Concept Development Checklist
Rockfall Mitigation Project
Project Name:Direction/Milepost limits:
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Municipality(ies):
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CD Designer:
Notes:
· All item checked “Y” or “N” shall be briefly discussed in the ‘Comments’ section below the checklist items.
· NFI: Needs Further Investigation in Final Design (explain below).
Concept Development Checklist
A. Rockfall Mitigation Scope Of Work
Y / N / N/A / NFI1. Is Rockfall Mitigation for the subject highway rock cut slope(s) warranted by the current ranking(s) & rating score(s) within Rockfall Hazard Management System? (if yes, indicate RHMS ranking(s) & score(s) in the ‘Comments’ section)
2. Have specific types of anticipated rockfall mitigation measures been identified? (if yes, list below in the ‘Comments’ section)
3. Will permanent ROW be required? (if yes, project will not remain limited scope)
4. Will there be a need for any type of Permanent Easement(s) for future maintenance or periodic inspection of the installed rockfall mitigation measures? (if yes, list below in the ‘Comments’ section a detailed description of the location and purpose of the permanent easement)
5. Will there be a need for extensive and/or significant coordination between Federal, State, or other cooperating agencies? (If yes, project will not remain limited scope)
6. Will any additional borings/rock cores be required during design?
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B. Traffic Management/Operations
Y / N / N/A / NFI1. Detour – Is it necessary and/or feasible? Has conceptual approval been received from Traffic Operations?
2. Staged Construction - Is it necessary and/or feasible? Has conceptual approval been received from Traffic Operations?
3. Have Lane Closure Hours been provided? (if yes, provide memo from Traffic Operations as an attachment)
4. Is there a need for temporary traffic stoppages during construction?
5. Is there a need to maintain pedestrian and/or bicycle traffic during construction?
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C. Utility Facilities
Y / N / N/A / NFI1. Are there Aerial Facilities within the limits of the project? (if yes, provide a list of identified Aerial Facilities in the ‘Comments’ section below. Also, provide photos of existing facilities in an Appendix of the CD Report)
2. Are there existing underground facilities within the limits of the project? (if yes, provide a list of identified underground facilities in the ‘Comments’ section below. Also, provide photos of existing facilities in an Appendix of the CD Report)
3. Are there anticipated impacts to existing facilities as a result of the proposed rockfall mitigation work and related activities?
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D. ITS
Y / N / N/A / NFI1. Are there existing ITS facilities within the limits of the project?
2. Are any new ITS components required within the limits of the project?
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E. Structures
Y / N / N/A / NFI1. Are there any structures within project limits?
2. Are there anticipated impacts to existing structures as a result of the proposed rockfall mitigation work and related activities?
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F. Miscellaneous Items
Y / N / N/A / NFI1. Is there existing guide rail, barrier curb or other safety devices within the limits of the project?
2. If there is existing guide rail, barrier curb or other safety devices within the limits of the project, does it meet current design standards?
3. Will any existing substandard guiderail, barrier curb and other roadside safety devices within the project limits (along the rock slope side of the roadway) be upgraded to current standards? (if yes, provide a list of elements to be upgraded in the ‘Comments’ section below.)
4. Is there existing lighting within the project limits?
5. Is there fencing within the project limits?
6. Have all Controlling Substandard Design Elements been identified? ** (list existing CSDE’s in the ‘Comments’ section below)
7. Has reasonable assurance been obtained that a Design Exception can be obtained for the identified CSDE’s?
8. Is there a need for the acquisition of any Temporary Right of Way Easements for construction access or utilities? (list below in the ‘Comments’ section a detailed description of the location and purpose of the temporary easement)
9. Is there existing curbing or concrete traffic barrier within the project limits?
10. If there is existing curbing or concrete traffic barrier within the limits of the project, will it need to be replaced? (if yes, explain why below in the ‘Comments’ section)
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** The Concept Development Report for Rockfall Mitigation projects only needs to address the Controlling Substandard Design Elements that exist within the limits of the rock cut slope/border area. Other roadway work associated with these projects is considered transitional and therefore, exempt from a Design Exception Report.
G. Community Impacts
Y / N / N/A / NFI1. Are there any private residences within the limits of the project?
2. Are there any commercial businesses within the limits of the project?
3. Are there any schools within a half mile radius of the limits of the project?
4. Other (e.g., Malls, Entertainment Complexes, Churches, etc.)
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H. Community Outreach Plan – All Information to be obtained from the Office of Community and Constituent Relations
Y / N / 30 days or more prior to FDS / 30 days or less prior to Construction **1. Officials Briefing
2. Public Information Center – Design
3. Public Information Center – Construction
4. Letters to Officials
5. Letters to Property Owners
6. Letters to all in zip code/ neighborhood
7. Kiosk or display in a Public Place
8. Information on DOT Website
9. Press release
** Pre-Construction Officials Briefings and Pre-Construction Public Information Centers, if required by O.C.C.R., should be held after the project has been awarded and should be attended by the State’s Resident Engineer and by the Contractor.
I. Environmental Impacts/Concerns
Y / N / N/A / NFI1. Are any threatened or endangered species or their habitats present within the project location?
2. Does the project fall within a Historic Corridor/District?
3. Are Wetlands Impacts possible as a result of the proposed work?
4. Are Floodplain and/or riparian buffer Impacts possible as a result of the proposed work?
5. Is there a potential for Hazardous Waste on the project?
6. Is there a potential for other permits being needed as a result of the proposed work? (if yes, list potential permits in the ‘Comments’ section below)
7. Are any 4(f) Properties likely to be impacted by the proposed work?
8. Will the project trigger the No Net Loss Reforestation Act?
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J. Offices/SME consulted on this Project
Y / N / Office / Name / Phone #Structures
ITS
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Traffic Operations
Office of Community Relations
Construction Management (Constructability Review)
Environmental
Communications
K. Management System Cross-Check/Reference Cross-Checks
Y / NStructures
Drainage
Safety
Congestion
Operations
Project Reporting System (PRS)
Pavement
L. Funding/Authorization Information
Y / N1. Is the Project Programmed in the STIP for all Phases of Work? Provide Line Item info below.
2. What is the anticipated FD authorization date and estimate? Provide info below.
3. What is the anticipated CON authorization date and estimate? Provide info below.
4. THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY ANALYSIS.
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M. Verification of Limited Scope Project Development
Y / NBased on the information obtained/observed during the field visit, input obtained from SME’s, and coordination/cross-checks with the various Management Systems, does the proposed scope of work for this project fit the definition of a ‘Limited Scope Project’?
Approved:
(Insert Name), Project Manager / Date
Released: 10/2016