The WSDOT ESO Permit Program is responsible for developing solutions that improve the delivery of transportation projects and compliance with environmental regulations that include the Corps Section 404 of the CWA, Ecology surface water quality standards, WDFW HPA rule, and Local Agency Shoreline Management Act and Critical Area Ordinances. The Permit Program provides technical support and training to WSDOT regional operations, and the development and management of programmatic approvals and interagency agreements.
Who We Are and What We do:
Eric Wolin, Permit Program Manager (Ecology WQIA, 401 process, 404 process, Corps / Ecology project review meetings, Coordination with Office Regulatory Assistance, HPA process, DNR permits) wolined@wsdot.wa.gov
Ken Schlatter, Statewide Permit Specialist (404 process, Guidance on Corps Jurisdiction, HPA process, WDFW MOA, General HPAs, JARPA process, Local Agency SMA and CAO process) schlatk@wsdot.wa.gov
Steve Yach, Statewide Permit Specialist (WSDOT coordinator for review of regulatory rule proposals, manage NPDES permits for aquatic herbicide and mosquito control). yachs@wsdot.wa.gov
Permit Agencies and Regulatory Solutions:
WDFW - 5 Year General HPA's
Ecology - General National Pollutant Discharge Permit's
WDFW
Bridge and Ferry Terminal Maintenance (pdf 55 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 547 – see Permit Activity Map(pdf 129 kb).
Beaver Dam Removal (pdf 35 kb)
Allows the removal of beaver dams within WSDOT R/W statewide.
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 53 – see Permit Activity Map (pdf 129 kb).
Channelized Stream Maintenance (pdf 46 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 25 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 129 kb).
Maintenance of Existing Fishway Facilities (pdf 45 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 2 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Culvert Maintenance (pdf 47 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 39 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
LWD Removal and Relocation--Bridge (pdf 42 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 13 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Freshwater Sediment Test Boring (pdf 29 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 3 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Marine Water Sediment Test Boring (pdf 37 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 3 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Forty Marine Pile Removal and Replacement (pdf 75 kb)
Allows the replacement and removal of up to forty piles per project in Marine Waters (guidance) (pdf 53 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 2 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
- Guidance
- SEPA
- JARPA (pdf 159 kb)
Programmatic Permit Reporting and Notification Information
Other GHPA Tools and Useful Information:
Ecology NPDES
Bridge and Ferry Terminal Washing (pdf 713 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 14 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
- AKART Study (all known, available, and reasonable technology) Evaluation of treatment alternatives to protect water quality.
Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit
Allows the application of herbicide to control non-noxious invasive plant species within WSDOT R/W.
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 0 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Noxious Aquatic Plant Control
Allows the application of herbicides to control noxious invasive plant species within WSDOT R/W.
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 0 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Aquatic Mosquito Control
Allows the application of pesticide to control mosquito species within WSDOT R/W.
The frequency of use for this permit in 2008 was 0 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Corps of Engineers:
Jurisdictional Guidance - The following guidance documents have been developed in coordination with the Corps Seattle District that provide clarification regarding 404 jurisdiction and transportation activities:
Interagency Agreements:
The following Interagency Agreements are directly related to programmatic permits. A complete list of all current WSDOT Interagency Agreements can be found on the Interagency Agreements web page.
Memorandum of Agreement between WSDOT and WDFW (pdf 1.7 MB) (issued May, 2008) This MOA between WDFW and WSDOT facilitates a more consistent application of the Hydraulic Code Rules and other existing interagency agreements. The MOA replaces a July 2002 agreement concerning work in state waters.
WDFW Maintenance Mitigation Policy (pdf 177 kb) Provides interpretation of the need for compensatory mitigation for planned maintenance projects.
Water Quality Implementing Agreement (pdf 60 kb) between WSDOT and Ecology (issued 1998, PDF file) This document is currently in the process of being revised.
Other Contacts:
Other Permitting Tools and Help