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	The Project Manager should request an initial environmental evaluation from the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ as part of a project’s initial baselining. The initial environmental evaluation serves to inform the Project Manager and the design team of the environmental coordination related processes and deliverables which will need to be accounted for during their initial baselining effort. To obtain an initial environmental evaluation, the design team will need to complete the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pdfs/environmental/DelDOT%20IEED.pdf Initial Environmental Evaluation Form] and submit it to the Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~. The Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ will review the information provided by the design team and complete the remainder of the form. The Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ will submit the completed form back to the design team and will request that the design team attend the next Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ group meeting, commonly referred to as the ESO meeting, to discuss the content of the initial environmental evaluation as well as the division of work between the design team and the Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~. The Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ may contact the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or other federal administering agency, in accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/part-771 23 CFR 771.111(a)(3)] to obtain advice, insofar as possible, on the probable class of action and related environmental laws and requirements and of the need for specific studies and findings that would normally be developed during the environmental review process. At a minimum, the initial environmental evaluation will provide the following:		The Project Manager should request an initial environmental evaluation from the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship Office (ESO) as part of a project’s initial baselining. The initial environmental evaluation serves to inform the Project Manager and the design team of the environmental coordination related processes and deliverables which will need to be accounted for during their initial baselining effort. To obtain an initial environmental evaluation, the design team will need to complete the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pdfs/environmental/DelDOT%20IEED.pdf Initial Environmental Evaluation Form] and submit it to the Environmental Stewardship Office. The Environmental Stewardship Office will review the information provided by the design team and complete the remainder of the form. The Environmental Stewardship Office will submit the completed form back to the design team and will request that the design team attend the next Environmental Stewardship Office group meeting, commonly referred to as the ESO meeting, to discuss the content of the initial environmental evaluation as well as the division of work between the design team and the Environmental Stewardship Office. The Environmental Stewardship Office may contact the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or other federal administering agency, in accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/part-771 23 CFR 771.111(a)(3)] to obtain advice, insofar as possible, on the probable class of action and related environmental laws and requirements and of the need for specific studies and findings that would normally be developed during the environmental review process. At a minimum, the initial environmental evaluation will provide the following:
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	If any adjustments to the consultant’s invoice need to be made, the Project Manager is to send the invoice back to the consultant with an explanation of the discrepancies. Any prior discrepancies should be noted in the comments section of the Invoice Circulation Tracking Check List when the approved invoice is submitted for processing. To process the invoice, the Project Manager should follow the circulation process that is shown in the invoice circulation tracking sheet. Once circulation has completed, the invoice is to be sent to the Department’s [mailto:~~DOT_TranSolutions_Payment~~@delaware.gov ~~DOT_TranSolutions_Payment~~@delaware.gov] mailbox. In addition, final invoices should be sent to the [mailto:DOT.auditmanagement@delaware.gov DOT.auditmanagement@delaware.gov] mailbox as well.		If any adjustments to the consultant’s invoice need to be made, the Project Manager is to send the invoice back to the consultant with an explanation of the discrepancies. Any prior discrepancies should be noted in the comments section of the Invoice Circulation Tracking Check List when the approved invoice is submitted for processing. To process the invoice, the Project Manager should follow the circulation process that is shown in the invoice circulation tracking sheet. Once circulation has completed, the invoice is to be sent to the Department’s [mailto:DOT_TransSolutions_Payment@delaware.gov DOT_TransSolutions_Payment@delaware.gov] mailbox. In addition, final invoices should be sent to the [mailto:DOT.auditmanagement@delaware.gov DOT.auditmanagement@delaware.gov] mailbox as well.
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	Projects that will use federal funding must follow the NEPA process which requires that agencies evaluate the reasonably foreseeable environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ will perform an initial environmental evaluation as part of the project’s initial baselining as discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1.3 Initial Environmental Evaluation\|Section 3.2.1.3]]. Projects that are classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CEs) are not required to have a formal scoping process. However, project’s that are initially classified as an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) <i>will</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment while Environmental Assessments (EAs) <i>may</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ can be used as a resource for clarification on a project’s federal scoping requirements. Additional information on the NEPA process is included in Section 5.3.		Projects that will use federal funding must follow the NEPA process which requires that agencies evaluate the reasonably foreseeable environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office will perform an initial environmental evaluation as part of the project’s initial baselining as discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1.3 Initial Environmental Evaluation\|Section 3.2.1.3]]. Projects that are classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CEs) are not required to have a formal scoping process. However, project’s that are initially classified as an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) <i>will</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment while Environmental Assessments (EAs) <i>may</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office can be used as a resource for clarification on a project’s federal scoping requirements. Additional information on the NEPA process is included in Section 5.3.
