Environmental Planning, Permitting & Compliance

Bureau of Policy and Planning
Office of Environmental Planning
Natural Resource Planning Unit
+ Environmental Permitting Unit
(formerly Water & Natural Resources)

Environmental Resource
Compliance Unit
(formerly Water & Noise Compliance)

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General Information
Natural Resources Planning Unit (NRP)
Environmental Permitting Unit (EPU)
Environmental Resource Compliance (ERC)
Bureau of Engineering and Construction’s Engineering Project Coordination Unit (EPC)

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General Information
Distribution List OEP/EPC Distribution List Planning/Engineering Directive: Project Permitting and Risks – Roles and Responsibilities Chart Environmental Coordination & Permitting Process Maps Permit Thresholds Guidance Document Expedited PNDF Directive Other Policies, Directives, Bulletins, and Programs: Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Ordinary High Water Permit Review and Regulatory Processing Timelines Assignment of Coordinated Environmental Roles CTDOT's MS4 Stormwater Quality Management Program
Natural Resource Planning
Performs early screening of Department projects for resource concerns, and coordinates projects with State and federal resource agencies such as National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), U.S Coast Guard (USCG), and DEEP Fisheries and Wildlife Divisions. Oversees and performs habitat evaluations and coordination required under the Endangered Species Act. Performs wetland delineations and oversees stewardship of the Department’s Mitigation Sites.
Permit Needs Determination Form PNDF Form Municipal PNDF Form PNDF Instruction Guide Permit Name 'AKA' List Fisheries Information DEEP Fisheries Form DEEP Stream Crossing Guidelines CTECO Map Viewer DEEP Cold Water Fisheries Mapper NOAA NMFS Essential Fish Habitat EFH Mapper NOAA Endangered Species Act Sec. 7 ESA Section 7 mapper DEEP NDDB Coordination OEP is now submitting NDDB Applications through DEEP's ezFile Portal. See Guidance documents below for further information. If there are any questions, please contact OEP. NDDB Maps Guidance for NDDB Reviews for State Projects Guidance for NDDB ezFile for Town Use ESA Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLeB) Factsheet 1 Factsheet 2 US Fish and Wildlife Service Letter Army Corps Sec. 408 Navigation USACE New England Sec. 408 USACE Connecticut Navigation Projects Army Corps Openness Ratio Calculation Sheet Mitigation Guidance Stream Crossing BMPs (Appendix G) In Lieu Fee Program and In Lieu Fact Sheet Invasive Species

Environmental Permitting Unit

Determines permitting needs for Department projects and acquires permit approvals for State designed projects. Oversees and reviews consultant prepared applications for content and accuracy. Acts as main liaison with federal and State regulatory agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP). Assists in field work associated with wetland and water resource identification, habitat assessments and mitigation requirements.

Interagency Coordination Meeting (ICM)

(for SLBP/LOTCIP projects, see EPC Unit Section)

Interagency Coordination Meeting Guidance

PowerPoint Presentation Guidance

PowerPoint Presentation 'checklist'

Permit Plan Sets

Sample Plans - Linear Roadway

Sample Plans – Culverts

Sample Plans - Sliplining & Access Roads

Sample Plans –Tidal

Permit Plan Set Checklist

Preliminary Permit Plan Review Guidance

Guide for Floodplain Lines on Plans

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Connecticut General Permits (2021)

CT GP Self-Verification (SV) Application Form

Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form

Permit Guide

CT DEEP Land and Water Resources Division (LWRD)

Note: It is the preparer’s responsibility to use the most up-to-date forms when applying for a permit. Refer to DEEP LWRD Permit Applications webpage for the most recent versions of permit application forms.

LWRD Transmittal

Structures, Dredging & Fill; Tidal Wetlands; Section 401 Water Quality (Tidal) - Form C

Certificate of Permission - Form D

Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (Non-tidal) - Form L

Pre-Construction Notification, USACE General Permits for CT - Form L

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses - Form L

General Permit for Water Resources Construction Activities

Activity 8: Activities Authorized Under a Corps General Permit; and Activity 9: Conservation Activities - Form O

Flood Management Certification - Form P

Note: The CTDOT Environmental Permitting Unit has developed guidance materials to aid in the preparation of CTDOT applications for DEEP permits. Contact the Environmental Permitting Unit for guidance materials.

Sample Permit Transmittal Memos/Letters

USACE Permit Application Cover Letter (Word)
DEEP Permit Application Cover Memo (Word)

