The Future of ODOT s Erosion and Sediment Control Specification SS832

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1 The Future of ODOT s Erosion and Sediment Control Specification SS832 Hans Gucker, P.E., CPESC ODOT Office of Construction Administration Construction Hydraulic Engineer

2 MS4 AUDIT FINDINGS Ohio EPA conducted audit of ODOT s MS4 permit Identified major program deficiencies requiring immediate change 2 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

3 MS4 AUDIT FINDINGS - HIGHLIGHTS Poor quality SWPPP s Documentation of SWPPP Reviews Poor quality inspections Poor quality BMP Implementation 3 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

4 PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS Program changes must Document permit compliance Improve project E&S implementation Assess performance Audit offered opportunities for major program improvements 6 Improve Receiving Water Quality Level 5 Level 4 Reduce Pollutant Loads Level 3 Change Behavior Level 2 Level 1 4 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference Improve Stormwater Runoff Quality Increase Knowledge & Awareness Improve Permit Compliance

5 PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS Implement software solution Product requirements Utilized smartphone/tablet platform Contain elements for inspection quality control Automated reporting reducing contractor implementation time Maintains party engagement Allows convenient statewide program compliance evaluation 5 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

6 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION SOFTWARE SWPPPTrack LTIS Unique linear project inspection tool Contained many internal quality control elements Inspection picture documentation Tracks contractor response times Automates communication between SWPPP designer, contractor and ODOT project personnel Automates evaluation of implementation success 5 Pilot projects April 2016 FHWA EDC Initiative 6 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

7 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION SOFTWARE Project Bidding SS832 bid items Erosion Control (Each Encumbered Amount) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (Lump Sum) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Inspections (Lump Sum) Cost for software included in contractor bid price for inspections Coordinate pricing with SWPPPTrack Service extends through final vegetation establishment 7 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

8 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION SOFTWARE Implementation Added to plan documents through addendum Projects selected on size, location and environmental impacts Goal of 30 projects in 2017 Expanding in 2018 until full rollout of updated SS832 8 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

9 SWPPP Requirements Plan phasing (scanned plans not accepted) Existing conditions plan Proposed conditions plan Modified drainage patterns BMP s have standardize callouts for software integration Increased Development Time 9 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

10 SWPPP Reviews Acceptance reviews for compliance Electronic submittals Reviews performed electronically Review checklist 10 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

11 Construction Inspections Requires use of SWPPPTrack mobile inspection app Coordinate required mobile device with SWPPPTrack All weekly, post-rainfall and monthly inspections Signed off on by SWPPP Designer 11 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

12 All BMP s are preloaded into app Can be modified Added Deleted Dewatering Sediment Bag PFFF PFFF FFDC 12 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference Sediment Trap

13 Quality Control BMP s become control points All BMP s require Inspection Pictures (every 21 days) Additional control points Direct stormwater outfall locations Protected resource areas 13 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

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18 Inspection Reporting Open Work Items Added to inspection report Indicates contractor action required Starts internal clock for remediation 18 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

19 Inspection Reporting Open Work Items Prioritized by age Extended periods of open work item are highlighted Provides convenient reference for project progress meeting discussions 19 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

20 Inspection Reporting Closing Open Work Items Records date remediation occurred Picture verification required during follow up inspection 20 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

21 Quality Control Inspection verification All inspection points are gps mapped System internally collects evaluation data for inspection assessments 21 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

22 Quality Control Documentation BMP Picture and inspection history is automatically generated Provides convenient compliance documentation 22 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

23 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION SOFTWARE SWPPPTrack LTIS Website Platform Statewide project tracking Real time audits Assessing performance By District By Contractor By Personnel 23 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

24 So far so good Communication between parties SWPPP Engineer and inspector are engaged in corrective action solutions Projects with compared to projects without dramatic improvements Easy enforcement notifications 24 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

25 Questions? 25 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference