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: Project Ad Date: Phone No.:
Request Date: Requesting Person’s Name:
Project Name: Contact Person’s Name: Charge Code Information: Work Order: Federal Funding (Y/N): Group: Work Op: Control Section: Phone No.:
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Federal Funding Percent: Anticipated Due Date 1, 2, 4 1, 2, 4 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 1, 2, 3, 23, 24, 25 1, 2, 21, 26, 27 21, 26, 27, 32 28, 29 28, 30 28 28 6, 20, 31, 32 6, 31, 32 31
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Deliverables Scoping Variance/Exemption Discipline Reports Reviews Construction Noise & Monitoring
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Task Budget Estimate: Scope of Work: Noise Variance/Exemption: Noise Study: Air Quality Study1: Energy Study: (Climate Change)2 Noise Study: Air Quality Study: Energy Study: (Climate Change)2 Construction Noise Blasting Noise Traffic Noise
Information/Materials Required
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This task is for a screening level air quality analysis. If this analysis fails to meet conformity a more detailed study will be required. 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.
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*Materials Required 1. Project description 2. Vicinity map 3. Plan sheets including existing and proposed alignments 4. Task to scope 5. Number of work nights 6. Types of equipment 7. Letter from Traffic or agency requiring nighttime work stating why night work is required 8. Description of detours and traffic control plan 9. Hours of nighttime operation 10. Electronic Microstation files (.dgn) for existing and proposed alignment including 5-foot contours, homes and businesses within 500 feet of the R/W 11. Existing and proposed profiles 12. Proposed jersey barriers 13. Sedimentation ponds 14. Regrading 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 21. Posted speeds and peak hour driving speed for all roadways 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) i. 25. Metered ramps 26. Estimated project cost 27. VMT 28. Electronic copy or hardcopy of discipline report 29. TNM electronic model files 30. WASIST output reports 31. Address or location 32. ADT
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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
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. Blasting Noise: Measuring noise levels produced from blasting activities. Includes a report of the results with potential noise impacts to wildlife.
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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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