Recent Policy Changes in the EPG

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February 9, 2023

Updated EPG 401.2.3 and EPG 403.1.4 so that District Materials may approve mix transfers if the mix quantity per project is 250 tons or less provided the mix type and contract binder grade match what’s listed on the plan sheets or change order.

February 1, 2023

616.6.87 Temporary Rumble_Strips (MUTCD_6F.87) has been updated to discontinue short-term temporary rumble strips and continue the use of long-term temporary rumble strips.

Added FS37_Carbon_Reduction_Program_(CRP)_Funds to EPG 153.11 Financial Services

January 27, 2023

Updated EPG 139 Design-Build
This revision updates the Design-Build guidance and processes for invoice reviews, risk to identify auditing, and other minor revisions.

Updated EPG 134 Engineering Professional Services
Revisions to EPG 134 better emphasize how conflicts of interest are identified, better defines the solicitation and selection process, rating/scoring of consultants, and brings the entire process up to current practices.

January 19, 2023

Updated EPG 136.4

January 18, 2023

Revising various specs and EPG articles (EPG 751.1.2.9, 751.6, 751.14.5.8, 751.50, 1045) for updates to preferred paint systems. Adding organic zinc coatings and removing calcium sulfonate.

January 10, 2023

Update EPG 903.6.11 Chevron Alignment Sign (W1-8)

January 1, 2023

Updated 616.8_Typical_Applications_(MUTCD_6H)
Added new Typical Applications Effective January 1, 2023

December 12, 2022

Renamed and updated 127.28 Linking Planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to 127.28 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The intent and definition of a PEL has changed since the EPG article was written. This update makes it current to practice.

December 6, 2022

910.5.1 - Added 2 CFR 200.216 reference on prohibited vendors

November 28, 2022

Added new EPG Article 153.4 Administrative in EPG 153 Agreements and Contracts

November 15, 2022

EPG 131.2 - Removed FHWA and CFR references due to the Changes in 2019 no longer requiring it.

November 10, 2022

Correcting language related to NEPA and plan development milestones in EPG 127.1.2.2, 235.1, 235.2, 235.6, 236.13

November 01, 2022

Modified EPG 136.1.3.2, EPG 136.7.2.1.6.1, and EPG 136.7.2.2.5.1. Added clarification of the requirement to have LPA preliminary plans reviewed and approved prior to submitting ROW plans for review and approval and provide the approval on a specific memo.

October 24, 2022

EPG Section 403.1 has been revised primarily to incorporate a longstanding separate Word doc, which explained sampling, testing and acceptance procedures for projects with Superpave mixes. Additional revisions were made to update in accordance with current construction and materials specifications.

903.3.4.4 was updated to eliminate redundant 3" pipe post and update capacities.

October 21, 2022

EPG 712.1.5 updated to reflect modified testing requirements for high strength bolts.

September 13, 2022

Updated wording in EPG 806.1.7 Temporary Seeding, EPG 806.1.7.1 Design Considerations and EPG 806.8.6.3.7.1 Temporary Seeding and Mulching to be in sync with the July 2022 Revisions

September 8, 2022

Updated the guidance for EPG Category:129 Public Involvement

September 1, 2022

Updated figures 136.6.15 Example e106 Form and 136.6.16 LPA Project Checklist for Adverse Effects in EPG LPA:136.6 Environmental and Cultural Requirements

Updated the table in EPG 153.21 Traffic TR06 was modified and TR07 and TR30 were removed

August 31, 2022

Noise Ordinance Signing overhauled to EPG 903.5.43 Engine Brake Muffler Required Signing