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	The design team can elect to hold scoping meetings with stakeholders at strategic points in the project scoping phase. Scoping meetings are valuable tools for identifying additional existing transportation deficiencies, construction constraints, the need and scope for additional studies, identifying project risks and associated mitigation strategies, and eventual maintenance and operation considerations. The discussion and identification of these elements with key project stakeholders will additionally assist in validating the initial project baselining effort discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1 Initial Project Baselining\|Section 3.2.1]]. On some projects, particularly those with relatively large environmental impact potential, it may be appropriate to hold scoping meetings specifically with the environmental regulatory agencies. The design team should consult with the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ to determine the need for and required agency attendance for a solely environmental agency scoping meeting.		The design team can elect to hold scoping meetings with stakeholders at strategic points in the project scoping phase. Scoping meetings are valuable tools for identifying additional existing transportation deficiencies, construction constraints, the need and scope for additional studies, identifying project risks and associated mitigation strategies, and eventual maintenance and operation considerations. The discussion and identification of these elements with key project stakeholders will additionally assist in validating the initial project baselining effort discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1 Initial Project Baselining\|Section 3.2.1]]. On some projects, particularly those with relatively large environmental impact potential, it may be appropriate to hold scoping meetings specifically with the environmental regulatory agencies. The design team should consult with the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship Office to determine the need for and required agency attendance for a solely environmental agency scoping meeting.
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	During the project scoping phase, public involvement can be sought to present feasible alternatives for public review and comment or to gain greater understanding of the existing transportation deficiency. The format of the public involvement will vary depending on the size, complexity, location, and potential impacts of the project. The design team should prepare information ahead of the meeting to facilitate meaningful discussion. Information that can be presented at the public meeting includes the project’s objectives or purpose and need statement if it has been developed, any project alternatives developed, and any major project design features. All public involvement during this phase should be coordinated with the Division Director, the Community Relations section, as well as the Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~.		During the project scoping phase, public involvement can be sought to present feasible alternatives for public review and comment or to gain greater understanding of the existing transportation deficiency. The format of the public involvement will vary depending on the size, complexity, location, and potential impacts of the project. The design team should prepare information ahead of the meeting to facilitate meaningful discussion. Information that can be presented at the public meeting includes the project’s objectives or purpose and need statement if it has been developed, any project alternatives developed, and any major project design features. All public involvement during this phase should be coordinated with the Division Director, the Community Relations section, as well as the Environmental Stewardship Office.
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	All projects will have unique characteristics and face constraints and limitations that must be vetted through the project scoping phase. Accurately establishing project constraints during the scoping phase will lead to an assessment of the developed alternatives that properly considers a project’s environmental and related social and economic effects. This will ultimately lead to the development of a balanced design that addresses the system’s transportation needs. While assessing the existing project constraints, the design team may determine that additional field or baseline studies may be needed. When this occurs, DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ should be used as a resource to determine if additional studies are in fact needed, and to properly assess the scope and limits of those required studies. Project constraints include, but are not limited to, the following:		All projects will have unique characteristics and face constraints and limitations that must be vetted through the project scoping phase. Accurately establishing project constraints during the scoping phase will lead to an assessment of the developed alternatives that properly considers a project’s environmental and related social and economic effects. This will ultimately lead to the development of a balanced design that addresses the system’s transportation needs. While assessing the existing project constraints, the design team may determine that additional field or baseline studies may be needed. When this occurs, DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office should be used as a resource to determine if additional studies are in fact needed, and to properly assess the scope and limits of those required studies. Project constraints include, but are not limited to, the following:
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	DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ should be used as a resource if it is determined that a project could potentially include these listed environmental impacts. The section is staffed with subject matter experts and maintains and manages DelDOT’s relationships with each of the governing agencies to ensure smooth operations during the NEPA and permit approval process. Additional information on the environmental coordination process is provided in Section 5.3.		DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office should be used as a resource if it is determined that a project could potentially include these listed environmental impacts. The section is staffed with subject matter experts and maintains and manages DelDOT’s relationships with each of the governing agencies to ensure smooth operations during the NEPA and permit approval process. Additional information on the environmental coordination process is provided in Section 5.3.
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	There are numerous procedures and techniques available for obtaining in-situ soil information and in-situ soil samples. The procedures that are performed to obtain the desired information are dependent upon the extent of the soil investigation required. The Materials and Research section will work with the design team to determine what testing is required to obtain the information needed at the project level. Collection of soil borings may require federal or state permits. When permits are required, the design team is to contact the Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ to coordinate the permit application and approval process.		There are numerous procedures and techniques available for obtaining in-situ soil information and in-situ soil samples. The procedures that are performed to obtain the desired information are dependent upon the extent of the soil investigation required. The Materials and Research section will work with the design team to determine what testing is required to obtain the information needed at the project level. Collection of soil borings may require federal or state permits. When permits are required, the design team is to contact the Environmental Stewardship Office to coordinate the permit application and approval process.
