WSDOT Air Quality, Noise and Energy Task Request Form
Environmental Services Office
Air Quality, Noise and Energy Section
Attn: Jim Laughlin - MS 138
Phone: (206) 440-4643 // Cell: (206) 462-8458 // Fax: (206) 440-4805 // e-mail: laughlj@wsdot.wa.gov
Address: 15700 Dayton Avenue North, NB82-138, P.O. Box 330310, Seattle, WA 98133-9710
Desired Request Completion Date:
Request Date:
Project Ad Date:
Requesting Person’s Name: Phone No.:
Project Name: WIN No.:
Contact Person’s Name: Phone No.:
Charge Code Information:
Work Work Control Org
Order: Group: Op: Section: No.:
Federal Funding (Y/N): Federal Funding Percent:
Anticipated Due Information/Materials
Deliverables Task Date Required
Budget Estimate: 1, 2, 4
Scoping
Scope of Work: 1, 2, 4
Noise
Variance/Exemption 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 33
Variance/Exemption:
1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
Noise Study:
20, 21, 22, 33
Air Quality Study1: 1, 2, 3, 23, 24, 25, 33
Discipline Reports /
Abbreviated Discipline Energy Study: 1, 2, 21, 26, 27, 33
Reports
(Climate Change)2 21, 26, 27, 32, 33
MSAT Analysis3 1, 2, 34, 35
Noise Study: 28, 29, 33
Air Quality Study: 28, 30, 33
Reviews
Energy Study: 28, 33
(Climate Change)2 28, 33
Construction Noise 1, 2, 6, 20, 31, 32
Construction Noise & Wildlife/Blasting Noise 1, 2, 6, 31, 32
Monitoring
Traffic Noise 31
1
This task is for a screening level air quality analysis. If this analysis fails to meet conformity a more detailed study will be required.
2
Climate change is not a separate discipline report but could be a separate task and would likely be included in the Energy or Air Quality reports. If
uncertain about whether a climate change discussion / analysis is required work closely with the Air Quality, Noise and Energy group.
3
Please check with the Air Quality, Noise and Energy Group to determine if your project requires a Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) analysis
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*Materials Required to Fulfill Task Request
1. Project description
2. Vicinity map (pdf) including project beginning and ending MP
3. Plan sheets including existing and proposed alignments.
4. Task to scope
5. Number of work nights
6. List of equipment expected to be used and type of work expected at night in each jurisdiction
7. Email or memo from Traffic or agency stating they do not allow daytime closures and requiring
nighttime work only
8. Description of detours and traffic control plan
9. Hours of nighttime operation including weekdays and week ends
10. Electronic Microstation basemap files (.dgn) without references for existing and proposed alignment at
least 5-foot contours, homes and businesses within 500 feet of the R/W
11. Existing and proposed profiles roadway profiles
12. Proposed jersey/concrete barriers top elevation and beginning and end locations
13. Sedimentation ponds location
14. Regrading profiles and limits
15. Clearing limits
16. Cross sections (50 ft. intervals)
17. Existing and proposed R/W
18. Existing noise barriers
19. AM and PM peak hour traffic for existing and design year for all alternatives including no-build
20. Traffic vehicle mix (heavy trucks, medium trucks and autos)
21. Posted existing and proposed speeds
22. Map of current land use
23. LOS for each affected intersection within the project area
24. Synchro output report including:
a. Total cycle length of the signal
b. Turning movements and volumes for each leg of the intersection
c. Number of lanes
d. Signal red times (green time minus cycle length)
e. Clearance interval / lost time (optional)
f. Signal is actuated, semi actuated, pretimed (optional)
g. Arrival rate (optional)
h. Saturation flow rate (optional)
25. Metered ramps
26. Estimated project cost
27. VMT (Vehicle miles travelled)
28. Electronic copy or hardcopy of discipline report
29. TNM electronic model files
30. WASIST output reports
31. Address or location
32. ADT / AADT
33. Access permission to Livelink project folder under NEPA/SEPA and/or Permits
34. Hourly VMT
35. Travel Forecast
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AIR QUALITY, NOISE AND ENERGY TASK DESCRIPTIONS
Scoping
Project Scoping: Provides an estimated scope of work and budget for identified task(s). May include comments in the
ERS form.
Noise Variance/Exemption
Nighttime noise variance or exemption (dependent on jurisdiction): Required for most jurisdictions where nighttime
construction work continues between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
Discipline Reports/Abbreviated Discipline Reports
Noise Study: Evaluates and quantifies traffic noise levels, noise impacts to sensitive noise receivers and recommends
abatement if necessary. Includes summary language to be incorporated into the EA or EIS environmental document.
Air Quality Study: Evaluates and quantifies Carbon Monoxide emissions to make a determination of project level
conformity at the intersection level. May also include a quantitative or qualitative evaluation of Mobile Source Air
Toxics (MSAT’s) and a qualitative evaluation of PM10 or PM2.5 using the MOVES model. Includes summary language
to be incorporated into the EA or EIS environmental document.
Energy Study: Only needed for large scale projects (EIS). Evaluates and quantifies energy or fuel usage during operation
of a transportation facility after construction and construction activities. Includes summary language to be incorporated
into the EA or EIS environmental document.
Climate change is not a separate discipline report nor required under NEPA / SEPA at this time. However, it is possible
that a qualitative discussion or quantitative analysis of greenhouse gases (GHG) would be highly recommended under our
own agencies suggested approach. If you are uncertain about whether a climate change discussion/analysis would be
necessary please work closely with the Air Quality, Noise and Energy group.
Reviews
Noise Study: Provides comments, recommended alternative approaches and modifications to methodologies on noise
studies from consultants and local jurisdictions.
Air Quality Study: Provides comments, recommends alternative approaches and methods for conducting an air quality
study. Provides guidance to consultants and local jurisdictions.
Energy Study: Provides comments and recommended changes to approaches and methods for conducting an energy
study to consultants and local jurisdictions.
Climate Change: Review climate change language and GHG analysis for the most up to date methodologies and language
as well as ensure that state policy is being followed and interpreted correctly.
Monitoring
Construction Noise: Measuring noise levels emitted from various construction activities and equipment such as pile
driving activities, ram-hoe operation, paving machines, etc. Includes a report of the results with potential impacts to
humans and wildlife.
Wildlife/Blasting Noise: Measuring noise levels produced from blasting or construction activities. Includes a report of the
results with potential noise impacts to wildlife.
Traffic Noise: Measuring noise levels produced from traffic noise. May include a report of the results and the potential
impacts to humans, particularly at night.
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