ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN TRANSPORTATION Lessons .

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTSYSTEMS IN TRANSPORTATIONLessons from State Highway 130 in CentralTexasPresented by:Jason BuntzEnvironmental Compliance Program ManagerHicks & CompanySH 130 Environmental Compliance ManagerLone Star Infrastructure

Texas Highway 130 – Improving EnvironmentalPerformance with On-time Delivery 90 mile tolled relieverfor IH 35 in CentralTexasDesign/Build —1st 49miles due to open 6 years from NTP-1Includes liquidateddamages for missingdelivery datesEMS in TransportationI-35

Texas Highway 130Design-Build ModelDesign-Build vs Design-Bid-Build Fluctuating development process Cross-fertilization EMS in Transportation

Texas Highway 130Environmental Requirements EDA Exhibit B, Section 4 EnvironmentalRequirements Independent Environmental ComplianceManager dedicated full time Team of biologists, archeologists, hazardousmaterials specialists, water quality specialistsIndependent Environmental Compliance Inspectors“Zero Environmental Violations” policyComprehensive Environmental ProtectionProgram Monitoring and reportingTraining for all Developer employeesPermit deliverables and mitigationEMS in Transportation

Texas Highway 130EMS vs. EDAEMS in Transportation

Texas Highway 130EMS Options Available EMS Models LSI Certified under TCEQProgram ISO 14001EPA Performance TrackTCEQ EMS ProgramAmerican Chemistry CouncilRegulatory IncentivesPerformance based vs.conformance basedLSI enters at Partner level in2004 Paper-recycling programCommunity outreachLand/wildlife habitat conservationEMS in Transportation

LSI and Clean TexasEMS Audit Initial EMS audit June 2005 Moderate non-conformance in 2 key areas Performance measurementObjectives and targetsConsiderable room for improvementEMS in Transportation

LSI and Clean TexasPerformance Measurement LSI Environmental PerformanceMeasurement Program Uses long-standing safety initiative of selfassessmentTailored to construction disciplinesForemen perform self-assessments weekly Scores tabulated and presented to Sr. Mngt. to showtrends by discipline and by geographic areaIndividual assessments addressed directly withconstruction managerEMS in Transportation

LSI and Clean TexasMeaningful Objectives Updated Aspects & Impacts analysis New significant aspects determinedNew Objectives and Targets Increase recycled content 50% by 2006Lower diesel emissions 5% by 2006Reduce reportable spills 50% by 2006Increase land/wildlife habitat conserved 50% by 2006Reduce generation of vegetative debris 50% by 2006Follow up audit Oct 2006 to confirmimprovements Noted conformance in all areasRecommended approval for LSI at the Gold LevelApproval granted Feb 07EMS in Transportation

Other EMS ElementsEnvironmental Protection Training Training Level 1—EveryoneLevel 2—Foremen,Supervisors, Inspectors Toolbox—Response toCurrent Issues Spill responseWork in CreeksErosion ControlsHabitat ProtectionAwards Incentive ProgramEMS in Transportation

Other EMS ElementsEnvironmental GIS Database Environmental GIS Spatial databaseInventory of sensitiveareasTrack new/changedcompliance issuesAdaptive managementprogram documentationAudit tool—EMSrequirementEMS in Transportation

Other EMS ElementsEnvironmental, Permits, Issues and Commitments Environmental Permits,Issues & CommitmentsThe NEPA DocumentEPIC Drivers NEPARegulatory programs(e.g., 404/401 Permit)Exclusive DevelopmentAgreementDeveloper CommitmentsEMS in Transportation EPIC in Design-BuildDesignBuildEPIC 1EPIC 2

Other EMS ElementsEnvironmental, Permits, Issues and Commitments EPIC 2—ExampleEMS in Transportation

Other EMS ElementsEnvironmental, Permits, Issues and Commitments EPIC 2—ExampleEMS in Transportation

Other EMS ElementsEnvironmental, Permits, Issues and Commitments EPIC 2—ExampleEMS in Transportation

Other EMS ElementsCommunity Environmental Service Projects CommunityEnvironmental ServiceProjects Tree relocationBat House InstallationFish RelocationWildlife rescue andrehabilitationOzone ActionAwarenessEMS in Transportation

Popham ElementaryBlackland Prairie Restoration Project School made plans in 1999 to restore campus damaged byerosion and developmentGrant from Tx Parks and Wildlife got the project startedOutdoor “living laboratory” Educational tool Horticultural therapy for students Community wide effortAwards and Recognition Ruthe Jackson Youth Leadership Awards 2004-2005 Keep Austin Beautiful – 2005 Best of the Best AwardEMS in Transportation

Popham ElementaryBlackland Prairie Restoration and/Blackland.htmlEMS in Transportation

Tree Rescue ProjectEMS in Transportation

Popham Elementary School - BeforeEMS in Transportation

Max Foradory & Big TreesEMS in Transportation

Popham Elementary - 200 1st & 3rd GradersEMS in Transportation

Popham Elementary - 200 1st & 3rd GradersEMS in Transportation

Popham Elementary School - AfterEMS in Transportation

Other Related SH 130 Efforts Donated over 4,500 wetland plants to the COAParks and Recreation Dept – PreservesManagement Division – Mr. Rene Barrera Donated Live Oaks, Elms and 25-30 shrubs to thePflugerville Parks Department for use at HeritagePark Donated a large Pecan to Popham in April 2006EMS in Transportation

State Highway 130 and Interstate 35North of Austin, Texas – August 2006EMS in Transportation

State Highway 130 at Brushy CreekNorth of Austin – April 2007EMS in Transportation

State Highway 130 crossing theColorado River in Austin – April 2007EMS in Transportation

For additional Information, contact:Jason BuntzHicks & Company1504 West 5th StreetAustin, Texas 78703(512) 478-0858(512) 844-0977 mobileEMS in Transportation

EMS in Transportation LSI and Clean Texas Meaningful Objectives Updated Aspects & Impacts analysis New significant aspects determined New Objectives and Targets Increase recycled content 50% by 2006 Lower diesel emissions 5% by 2006 Reduce reportable spills 50% by 2006 Increase land/wildlife habitat conserved 50% by 2006 Reduce generation of vegetative debris 50% by 2006