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	Projects that will use federal funding must follow the ~~National Environmental Policy Act (~~NEPA) process which requires that agencies evaluate the environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship section will perform an initial environmental evaluation as part of the project’s initial baselining as discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1.3 Initial Environmental Evaluation\|Section 3.2.1.3]]. Projects that are classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CEs) are not required to have a formal scoping process. However, project’s that are initially classified as an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) <i>will</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment while Environmental Assessments (EAs) <i>may</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship section can be used as a resource for clarification on a project’s federal scoping requirements. Additional information on the NEPA process is included in Section 5.3.		Projects that will use federal funding must follow the NEPA process which requires that agencies evaluate the reasonably foreseeable environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship section will perform an initial environmental evaluation as part of the project’s initial baselining as discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1.3 Initial Environmental Evaluation\|Section 3.2.1.3]]. Projects that are classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CEs) are not required to have a formal scoping process. However, project’s that are initially classified as an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) <i>will</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment while Environmental Assessments (EAs) <i>may</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship section can be used as a resource for clarification on a project’s federal scoping requirements. Additional information on the NEPA process is included in Section 5.3.
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	<li><b>Crash Patterns</b> – The existing crash patterns should be reviewed to identify existing transportation deficiencies including high crash locations, patterns in crashes that may indicate specific problematic movements, and particular types of crashes that should be targeted for countermeasures. Additional information on requesting crash data is provided in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.7.5 Crash Data\|Section 3.7.5]]. The project location should also be investigated for any previous HSIP sites which may provide additional crash pattern information and countermeasures for consideration.</li>		<li><b>Crash Patterns</b> – The existing crash patterns should be reviewed to identify existing transportation deficiencies including high crash locations, patterns in crashes that may indicate specific problematic movements, and particular types of crashes that should be targeted for countermeasures. Additional information on requesting crash data is provided in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.7.5 Crash Data\|Section 3.7.5]]. The project location should also be investigated for any previous HSIP sites which may provide additional crash pattern information and countermeasures for consideration.</li>
	<li><b>Level of Service (LOS)</b> – The LOS or other comparable traffic capacity measures can be used to evaluate current traffic operation in accordance with Section 2.6 of the DelDOT [https://roaddesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Home Road Design Manual]. Additional information on traffic capacity analysis is provided in Section 4.4.</li>		<li><b>Level-of-Service (LOS)</b> – The LOS or other comparable traffic capacity measures can be used to evaluate current traffic operation in accordance with Section 2.6 of the DelDOT [https://roaddesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Home Road Design Manual]. Additional information on traffic capacity analysis is provided in Section 4.4.</li>
	<li><b>Design vehicles</b> – The project’s existing geometric design at turning movement locations can be analyzed to determine the design vehicles that are currently accommodated within the project limits. Section 2.6 of the DelDOT [https://roaddesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Home Road Design Manual] provides additional discussion on design vehicle selection.</li>		<li><b>Design vehicles</b> – The project’s existing geometric design at turning movement locations can be analyzed to determine the design vehicles that are currently accommodated within the project limits. Section 2.6 of the DelDOT [https://roaddesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Home Road Design Manual] provides additional discussion on design vehicle selection.</li>
	<li><b>Pedestrian facilities</b> – Nearly all trips include a pedestrian portion; even trips taken by passenger vehicles or transit begin with drivers and passengers walking from their origin to the vehicle and end with them walking from the vehicle to their destination. Pedestrian facilities should be designed to maximize pedestrian visibility to motorists, accommodate the volume of pedestrians anticipated, and be accessible. Pedestrian desire lines should be considered related to sidewalks, shared use paths, and crosswalk locations. Additional information on pedestrian facilities is provided in Section 4.5. </li>		<li><b>Pedestrian facilities</b> – Nearly all trips include a pedestrian portion; even trips taken by passenger vehicles or transit begin with drivers and passengers walking from their origin to the vehicle and end with them walking from the vehicle to their destination. Pedestrian facilities should be designed to maximize pedestrian visibility to motorists, accommodate the volume of pedestrians anticipated, and be accessible. Pedestrian desire lines should be considered related to sidewalks, shared use paths, and crosswalk locations. Additional information on pedestrian facilities is provided in Section 4.5. </li>

