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This session from the 2010 Contractor-Engineer Conference, led by Dan Scudder of WisDOT's Environmental Services Section, delves into crucial topics surrounding 404 permit addendums. The presentation highlights the importance of clear communication between WisDOT and contractors, the challenges faced during the permitting process, and how temporary impacts can be addressed through addendums. Key discussions include approval timing for borrow sites and recommendations for streamlining the overall process, ensuring compliance, and enhancing project coordination.
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2010 Contractor-Engineer Conference – “break-out session #6:PERMITTING ISSUES … Topics: • 404 Permit Addendums • Aviation Permit Requirements & Ponds • Borrow Site Provisions
-2010 Contractor-Engineer Conference -404 Permit AddendumsDan Scudder – WisDOT Environmental Services Section Goals of Talk: Need for Addendums How Process Works Challenges We Face
404 PERMITS & Addendums: WisDOT’s Current Process … WisDOT or Consultant Contractor design phase construction phase Apply to USACE For 404 Permit (permanent impacts) Final Permit I D Temporary (construction) impacts LET USACEreview And Public Comment period Draft Permit Permit Addendum Modify 404 Permit (to include temporary impacts)
404 Permits and Addendums Challenges We Face … • Communication between WisDOT & Contractor • Changing Expectations • Non-Compliance & Consequences • Borrow Sites Approval Timing
404 Process Committee… Now Being Organized! • WisDOT and Contractor Staff • Review existing process • ID Opportunities to better define Process • ID Opportunities to Streamline Process • ID Opportunities to Better Coordinate Process • What Can be Done About Borrow Sites Timing? • Recommendations for Implementation