Recent Policy Changes in the EPG

EPG 751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines 11/9/20: Guidance has been added (EPG 751.5.9.2.1.1 Reinforcing Callouts, for example) to standardize the format for reinforcing callouts. EPG 121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 11/5/20: STIP information and the annual process to update the STIP were updated to current practice. Updated Standard Detailing Note 11/2/20: Verbiage in A2.9 was updated to match new Standard Plan wording. EPG 129 Public Involvement and EPG 127.14.3.1 Categorical Exclusion 10/30/20: Updated Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) and “virtual” public involvement requirements to bring policy into compliance with the federal NEPA regulations. EPG 129 Public Involvement was generally re-written. EPG 751.1.2.22 Types of Piling and EPG 751.24.2.1 Design, MSE Wall Construction: Pipe Pile Spacers Guidance 10/30/20: Guidance clarified pile spacer embedment requirements when rock is anticipated within a 5 - 10 ft. zone below the MSE wall leveling pad. Sand Barrel Impact Attenuator Arrays 10/29/20: Guidance in EPG 612.2 Sand-Filled Impact Attenuators (Sand Barrels) and EPG 612.3 Construction Inspection Guidelines was updated to clarify how the sand barrel impact attenuator arrays are paid for and used in work zones. EPG 134.2.4 Consultant Solicitation and Selection Process – Standard Solicitation Method for On-Call Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts 10/28/20: On-call consultant guidance has been updated. EPG 237.8.2 Liquidated Damages 10/26/20: Guidance was clarified to provide justification for higher liquidated damages. EPG 1048.2.7.3 Acceptance 10/22/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect the current process for how acrylic waterborne and high build acrylic waterborne traffic marking are accepted. Minimum Wall Thickness for CIP Piles and Limited Nominal Axial Resistance of CIP Piles Embedded and Tipped in Cohesionless Soils 10/19/20: Guidance in EPG 751.36 Driven Piles (particularly in EPG 751.36.2.2.2 Cast-In-Place (CIP) Pile, EPG 751.36.5.7.1 Design Values for Individual HP Pile, and EPG 751.36.5.10 Pile Nominal Axial Compressive Resistance) was updated to implement maximum axial loads in sands and clarified minimum nominal wall thickness requirements for CIP pile. Numerous standard detailing notes in EPG 751.50, G. Substructure Notes for hooks of vertical bar requirements for column and CIP piles were also clarified. EPG 236.7.4.4 Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate, When Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate is Used 10/9/20: To reflect legal requirements, Tax Lien guidance was added. EPG 108.16 Project Dates 9/30/20: EPG 108.16 has been rewritten to reflect the move to AWP. Updated Standard Detailing Note 9/28/20: Dowel requirements for inverted U-shape precast coping for large block (panel) MSE walls in Standard Note J1.21a were clarified. New Standard Detailing Note 9/23/20: New Note H7.8.2 is available when requiring epoxy-mastic primer coating on galvanized drain support brackets that come in contact with weathering steel beams/girders. EPG 237.5 Special Provisions 9/22/20: Guidance has been clarified and updated to current practice. EPG 127.27 Guidelines for Obtaining Environmental Clearance for Off-Site Activities 9/16/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect current practice. EPG 751.36.5.8 Additional Provisions for Pile Cap Footings 9/16/20: Guidance has been updated to clarify pile uplift design requirements for pile cap footing and to implement DSB-16-02 requirements. EPG 203.2.3.1.2 Embankment in Place (Contractor-Furnished Borrow) 9/16/20: Contractor-furnished borrow guidance has been updated to current practice. EPG 127.2 Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources 9/11/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect changes in the Section 106 processes that have incrementally occurred over the last few years. EPG 147.3.11 Request to Subcontract Work (Form C-220) 9/2/20: This new guidance provides clarification for the process. EPG 109.12 Change Orders, Non-major change orders (Change Order level 2) 8/20/20: Guidance has been updated to current Environmental Change Orders instructions. Bolt Specs and Welding Inspection 8/18/20: Bolt specs have been corrected to the latest ASTM and welding inspection procedures have been clarified in numerous articles including EPG 712.1.5 High Strength Bolts, EPG 751.14 Steel Superstructure and EPG 751.50, H3f. Pot Bearing Pad Assembly and new guidance in EPG 1080.2 Fabrication Inspection Shipment Releases (FISRs). EPG 153.5 Bridge 8/13/20: The list of agreements were revised to include a column with applicable MHTC policies. Archaic contracts were deleted. EPG 127.9.3.4 Completing a Floodplain Development Permit Application and “No-Rise” Certification 8/13/20: Brief, new guidance has been added to make CFR requirements more apparent. EPG 153.7 Customer Relations and EPG 153.22 Utility 8/12/20: The signature requirements for contracts have been updated.