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	<td>Road Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire</td>		<td>[https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pd_files/plan_development/scoping_meeting_questionnaire.pdf?cache=1751207303039 Road Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire]</td>
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	<p>DelDOT has created the [https://www.deldot.gov/Business/drc/pd_files/plan_development/01_pd_process_scoping_meeting_questionnaire.pdf Bridge Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire] and the Road Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire to assist the design team facilitate meaningful discussion at the scoping meeting.</p>		<p>DelDOT has created the [https://www.deldot.gov/Business/drc/pd_files/plan_development/01_pd_process_scoping_meeting_questionnaire.pdf Bridge Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire] and the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pd_files/plan_development/scoping_meeting_questionnaire.pdf?cache=1751207303039 Road Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire] to assist the design team facilitate meaningful discussion at the scoping meeting.</p>
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	[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c009/index.html 17 Chapter 9] of the Delaware Code requires that DelDOT adequately drain water along the right-of-way caused by the construction, alteration, or other changing of natural contour lines. Accordingly, DelDOT projects must locate drainage outfalls and subsequently provide positive conveyance within the project limits. Additionally, projects are required to comply with [https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7~~/5000~~/5101~~.shtml~~ 7 DE Admin. Code § 5101] Sediment and Stormwater Regulations of the Delaware Administrative Code. Complying with the Sediment and Stormwater Regulations may require the installation of best management practices (BMPs) depending on the scope and impact of a project. For larger impact projects, this may require the acquisition of additional property rights solely for the construction and subsequent maintenance of BMP facilities. The design team should assess the project area during the scoping phase to accurately establish project limits and to also ensure that adequate field survey is collected. Additional information on drainage design is provided in Section 4.7 and additional information on stormwater management is provided in Section 4.8. DelDOT’s Water Resources section can be used as a resource during this assessment process.		[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c009/index.html 17 Chapter 9] of the Delaware Code requires that DelDOT adequately drain water along the right-of-way caused by the construction, alteration, or other changing of natural contour lines. Accordingly, DelDOT projects must locate drainage outfalls and subsequently provide positive conveyance within the project limits. Additionally, projects are required to comply with [https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/5101 7 DE Admin. Code § 5101] Sediment and Stormwater Regulations of the Delaware Administrative Code. Complying with the Sediment and Stormwater Regulations may require the installation of best management practices (BMPs) depending on the scope and impact of a project. For larger impact projects, this may require the acquisition of additional property rights solely for the construction and subsequent maintenance of BMP facilities. The design team should assess the project area during the scoping phase to accurately establish project limits and to also ensure that adequate field survey is collected. Additional information on drainage design is provided in Section 4.7 and additional information on stormwater management is provided in Section 4.8. DelDOT’s Water Resources section can be used as a resource during this assessment process.
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	As the lowest lying state, roadway flooding is of significant concern when planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining Delaware’s infrastructure. In accordance with Delaware’s [https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-plan/ Climate Action Plan], DelDOT should consider the effects of sea level rise when scoping and designing projects. In addition, as weather patterns are changing, overall resiliency and sustainability considerations and options should be taken into consideration. The design team should also consider the purpose, need, scope, and impacts of each project to determine what, if any, measures may be able to be taken as part of the project. Additional discussion on infrastructure resiliency design is provided in Section 4.12. DelDOT’s ~~Division of Transportation~~ Resilience and Sustainability can be used as a resource during this assessment process.		As the lowest lying state, roadway flooding is of significant concern when planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining Delaware’s infrastructure. In accordance with Delaware’s [https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-plan/ Climate Action Plan], DelDOT should consider the effects of sea level rise when scoping and designing projects. In addition, as weather patterns are changing, overall resiliency and sustainability considerations and options should be taken into consideration. The design team should also consider the purpose, need, scope, and impacts of each project to determine what, if any, measures may be able to be taken as part of the project. Additional discussion on infrastructure resiliency design is provided in Section 4.12. DelDOT’s Resilience and Sustainability section can be used as a resource during this assessment process.
