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|MoDOT’s three pillars of “Safety, Service and Stability” steer our leadership and employees.  Our commitment to safety includes keeping both customers and ourselves safe.  Our service includes providing outstanding customer service, delivering transportation solutions of great value and using resources wisely.  Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, operating a reliable and convenient transportation system, and advancing Missouri’s economic development reflect our commitment to stability.<br/>
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Innovative concepts, such as [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], are used to deliver our commitments.  These and other forward-thinking concepts shape the content of the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/br/pages/default.aspx Bridge], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/cm/Pages/default.aspx Construction], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/Pages/default.aspx Design], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/mt/default.aspx Maintenance], [http://sp/sites/tp/Pages/default.aspx Planning], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/RealEstate/SitePages/Home.aspx Right of Way] and [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/tr/Pages/default.aspx Traffic] guidance.
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MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promised.  Innovative concepts, such as [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry. 
 
 
These forward-thinking, innovative concepts are reflected in the ''ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE'' (EPG).  This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related guidance by combining the former [http://sharepoint/sites/de/RealEstate/SitePages/Home.aspx Right of Way], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/Pages/default.aspx Design], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/br/pages/default.aspx Bridge], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/cm/Pages/default.aspx Construction], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/tr/Pages/default.aspx Traffic] and [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/mt/default.aspx Maintenance] manuals. 
 
 
MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG.  Millions of hits on the EPG endorse this format to be easy to navigate and pleasing to read.  A small [[:Help:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest.
 
 
 
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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]]'''
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'''[[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.22 Low Clearance Sign (W12-2 and W12-2a) (MUTCD Section 2C.27)|EPG 903.6.22 Low Clearance Sign]]'''
  
4/11/19: This new Test Method is now available.
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7/12/19: Guidance has been clarified and generally re-written.
  
'''[[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)]]'''
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'''[[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Storm Water Database Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG Storm Water Database Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)]]
  
4/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.  
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7/11/19: The storm water QRGs have been updated and collected under their own heading in EPG 101 Standard Forms.  New storm water QRGs have also been added.
  
'''[[236.13 Designing Right of Way Plans#236.13.13 Plan Submittal and Filing|EPG 236.13.13 Plan Submittal and Filing]]'''
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'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php/141.2_Missouri_Transportation_Finance_Corporation_(MTFC)_Loans#141.2.11_Terms_of_Loans EPG 141.2.11 Terms of Loans]'''
  
4/5/19: Guidance now permits an Asst. District Engineer to approve Right of Way plans.
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7/10/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the changes the MTFC board recently approved.
  
'''Steel Girder Galvanizing Procedure'''
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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.12.1 Digital Upgrade Request|EPG 236.16.12.1 Digital Upgrade Request]]'''
  
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.
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6/25/19: Guidance has been expanded about how MoDOT personnel may handle upgrade requests.
  
'''[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Rice Test|Superpave Rice Testing Frequency]]'''
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'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#Pretensioned anchorage zones|Pretensioned Anchorage Zones]]'''
  
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.
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6/21/19: Terminology about the prestress force at transfer was clarified to better match AASHTO code.
  
'''[[media:152.pdf|Bonds - What They Are and How They Work]]'''
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'''[[127.13 Noise|EPG 127.13 Noise]]'''
  
3/15/19: This new tutorial is now displayed in [[:Category:152 Contactor Bonding Responsibilities|EPG 152 Contactor Bonding Responsibilities]].
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6/21/19: Several updates including the clarification of [[127.13 Noise#Noise Screening Analysis Procedure|screening methodology]]. Also clarified that all benefitted receptors are to be included in the benefit cost reasonableness calculation and noise abatement voting.  
  
'''[[910.3 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)|EPG 910.3 Dynamic Message Signs]]'''
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'''[[127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies#127.25.1.7 Disposal of Animal Carcasses|EPG 127.25.1.7 Disposal of Animal Carcasses]]'''
  
3/14/19: New types of DMSs are now referenced as a good portion of this article was updated.
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6/14/19: Updated guidance to match current practice, which has been coordinated with MO Dept. of Conservation.
  
'''Ephemeral Streams'''
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'''[[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.3 Environmental Requirements|EPG 750.7.3 Environmental Requirements]]'''
  
3/12/19: Guidance 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".
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6/14/19: Expanded guidance, especially in the new [[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.3.1 Stream Classifications|EPG 750.7.3.1 Stream Classifications]], clarified our process to meet the Corps' requirements for their "Regional Condition".  
  
'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.2.3 Prompt Offer of Just Compensation|EPG 236.7.2.3 Prompt Offer of Just Compensation]]'''
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'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.2.9 Negotiation Procedures|EPG 236.7.2.9 Negotiation Procedures]] and [[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.7.3 Taxpayer Identification Numbers|EPG 236.7.7.3 Taxpayer Identification Numbers]]'''
  
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.
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6/4/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect that the IRS Form W-9 is no longer needed.
  
