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'''NEPA Glossary'''
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'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#Calculation of camber (upward)|EPG 751.22.2.5 Deformations]]'''
  
11/29/18: A new [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.5 NEPA Glossary|glossary of NEPA terms]] is now available in EPG 127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents.
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4/22/19: Guidance was clarified, particularly in "calculation of camber (upward)","calculations of deflections (downward)" and "creep coefficient".
  
'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15 Vegetation Removal|EPG 236.16.15 Vegetation Removal]]'''
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'''[[106.3.2.90, Determination of Chemical Components in Asphalt and Non-Asphalt Rejuvenators|EPG 106.3.2.90, Determination of Chemical Components in Asphalt and Non-Asphalt Rejuvenators]]'''
  
11/28/18: Guidance was updated, particularly in [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.6 Endangered Species Act|EPG 236.16.15.6 Endangered Species Act]] and [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.8 Mowing and Brush Hogging|EPG 236.16.15.8 Mowing and Brush Hogging]], to be in line with the Endangered Species Act
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4/11/19: This new Test Method is now available.
  
'''[[141.1 Cost Share Program|EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program]]'''
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'''[[106.3.2.89 TM-89 Determination of Aluminum Oxide in High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST)|EPG 106.3.2.89 TM-89, Determination of Aluminum Oxide in High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST)]]'''
  
11/20/18: Guidance in EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program has been updated as approved by the Commission. The revisions will impact the program statewide.
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4/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.  
  
'''[[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#Permanent Sidewalk Easement Clause|Permanent Sidewalk Easement Clause]]'''
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'''[[236.13 Designing Right of Way Plans#236.13.13 Plan Submittal and Filing|EPG 236.13.13 Plan Submittal and Filing]]'''
  
11/19/18: In [[#236.4.6.3 Types of Realty Acquired and Clauses to be Used in Property Descriptions|EPG 236.4.6.3 Types of Realty Acquired and Clauses to be Used in Property Descriptions]], a permanent sidewalk easement clause is now available for districts' use.
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4/5/19: Guidance now permits an Asst. District Engineer to approve Right of Way plans.
  
'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#Among subjects to be discussed|EPG 105.9.12 Preconstruction Conference]]'''
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'''Steel Girder Galvanizing Procedure'''
  
11/15:18: Subjects to be discussed at this conference now include review of the process to request any DBE termination, substitution or addition.
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3/27/19: Guidance was added in [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(A4a1.8.1) Place|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes for Nonweathering Steel Structures]] and [[751.14 Steel Superstructure #Galvanized nonweathering structural|EPG 751.14.5.8 Protective Coating Requirements]] to clarify steel girder galvanizing procedure.
  
'''[[237.9 Submission of Plans and Supporting Documents#237.9.3.1 Schedule for Submittal|EPG 237.9.3.1 Schedule for Submittal]]'''
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'''[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Rice Test|Superpave Rice Testing Frequency]]'''
  
11/7/18: Guidance has been added about a required e-mail for re-let or moved projects.
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3/21/19: Guidance about the frequency for rice dry-back testing when sample results are very consistent was corrected to one every fourth sublot.
  
'''[[:Category:604 Miscellaneous Drainage#Concrete Headwalls, Drop Inlets And Manholes (Sec 604.10)|EPG 604, Construction Requirements (Sec 604.10.3)]]'''
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'''[[media:152.pdf|Bonds - What They Are and How They Work]]'''
  
10/30/18: When approached with alternative products on a job as part of a change order or VE, this new guidance states that the RE should initially determine suitability and also consult the Field Office and New Products Coordinator to ensure value, uniformity and tracking.
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3/15/19: This new tutorial is now displayed in [[:Category:152 Contactor Bonding Responsibilities|EPG 152 Contactor Bonding Responsibilities]].
  
'''[[media:703.2.8 Placing Diaphragm Concrete.pdf|Placing Diaphragm Concrete]]'''
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'''[[910.3 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)|EPG 910.3 Dynamic Message Signs]]'''
  
10/25/18: In [[:Category:703 Concrete Masonry Construction#A construction joint will normally be provided|EPG 703.2.8 Concrete Placement]], this new presentation explains a MoDOT best practice.
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3/14/19: New types of DMSs are now referenced as a good portion of this article was updated.
  