DOT Hydraulics and Drainage: Permitting Forms and Links

Flood Management General Certification 2022

Flood Management General Certification Request Form

Flood Management Certification Municipal Application/Worksheets

Flood Management Certification MOU Reference Documents

Environmental Resource Compliance
Performs environmental surveillance of construction activities to ensure compliance with permits; acts as liaison with State and federal regulatory agencies during construction. Oversees mitigation measures during construction. Ensures compliance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations for Maintenance activities across the State. Conducts and oversees the Department’s Noise program including conducting noise studies and maintaining an inventory of noise walls in the State. Acts as the lead Planning unit for stormwater compliance issues and is responsible for planning and mapping aspects of the Department’s MS4 permit.
Staff Contacts Maintenance Drainage Contacts	Manuals/Guidance Documents 2002 Erosion & Sediment Controls / 2024 Erosion & Sediment Control 2004 Stormwater Quality Manual / 2024 Stormwater Quality Manual DOT Drainage Manual CT DOT Construction Manual CT DOT Compass User Manual AASHTO Construction Stormwater Field Guide AASHTO Maintenance Stormwater Field Guide CSEIR Form CTDOT Noise Policy Handling Water Typical Schematics CTDOT Training Permit Understanding Specification Guidance Document Noise Barriers
Specifications / Special Provisions / Details
Form 818 Form 819 Section 1.10 Section 1.10.03 (under construction) - APA & SSA - Staging,Laydown Areas & Servicing/Fueling - Eastern Hog-nosed Snake - Eastern Timber Rattlesnake - Eastern Ribbon Snake - Smooth Green Snake - Bald Eagle - Peregrine Falcons - Bats - Northern Leopard Frog - Northern Diamondback Terrapin - Eastern Box Turtle - Eastern Spadefoot Toad - Spotted Turtle - Wood Turtle Section 1.10.06	Fisheries - Excavation and Reuse of Existing Channel Bottom Material - Supplemental Streambed Channel Material - Washing-in Supplemental Streambed Material - J-hook Vane * J-hook Vane Detail - Rounded Riprap - Placement of Channel Boulder * Channel Boulder Detail - Rock Weir * Rock Weir Detail - Root Wads - Saw-Tooth Deflector * Saw-Tooth Deflector Detail - Cross Vane * Cross Vane Detail - Rock Vane * Rock Vane Detail - Placement of Toe Boulder * Toe Boulder Detail

Seeding

- Conservation Seeding for Slopes

- Wetland Grass Establishment

- Shoreline Grass Establishment

- Wildflower Establishment

- Floodplain Establishment

OEP Landscaping Submittal Templates

- OEP Permit Planting Plan Material Cover Sheet

- OEP Plant Material Source of Supply

- OEP Permit Plan Seeding

- OEP Mulch

- OEP Tree Staking

- OEP RFC Plant Material

Noise

- Ground-Mounted Sound Barrier

- Structure-Mounted Sound Barrier

Qualified Product List

- Qualified Products List

E&S Control Specifications

- Sedimentation Control at Catch Basin
Specification

- Turbidity Control Curtains Specification

- Track Out Mat System Specification

- Water Pollution Control Specification

E&S Control Highway (Standard/Guidesheets)

- HW-211_01 Anti-Tracking Pad

- GS-007 SCS Concrete Washout Area

- GS-010 SCS Sedimentation Control Systems

- GS-013 SCS Erosion Control Measure at
Catch Basins

- GS-016 SCS Erosion Control Measure at
Catch Basins

- GS-019 SCS Fiber Roll Check Dam

- GS-022 SCS Temporary Stone Check Dam

- GS-025 SCS Permanent Stone Check Dam
for Water Quality Treatment

- GS-028 SCS Trackout Mat System and
Anti-Tracking Pad

- All CTDOT Guidesheets / Standard Drawings
(Link)

Invasive Species Specifications

- Control and Removal of Invasive Species
Specification

- Notice to Contactor - Invasive Plant Species

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Permit Compliance Forms & Start Notices

DEEP Work Start (Commencement)

DEEP Compliance Certification

DEEP SDF Dredging Report

USACE Work Start (Commencement)

USACE Compliance Certification

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Construction Stormwater Resources

Low Impact Development (LID)

EPA LID Homepage

LID Appendix to Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

LID Appendix to the Connecticut Stormwater Quality Manual

Water Quality Volume/Water Quality Flow Worksheet

Construction Stormwater Permit

Stormwater Pollution Control Template

Design Build - Stormwater Pollution Control Template

DEEP Stormwater General Permit 12-30-20

Directive: Online Stormwater Discharge Permit Registration System

CSEIR Form

Notice of Termination (NOT)

Monthly Posting of Registration Status

References and Resources for CTDEEP Construction Stormwater General Permit

CTDOT Project Example Registrations

Facilities

Safety Improvements - Linear

Intersection Improvements

Interchange Improvements

Utilities

EZ File

DEEP ezFile portal

DEEP ezFile Stormwater Registration Guidance

Roles and Filing Information

DEEP Stormwater Process Map (ezFile)

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Statewide General Permits and Resources for Highway and Rail Operations

General Permit for Water Resource

General Permit for Coastal Maintenance

DOT Drainage Maintenance Permit Approval

Drainage Maintenance Annual Reporting Form

Approval of Authorization for Rail Facilities

BMP's for Snow Disposal

Engineering Project Coordination
The Bureau of Engineering & Construction’s Engineering Project Coordination (EPC) unit works in partnership with the Office of Environmental Planning (OEP). OEP and EPC work together toward the common goal of preserving environmental and cultural resources through the Department’s capital program.
Municipal Interagency Coordination Meeting (ICM) - (for SLBP & LOTCIP) Municipal ICM Guidance Municipal PowerPoint Presentation Guidance Municipal PowerPoint Presentation 'checklist' EPC’s three key roles are: Engineering/Environmental Representation - EPC works to help OEP and regulators better understand Department engineering requirements and processes. EPC simultaneously helps engineers understand the balance between design criteria, funding, schedules and environmental requirements/commitments.
New rules, regulations and procedures - EPC reviews new proposals for environmental rules/regulations and procedures from the engineering standpoint and potential implications for the Department.
Improving and simplifying processes – EPC works with OEP and regulatory staff on environmental requirements and processes for areas for improvement. EPC works jointly with OEP to develop guidance, templates, sample plans/details, and other tools for engineering staff to ensure project quality, consistency and permit-ability.