'''[[616.16 Law Enforcement Services#616.16.1 Guidelines for Providing Law Enforcement Services|EPG 616.16.1 Guidelines for Providing Law Enforcement Services]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(E2.26)|Standard Detailing Note]]'''
  
3/1/19: Guidelines were clarified to provide a more standardized process.
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5/31/19: The commentary for Note E2.26 was clarified.  In the note itself, additional options were provided for piling minimum nominal axial compressive resistance.
  
'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising|EPG 236.16 Outdoor Advertising]]'''
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'''[[:Category:130 Value Engineering|EPG 130 Value Engineering]]'''
  
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]].
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5/28/19: New guidance is now available for [[:Category:130 Value Engineering#130.3 Post-Award Value Engineering (PAVE)|Post-Award Value Engineering (PAVE)]] workshops, processes and project selections.
  
'''[[121.5 Asset Management|EPG 121.5 Asset Management]]'''
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'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations|Figs. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging and 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway]]'''
  
2/27/19: Guidance has been revised to coordinate with current practice.
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5/28/19: The spacing between the long-term rumble strips was increased to "10 to 12 feet" for a greater area of effectiveness.
  
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#If the option for extending the contract|EPG 147.3.5 Term Extension of Job Order Contracts]]'''
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'''Median Crossover on a Divided Highway, TA-39'''
  
2/25/19: Guidance about providing a reason for extending the contract has been added.
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5/28/19: In [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#Listing of Typical Applications for Design and Construction and Materials|EPG 616.8 Typical Applications]], TA-39 for Design and Construction was revised to require Directional Indicator Barricades for tapers. The concrete barrier has been removed on sheet 2. Instead of the concrete barrier, an approved, temporary and crashworthy device can be used.
  
'''[[806.1 Erosion Control Measures#806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations|EPG 806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations]]'''
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'''[[media:Fig 237.6.docx|Costs for Non-Contractual Items]]'''
  
2/22/19: Guidance about erosion control for temporary pipe and temporary construction crossings was clarified.
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5/21/19: The most recent costs for non-contractual items is now presented in [[237.6 Estimates|EPG 237.6 Estimates]].
  
'''New QRG'''
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'''Pile Design'''
  
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.
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5/17/19: Guidance for pile design procedure was clarified in several articles including [[:Category:702 Load-Bearing Piles|EPG 702 Load-Bearing Piles]], [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.23 Types of Piling|EPG 751.1.2.23 Types of Piling]], [[751.3 Structural Steel Design Properties|EPG 751.3 Structural Steel Design Properties]] and [[751.36 Driven Piles|EPG 751.36 Driven Piles]].
  
'''[[media:134.2.2.2.docx|Solicitation and Request Letter]]'''
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'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.2.9 Proposed 3D Top Surface Linear Features|EPG 237.14.2.9 Proposed 3D Top Surface Linear Features]]'''
  
2/13/19: The Solicitation and Request letter has been updated.
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5/10/19: This new guidance is for districts to be able to provide consultants with needed technical information.
  
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#3. If an existing wearing surface|EPG 751.1 Preliminary Design, Safety Barrier Curb (SBC) and Median Barrier Curb (MBC)]]'''
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'''[[236.3 Administration#236.3.5 Right of Way Expenditures|EPG 236.3.5 Right of Way Expenditures]] and [[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.7 1099 Reporting of Acquisitions|EPG 236.7.7 1099 Reporting of Acquisitions]]'''
  
2/8/19: Revision coordinates guidance with the FHWA requirement for new wearing surfaces.
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4/30/19: Guidance has been updated to current practice.
  
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#147.3.9 Change Order Approvals|EPG 147.3.9 Change Order Approvals]]'''
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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.18.1 Informal Hearing|EPG 236.16.18.1 Informal Hearing]]'''
  
1/28/19: EPG 147.3.9 was rewritten and retitled to provide new Change Order guidance for JOCs.
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4/24/19: The membership constituting the ODA Informal Hearing Review Committee was updated.
  
'''Asphalt Shoulder Surface Mix'''
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'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#Calculation of camber (upward)|EPG 751.22.2.5 Deformations]]'''
  
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.
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4/22/19: Guidance was clarified, particularly in "calculation of camber (upward)","calculations of deflections (downward)" and "creep coefficient".
  
'''[[413.3 Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Wearing Surface#413.3.3 Maintenance Surface Treatment|EPG 413.3.3 Maintenance Surface Treatment]]'''
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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]]'''
  
1/25/19: The UBAWS Treatment policy was clarified, including the identification of the proper thicknesses for UBAWS types.
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4/11/19: This new Test Method is now available.
  
