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TxDOT’s Vision Statement To be a progressive state transportation agency recognized and respected by the citizens of Texas: Providing comfortable, safe, durable, cost-effective, environmentally sensitive and aesthetically appealing transportation systems that work together. Ensuring a desirable workplace which creates a diverse team of all kinds of people and professions. Using efficient and cost-effective work methods that encourage innovation and creativity. Promoting a higher quality of life through partnerships with the citizens of Texas and all branches of government by being receptive, responsible and cooperative. TxDOT’s Environmental Programs Support Its Vision TxDOT’s Vision for an Environmentally Sensitive Transportation System PPA Surveys Guidance SWAT Guidance DEQC Guidance ETS Guidance Training Training Training Training Facility Operations Construction Operations Project Development Environmental Management Programs RCRA, SPCC, PSTs, ASTs NEPA Commitments, NPDES, COE Permits NEPA, 23CFR 771, 43 TAC 2, CWA, CAA Environmental Management from Project Development through Construction Project Tracking Environmental Tracking System (ETS) EPIC Project Development Environmental Issues Permits & Commitments (EPIC) Are Identified by Districts & ENV and Tracked Plan Design EPIC ETS Captures EPIC for Inclusion in Project Plans Do Act Check Construction EPIC EPIC is Monitored During Construction DECQ- District Environmental Quality Coordinator SWAT- Stormwater Advisory Team DECQ Inspects Project EPIC SWAT Evaluates SWPPP Management Review DECQ & SWAT Inspection Reports Sent to Management for Review & Action TxDOT Environmental Tracking System (ETS) ETS ETS: Database System that Tracks the Environmental Process for Projects Generated by TxDOT's 25 Districts Public Involvement Cultural Resource Protection Hazmat Avoidance/ Removal Agency Coordination Project Water Quality Protection Corps Permits Biological Resource Protection EPIC EPICs EPIC EPIC Environmental Issues, Permits & Commitments (EPIC) are Captured by ETS for “Carry-Over” into the Project Design and Construction Phases TxDOT ETS - Opening Screen TxDOT ETS – Project Screen TxDOT ETS –Natural Resources Management Screen TxDOT- ETS EPIC Sheet District Environmental Quality Coordinator (DEQC) DEQC Responsibilities TxDOT Management Review projects with permits, formal consultation, or other mitigation requirements. Review randomly selected “other” construction projects within each area office. Inspect maintenance section projects in each district area office. Directive for DEQC District Management Reports Findings to District Management Inspects DEQC Project EPICs Snapshot of DECQ Checklist Storm Water Advisory Team (SWAT) SWAT Engineering-Hydraulics –Environmental & Construction Specialist Multi-Disciplinary Bridge Design Construction Maintenance Identify Effective BMPs Multi-Division Team Environmental Develop Internal Bulletins Conduct SWPPP Inspections Provide Training Generate Ideas to Improve Storm Water Management SWAT Goals & Objectives Pollution Prevention & Abatement Surveys (PPA) ENV Director District Response Actions Reported to ENV ENV PPA Branch District Waste SPCC ACM Management PST Used Oil Plan Act District Engineer ENV Conducts PPA Survey of Facility Operations Do Check ENV Director Sends PPA Survey Report to District Engineer ENV Director District Office Facility Operations PPA Survey Report Prepared Snapshot of PPA Survey Summary Table from District Report Environmental Guidance Environmental Training Environmental Training & Guidance What’s Next For TxDOT? ETS EPIC Sheets Future Developments Include: EPIC Committee Established to: EPIC Verification Field Project Not Cleared Until Confirmation EPICs are Implemented in Project Plans. System Integration Integrate ETS with Existing Design & Construction Information System. Clearly Define EPIC Accountability and Responsibility: District? ENV? Contractor? Clearly Define EPIC Timing: Preconstruction? During Construction? Post Construction? Clearly Communicate: The EPICs must clearly communicate to all parties what needs to be done by eliminating Enviro-Jargon & adding specificity. DEQC Identify DEQC Training Needs DEQCs not all at the same level of experience. Enhance Checklist Maintenance Identify Environmental Aspects of Maintenance Operations Develop Best Management Practices Facility Surveys Incorporate Environmental Requirements into Service Contracts QUESTIONS?