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	<td>[https://~~nam12~~.~~safelinks.protection.outlook~~.com/~~?url=https:/~~/stateofdelaware.sharepoint.com/sites/DelDOTPlanning/SitePages/DelDOTGateway.aspx&data=05\|01\|mnauman@gpinet.com\|baf8b6845f9b451762f408db8dd2fdf4\|46fdd3b402d24121a5621f51ee5848b4\|0\|0\|638259711304252832\|Unknown\|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=\|3000\|\|\|&sdata=89mLkxSjdSdmchD7SB7wQB2R5VuaeBHPKaVdROWISKE=&reserved=0 DelDOT Gateway]</td>		<td>[https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/27a59a4f21024861a8f73f3009d5711c DelDOT Gateway]</td>
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	DelDOT’s Division of Planning maintains a web-based mapping application entitled [https://~~nam12~~.~~safelinks.protection.outlook~~.com/~~?url=https:/~~/stateofdelaware.sharepoint.com/sites/DelDOTPlanning/SitePages/DelDOTGateway.aspx&data=05\|01\|mnauman@gpinet.com\|baf8b6845f9b451762f408db8dd2fdf4\|46fdd3b402d24121a5621f51ee5848b4\|0\|0\|638259711304252832\|Unknown\|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=\|3000\|\|\|&sdata=89mLkxSjdSdmchD7SB7wQB2R5VuaeBHPKaVdROWISKE=&reserved=0 DelDOT Gateway] which is hosted on the ArcGIS Online cloud platform and available through the DelDOT intranet. The Gateway application consumes both DelDOT mapping services and other services originating from federal, state, and local governmental entities.As a result, DelDOT’s Gateway application includes a large amount of information that can be used throughout the project development process. DelDOT’s Gateway application is available online, for employees signed into the DelDOT intranet.		DelDOT’s Division of Planning maintains a web-based mapping application entitled [https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/27a59a4f21024861a8f73f3009d5711c DelDOT Gateway] which is hosted on the ArcGIS Online cloud platform and available through the DelDOT intranet. The Gateway application consumes both DelDOT mapping services and other services originating from federal, state, and local governmental entities.As a result, DelDOT’s Gateway application includes a large amount of information that can be used throughout the project development process. DelDOT’s Gateway application is available online, for employees signed into the DelDOT intranet.
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	<li><b>Meeting timing within scoping phase</b> – The design team should schedule the scoping meeting at a logical time within the scoping phase so that there is enough meaningful information compiled to discuss, but early enough so that feedback from the meeting participants can still help guide project scoping decisions.</li>		<li><b>Meeting timing within scoping phase</b> – The design team should schedule the scoping meeting at a logical time within the scoping phase so that there is enough meaningful information compiled to discuss, but early enough so that feedback from the meeting participants can still help guide project scoping decisions.</li>
	<li><b>Location and format</b> ~~of the meeting~~ – A scoping meeting can either be held at the project location, as a virtual meeting, in-person in a group setting, or any combination thereof. Each potential meeting location and format provides different benefits that will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis.</li>		<li><b>Location and format of the meeting</b> – A scoping meeting can either be held at the project location, as a virtual meeting, in-person in a group setting, or any combination thereof. Each potential meeting location and format provides different benefits that will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis.</li>
	<li><b>Topics for discussion</b> – The design team should review the project ahead of the meeting to determine which topics are most beneficial for discussion in the group meeting. At a minimum, the design team should present the project’s history and any draft project objectives or goals at the scoping meeting. Additional potential topics for discussion include the following:		<li><b>Topics for discussion</b> – The design team should review the project ahead of the meeting to determine which topics are most beneficial for discussion in the group meeting. At a minimum, the design team should present the project’s history and any draft project objectives or goals at the scoping meeting. Additional potential topics for discussion include the following:
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	DelDOT maintains a [https://caddwiki.deldot.gov/images/1/1c/~~ProjectWise_Project_Creation_and_Access_Control_Form_v3~~.xlsx ProjectWise Project Creation Form] for adding projects to the “DELDOT Production” datasource. Once the request is received, DelDOT’s ProjectWise Administrators will create the project folders on the “DELDOT Production” datasource on ProjectWise and will assign submitted users to one of the standard access groups defined in the project creation request form. Consultant users that wish to restrict staff access by discipline can utilize DelDOT’s defined discipline access groups whereas consultant users that do not wish to restrict staff access across discipline can assign staff to the “PM (consultant)” access group which will allow their staff to access all folders and files on the ProjectWise directory. All later access modifications can be performed through use of DelDOT’s standard [https://caddwiki.deldot.gov/images/1/1c/~~ProjectWise_Project_Creation_and_Access_Control_Form_v3~~.~~xlsx~~ ProjectWise ~~Project Creation and~~ Access Control Form]. It is recommended that a single version of the Access Control Form be created and used throughout the life of the project to track all permission changes. When sending the Access Control Form to CADD Support, use the “No Change” option in Column 1 for existing users that require no access change.		DelDOT maintains a [https://caddwiki.deldot.gov/images/f/fd/ProjectWise_Project_Creation_Form_v1.0.xlsx ProjectWise Project Creation Form] for adding projects to the “DELDOT Production” datasource. Once the request is received, DelDOT’s ProjectWise Administrators will create the project folders on the “DELDOT Production” datasource on ProjectWise and will assign submitted users to one of the standard access groups defined in the project creation request form. Consultant users that wish to restrict staff access by discipline can utilize DelDOT’s defined discipline access groups whereas consultant users that do not wish to restrict staff access across discipline can assign staff to the “PM (consultant)” access group which will allow their staff to access all folders and files on the ProjectWise directory. All later access modifications can be performed through use of DelDOT’s standard [https://caddwiki.deldot.gov/images/9/9d/ProjectWise_Access_Control_Form_v1.1.xlsm ProjectWise Access Control Form]. It is recommended that a single version of the Access Control Form be created and used throughout the life of the project to track all permission changes. When sending the Access Control Form to CADD Support, use the “No Change” option in Column 1 for existing users that require no access change.
