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'''Nominal Acquisition Payment (NAP)'''
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'''[[:Category:1048 Pavement Marking Material#1048.2.7.3 Acceptance|EPG 1048.2.7.3 Acceptance]]'''
  
1/28/20: Guidance in [[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review#D. Nominal Acquisition Payment (NAP)|EPG 236.6.3.3 Waiver Valuation]] was revised to state that NAP forms are now to be approved by the Asst. to the State Design Engineer prior to use.
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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.
  
'''[[121.6 STIP Amendments|EPG 121.6 STIP Amendments]]'''
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'''Minimum Wall Thickness for CIP Piles and Limited Nominal Axial Resistance of CIP Piles Embedded and Tipped in Cohesionless Soils'''
  
1/28/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect current practices.
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10/19/20: Guidance in [[751.36 Driven Piles|EPG 751.36 Driven Piles]] (particularly in [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.2.2.2 Cast-In-Place (CIP) Pile|EPG 751.36.2.2.2 Cast-In-Place (CIP) Pile]], [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.7.1 Design Values for Individual HP Pile|EPG 751.36.5.7.1 Design Values for Individual HP Pile]], and [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.10 Pile Nominal Axial Compressive Resistance|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 [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#G. Substructure Notes|EPG 751.50, G. Substructure Notes]] for hooks of vertical bar requirements for column and CIP piles were also clarified.
  
'''New QRG'''  
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'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.4.4 Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate|EPG 236.7.4.4 Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate, When Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate is Used]]'''
  
1/17/20: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_CM_Test_Equipment.doc AWP CM Test Equipment] QRG is now available in [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]].  
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10/9/20: To reflect legal requirements, Tax Lien guidance was added.  
  
'''[[media:110.2 Storm Water Permit 2020.pdf|Storm Water Permit Sign]]'''
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'''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#108.16 Project Dates|EPG 108.16 Project Dates]]'''
  
1/17/20: This MoDNR stormwater permit sign has been updated in [[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Storm Water Permit|EPG 110.2 Additional Posters for Federal-Aid and State-Aid Projects]].
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9/30/20: EPG 108.16 has been rewritten to reflect the move to AWP.
  
'''Partial Depth Pavement Repairs'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(J1.21a)|Updated Standard Detailing Note]]'''
  
1/16/20: Guidance for the selection of different partial depth repairs has been clarified. [[:Category:613 Pavement Repair#613.1.2 Class A Partial Depth Pavement Repairs (Sec 613.20)|Class A]] and [[:Category:613 Pavement Repair#613.1.3 Class B Partial Depth Pavement Repairs (Sec 613.30)|Class B]] repair guidance was modified while new guidance for [[:Category:613 Pavement Repair#613.1.4 Class C Partial Depth Pavement Repairs (Sec 613.35)|Class C]] repairs was added.
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9/28/20: Dowel requirements for inverted U-shape precast coping for large block (panel) MSE walls in Standard Note J1.21a were clarified.  
  
'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#The information provided|EPG 236.16.5.1 Application Process]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H7.8.2) Use note|New Standard Detailing Note]]'''
  
1/15/20: Guidance was clarified.
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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.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(K1.5.1)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes K1.5.1 and K1.5.2]]'''
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'''[[237.5 Special Provisions|EPG 237.5 Special Provisions]]'''
  
1/14/20: Note K1.5 is now split into two notes, one for use with major roads and one for minor roads.  
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9/22/20: Guidance has been clarified and updated to current practice.
  
'''New Scenic Byways Article
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'''[[127.27 Guidelines for Obtaining Environmental Clearance for Off-Site Activities|EPG 127.27 Guidelines for Obtaining Environmental Clearance for Off-Site Activities]]'''
  
1/13/20: Guidance reflecting established practice is presented in the new article, [[236.18 Scenic Byways|EPG 236.18 Scenic Byways]].
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9/16/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect current practice.
  
'''MoDOT's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)'''
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'''[[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.8 Additional Provisions for Pile Cap Footings|EPG 751.36.5.8 Additional Provisions for Pile Cap Footings]]'''
  
1/10/20: [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)|EPG 806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]] has been updated along with supporting guidance such as [[806.5 Site Inspections and BMP Repair|EPG 806.5 Site Inspections and BMP Repair]] to reflect the issuance of MoDOT's new State Operating Permit from DNR. Related new guidance includes [[237.2 Title Sheet#237.2.8 Estimated Area of Disturbance|EPG 237.2.8 Estimated Area of Disturbance]] and [[237.4 Plan-Profile Sheets#237.4.12 Erosion and Sediment Control Sheets|EPG 237.4.12 Erosion and Sediment Control Sheets]].
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9/16/20: Guidance has been updated to clarify pile uplift design requirements for pile cap footing and to implement DSB-16-02 requirements.
  
