ReEvaluation Form Guidance PDE Part 1 Chapter 13

Re-Evaluation Form Guidance PD&E Part 1, Chapter 13 2017 NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat

Logistics • Webinar is being recorded • Recording and materials (PPT and quick guide) will be available in the next 24 hours • If there are others attending from your location, please enter everyone’s name in the chat/question box. • Ask questions in the chat/question box – we will answer throughout and as time permits. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 2

Objectives • What is a Re-evaluation? • When is a Re-evaluation required? • What are the components of the Re-evaluation Form? • What Supporting Documentation should be included with the Reevaluation? • SWEPT Implementation • Re-evaluation Demonstration NEPA Assignment: SWAT and Project Development Process 3

What is a Re-evaluation? 23 CFR § 771. 129 (a) A written evaluation of the draft EIS shall be prepared by the applicant in cooperation with the Administration if an acceptable final EIS is not submitted to the Administration within three years from the date of the draft EIS circulation. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine whether or not a supplement to the draft EIS or a new draft EIS is needed. (b) A written evaluation of the final EIS will be required before further approvals may be granted if major steps to advance the action (e. g. , authority to undertake final design, authority to acquire a significant portion of the right-of-way, or approval of the plans, specifications and estimates) have not occurred within three years after the approval of the final EIS, final EIS supplement, or the last major Administration approval or grant. c) After approval of the ROD, FONSI, or CE designation, the applicant shall consult with the Administration prior to requesting any major approvals or grants to establish whether or not the approved environmental document or CE designation remains valid for the requested Administration action. These consultations will be documented when determined necessary by the Administration. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 4

What is a Re-evaluation? • A Re-evaluation considers the continued validity of the approved Environmental Document prior to advancing a project to its next major phase. ₋ Meets the consultation requirement in 23 CFR § 771. 129 • Documents what changes, if any, have occurred in a project and if these changes alter the previous environmental determination ◆ Consider Potential Changes, such as: » Design, Project Limits, Scope of Project, Laws and Regulations. • Also updates the status of PD&E commitments made by FDOT during prior project phases NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 5

When is a Re-evaluation required? § Prior to requesting federal-aid authorization for subsequent project phases (Final Design, ROW, and Construction) § Any time there are major design/project changes including during a design-build project § Any time there are project changes due to changes in law or the passage of time § Any time a project changes from federal aid to state funded. Note: the federal process applies to all interstate projects NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 6

Section 1, General Information Section 1 contains information about the approved environmental document and the segment(s) being advanced. § 1 A: Re-evaluation Type § 1 B: Original approved Environmental Document § 1 C: Prior Re-evaluation(s) § 1 D: Project or project segment(s) being advanced ₋ Note: If multiple segments are being addressed, the user will need to add another section for each additional segment. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 7

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Section 1, General Information Section 1 contains information about the approved environmental document and the segment(s) being advanced. § 1 C: Prior Re-evaluation(s) § 1 D: Project or project segment(s) being advanced ₋ Note: If multiple segments are being addressed, the user will need to add another section for each additional segment. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 9

Section 1, General Information NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 10

Section 2, Project Description Section 2 This section is a new element within this form and provides a brief summary of the project description and segment(s) being advanced. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 11

Section 3, Changes in Applicable Law or Regulation Section 3 includes a summary of changes in federal or state laws, rules, regulations, or guidance that require consideration since the date of the original Environmental Document or most recent Re-evaluation. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 12

Section 4, Evaluation of Major Design Changes and Revised Design criteria Section 4 includes major design changes that have occurred since approval of the Environmental Document or most recent Re-evaluation. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 13

Section 5, Public Involvement Section 5 provides a summary of additional public involvement activities completed since the approval of the Environmental Document or most recent Re-evaluation. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 14

Section 6, Project or Segment(s) Planning Consistency Section 6 includes information regarding Planning Consistency with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Cost Feasible Plan (CFP). NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 15

Section 7, Evaluation of Changes in Impacts Section 7 a is used to document the evaluation of changes in impacts to affected Social & Economic issues and resources. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 16

Section 7, Evaluation of Changes in Impacts Section 7 b is used to document the evaluation of changes in impacts to affected Cultural issues and resources. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 17

Section 7, Evaluation of Changes in Impacts Section 7 c is used to document the evaluation of changes in impacts to affected Natural issues and resources. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 18

Section 7, Evaluation of Changes in Impacts Section 7 d is used to document the evaluation of changes in impacts to affected Physical issues and resources. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 19

Section 8, Commitment Status Section 8 provides an update on the status of commitments from the original approved Environmental Document or most recent re-evaluation and lists new commitments. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 20

Section 9, Status of Permits Section 9 identifies federal, state, and local permits required for the project and provides permit status since the Environmental Document or last Re-evaluation. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 21

Section 10 - Conclusion contains a statement about the re-evaluation of the project, and the validity of findings in the Environmental Document, new findings (if necessary), and a recommendation for project advancement. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 22

Section 11 - District Review and Approval includes the name of the FDOT preparer and the standard statement of OEM NEPA Assumption § If OEM approval is not required select “No” and include the date of OEM consultation. § PDC will provide confirmation email. Upload email into SWEPT as supporting documentation NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 23

Section 12 – OEM Concurrence requires the District to submit the reevaluation only if OEM approval is required. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 24

Section 13 – Links to Supporting Documentation allows for supporting information such as technical reports and documentation of stakeholder coordination to be listed and linked. NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 25

Supporting Documentation • Upload supporting documentation into the SWEPT project file. • The documentation should: § Support the conclusions of the re-evaluation form • Show coordination or consultation with OEM and other Agencies • Types of supporting documentation: § Maps (can also include AOI tool) § Field Reviews and Notes § Technical Studies/ Memos § Agency Coordination/Consultation letters NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 26

Questions? Contact your assigned Project Delivery Coordinator at OEM NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat

SWEPT Implementation NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 28

SWEPT Implementation of Re-evaluation Form • Goes into Production on Monday 7/1/2017 § Please complete re-evaluations (all the way to approval) before that time § Unfinished (in draft) re-evaluations will continue under previous form § You will not be able to edit and update on old form after approval § Do not start new ones on the old form on Friday 6/29/2017 • Environmental Certification remains unchanged • Same form will be used for state and federal re-evaluations § Questions change based on difference • Recording this training • Developed Quick Guide • Help video on EST under help NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 29

Re-evaluation Quick Guide NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 30

Re-evaluation Quick Guide (continued) NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 31

Re-evaluation Quick Guide (continued) NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 32

SWEPT Videos http: //www. fdot. gov/environment/sched/train 1. shtm NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 33

SWEPT Demonstration • Re-evaluation Form NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 34

SWEPT Contacts Office of Environmental Management Pete Mc. Gilvray Peter. Mc. Gilvray@dot. state. fl. us (850) 414 -5330 Dean Rogers Dean. Rogers@dot. state. fl. us (850) 414 -5348 Help Desk swept@fla-etat. org (850) 414 -5334 NEPA Assignment: Moving Forward with FDOT in the Driver’s Seat 35

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