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	<li>Other known DelDOT or developer projects planned for the area,</li>		<li>Other known DelDOT or developer projects planned for the area,</li>
	<li>Stormwater and drainage patterns and deficiencies,</li>		<li>Stormwater and drainage patterns and deficiencies,</li>
	<li>o Potential stormwater best management practice (BMP) locations, and </li>		<li>Potential stormwater best management practice (BMP) locations, and </li>
	<li>Future maintenance considerations that the work could create.</li>		<li>Future maintenance considerations that the work could create.</li>
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	<td>[https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/index.shtml?dc=~~bridge~~ Memos and Forms on the Design Resource Center]</td>		<td>[https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/index.shtml?dc=projectmanagement#horizontalTab3 Memos and Forms on the Design Resource Center]</td>
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	Various groups within DelDOT are tasked with managing and/ or performing existing site investigation activities. Accordingly, many existing site investigation activities require the design team to request the activity be performed by the section tasked with managing and/ or performing the activity. DelDOT maintains a list of memos and forms for requesting existing site investigation activities on its [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/index.shtml?dc=~~bridge~~ Design Resource Center] website.		Various groups within DelDOT are tasked with managing and/ or performing existing site investigation activities. Accordingly, many existing site investigation activities require the design team to request the activity be performed by the section tasked with managing and/ or performing the activity. DelDOT maintains a list of memos and forms for requesting existing site investigation activities on its [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/index.shtml?dc=projectmanagement#horizontalTab3 Design Resource Center] website.
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	The Project Manager should request an initial environmental evaluation from the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship section as part of a project’s initial baselining. The initial environmental evaluation serves to inform the Project Manager and the design team of the environmental coordination related processes and deliverables which will need to be accounted for during their initial baselining effort. To obtain an initial environmental evaluation, the design team will need to complete the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pdfs/environmental/DelDOT%20IEED.pdf Initial Environmental Evaluation Form] and submit it to the Environmental Stewardship section. The Environmental Stewardship section will review the information provided by the design team and complete the remainder of the form. The Environmental Stewardship section will submit the completed form back to the design team and will request that the design team attend the next Environmental Stewardship section group meeting, commonly referred to as the ESO meeting, to discuss the content of the initial environmental evaluation as well as the division of work between the design team and the Environmental Stewardship section. The Environmental Stewardship section may contact the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or other federal administering agency, in accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/part-771 23 CFR 771.111(a)(3)] to obtain advice, insofar as possible, on the probable class of action and related environmental laws and requirements and of the need for specific studies and findings that would normally be developed during the environmental review process. At a minimum, the initial environmental evaluation will provide the following:		The Project Manager should request an initial environmental evaluation from the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship section as part of a project’s initial baselining. The initial environmental evaluation serves to inform the Project Manager and the design team of the environmental coordination related processes and deliverables which will need to be accounted for during their initial baselining effort. To obtain an initial environmental evaluation, the design team will need to complete the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pdfs/environmental/DelDOT%20IEED.pdf Initial Environmental Evaluation Form] and submit it to the Environmental Stewardship section. The Environmental Stewardship section will review the information provided by the design team and complete the remainder of the form. The Environmental Stewardship section will submit the completed form back to the design team and will request that the design team attend the next Environmental Stewardship section group meeting, commonly referred to as the ESO meeting, to discuss the content of the initial environmental evaluation as well as the division of work between the design team and the Environmental Stewardship section. The Environmental Stewardship section may contact the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or other federal administering agency, in accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/part-771 23 CFR 771.111(a)(3)] to obtain advice, insofar as possible, on the probable class of action and related environmental laws and requirements and of the need for specific studies and findings that would normally be developed during the environmental review process. At a minimum, the initial environmental evaluation will provide the following:
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	<td>[https://deldot.gov/projects/ Project Webpage]</td>		<td>[https://deldot.gov/projects/ Project Portal Webpage]</td>
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	DelDOT maintains a [https://caddwiki.deldot.gov/images/1/1c/ProjectWise_Project_Creation_and_Access_Control_Form_v3.xlsx ProjectWise Project Creation Form] for adding projects to the “DELDOT Production” datasource. Once the request is received, DelDOT’s ProjectWise Administrators will create the project folders on the “DELDOT Production” datasource on ProjectWise and will assign submitted users to one of the standard access groups defined in the project creation request form. Consultant users that wish to restrict staff access by discipline can utilize DelDOT’s defined discipline access groups whereas consultant users that do not wish to restrict staff access across discipline can assign staff to the “PM (consultant)” access group which will allow their staff to access all folders and files on the ProjectWise directory.