'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.13 Intermediate Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.13 Intermediate Diaphragms]]'''
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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)]]'''
  
1/11/19: Guidance about the spacing of steel intermediate diaphragms for PSI girders was revised to include NU girders.  
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4/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.  
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(A3.5.1) Use when uncoated steel|Standard Detailing Note A3.5.1]]'''
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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]]'''
  
1/11/19: A new note for uncoated steel coming in contact with galvanized piles is now available.
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4/5/19: Guidance now permits an Asst. District Engineer to approve Right of Way plans.
  
'''[[127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies#127.25.2 Hazardous Material Spills|EPG 127.25.2 Hazardous Material Spills]]'''
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'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php/Category:101_Standard_Forms#Construction_and_Materials AC Index Price Adjustment]'''
  
1/10/19: Guidance has been updated to current practice.
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3/27/19: The five AC Index Price Adjustment spreadsheets have been updated.
  
'''[[: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]]'''
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'''Steel Girder Galvanizing Procedure'''
  
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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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.
  
'''[[236.3 Administration#The District Right of Way Manager|EPG 236.3.7 Right of Way Clearance Certification]]'''
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'''[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Rice Test|Superpave Rice Testing Frequency]]'''
  
1/8/19: Added guidance for the RW clearance process for projects programmed in the STIP with RW funding but that do not require RW to construct the project.
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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.

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MoDOT’s three pillars of “Safety, Service and Stability” steer our leadership and employees. Our commitment to safety includes keeping both customers and ourselves safe. Our service includes providing outstanding customer service, delivering transportation solutions of great value and using resources wisely. Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, operating a reliable and convenient transportation system, and advancing Missouri’s economic development reflect our commitment to stability.

Innovative concepts, such as Practical Design and design-build, are used to deliver our commitments. These and other forward-thinking concepts shape the content of the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related Bridge, Construction, Design, Maintenance, Planning, Right of Way and Traffic guidance.

RECENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE EPG

EPG 903.6.22 Low Clearance Sign

7/12/19: Guidance has been clarified and generally re-written.

EPG Storm Water Database Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)

7/11/19: The storm water QRGs have been updated and collected under their own heading in EPG 101 Standard Forms. New storm water QRGs have also been added.

EPG 141.2.11 Terms of Loans

7/10/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the changes the MTFC board recently approved.

EPG 236.16.12.1 Digital Upgrade Request

6/25/19: Guidance has been expanded about how MoDOT personnel may handle upgrade requests.

Pretensioned Anchorage Zones

6/21/19: Terminology about the prestress force at transfer was clarified to better match AASHTO code.

EPG 127.13 Noise

6/21/19: Several updates including the clarification of screening methodology. Also clarified that all benefitted receptors are to be included in the benefit cost reasonableness calculation and noise abatement voting.

EPG 127.25.1.7 Disposal of Animal Carcasses

6/14/19: Updated guidance to match current practice, which has been coordinated with MO Dept. of Conservation.

EPG 750.7.3 Environmental Requirements

6/14/19: Expanded guidance, especially in the new EPG 750.7.3.1 Stream Classifications, clarified our process to meet the Corps' requirements for their "Regional Condition".

EPG 236.7.2.9 Negotiation Procedures and EPG 236.7.7.3 Taxpayer Identification Numbers

6/4/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect that the IRS Form W-9 is no longer needed.

Standard Detailing Note

5/31/19: The commentary for Note E2.26 was clarified. In the note itself, additional options were provided for piling minimum nominal axial compressive resistance.

EPG 130 Value Engineering

5/28/19: New guidance is now available for Post-Award Value Engineering (PAVE) workshops, processes and project selections.

Figs. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging and 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway

5/28/19: The spacing between the long-term rumble strips was increased to "10 to 12 feet" for a greater area of effectiveness.

Median Crossover on a Divided Highway, TA-39

5/28/19: In EPG 616.8 Typical Applications, TA-39 for Design and Construction was revised to require Directional Indicator Barricades for tapers. The concrete barrier has been removed on sheet 2. Instead of the concrete barrier, an approved, temporary and crashworthy device can be used.

Costs for Non-Contractual Items

5/21/19: The most recent costs for non-contractual items is now presented in EPG 237.6 Estimates.

Pile Design

5/17/19: Guidance for pile design procedure was clarified in several articles including EPG 702 Load-Bearing Piles, EPG 751.1.2.23 Types of Piling, EPG 751.3 Structural Steel Design Properties and EPG 751.36 Driven Piles.

EPG 237.14.2.9 Proposed 3D Top Surface Linear Features

5/10/19: This new guidance is for districts to be able to provide consultants with needed technical information.

EPG 236.3.5 Right of Way Expenditures and EPG 236.7.7 1099 Reporting of Acquisitions

4/30/19: Guidance has been updated to current practice.

EPG 236.16.18.1 Informal Hearing

4/24/19: The membership constituting the ODA Informal Hearing Review Committee was updated.

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.

AC Index Price Adjustment

3/27/19: The five AC Index Price Adjustment spreadsheets have been updated.

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.