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2. Identify all apparent discrepancies and deficiencies.
3. State findings in descending order of importance (most likely, largest consequences, least
likely, moderate/minor consequences) and make recommendations for modifications or
additional work by the Grantee along with a time frame for the performance of the work.
4. For major findings, provide recommendations for the Grantee and/or FTA to implement that
will address the issue or correct or mitigate the deficiency.
5. Identify action items, if any, and next steps.
6. Document the assessment, including objectives, approach/methodology, findings, and
recommendations and provide back-up information in appendices or attachments to the main
body of any report.
6.1 NEPA Overview and New Starts Status
The PMOC shall verify that the
• Definition of the project (i.e., scope) contained in the project ROD/FONSI and most recent New
Starts submittal agree with the scope as developed in PE materials, including the approved PMP
and the engineering design plans and specifications.
• Basic quantities, such as number and locations of facilities, peak and total vehicles, etc., identified
in the environmental document and ROD/FONSI are the same as assumed in the current project
definition.
• The current project design satisfies the capacity and operational objectives established in the
approved environmental document.
• Mitigations committed to in the ROD (or project mitigation plans), when involving a physical or
operational feature of the project, are incorporated—or in the process of being incorporated—into
the engineering design, proposed construction program, and/or other implementation plans.
Mitigations could include changes in design, use of different types of material, modified traffic
control, restricted construction activities, etc.
NOTE: Need to confirm that this is consistent with OP No. 44, or alternatively, require the review to be performed
in accordance with OP No. 44 for the completion of PE/Entry to FD phase of the project
• Environmental and related early permits and approvals for project development have been executed
or are in the approval process.
Assuming an OP No. 32 Scope review has been completed, results should be incorporated into this
analysis. Consistency between the project as planned and as reflected in engineering design is
important.
6.2 PE Plans, Master Schedule, Budget (Cost Estimate)
6.2.1 Engineering Design
The PMOC shall examine the Grantee’s PE plans for clarity, accuracy, and level of detail for a project at
approximately the 30 percent design level (completion of schematic design). Types of information that should be
included in the PE plan sets are listed in Table 1 (pages 12 and 13). Note for discussion by Review Committee
Need to keep this and the future Table 2 consistent with FTA’s May 16, 2006 “New Starts Policies and
Procedures”
OP 46.2 Readiness to Enter Final Design
Revision 0, June 2008
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