'''[[:Category:626 Rumble Strips|EPG 626 Rumble Strips]]'''
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'''Ephemeral Streams'''
  
10/23/18Clarified the location of the rumbles strips and pavement markings for differing shoulder and pavement conditions. The minimum pavement thickness was revised from from 1 3/4" to 1".
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3/12/19Guidance in [[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.3.1 Embedment Requirements|EPG 750.7.3.1 Embedment Requirements]] was updated with a minor note stating the Corps of Engineers must validate whether a stream is "ephemeral".
  
'''[[106.3.2.7 TM-7, Rebound Hammer for Opening Strength of Full Depth Concrete Pavement Repairs|EPG 106.3.2.7 TM-7, Rebound Hammer for Opening Strength of Full Depth Concrete Pavement Repairs]]'''
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'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.2.3 Prompt Offer of Just Compensation|EPG 236.7.2.3 Prompt Offer of Just Compensation]]'''
  
10/23/18: This new test method corresponds to the spec change in Sec 613 that allows this alternate test method.
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3/6/19: Guidance was clarified to allow the minimum offer to be reduced if approved by the Asst. to State Design Engineer – Right of Way.
  
'''Prestressed Concrete I Girders'''
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'''[[616.16 Law Enforcement Services#616.16.1 Guidelines for Providing Law Enforcement Services|EPG 616.16.1 Guidelines for Providing Law Enforcement Services]]'''
  
10/23/18: NU 78 details were placed back into [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#NU Standard Girders|EPG 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions]], [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.9 Open Intermediate Bent Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.9 Open Intermediate Bent Diaphragms]] and [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.10 Closed Intermediate Bent Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.10 Closed Intermediate Bent Diaphragms]]. [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.3.2 Top Flange Blockout|NU flange blockout guidance]] was also added and concrete diaphragm details were clarified.
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3/1/19: Guidelines were clarified to provide a more standardized process.
  
'''Bending Diagrams'''
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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising|EPG 236.16 Outdoor Advertising]]'''
  
10/16/18: In [[751.12 Protective Barriers#751.12.2.3 End Bent Reinforcement|EPG 751.12.2.3 End Bent Reinforcement]], the bending diagrams were revised to accommodate safety barrier reinforcement. A reinforcing clearance note in [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Place general notes H10.19,|H10a. Conventional-Formed Barrier standard notes]] was added to avoid possible confusion when placing barrier reinforcement at end bents.
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3/1/19: Several ODA policies were updated to current practice, especially in [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.22 Monthly Reports|EPG 236.16.22 Monthly Reports]].
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[121.5 Asset Management|EPG 121.5 Asset Management]]'''
  
10/12/18: Notes [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(J1.12b)|J1.12b]], [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(J1.21b)|J1.21b]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(J1.25)|J1.25A]] have been added. J1.25 was revised to clarify maximum applied bearing pressure limit.  
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2/27/19: Guidance has been revised to coordinate with current practice.
  
'''[[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents|EPG 127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents]]'''
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'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#If the option for extending the contract|EPG 147.3.5 Term Extension of Job Order Contracts]]'''
  
10/11/18: This article has been extensively revised to reflect current procedures.
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2/25/19: Guidance about providing a reason for extending the contract has been added.
  
'''[[106.3.2.88 TM-88 Bond Strength Test for Tack Coat|EPG 106.3.2.88 TM-88 Bond Strength Test for Tack Coat]]'''
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'''[[806.1 Erosion Control Measures#806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations|EPG 806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations]]'''
  
10/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.
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2/22/19: Guidance about erosion control for temporary pipe and temporary construction crossings was clarified.
  
'''[[771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)|EPG 771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)]]'''
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'''New QRG'''
  
10/10/18: This article has been re-titled. Also, the requirement for the formed underseal access hole for the concrete bridge approach slabs has been eliminated.
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2/14/19: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_MA_Adding_Concrete_Mix_Design.doc AWP MA Adding New Concrete Mix Design] QRG is now available.
  
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Equipment Rental with Operator and Purchase Ordered Work|EPG 110.3 Equipment Rental with Operator and Purchase Ordered Work]]'''
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'''[[media:134.2.2.2.docx|Solicitation and Request Letter]]'''
  
9/25/18: Guidance about which certified payrolls are required for rental equipment operators was clarified.
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2/13/19: The Solicitation and Request letter has been updated.
  
