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Ensuring a desirable workplace which creates a diverse team of all kinds of people and professions.
To be a progressive state transportation agency recognized and respected by the citizens of Texas:
Providing comfortable, safe, durable, cost-effective, environmentally sensitiveenvironmentally sensitive and aesthetically appealing transportation systems that work together.
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 Vision StatementTxDOT’s Vision Statement
TxDOT’s Environmental Programs Support Its Vision
TxDOT’s Vision for an Environmentally Sensitive Transportation System
Facility Operations
Construction OperationsProject Development
Operational A
reas
Environmental Management
ProgramsET
S
SW
AT
PP
A S
urve
ys
DE
QC
Training Training Training Training
Guidance Guidance Guidance Guidance
NEPA, 23CFR 771, 43 TAC 2, CWA, CAA
NEPA Commitments, NPDES, COE Permits
RCRA, SPCC, PSTs, ASTs
Environmental
Requirements
EPIC
DesignDesign
EPIC Management Management ReviewReview
EPIC
DECQ & SWAT Inspection Reports
Sent to Management for Review & Action
DECQ- District Environmental Quality Coordinator
SWAT- Stormwater Advisory Team
ETS Captures EPIC EPIC for Inclusion in Project Plans
Environmental Management from Project Development through Construction
Plan
Do
Check
Act
Environmental Tracking Environmental Tracking System (ETS)System (ETS)
ProjectProject TrackingTracking
Environmental Issues Permits & Commitments (EPIC) Are Identified by
Districts & ENV and Tracked
Project DevelopmentProject Development
EPIC is Monitored During
Construction
DECQ Inspects DECQ Inspects Project EPICProject EPIC
SWAT Evaluates SWAT Evaluates SWPPPSWPPP
ConstructionConstruction
EPIC
EPIC
EPIC
Water Quality
Protection
Biological Resource Protection
Cultural Resource Protection
Corps Permits
Hazmat Avoidance/
Removal
Project
TxDOT Environmental Tracking System (ETS)
Districts Can Remotely
Access ETS to Check
& Update a Project’s
Status
Environmental Issues, Permits & Commitments (EPIC) are Captured by ETS for
“Carry-Over” into the Project Design and Construction Phases
ETS
ETS Allows ENV, Districts
& Other TxDOT Divisions
to Keep Track of Project
EPICs
ETS: Database System that
Tracks the Environmental
Process for Projects
Generated by TxDOT's 25
Districts
EPICs
Agency Coordination
Public Involvement
TxDOT ETS - Opening Screen
TxDOT ETS – Project Screen
TxDOT ETS –Natural Resources Management Screen
TxDOT- ETS EPIC Sheet
District Management
DEQC
TxDOT Management
Project EPICs
Reports Findings
DEQC Responsibilities
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.
Repor
ts to
TxD
OT
Man
agem
ent a
s
Neede
d
Inspects
to District Management
District Environmental Quality Coordinator (DEQC)
Directive for DEQC
Snapshot of DECQ Checklist
Multi-Disciplinary Multi-Disciplinary
Multi-Division TeamMulti-Division Team
SWAT
Environmental
Construction
Maintenance
Design
Develop Develop Internal Internal
BulletinsBulletins
Conduct Conduct SWPPP SWPPP
InspectionsInspections
Provide Provide TrainingTraining
Identify Identify Effective Effective
BMPsBMPs
Generate Ideas to Generate Ideas to Improve Storm Improve Storm
Water ManagementWater Management
SWAT Goals &SWAT Goals & ObjectivesObjectives
Storm Water Advisory Team (SWAT)Storm Water Advisory Team (SWAT)
Engineering-Hydraulics –Environmental & Construction Specialist
Bridge
District Office Facility Operations
Main
tena
nce
Sectio
n
Facilit
y O
pera
tions
ENV Director
ENV PPA Branch
ENV Director
District
District Engineer
ENV Conducts PPA Survey of
Facility Operations
PPA Survey Report
Prepared
ENV Director Sends PPA Survey Report to District Engineer
District Response
Actions Reported to ENV
Pollution Prevention & Abatement Surveys (PPA)
SPCC
PST
ACMWaste Management Used Oil
Plan
Do
Check
Act
Snapshot of PPA Survey Summary Table from District Report
Environmental Training
Project Development
Construction Operations
Maintenance Operations
Environmental Guidance
Facility Operations
NEPA
Pollution
Prevention
NPDES
404
Permits
SPCC
HA
ZMA
T
Environmental Training & Guidance
Wetlands
ETS EPIC Sheets DEQC MaintenanceFuture Developments
Include:
EPIC Verification FieldProject Not Cleared Until Confirmation EPICs are Implemented in Project Plans.
System IntegrationIntegrate ETS with Existing Design & Construction Information System.
EPIC Committee Established to:
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.
Identify DEQC Training NeedsDEQCs not all at the same level of experience.
Enhance Checklist
Identify Environmental Aspects of Maintenance Operations
Develop Best Management Practices
What’s Next For TxDOT?
Facility Surveys
Incorporate Environmental Requirements into Service Contracts
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?