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As design-build has become more prevalent as a method for delivering transportation projects across the United States, questions have arisen regarding the interface between the design-build and permitting processes. A National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) study, completed in January 2005, examined the design-build project delivery approach and the practices utilized by state transportation agencies in the preparation of permits and level of design detail in advance of selecting a design-build contractor. This paper discusses the results of a phase II NCHRP study that focused in greater detail upon the permitting process, and the perspectives of the state transportation agencies, regulatory agencies, contractors and consultants involved in the permitting of the project on responsibilities, timelines and compliance. Best practices have been identified based on eight case studies which examine the permitting process as it specifically relates to design-build delivery projects where major permits (i.e., Section 404 Wetlands, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, and Section 9 Bridge) had been required. Intended to assist transportation agencies in better developing and integrating knowledge of the permitting process at the state and Federal levels, the best practices can help them be better equipped to work with regulatory agencies and the design-build contractor teams to ensure the acquisition of all required permits. State transportation agencies can effectively plan for potential implications and/or probable modification requirements associated with preparing and obtaining environmental permits in advance of the design-build process.

01084478

08-0422

English

15p

2008

Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting

DVD

Figures; Maps; References (4) ; Tables (3)

Best practices; Cost effectiveness; Design build; Environment; Environmental policy; Environmental quality; Permits; Policy, legislation and regulation; Water quality; Wetlands

Energy; Environment; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; I15: Environment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2008 Paper #08-0422

TRIS, TRB

Jan 29 2008 2:46PM