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TxDOT’s Vision Statement

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.

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TxDOT’s Vision Statement

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  1. 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.

  2. TxDOT’s Environmental Programs Support Its Vision TxDOT’s Vision for an Environmentally Sensitive Transportation System Guidance Guidance Guidance Guidance EnvironmentalManagement Programs ETS SWAT PPA Surveys DEQC Operational Areas Environmental Requirements Training Training Training Training Facility Operations RCRA, SPCC, PSTs, ASTs Construction Operations NEPA Commitments, NPDES, COE Permits Project Development NEPA, 23CFR 771, 43 TAC 2, CWA, CAA

  3. Environmental Management from Project Development through Construction ProjectTracking Project Development Environmental Issues Permits & Commitments (EPIC) Are Identified by Districts & ENV and Tracked Environmental Tracking System (ETS) EPIC Management Review Plan Design DECQ & SWAT Inspection Reports Sent to Management for Review & Action ETS Captures EPIC for Inclusion in Project Plans Do Act EPIC Check Construction DECQ Inspects Project EPIC EPIC is Monitored During Construction SWAT Evaluates SWPPP EPIC DECQ- District Environmental Quality Coordinator SWAT- Stormwater Advisory Team

  4. TxDOT Environmental Tracking System (ETS) ETS Public Involvement ETS: Database System that Tracks the Environmental Process for Projects Generated by TxDOT's 25 Districts Agency Coordination Cultural Resource Protection Project Districts Can Remotely Access ETS to Check & Update a Project’s Status Water Quality Protection Hazmat Avoidance/ Removal Biological Resource Protection Corps Permits EPICs EPIC EPIC EPIC ETS Allows ENV, Districts & Other TxDOT Divisions to Keep Track of Project EPICs Environmental Issues, Permits & Commitments (EPIC) are Captured by ETS for “Carry-Over” into the Project Design and Construction Phases

  5. TxDOT ETS - Opening Screen

  6. TxDOT ETS – Project Screen

  7. TxDOT ETS –Natural Resources Management Screen

  8. TxDOT- ETS EPIC Sheet

  9. 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. Reports to TxDOT Management as Needed Directive for DEQC Reports Findings District Management to District Management Inspects DEQC Project EPICs

  10. Snapshot of DECQ Checklist

  11. Storm Water Advisory Team (SWAT) SWAT Engineering-Hydraulics –Environmental & Construction Specialist Multi-Disciplinary Multi-Division Team Bridge Design Construction Maintenance Environmental Identify Effective BMPs Develop Internal Bulletins Provide Training SWAT Goals &Objectives Conduct SWPPP Inspections Generate Ideas to Improve Storm Water Management

  12. Pollution Prevention & Abatement Surveys (PPA) ENV Director ENV Conducts PPA Survey of Facility Operations District Response Actions Reported to ENV ENV PPA Branch Waste Management SPCC ACM PST Used Oil District Plan Act Do Check District Office Facility Operations District Engineer Maintenance Section Facility Operations ENV Director Sends PPA Survey Report to District Engineer PPA Survey Report Prepared ENV Director

  13. Snapshot of PPA Survey Summary Table from District Report

  14. Environmental Guidance Environmental Training & Guidance 404 Permits NEPA HAZMAT NPDES Construction Operations Project Development SPCC Pollution Prevention Wetlands Facility Operations Environmental Training Maintenance Operations

  15. What’s Next For TxDOT? Facility Surveys Incorporate Environmental Requirements into Service Contracts

  16. QUESTIONS?

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