Tracking Contractor Compliance for Stormwater in Ohio
Hans Gucker, P.E., CPESCODOT Office of Construction Administration
Construction Hydraulic Engineer
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BRIEF HISTORY
Prior to 2004…ODOT prepared all Stormwater Pollution Prevention PlansODOT conducted all required Construction General Permit inspections (weekly & after ½” rainfall event)
2004 - Ohio EPA issues Findings & Orders to ODOT
$90 mil projectE&S implementation bid of $59kF&O determined “Contractor had no intent to install”
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BRIEF HISTORY
2005 – ODOT Develops Construction Specification for Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance
Supplemental Specification 832Contractors hire certified professionals to develop SWPPP & perform construction inspections
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MS4 AUDIT FINDINGS
2013-2016 Ohio EPA conducted audit of ODOT’s MS4 permit
Identified major program deficiencies requiring immediate change
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MS4 AUDIT FINDINGS
Poor quality SWPPP’sNo documentation of SWPPP Reviews
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Poor quality inspectionsPoor quality BMP Implementation
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MS4 AUDIT FINDINGS
Program changes must…Document permit compliance Improve project E&S implementation Assess performance
Audit offered opportunities for major program improvements
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• Improve Receiving Water Quality6
• Improve Stormwater Runoff Quality
Level 5
• Reduce Pollutant LoadsLevel 4
• Change BehaviorLevel 3
• Increase Knowledge & AwarenessLevel 2
• Improve Permit ComplianceLevel 1
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PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
Evaluation of OptionsPerform inspections using ODOT staff
Maintain current construction specification, but implement changes to improve quality and document compliance
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PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
Implement software solutionProduct requirements
Utilized smartphone/tablet platformContain elements for quality control Automated reporting – reducing contractor implementation timeMake contractors and SWPPP designers accountable Allows convenient program compliance evaluation
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EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION SOFTWARE
SWPPPTrack LTISOnly identified linear transportation specific inspection tool Contained many internal quality control elements
Inspection picture documentationTracks contractor response timesAutomates communication between SWPPP designer, contractor and ODOT project personnelAutomates evaluation of implementation success
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EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION SOFTWARE
SWPPPTrack LTIS Website Platform
Statewide project trackingProject statusCritical compliance dates
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Project mapping Inspection Reports
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SWPPPTrack LTIS Website Platform
SWPPP submittals and reviews performed through website
ODOT reviewers utilize standard review checklistProvides review verification for permit compliance reportingAssists in training personnel
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SWPPPTrack LTIS Website Platform
Active AuditsProgram level performance assessmentsYear end permit reporting
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SWPPPTrack LTIS Mobile InspectionImplements mobile inspection device for E&S inspections
Consistent inspectionsQuality control elementsEasy compliance trackingAutomated reportingIncreases compliance understanding
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EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION SOFTWARE
All BMP’s are preloaded into appCan be modifiedAdded Deleted
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PFFF
Sediment Trap
FFDC
DewateringSediment Bag
PFFF
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EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION SOFTWARE
Quality ControlBMP’s become control pointsAll BMP’s require
InspectionPictures (every 21 days)
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Quality ControlOpen Work Items
Added to inspection reportIndicates contractor action requiredStarts internal clock for remediation
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Quality ControlOpen Work Items
Prioritized by ageExtended periods of open work item are highlightedProvides convenient reference for project progress meeting discussions
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Quality ControlClosing Open Work Items
Records date remediation occurredPicture verification required during follow up inspection
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Quality ControlInspection verification
All inspection points are gps mappedSystem internally collects evaluation data for inspection assessments
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Quality ControlDocumentation
BMP Picture and inspection history is automatically generatedProvides convenient compliance documentation for regulator inspections
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So far so good…Communication between parties became instantaneousSWPPP Engineer and inspector are engaged in corrective action solutionsProjects with… compared to projects without – dramatic improvementsEasy enforcement notifications
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Policy Change Rollout PlanPartnering with Ohio Contractor’s AssociationInforming industry
30 projects in 2017 – added by bid addendumOhio Transportation Engineering ConferenceInternal & external trainingsSpecification Committee involvement
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