

BEAUMONTOrange

Jefferson

ChambersHOUSTON

FortBend

Brazoria

Matagorda

Wharton

Colorado

LavacaGonzales

Dewitt

YOAKUM

Jackson

Victoria

Calhoun

Goliad

Bee Refugio

Karnes

LiveOak

JimWells

SanPatricio

Nueces

CORPUSCHRISTI

Kleberg

Kenedy

Willacy

Hidalgo

BrooksJim

HoggZapata

Starr

PHARR

Duval

Webb

LAREDO

La SalleDimmit

Zavala Frio Atascosa

McMullen

Guadalupe

Wilson

Bexar

MedinaUvalde

Real Bandera

Kerr

Kendall

Gillespie Blanco

Kinney

SANANTONIO

Edwards

Sutton Kimble

Mason LlanoBurnet

Williamson

Travis

AUSTIN

BastropHays

CaldwellComal

Brown Comanche

BROWNWOOD

Coleman

Mills

McCulloch

San Saba Lampasas

Concho

Menard

SANANGELO

Schleicher

TomGreen

Andrews Martin

Midland

Pecos

Ector

CraneWard

WinklerLoving

Crockett

Val Verde

Upton

Terrell

ReevesCulberson

Jeff Davis

Brewster

Presidio

Hudspeth

El Paso

EL PASO

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LUBBOCK

AMARILLO

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BACKUP SLIDES

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Communication Tools

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Optional page

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Special Provision to Item 7, SP007-004

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Section 7.7.2., “Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permits and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3),” is voided and replaced by the following:

7.2. Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permits and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3).

7.2.1. Projects with less than one acre of soil disturbance including required associated project specific locations (PSL’s) per TPDES GP TXR 150000. No posting or filing will be required for soil disturbances within the right of way. Adhere to the requirements of the SWP3.

7.2.2. Projects with one acre but less than five acres of soil disturbance including required associated PSL’s per TPDES GP TXR 150000. The Department will be considered a primary operator for Operational Control Over Plans and Specifications as defined in TPDES GP TXR 150000 for construction activity in the right of way. The Department will post a small site notice along with other requirements as defined in TPDES GP TXR 150000 as the entity of having operational control over plans and specifications for work shown on the plans in the right of way.

The Contractor will be considered a Primary Operator for Day-to-Day Operational Control as defined in TPDES GP TXR 150000 for construction activity in the right of way. In addition to the Department’s actions, the Contractor will post a small site notice along with other requirements as defined in TPDES GP TXR 150000 as the entity of having day-to-day operational control of the work shown on the plans in the right of way. This is in addition to the Contractor being responsible for TPDES GP TXR 150000 requirements for on- right of way and off- right of way PSL’s. Adhere to all requirements of the SWP3 as shown on the plans. The Contractor will be responsible for Implement the SWP3 for the project site in accordance with the plans and specifications, TPDES General Permit TXR150000, and as directed.

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7.2.3. Projects with 5 acres or more of soil disturbance including required associated PSL’s per TPDES GP TXR 150000.

The Department will be considered a primary operator for Operational Control Over Plans and Specifications as defined in TPDES GP TXR 150000 for construction activities in the right of way. The Department will post a large site notice, file a notice of intent (NOI), notice of change (NOC), if applicable, and a notice of termination (NOT) along with other requirements per TPDES GP TXR 150000 as the entity having operational control over plans and specifications for work shown on the plans in the right of way.

The Contractor will be considered a primary operator for Day-to-Day Operational Control as defined in TPDES GP TXR 150000 for construction activities in the right of way. In addition to the Department’s actions, the Contractor shall file a NOI, NOC, if applicable, and NOT and post a large site notice along with other requirements as the entity of having day-to-day operational control of the work shown on the plans in the right of way. This is in addition to the Contractor being responsible for TPDES GP TXR 150000 requirements for on- right of way and off- right of way PSL’s. Adhere to all requirements of the SWP3 as shown on the plans.

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Special Provision to Item 506, SP506-004

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Item 506, “Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls,” of the Standard Specifications is amended with respect to the clauses cited below. No other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed.

Article 506.1., “Description.” The second paragraph is voided and replaced by the following.

Contractor is considered primary operator to have day-to-day operational control as defined in TPDES GP TXR150000.

1.1. For projects with soil disturbance of less than 1 acre, no submittal to TCEQ will be required but Contractor will follow SWP3. For projects with soil disturbance of 1 acre to less than 5 acres a small site notice will be posted at the site. For projects with soil disturbance of 5 acres or more a notice of intent (NOI) is required and a large site notice posted at site. Postings will be in accordance with TPDES GP TXR150000. Postings not associated with project specific locations will be in same location as Department’s postings.

1.2. Notice of Intent (NOI). Submit a NOI, if applicable, with the TCEQ under the TPDES GP TXR150000 at least 7 days prior to commencement of construction activities at the project site. Provide a signed copy to the Engineer and any other MS4 operators at the time of submittal. The Department will submit their NOI prior to contractor submission and will provide a copy for Contractor’s use in completing the Contractor’s NOI form. 1.3. Notice of Change (NOC). Upon concurrence of the Engineer, submit a NOC, if applicable, to the TCEQ within 14 days of discovery of a change or revision to the NOI as required by the TPDES GP TXR150000. Provide a signed copy of the NOC to the Engineer and any other MS4 operators at the time of submittal.

1.4. Notice of Termination (NOT). Upon concurrence of the Engineer, submit a NOT, if applicable, to the TCEQ within 30 days of the Engineer’s approval that 70% native background vegetative cover is met or equivalent permanent stabilization have been employed in accordance with the TPDES GP TXR 150000. Provide a signed copy of the NOT to the Engineer and any other MS4 operators at the time of submittal.

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Section 506.3.3., “Training,” is supplemented by the following:

Training is provided by the Department at no cost to the Contractor and is valid for 3 yr. from the date of completion. The Engineer may require the following training at a frequency less than 3 yr. based on environmental needs:

� “Environmental Management System: Awareness Training for the Contractor” (English and Spanish) (Approximate running time 20 min.), and � “Storm Water: Environmental Requirements During Construction” (English and Spanish) (Approximate running time 20 min.).

The contractor responsible person environmental (CRPE), alternate CRPE designated for emergencies, Contractor’s superintendent, Contractor, and subcontractor lead personnel involved in soil disturbing or SWP3 activities must enroll in and complete the training listed below and provide the certificate of completion to the Engineer before performing soil disturbing or SWP3 activities on the project. Training is provided by a third party and is valid for 3 years from the date shown on the Certificate of Completion. Coordinate enrollment as prescribed by the Department and pay associated fees for the following training:

� “Revegetation During Construction” “Construction General Permit Compliance,” and Construction Stage Gate Checklist (CSGC).”

Training and associated fee will not be measured or paid for directly but are subsidiary to this Item.

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District Communication

Communicating EMS Information Best Practices throughout TxDOT, district, and contractor

Project Planning, Design, Construction, and Maintenance Summit Meetings

TxDOT: Environmental Management System Manual, Chapter 3, Section 10

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