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Waterway Permits Update

Waterway Permits Update. Email questions to: OES@dot.state.oh.us. What’s New & Up and Coming. 2014 Waterway Permits Manual New impact tables New Regional General Permit Guidance New flow charts Updated Mitigation Section Updated permit application examples. What’s New & Up and Coming.

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Waterway Permits Update

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  1. Waterway Permits Update Email questions to: OES@dot.state.oh.us

  2. What’s New & Up and Coming • 2014 Waterway Permits Manual • New impact tables • New Regional General Permit Guidance • New flow charts • Updated Mitigation Section • Updated permit application examples

  3. What’s New & Up and Coming • Waterway Permits Website • New layout • Better organization • Updated permit guidance • User-friendly electronic Waterway Permits Manual

  4. Regional General Permit Renewal • Negotiations initiated with USACE November 2013 • Estimated public notice period: late March/early April • Features & improvements may include: • no stream length restriction for linear projects • temporary fill built into Sections A & B • flexible flow requirement methods • no stream gage PCN trigger • Individual permit waiver option

  5. Ordinary High Water Mark/Flow Requirement Issues • Incorrect OHWM considerations: • Evaluator not qualified • Time of year and flow conditions • Impacts to flow requirements • Temporary Access Fill does not meet flow requirements: • Reassess OHWM • Re-evaluate timing TAF is installed • Add plan note or special provisions condition to address specific contractual requirements

  6. Constructability Reviews • May be necessary for bridges with flow requirement concerns, individual permits, and large temporary access fills • Early review during planning stages by designer and construction • Avoid contractor issues after project had sold • If issues after sale, contractor will need to provide justification for re-design

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