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:
Gregor Myhr, Permit Program Manager (Ecology WQIA, 401 process, 404 process, Corps / Ecology project review meetings, Coordination with Office Regulatory Assistance, HPA process, DNR permits) MyhrG@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
Leslie Durham, Statewide Permit Specialist (On temporary assignment at NOAA Fisheries) durhaml@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
Overwater Structure Maintenance and Repair (pdf 60 kb)
This permit covers bridge and ferry terminal maintenance and repair including facility deck and drain cleaning, bridge and ferry terminal cleaning and washing, facility painting preparation including cleaning, washing, abrasive blasting; marine growth removal, general structural repair including deck overlay and replacement.
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 1449 – 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 2006 was 126 – see Permit Activity Map (pdf 129 kb).
Channelized Stream Maintenance (pdf 46 kb)
Allows 50 cy sediment removal per project per year.
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 51 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 129 kb).
Maintenance of Existing Fishway Facilities (pdf 45 kb)
Allows 50 cy sediment removal per project per year (guidance) (pdf 53 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 5 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Culvert Maintenance (pdf 47 kb)
Allows structural repair and allows 50 cy sediment removal per project per year (guidance) (pdf 53 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 60 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Culvert Replacement in Non-fish Bearing Waters (pdf 43 kb)
Allows replacement of culvert in same location (guidance) (pdf 52 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 8 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
LWD/M Removal and Relocation--Bridge (pdf 42 kb)
Allows the removal and relocation of non-embedded large woody debris and material (including associated bedload) from WSDOT bridges. (guidance) (pdf 50 kb)
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 68 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
Freshwater Sediment Test Boring (pdf 345 kb)
Covers freshwater sediment test boring activities statewide
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 5 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
- Guidance
- SEPA
- JARPA (pdf 423 kb)
- Unified Conditions
Marine Water Sediment Test Boring (pdf 804 kb)
Allows test boring and sediment sampling for WSDOT projects in all state marine water
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 2 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
- Guidance
- SEPA
- JARPA (pdf 2.54 mb)
- Unified Conditions
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 2006 was 2 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
- Guidance
- SEPA
- JARPA (pdf 159 kb)
- Unified Conditions
Programmatic Permit Reporting and Notification Information
Other GHPA Tools and Useful Information:
- WDFW Allowable Freshwater Work Windows Statewide
- WDFW Allowable Saltwater Work Windows
- Treated Wood BMP's
- WDFW Regional Habitat Program Managers Notification and Area Habitat Biologist Contact Information
- Regional Road Maintenance Program Field Guide
Ecology NPDES
Bridge and Ferry Terminal Washing (pdf 81 kb)
Covers the following washing and painting activities:
The frequency of use for this permit in 2006 was 31 - see Permit Activity Map (pdf 12 kb).
- Guidance
- GSPs
- Unified Conditions (pdf 1.74 mb)
- 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 2006 was 7 - 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 2006 was 7 - 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 2006 was 62 - 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 907 kb) (issued July 2002) This MOA between WDFW and WSDOT facilitates a more consistent application of the Hydraulic Code Rules and other existing interagency agreements. This MOA replaces the December 1996 MOA concerning work in watercourses and the 1990 MOU between WSDOT and WDFW. Currently under revision, expect to be completed in December 2005.
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.
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