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Design Phase Coordination and the Regional Environmental Coordinator’s Role. Environmental Document Types. The complexity of the project dictates the type of Environmental Document. INVESTIGATION. Initiate Data Gathering…. …which is incorporated into an environmental document.
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Design Phase Coordination and the Regional Environmental Coordinator’s Role
Environmental Document Types The complexity of the project dictates the type of Environmental Document.
WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete? • Natural Environment • Physical Environment • Socio-Economic • Cultural Environment
WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete? • Natural Environment • Physical Environment • Socio-Economic • Cultural Environment
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Factors WisDOT Considers • Wetlands • Rivers, Streams and Floodplains • Lakes and Other Open Water • Groundwater, Wells and Springs • Upland Wildlife and Habitat • Coastal Zones • Threatened/Endangered Species
WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete? • Natural Environment • Physical Environment • Socio-Economic • Cultural Environment
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTFactors WisDOT Considers • Air Quality • Construction Stage Sound Quality • Traffic Noise • Hazardous Substances or Contamination • Erosion Control • Storm water Management
WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete? • Natural Environment • Physical Environment • Socio-Economic • Cultural Environment
SOCIO-ECONOMICFactors WisDOT Considers • General Economics • Community and Residential • Economic Development and Business • Agriculture • Environmental Justice • Indirect and Cumulative Effects
WHAT Environmental Analyses does WisDOT complete? • Natural Environment • Physical Environment • Socio-Economic • Cultural Environment
CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTFactors WisDOT Considers • Unique Lands • Aesthetics • Historic Resources • Archaeological Resources • Tribal Issues
CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTWisDOT Considerations 4500* * Pertains to only IH, USH, & STH system
CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTQuestions ? Jim Becker 608-261-0137 James.Becker@dot.wi.gov
Actions (if applicable) during Final Design: • Purchase Right-of-Way • Reevaluate Traffic Noise Analysis • Prepare Structure Survey Report & Submit Plan to DNR for review • Request 401 Water Quality Certification/Final Concurrence from DNR • Submit 404 Permit application to USACE • Complete Railroad crossing design report • Coordinate for utility adjustment of facilities