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)
Back to Office Environmental Planning
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Distribution List Planning/Engineering Directive: Other Policies, Directives, Bulletins, and Programs: Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Ordinary High Water |
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| 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.
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Permit Needs Determination Form Fisheries Information NOAA NMFS Essential Fish Habitat NOAA Endangered Species Act Sec. 7 DEEP NDDB Coordination
ESA Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLeB) Army Corps Sec. 408 Navigation Army Corps |
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| 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. | |
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Interagency Coordination Meeting (ICM) (for SLBP/LOTCIP projects, see EPC Unit Section) Permit Plan Sets U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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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. 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. |
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Sample Permit Transmittal Memos/Letters USACE Permit Application Cover Letter (Word)
DOT Hydraulics and Drainage: Permitting Forms and Links |
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| 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. | |
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Manuals/Guidance Documents |
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Specifications / Special Provisions / Details |
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- Bats |
Fisheries |
- Ground-Mounted Sound Barrier - Structure-Mounted Sound Barrier
- Qualified Products List
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Permit Compliance Forms & Start Notices |
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Construction Stormwater Resources Low Impact Development (LID) |
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Construction Stormwater Permit Stormwater Pollution Control Template Design Build - Stormwater Pollution Control Template |
CTDOT Project Example Registrations
EZ File |
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Statewide General Permits and Resources for Highway and Rail Operations |
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