INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
AOT - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION & PERMIT “ALL CLEAR”
TO:, Project Manager DATE:
COPY:Environmental Section Project File; Central Files
FROM:James Brady, Environmental Specialist (802-828-)
PROJECT: See Permits Needed Checklist Memo Template.doc;
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Studies, documentation, and permitting for this project are complete. Be advised that, if the design or construction limits are altered, if State or Federal Regulations change, and/or if the project is delayed beyond the noted permit expiration dates; approvals may become invalid.
- It is recommended that all correspondence noted herein be included or referenced in Bid Documents or Plans -
RESOURCE REVIEW (resourcespresent and clearances obtained):Send out for resource clearances or is there a consultant doing the clearances?
Archaeological:This is a resource clearance from the Archaeologist Resource Specialist; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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Historic:This is a resource clearance from the Historic Resource Specialist; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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T & E Species:This is a resource clearance from the Biologist Resource Specialist; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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Wetlands:This is a resource clearance from the Biologist Resource Specialist; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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Ag Soils:This is a resource clearance from the Biologist Resource Specialist; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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Floodplains:See information on theHydraulics Report, Plan Set, Project Impact Data Form, and FEMA mapping website
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AOP:This is a resource clearance from the Biologist Resource Specialist and the VT Fisheries Biologist; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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Critical Paths:The Environmental Specialist checks this based on mapping and can contact VT Fish and Wildlife; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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STATE APPROVALS:
Historic Preservation and Arch. Officer:This is a resource clearance from the Historic and Archaeologist Resource Specialists, Section 106 Clearance; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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Stream Alteration Consultation:Any effects on streams? Ask PM or check plans. June 1st – Oct 1st restriction dates; Project Impact Data Form; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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Storm WaterDischarge Permit:How much impervious area?, Any previous stormwater permits?, Any stormwater impaired waters? Ask PM and check ANR website; need cross hatched plans; Project Impact Data Form; ask Jon Armstrong; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
Individual Permit:5 year permit
GP #3-9015 (New & Redevel. Discharge to non-WIP):10 year permit
GP #3-9010 (Amendment to Previously Permitted Discharge to non-WIP):need to get when an individual permit or legacy permit expires, 10 year permit, non impaired waters only
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NPDES Construction General Permit:How large is the Area of earth Disturbance? Ask PM or check EPSC Plans; Project Impact Data Form; work after Oct 15th, winter EPSC is required; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
Individual Permit:High Risk project
CGP-3-9020(2006) >/= 1 acre disturbanceRisk Score/EPSC Plan Acceptance:Need to review the narrative, plans, and details; (put a date here)
CGP-3-9020(2006) >/= 1 acre disturbance NOI issued:Low Risk 2 years, Moderate Risk 5 years; (put a date here)
EPSC Plan < 1 acre disturbance Acceptance Memo issued:small impact area, not near resources, short time frame, will not violate state water quality standards - gets a 652 waiver memo otherwise need to review the narrative, plans, and details; (put a date here)
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State Wetland Permit:Are any Class I or II wetlands or buffers (100' or 50' respectively)impacted (or contiguous)? Ask PM; Project Impact Data Form; Is it an Allowed Use?; ask VTrans Biologists; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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Lakes and Ponds Permit:Any impacts to lakes or ponds below mean high water? below 95.5' mean high water Lake Champlain Ask PM or check plans; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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Threat. and End. Species Permit:Ask VT F&W ,check website, and ArcMap; Ask PM; This is also a resource clearance; ask VTrans Biologists; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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502 Hearing:Is the project outside of ROW and will there be any land acquisition? Ask PM or check plans;Project Impact Data Form; (put a date here)
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Act 250 Land Use Permit:Is the project greater than 10 Acres or have/ affecting a previous permit? Ask PM or check plans; Project Impact Data Form; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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Agency of Agriculture:Any prime agricultural soils affected? Ask PM or check plans. Check website or ask VT Dept of Ag. This is also a resource clearance; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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Other: Any hazardous waste? Water Supply Permit? See Permits Needed Checklist Memo Template.doc; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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FEDERAL APPROVALS:
Section 106 Determination:This is a resource clearance from the Historic and Archaeologist Resource Specialists, Section 106 Clearance; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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Section 4(f) Determination:This is a resource clearance from the Historic Resource Specialist; (resource info, date, specialist name)
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Section 6(f) Determination:Is the project outside of ROW? Ask PM or check plans; Check LWCF List online or ask ANR Forest, Parks, and Recreation; Check ArcMap public lands; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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404 Corps of Engineers Permit:Any impacts to wetlands, below ordinary high water (OHW), essential fish habitat, Army Corps navigable waterway? Need temporary and permanent impacts to both wetlands and OHW; Ask PM or check plans, Project Impact Data Form; see "COE Permit Checklist" and "District Projects"; Cat 1 July 15th – Oct 1st date restrictions; Cat 2 no date restrictions; Memphremagog OHW 682.7'; Lake Champlain OHW 98.0'; This is a resource clearance from the Biologist Resource Specialist; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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USCoast Guard:Any USCG navigable waters involved? Check list and website, or email USCG; Can the project use a 144(h) exemption letter from FHWA?; (permit number or letter, issue date, expiration date)
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USF&WS Endangered Species Act Consultation:Ask US F&WS ,check website, and ArcMap; Ask PM; This is a resource clearance from the Biologist Resource Specialist; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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US Dept. of Agriculture:Any agriculture or prime soils? Ask PM or check plans. Check website or ask NRCS. This is a resource clearance from the Biologist Resource Specialist; Need a Form 1006?; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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NEPA Documentation:Will this be an EIS, EA, CE, or PACE? What is the lead agency? Is this an FHWA, FRA, or FAA funded project? See the PACE check list and ask PM, consultant, or FHWA; (issue date)
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FEMA:Any impacts to floodplains? Ask PM, check plans, or ask Hydraulics Section. This is also a resource clearance; See information on the Hydraulics Report, Plan Set, Project Impact Data Form, and FEMA mapping website; (permit number, issue date, expiration date)
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS: Check all the resource clearances for stipulations, requirements, mitigation, restrictions, etc.
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END ALL CLEAR MEMORANDUM template updated 05/26/11
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