'''Bridge Survey Checklist '''
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'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#3. If an existing wearing surface|EPG 751.1 Preliminary Design, Safety Barrier Curb (SBC) and Median Barrier Curb (MBC)]]'''
  
9/24/18: Guidance about the Bridge Survey Checklist was clarified in [[238.3 Route Surveying#238.3.36 Bridge Surveys|EPG 238.3.36 Bridge Surveys]], [[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.2.2.1 Bridge Survey Report|EPG 747.2.2.1 Bridge Survey Report]], [[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.2.3 Bridge Survey Sheet Data|EPG 747.2.3 Bridge Survey Sheet Data]], [[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.2.3.4 Profile Sheets|EPG 747.2.3.4 Profile Sheets]] and [[750.3 Bridges#750.3.1.1.2.6 Other Bridges|EPG 750.3.1.1.2.6 Other Bridges]].
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2/8/19: Revision coordinates guidance with the FHWA requirement for new wearing surfaces.
  
'''[[236.14 Change in Route Status Report#236.14.4.3 Submittal|EPG 236.14.4.3 Submittal]]'''
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'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#147.3.9 Change Order Approvals|EPG 147.3.9 Change Order Approvals]]'''
  
9/20/18: Additional guidance is now available for district staff on when to include a Change in Route Marking Report.
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1/28/19: EPG 147.3.9 was rewritten and retitled to provide new Change Order guidance for JOCs.
  
'''[[236.5 Property Management#236.5.25.4 Marketing Properties for Lease|EPG 236.5.25.4 Marketing Properties for Lease]]'''
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'''Asphalt Shoulder Surface Mix'''
  
9/20/18: Guidance has been added to permit a new clause in the lease.
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1/25/19: Guidance in [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#For resurfacing projects on roadways with shoulders 4|EPG Shoulder Surface]] was revised so that all shoulders 4 ft. and narrower, and when shoulder improvements are also anticipated as part of the scope of work, will be monolithically resurfaced with the same type of asphaltic mix used on the mainline roadway.
  
'''Saw Cut Joints'''
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'''[[413.3 Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Wearing Surface#413.3.3 Maintenance Surface Treatment|EPG 413.3.3 Maintenance Surface Treatment]]'''
  
8/31/18Guidance in [[751.12 Protective Barriers#751.12.2.7 Joint Details|EPG 751.12.2.7 Joint Details]], [[751.12 Protective Barriers#751.12.2.8 Plastic Waterstop|EPG 751.12.2.8 Plastic Waterstop]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#H10. Barrier Curbs – Safety, Median, Type C and D|EPG H10. Barrier Curbs – Safety, Median, Type C and D]] was revised to allow saw cut joints for conventional-formed barrier curbs.
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1/25/19The UBAWS Treatment policy was clarified, including the identification of the proper thicknesses for UBAWS types.
  
'''[[236.3 Administration#State Funded Early Acquisition|EPG 236.3.4.4 Advance Acquisition, State Funded Early Acquisition]]'''
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'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.13 Intermediate Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.13 Intermediate Diaphragms]]'''
  
8/27/17: Guidelines related to MAP-21 have been provided to bring guidance up to current practice.
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1/11/19: Guidance about the spacing of steel intermediate diaphragms for PSI girders was revised to include NU girders.  
  
'''[[106.9 Buy America Requirement#When does Buy America apply to manufactured items?|EPG 106.9, When does Buy America apply to manufactured items?]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(A3.5.1) Use when uncoated steel|Standard Detailing Note A3.5.1]]'''
  
8/16/18: Guidance has been added to [[106.9 Buy America Requirement|EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement]] clarifying when Buy America applies to manufactured items.
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1/11/19: A new note for uncoated steel coming in contact with galvanized piles is now available.
  
'''[[231.2 Clear Zones|EPG 231.2 Clear Zones]]'''
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'''[[127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies#127.25.2 Hazardous Material Spills|EPG 127.25.2 Hazardous Material Spills]]'''
  
8/14/18: Clear zone guidance has been clarified and associated figures have been updated.
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1/10/19: Guidance has been updated to current practice.
  