'''Use of Hyphens in Structural Detailing'''
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'''[[:Category:203 Roadway and Drainage Excavation, Embankment and Compaction#203.2.3.1.2 Embankment in Place (Contractor-Furnished Borrow)|EPG 203.2.3.1.2 Embankment in Place (Contractor-Furnished Borrow)]]'''
  
1/7/20: Guidance in [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#When dimensions and quantities|EPG 751.5.1.3.4 Plurality]] and [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.1.3.6 Punctuation|EPG 751.5.1.3.6 Punctuation]] was updated for the uniform use of hyphens.
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9/16/20: Contractor-furnished borrow guidance has been updated to current practice.
  
'''[[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#(d)|EPG 751.35.4.3 Wing Reinforcement]]'''
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'''[[127.2 Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources|EPG 127.2 Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources]]'''
  
12/19/19: H bar development lengths in end bent wings were slightly modified for rounding and for large skews.
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9/11/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect changes in the Section 106 processes that have incrementally occurred over the last few years.
  
'''[[:Category:409 Seal Coat#409.2.8 Method of Measurement|EPG 409.2.8 Method of Measurement]]'''
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'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#147.3.11 Request to Subcontract Work (Form C-220)|EPG 147.3.11 Request to Subcontract Work (Form C-220)]]'''
  
12/19/19: This new guidance clarifies the method of measurement for seal coat.
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9/2/20: This new guidance provides clarification for the process.
  
'''[[236.3 Administration#236.3.12 Consultant Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation Services (RWRS)|EPG 236.3.12 Consultant Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation Services (RWRS)]]'''
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'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#Erosion Control Change Orders|EPG 109.12 Change Orders, Non-major change orders (Change Order level 2)]]'''
  
12/19/19: This new guidance documents the established practice of initiating consultant right of way acquisition and relocations services.
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8/20/20: Guidance has been updated to current Environmental Change Orders instructions.
  
'''[[103.1 Bid Opening and Award Process#103.1.2.1 Emergency Work Procurement Process|EPG 103.1.2.1 Emergency Work Procurement Process]]'''
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'''Bolt Specs and Welding Inspection'''
  
12/18/19: New Emergency Work Procurement Process guidance reflecting established practice is now available.
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8/18/20: Bolt specs have been corrected to the latest ASTM and welding inspection procedures have been clarified in numerous articles including  [[:Category:712 Structural Steel Construction#712.1.5 High Strength Bolts (Sec 712.7)|EPG 712.1.5 High Strength Bolts]], [[751.14 Steel Superstructure|EPG 751.14 Steel Superstructure]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#H3f. Pot Bearing Pad Assembly|EPG 751.50, H3f. Pot Bearing Pad Assembly]] and new guidance in [[:Category:1080 Structural Steel Fabrication#1080.2 Fabrication Inspection Shipment Release (FISR)|EPG 1080.2 Fabrication Inspection Shipment Releases (FISRs)]].
  
'''[[LPA:136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management#A consulting engineering firm|EPG 136.4.1.6 Conflict of Interest]]'''
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'''[[153.5 Bridge|EPG 153.5 Bridge]]'''
  
12/16/19: Clarified guidance by adding information pertaining to when a consultant acts as a city engineer.  
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8/13/20: The list of agreements were revised to include a column with applicable MHTC policies.  Archaic contracts were deleted.
  
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery|EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery]]'''
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'''[[127.9 Floodplain Management#127.9.3.4 Completing a Floodplain Development Permit Application and “No-Rise” Certification|EPG 127.9.3.4 Completing a Floodplain Development Permit Application and “No-Rise” Certification]]'''
  
12/13/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the use of the latest design software version.
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8/13/20: Brief, new guidance has been added to make CFR requirements more apparent.
  
'''[[media:Form 806.8.2 dec 2019.pdf|Form 806.8.2, Project-Specific SWPPP Information]]'''  
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'''[[153.7 Customer Relations|EPG 153.7 Customer Relations]] and [[153.22 Utility|EPG 153.22 Utility]]'''
  
12/13/19: This form (presented in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php/806.8_Storm_Water_Pollution_Prevention_Plan_(SWPPP)#806.8.1_Introduction_to_the_Storm_Water_Permit_and_Storm_Water_Polution_Prevention_Plan_.28SWPPP.29 EPG 806.8] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php/Category:101_Standard_Forms#Design_Forms EPG 101]) now has a new page for REs/Inspectors to identify the BMPs that will be used on a project.
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8/12/20: The signature requirements for contracts have been updated.
  
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.1 MoDOT and Consultant Electronic Design Data Requirements|EPG 237.14.1 MoDOT and Consultant Electronic Design Data Requirements]]'''
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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#Digital Upgrade Request|EPG 236.16.12 Digital Sign Upgrade Process]]'''
  
12/12/19: Electronic Design Data guidance was clarified.
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8/12/20: Guidance for the request process was clarified.  Owners were informed that the request may be denied if they do not provide the necessary documentation.
  
'''[[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.2.5 Concrete|EPG 751.6.2.5 Concrete]]'''
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'''[[:Category:503 Bridge Approach Slabs#Bridge Approach Slab (Minor Road) Sub-class Requirements|EPG 503.2 New and Replacement Bridges on Minor Roads]]'''
  
12/3/19: Guidance about rounding of concrete quantities for superstructure was clarified. Guidance was added to subtract concrete displaced by CIP piles.
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8/7/20: Guidance was updated to reflect current practice concerning asphalt type. Asphalt designation for minor roads is now shown on roadway plans.
  