~~DelDOT maintains a~~ [https://caddwiki.deldot.gov/images/1/1c/ProjectWise_Project_Creation_and_Access_Control_Form_v3.xlsx ProjectWise Project Creation and Access Control Form] for adding projects to the “DELDOT Production” datasource as well as for modifying access at a later time. Once the request is received, DelDOT’s ProjectWise Administrators will create the project folders on the “DELDOT Production” datasource on ProjectWise and will assign submitted users to one of the standard access groups defined in the project creation request form. Consultant users that wish to restrict staff access by discipline can utilize DelDOT’s defined discipline access groups whereas consultant users that do not wish to restrict staff access across discipline can assign staff to the “PM (consultant)” access group which will allow their staff to access all folders and files on the ProjectWise directory. All later access modifications can be performed through use of DelDOT’s standard ProjectWise Access Control Form. It is recommended that a single version of the Access Control Form be created and used throughout the life of the project to track all permission changes. When sending the Access Control Form to CADD Support, use the ~~"No Change"~~ option in Column 1 for existing users that require no access change.		DelDOT maintains a [https://caddwiki.deldot.gov/images/1/1c/ProjectWise_Project_Creation_and_Access_Control_Form_v3.xlsx ProjectWise Project Creation Form] for adding projects to the “DELDOT Production” datasource. Once the request is received, DelDOT’s ProjectWise Administrators will create the project folders on the “DELDOT Production” datasource on ProjectWise and will assign submitted users to one of the standard access groups defined in the project creation request form. Consultant users that wish to restrict staff access by discipline can utilize DelDOT’s defined discipline access groups whereas consultant users that do not wish to restrict staff access across discipline can assign staff to the “PM (consultant)” access group which will allow their staff to access all folders and files on the ProjectWise directory. All later access modifications can be performed through use of DelDOT’s standard [https://caddwiki.deldot.gov/images/1/1c/ProjectWise_Project_Creation_and_Access_Control_Form_v3.xlsx ProjectWise Project Creation and Access Control Form]. It is recommended that a single version of the Access Control Form be created and used throughout the life of the project to track all permission changes. When sending the Access Control Form to CADD Support, use the “No Change” option in Column 1 for existing users that require no access change.
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	The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) maintains a GIS dataset entitled [https://~~dnrec.maps~~.arcgis.com/~~apps~~/~~webappviewer/index.html?id=04fd9c3ded92443fa82b50c3aa459cd0~~ Stormwater Assessment Study GIS]. This GIS dataset includes existing site information related to stormwater management feasibility and is therefore, a very valuable tool when performing stormwater management designs which are discussed in more detail in Section 4.8.		The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) maintains a GIS dataset entitled [https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/71bef9fd3e7c4c359fb845f59b74111c Stormwater Assessment Study GIS]. This GIS dataset includes existing site information related to stormwater management feasibility and is therefore, a very valuable tool when performing stormwater management designs which are discussed in more detail in Section 4.8.
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	Surveying methods outside of those specified in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.7.2.1 Survey Standards\|Section 3.7.2.1]] ~~mmay~~ be appropriate existing site investigation practices for certain applications. These other survey methods include, but are not limited to, the use of stationary scanners, GPS rovers, mobile scanners, lidar, or other aerial surveying methods. Use of these other surveying methods may be conducted by DelDOT or by entities working on behalf of DelDOT when approved by the DelDOT Project Manager in writing. Additionally, these other surveying methods may need to be supplemented by conventional methods to obtain the field information required. Considerations to employing these alternative survey methods include, but are not limited to, the following:		Surveying methods outside of those specified in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.7.2.1 Survey Standards\|Section 3.7.2.1]] may be appropriate existing site investigation practices for certain applications. These other survey methods include, but are not limited to, the use of stationary scanners, GPS rovers, mobile scanners, lidar, or other aerial surveying methods. Use of these other surveying methods may be conducted by DelDOT or by entities working on behalf of DelDOT when approved by the DelDOT Project Manager in writing. Additionally, these other surveying methods may need to be supplemented by conventional methods to obtain the field information required. Considerations to employing these alternative survey methods include, but are not limited to, the following:
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	Title searches are the most comprehensive property rights research that can be requested by the design team. Title searches consist of an examination of public records to determine and confirm a property’s legal ownership. A [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pdfs/rightofway/sample_title_search.pdf sample title search] is provided for user reference. DelDOT’s [https://deldot.gov/Publications/manuals/right-of-way-engineering/pdfs/rw_engineering_manual_02_06_2023.pdf?cache=1715534583565 Right-of-Way Engineering Manual] establishes DelDOT’s practice for performing 60-year title searches, meaning that title searches performed will examine the last 60-years of public records to determine a property’s current legal ownership. It should be noted that some easements may predate the 60-year period and will therefore, not be captured in the completed title search. Title searches requested through the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/index.shtml?dc=projectmanagement#horizontalTab3 Initial Project Research Request Memo] are conducted through professional services managed by DelDOT’s Right-of-Way section. Accordingly, when title searches are requested, a project must have money available to fund the title search.		Title searches are the most comprehensive property rights research that can be requested by the design team. Title searches consist of an examination of public records to determine and confirm a property’s legal ownership. A [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pdfs/rightofway/sample_title_search.pdf sample title search] is provided for user reference. DelDOT’s [https://deldot.gov/Publications/manuals/right-of-way-engineering/pdfs/rw_engineering_manual_02_06_2023.pdf?cache=1715534583565 Right-of-Way Engineering Manual] establishes DelDOT’s practice for performing 60-year title searches, meaning that title searches performed will examine the last 60-years of public records to determine a property’s current legal ownership. It should be noted that some source deeds or easements may predate the 60-year period and will therefore, not be captured in the completed title search. Title searches requested through the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/index.shtml?dc=projectmanagement#horizontalTab3 Initial Project Research Request Memo] are conducted through professional services managed by DelDOT’s Right-of-Way section. Accordingly, when title searches are requested, a project must have money available to fund the title search.
