Erosion Control Implementation Plans (ECIP)

Christine Krall, SW Region EnvironmentalWinter 2015

Erosion Control Implementation Plan (ECIP) Importance of ECIP review process Select Sites Erosion Control Order Form Releases

ECIP

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Requirement of DNR/DOT Cooperative Agreement and TRANS 401 Communicates the contractors means and methods to

perform work Communication tool between DOT, contractor,

subcontractors, and DNR Removes the need to have DNR general permits Meet the intent of the Clean Water Act

Why is ECIP needed?

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Erosion control – part of the construction project TRANS 401

Project Leaders – Complete Inspections and Orders TSS – Liaison to DNR, support to project leaders

SW region ECIP review checklist provides process for review

New ECIP Review Process

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Project leader reviews ECIP submittal for completeness and rejects if necessary

Erosion control staff, project leader, project manager, and DNR review ECIP

Erosion Control Engineer works with contractor to incorporate review comments

ECIP accepted and approved(SW region process – each region is slightly different)

Review Process

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Submittals do not include: Complete schedule Plan sheets with temporary and final erosion control

measures Select Sites with complete information

Reject ECIPs

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Schedule Narrative Construction staging Plan sheets Structures Select sites

ECIP Components

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Schedule limits the erosive land exposed. SS 107.20(4)

The schedule coordinates temporary erosion control measures with the permanent erosion control measures to ensure economical, effective, and continuous erosion control. SS 107.20 (2)

Include all erosion control mobilizations Includes all subcontractors

Schedule

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“Contractor means and methods are out of our control.”

“DOT doesn’t dictate means and methods.” DOT must have a current schedule Schedule provides the shortest practicable

duration for exposure SS 107.20 (4) Plan for best erosion control methods

Schedule

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The special provision requirements been met The contractor is prepared for rain events All waterways are protected Erosion protection is in place where water leaves

the site and at cut/fill transitions Staging area locations are noted? Usage dates,

and material type stored are provided

Narrative

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Submitted plan sheets show the contractor has accounted for erosion control at all stages of the project

Plan sheets submitted include stages and temporary erosion control for each stage

Limit open area Erosion control bid items are shown at interim

stages The final erosion control plan is complete

Plan Sheets

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Structures over waterways are highly sensitive Grade separation structures require large open

slopes and grade changes that need to be addressed

Structures

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Special provisions for water dates, animal issues, invasive species

Debris capture system and removal plan Is USACE (corps) permit amendment required? Dewatering plan Stockpile and staging locations Water diversion plan

Structures

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Commercial Sites: NR 216, DNR Construction Permit or DSPS Permit Current stormwater permit is on file with permitting

agency Private Sites:

Sites are approved under ECIP Need a reclamation plan and storm water plan Site must be used exclusively for one DOT project

Select Sites

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Be Proactive Plan ahead for rain events

Reduce Risk Limit exposure to erosion control Watch the weather Finish permanent slopes, install permanent erosion

control items as soon as possible Install adequate temporary erosion control items

Best Practices

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Reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream or lake into which the water is discharged. SS 107.18 (7)

DNR technical standards provides guidance Place pump intake in clear stone Treat effluent

Dewatering

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Water leaving our project should be as clean or cleaner than receiving water

Seed placed after growing season Protect against erosion Establish seed and permanent measures Plan for winter is included if project will be finished

in late fall

Winterization

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ECIP amendments are needed when there is a change in design, construction, operation or maintenance at a project site that has a potential for a discharge and is not addressed in the ECIP. Examples: Dewatering Increasing exposed erosive land Adding select sites Schedule changes that effect commitment dates

Amendments

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Provides timeframes for completing work 8, 24, or 72 hours

Necessary documentation to elevate issues before major releases occur

Key component in enforcement process Provided in TRANS 401

Erosion Control Order Form

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Defined by: Deposition of material outside of our right-of-way Turbid water – Water that is dirtier than the receiving

water Fill out release form and submit to erosion control

engineer Include pictures Plan to clean up release

Releases

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Releases must be reported to DNR within 24 hours

Corps is notified by erosion control engineer or environmental coordinator

Cooperative Agreement requires annual compilation of releases

Releases

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Erosion Control Standard Specifications 107.20 (Legal) and 628 (Bid Items)

Wisconsin State Legislature, Chapter Trans 401 Construction and Materials Manual 6-45 Wisconsin State Legislature, Chapter 216 Storm Water Construction Technical Standards

(WDNR)

Resources

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Christine Krall, P.E. Phone: 608.386.1639 Covering La Crosse, Monroe, Juneau, Vernon,

Richland, Sauk, Crawford, and Grant Counties Brad Schultz, P.E. Phone: 608.242.8038 Covering Columbia, Dodge, Iowa, Dane,

Jefferson, Lafayette, Green, and Rock Counties

SW Region Erosion Control Contacts

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