Operations Office

Environmental Classification Summary

Use the Environmental Classification Summary (ECS) form to document NEPA Class II projects. A current copy of the ECS form may be found via the links below. Also available are instructions for completing the ECS form.

Environmental Classification Summary Form 140-100 runtime: This is a self contained Filemaker Pro runtime version of the 140-100 form. Download this file to your machine and run. It will unzip to a folder called C:\EnvironmentalClassificationSummary. Inside this folder you run the EnvironmentalClassificationSumm.EXE.
Environmental Classification Summary Form 140_100.WF9: (FileMaker Pro form) Save file and overwrite the exisitng 140_100.WF9 file in your DOTeForms0 directory.

Endangered Species Act/Biological Assessments

Pre-BA meetings are conducted on a monthly basis and are an opportunity for project proponents to meet with representatives of the Services to discuss proposed “may affect” determinations and aspects of the project. Contact your Region Local Programs Engineer if you are interested in participating in an upcoming Pre-BA meeting. Please note: participation in pre-BA meetings is required for any formal consultations and highly encouraged for informal consultation, depending on the complexity of the project.

WSDOT’s Environmental Services Offices’ ESA page – includes a lot of great information on current guidance and training material, including ESO’s Advanced BA Training curriculum. The site contains good information on what the content of a BA should include and processes associated with consultation.

Noise Analysis Guidance – link to ESO’s guidance on assessing noise impacts to listed species and designated critical habitat.

Stormwater Analysis Guidance – link to ESO’s guidance on assessing stormwater impacts to listed species and designated critical habitat.

Cultural and Historic Resources (Section 106)

As of March 21, 2007, we are using a new Programmatic Agreement between WSDOT, the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and FHWA.

PA with Exhibits FINAL 21 March 07

Unanticipated Discovery Plan template

Area of Potential Effects example

Section 4(f) Considerations

Parks, public recreational facilities, historic resources, wildlife preserves, and scenic byways are covered by Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. The FHWA is prohibited from approving the “use” of a 4(f) property unless it can be shown that:

1) there is no feasible and prudent alternative to using the property, and

2) the proposed action includes all possible measures to minimize harm resulting to the property from such use.

Social, Community Impacts and Environmental Justice

Social and community impacts are those that affect individuals who live or work in your proposed project area. Environmental Justice considerations stem from Presidential Executive Order 12898 and apply specifically to low-income and certain minority populations who may be impacted by a proposed project.

Section 24.10 of the Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) manual outlines the appropriate process to identify populations present and potential impacts. The section also includes a list of exemptions and a decision-making matrix.

Environmental Assessments/Environmental Impact Statements

WSDOT uses a reader-friendly style for developing EA and EIS documents. The Reader-Friendly guidelines help show how develop a format, approach, and content that is more readily understood by the general public, resource agencies, and other interested parties.

Listed below are current FHWA/H&LP EA and EIS documents that are in the public comment period (if any and if available electronically):