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	Crash data should be investigated as early in the project development process as possible so crash patterns can be identified and possible countermeasures developed. Limited crash data is available through DelDOT’s Gateway GIS ~~database~~ with additional information being available through a request process described within this subsection. Crash data is typically reviewed during the project initiation phase but can be requested at any time during the project development process. Historic crash data can be used to identify existing transportation deficiencies including high crash locations, patterns in crashes that may indicate specific problematic movements, and particular types of crashes that should be targeted for countermeasures. The level of crash data documentation required for a project will vary with the project’s size and scope. Project’s requiring extensive documentation typically document the data on an aerial map with different symbology for the different crash types.		Crash data should be investigated as early in the project development process as possible so crash patterns can be identified and possible countermeasures developed. Limited crash data is available through DelDOT’s Gateway GIS dataset with additional information being available through a request process described within this subsection. Crash data is typically reviewed during the project initiation phase but can be requested at any time during the project development process. Historic crash data can be used to identify existing transportation deficiencies including high crash locations, patterns in crashes that may indicate specific problematic movements, and particular types of crashes that should be targeted for countermeasures. The level of crash data documentation required for a project will vary with the project’s size and scope. Project’s requiring extensive documentation typically document the data on an aerial map with different symbology for the different crash types.
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	Soil borings can either be performed through DelDOT's on-call drilling agreements or other professional service agreements. When soil samples are tested, the samples shall be designated using the AASHTO classification of soil and soil aggregate mixtures. If the test results are performed by an entity outside of DelDOT, the soil test results shall be provided to the DelDOT Materials and Research section so that it can be included into the Department’s ~~database~~. Additional information on DelDOT soil boring field practices and deliverables is included in Section 105.4.1 of the DelDOT [https://bridgedesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Main_Page Bridge Design Manual].		Soil borings can either be performed through DelDOT's on-call drilling agreements or other professional service agreements. When soil samples are tested, the samples shall be designated using the AASHTO classification of soil and soil aggregate mixtures. If the test results are performed by an entity outside of DelDOT, the soil test results shall be provided to the DelDOT Materials and Research section so that it can be included into the Department’s dataset. Additional information on DelDOT soil boring field practices and deliverables is included in Section 105.4.1 of the DelDOT [https://bridgedesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Main_Page Bridge Design Manual].
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	<p>Very Minor:</p>		<p><strong>Very Minor:</strong></p>
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	<li>Traffic – No consequential effect.</li>		<li>Traffic – No consequential effect.</li>
	<li>Right-of-Way – No acquisitions.</li>		<li>Right-of-Way – No acquisitions.</li>
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	<li>Traffic – Minimal effect including short detours.</li>		<li>Traffic – Minimal effect including short detours.</li>
	<li>Right-of-Way – Temporary acquisitions with minor permanent acquisitions.</li>		<li>Right-of-Way – Temporary acquisitions with minor permanent acquisitions.</li>
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	<li>More than one alternative or multiple variations of an alternative are being considered.</li>		<li>More than one alternative or multiple variations of an alternative are being considered.</li>
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	<strong>Moderate:</strong>		<p><strong>Moderate:</strong></p>
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	<li>Traffic – Moderate effect including detours.</li>		<li>Traffic – Moderate effect including detours.</li>
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	<li>Traffic – Large potential impact.</li>		<li>Traffic – Large potential impact.</li>
	<li>Right-of-Way – Large potential impacts.</li>		<li>Right-of-Way – Large potential impacts.</li>