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4.4 if Federal funds are used for a phase of project development and the LPA executes an agreement with a consultant prior to the receipt of the "Authorization" notification from ODOT, ODOT may terminate this Agreement and cease all Federal funding commitments. 4.5 ODOT reserves the right to move this PROJECT into a future sale year if the LPA does not adhere to the established PROJECT schedule, regardless of any funding commitments. 4.6 Environmental Responsibilities A. In the administration of this PROJECT, the LPA shall be responsible for conducting any required public involvement events activities, for preparing all required documents, reports and other supporting materials needed for addressing applicable environmental assessment, for clearance responsibilities for the PROJECT pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and related regulations, including the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act. B. If the LPA does not have the qualified staff to perform any or all of the respective environmental responsibilities, the LPA shall hire a consultant in accordance with Section 5. C. ODOT shall be responsible for the review of all environmental documents and reports, and shall complete all needed coordination activities with State and Federal regulatory agencies toward securing environmental clearance. D. The LPA shall be responsible for assuring compliance with all commitments made as part of the PROJECT's environmental clearance and/or permit requirements during the construction of the project. E. The LPA shall require its consultant to prepare a final environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. F. The LPA shall require its consultant to execute a copy of a disclosure statement specifying that the consultant has no financial or other interest in the outcome of the PROJECT. G. The LPA shall provide a letter indicating the proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be utilized for post construction storm water management in accordance with the Ohio EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit. If no BMPs are proposed, a letter stating concurrence is required from the Ohio EPA. 4.7 Use of ODOT Consultant Agreements A. ODOT may provide services through ODOT held consultant agreements at its discretion subject to funding participation by the LPA. Agreements that may be available for use include the following: If the LPA chooses to utilize the CEAO task order contract for environmental services, the parties agree that the total cost shall be shared based on the following percentages: 80 percent federal/state funds and 20 percent local funds. The LPA agrees to pay its share of the estimated cost upon receipt of an invoice from ODOT prior to the issuance of any acquisition authorization. Once the Project is completed and the final costs determined, the LPA shall be refunded any excess amount paid if the total cost is below the estimated cost, or it shall be invoiced for its share of any increased cost above the estimated cost. The LPA agrees that it shall participate at the same funding percentage if the final costs exceed the estimated cost. 2. If the LPA chooses to utilize the CEAO task order contract for right-of-way acquisition services, the parties agree that the total cost shall be shared based on the following percentages: 80 4