'''[[media:756 LFD flow chart.pdf|LFD Bridge Seismic Design Process Flowchart]]'''
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'''[[:Category:903 Highway Signing#Guidance for Using Sign Management System (SMS)|Guidance for Using Sign Management System]] and [[903.3 Post-Mounted Signing#903.3.16 Ordering Signs|EPG 903.3.16 Ordering Signs]]'''
  
8/14/18: In [[:Category:756 Seismic Design|EPG 756 Seismic Design]], updated this flowchart to include, among other changes, new superstructure replacement guidance.
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1/9/19: Guidance has been updated to current practices. New guidance for the use of the Sign Management System is now available. 

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EPG 751.22.2.5 Deformations

4/22/19: Guidance was clarified, particularly in "calculation of camber (upward)","calculations of deflections (downward)" and "creep coefficient".

EPG 106.3.2.90, Determination of Chemical Components in Asphalt and Non-Asphalt Rejuvenators

4/11/19: This new Test Method is now available.

EPG 106.3.2.89 TM-89, Determination of Aluminum Oxide in High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST)

4/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.

EPG 236.13.13 Plan Submittal and Filing

4/5/19: Guidance now permits an Asst. District Engineer to approve Right of Way plans.

Steel Girder Galvanizing Procedure

3/27/19: Guidance was added in EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes for Nonweathering Steel Structures and EPG 751.14.5.8 Protective Coating Requirements to clarify steel girder galvanizing procedure.

Superpave Rice Testing Frequency

3/21/19: Guidance about the frequency for rice dry-back testing when sample results are very consistent was corrected to one every fourth sublot.

Bonds - What They Are and How They Work

3/15/19: This new tutorial is now displayed in EPG 152 Contactor Bonding Responsibilities.

EPG 910.3 Dynamic Message Signs

3/14/19: New types of DMSs are now referenced as a good portion of this article was updated.

Ephemeral Streams

3/12/19: Guidance in EPG 750.7.3.1 Embedment Requirements was updated with a minor note stating the Corps of Engineers must validate whether a stream is "ephemeral".

EPG 236.7.2.3 Prompt Offer of Just Compensation

3/6/19: Guidance was clarified to allow the minimum offer to be reduced if approved by the Asst. to State Design Engineer – Right of Way.

EPG 616.16.1 Guidelines for Providing Law Enforcement Services

3/1/19: Guidelines were clarified to provide a more standardized process.

EPG 236.16 Outdoor Advertising

3/1/19: Several ODA policies were updated to current practice, especially in EPG 236.16.22 Monthly Reports.

EPG 121.5 Asset Management

2/27/19: Guidance has been revised to coordinate with current practice.

EPG 147.3.5 Term Extension of Job Order Contracts

2/25/19: Guidance about providing a reason for extending the contract has been added.

EPG 806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations

2/22/19: Guidance about erosion control for temporary pipe and temporary construction crossings was clarified.

New QRG

2/14/19: The new AWP MA Adding New Concrete Mix Design QRG is now available.

Solicitation and Request Letter

2/13/19: The Solicitation and Request letter has been updated.

EPG 751.1 Preliminary Design, Safety Barrier Curb (SBC) and Median Barrier Curb (MBC)

2/8/19: Revision coordinates guidance with the FHWA requirement for new wearing surfaces.

EPG 147.3.9 Change Order Approvals

1/28/19: EPG 147.3.9 was rewritten and retitled to provide new Change Order guidance for JOCs.

Asphalt Shoulder Surface Mix

1/25/19: Guidance in EPG Shoulder Surface was revised so that all shoulders 4 ft. and narrower, and when shoulder improvements are also anticipated as part of the scope of work, will be monolithically resurfaced with the same type of asphaltic mix used on the mainline roadway.

EPG 413.3.3 Maintenance Surface Treatment

1/25/19: The UBAWS Treatment policy was clarified, including the identification of the proper thicknesses for UBAWS types.

EPG 751.22.3.13 Intermediate Diaphragms

1/11/19: Guidance about the spacing of steel intermediate diaphragms for PSI girders was revised to include NU girders.

Standard Detailing Note A3.5.1

1/11/19: A new note for uncoated steel coming in contact with galvanized piles is now available.

EPG 127.25.2 Hazardous Material Spills

1/10/19: Guidance has been updated to current practice.

Guidance for Using Sign Management System and EPG 903.3.16 Ordering Signs

1/9/19: Guidance has been updated to current practices. New guidance for the use of the Sign Management System is now available.