'''Reinforcement Details'''
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'''[[236.14 Change in Route Status Report#236.14.8 Change in Route Marking|EPG 236.14.8 Change in Route Marking]]'''
  
12/2/19: Reinforcement details were updated in [[751.9 LFD Seismic#751.9.3.1.7 T- Joint Connections|EPG 751.9.3.1.7 T-Joint Connections]], [[751.31 Open Concrete Intermediate Bents#751.31.1.2 Rigid Frame- No Tie or Web Beam|EPG 751.31.1 and EPG 751.31.3]] and [[751.32 Concrete Pile Cap Intermediate Bents#751.32.4 Reinforcement|EPG 751.32.4 Reinforcement]] to be in accordance with new epoxy coated guidelines and with new development and splice length requirements. Alternate end bent reinforcement details for shallow structures were added in [[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#751.35.3.3 Prestressed Girder End Bent|EPG 751.35.3.3 through EPG 751.35.4.4]].      
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8/3/20: Guidance was updated to include the Change in Route Marking Report shall be submitted to Central Office Highway Safety and Traffic for processing.  
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[153.18 Multimodal|EPG 153.18 Multimodal]]'''
  
11/21/19: Guidance about underlined portions of notes was added.
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8/3/20: The signature requirements for contracts have been updated.
  
'''[[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#When a DBE manufacturer|EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)]]'''
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'''[[153.16 Medical Board Employee Benefits|EPG 153.16 Medical Board Employee Benefits]]'''
  
11/19/19: The location for storing CUF documents was updated from the archaic V: drive to eProjects.
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7/31/20: The signature requirements for 3 contracts have been updated.
  
'''[[751.11 Bearings#Taper|EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings Taper]]'''
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'''[[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review#Duration of Approval of Fee Appraisers on the Roster of Approved Appraisers/Reviewers|EPG 236.6.5.3, Duration of Approval of Fee Appraisers on the Roster of Approved Appraisers/Reviewers]]'''
  
11/14/19: The illustrations have been revised to clarify the maximum allowed taper.
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7/30/20: Guidance about the renewal application process has been clarified.
  
'''New QRG'''  
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'''[[903.5 Regulatory Signs#903.5.21 WRONG WAY Sign (R5-1a) (MUTCD Section 2B.38)|EPG 903.5.21 WRONG WAY Sign (R5-1a)]]'''
  
11/14/19: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_MA_Sample_Record_Acceptance_By_Certification.docx AWP MA Sample Record Acceptance By Certification] QRG is now available.  
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7/30/20: Fig. 903.5.21.1, Example of Application of Regulatory Signing and Pavement Markings at an Exit Ramp Termination to Deter Wrong-Way Entry, was updated to reflect current practice.
  
'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#The DWR shall be created|EPG 105.9.3 Daily Work Reports]]'''
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'''[[237.4 Plan-Profile Sheets#237.4.8 Reference Point Sheet|EPG 237.4.8 Reference Point Sheet]] and [[237.4 Plan-Profile Sheets#237.4.9 Coordinate Point Sheet|EPG 237.4.9 Coordinate Point Sheet]]'''
  
11/6/19: Guidance has been added for when Daily Work Reports in AASHTOWARE may be suspended.
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7/29/20: It is now permissible to not show the State Plane Coordinates on the Coordinate Point Sheet and the Reference Point Sheet.

Revision as of 15:17, 22 October 2020

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.

EPG 236.16.12 Digital Sign Upgrade Process

8/12/20: Guidance for the request process was clarified. Owners were informed that the request may be denied if they do not provide the necessary documentation.

EPG 503.2 New and Replacement Bridges on Minor Roads

8/7/20: Guidance was updated to reflect current practice concerning asphalt type. Asphalt designation for minor roads is now shown on roadway plans.

EPG 236.14.8 Change in Route Marking

8/3/20: Guidance was updated to include the Change in Route Marking Report shall be submitted to Central Office Highway Safety and Traffic for processing.

EPG 153.18 Multimodal

8/3/20: The signature requirements for contracts have been updated.

EPG 153.16 Medical Board Employee Benefits

7/31/20: The signature requirements for 3 contracts have been updated.

EPG 236.6.5.3, Duration of Approval of Fee Appraisers on the Roster of Approved Appraisers/Reviewers

7/30/20: Guidance about the renewal application process has been clarified.

EPG 903.5.21 WRONG WAY Sign (R5-1a)

7/30/20: Fig. 903.5.21.1, Example of Application of Regulatory Signing and Pavement Markings at an Exit Ramp Termination to Deter Wrong-Way Entry, was updated to reflect current practice.

EPG 237.4.8 Reference Point Sheet and EPG 237.4.9 Coordinate Point Sheet

7/29/20: It is now permissible to not show the State Plane Coordinates on the Coordinate Point Sheet and the Reference Point Sheet.