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: environmentally sensitive Providing comfortable, safe, durable, cost-effective, environmentally 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 Statement

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

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

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. Reports to TxDOT Management as Needed Inspects to District Management District Environmental Quality Coordinator (DEQC) Directive for DEQC

Snapshot of DECQ Checklist

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

District Office Facility Operations Maintenance Section Facility Operations 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 HAZMAT Environmental Training & Guidance Wetlands

ETSEPIC SheetsDEQCMaintenance Future Developments Include: EPIC Verification Field Project Not Cleared Until Confirmation EPICs are Implemented in Project Plans. System Integration Integrate 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 Needs DEQCs 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

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