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b) Test Hole Data Sheets & Electronic CD MicroStation format C) Two (2) executed copies of Utility Adjustment/Relocation Agreement Assembly Packages d) Master Utility Contact List e) Utility Tracking Report 1.4 TASK 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT The Engineer has prepared an additive scope and fee structure for varying environmental document types that may be required for the Project, depending on the level of improvements and potential environmental impacts. For the purposes of defining scope of services, Tasks 1.4A.1 through 1.4A.7 will be the scope required to prepare a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion. Tasks 1.413.1 through 1.4B.2 will be the scope required (in addition to scope items listed in Tasks 1.4A.1 through Tasks 1.4A.7) to prepare an Added Capacity Categorical Exclusion. Tasks I AC.1 through 1.4C.3 will be the scope required (in addition to scope items listed in Tasks 1.4A.1 through 1.4A.7 and 1.413.1 through 1.413.2) to prepare an Environmental Assessment. The Engineer will: 1.4A.1 Define Purpose and Need for the Project. Information for the Purpose and Need for the Project and Project section of the Environmental Document will be developed by the Engineer and will be coordinated and approved by the City and TxDOT Austin District. 1.4A.2 Perform background Environmental Review Document Determination Depending on the degree of impact to environmental resources, different types of environmental review documents could be deemed appropriate for the Project. a) In general, provided there is an absence of substantial environmental issues, and the project meets the criteria listed on the Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) ENV checklist, either a PCE or an Added Capacity PCE could be prepared; b) If the proposed project does not meet the requirements of a PCE based on the ENV checklist, a Categorical Exclusion (CE) document could be prepared; c) If the proposed project has the potential for substantial environmental impacts or public controversy, an Environmental Assessment document may be required. d) This scope of work addresses the different document preparation, review and coordination requirements, and public involvement requirements for the various document types. e) The initial identification of environmental considerations and field investigations will be undertaken regardless of the type of Environmental Review Document that is prepared. f) Preliminarily, agency coordination is expected to be required for cultural resources, biological resources, and water resources. g) The Environmental Review Document shall be in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and the latest version of the TxDOT Environmental Manual and applicable Standards of Uniformity. Kimley -Horn — FM 2439 (Hunter Road) 7