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4.3 The LPA shall designate an LPA employee to act as the LPA Project Manager and act as the point <br />of contact for all communications with ODOT. <br />4.4 If Federal funds are used for a phase of project development and the LPA executes an agreement <br />with a consultant prior to the receipt of the "Authorization" notification from ODOT, ODOT may <br />terminate this Agreement and cease all Federal funding commitments. <br />4.5 ODOT reserves the right to move this PROJECT into a future sale year if the LPA does not adhere <br />to the established PROJECT schedule, regardless of any funding commitments. <br />4.6 Environmental Responsibilities <br />A. In the administration of this PROJECT, the Permitee shall be responsible for conducting <br />any required public involvement activities, for preparing all required documents, reports <br />and other supporting materials needed for addressing applicable environmental <br />assessment, for clearance responsibilities for the PROJECT pursuant to the National <br />Environmental Policy Act and related regulations, including the requirements of the <br />National Historic Preservation Act. <br />B. If the LPA does not have the qualified staff to perform any or all of the respective <br />environmental responsibilities, the LPA shall hire a consultant in accordance with Section <br />5. <br />C. ODOT shall be responsible for the review of all environmental documents and reports, and <br />shall complete all needed coordination activities with State and Federal regulatory <br />agencies toward securing environmental clearance. <br />D. Whichever party obtains the Project's environmental clearance or permits shall be <br />responsible for assuring compliance with all commitments made as part of such clearance <br />or permit requirements during the construction of the PROJECT. <br />E. The LPA shall require its consultant to prepare a final environmental document pursuant <br />to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. <br />F. The LPA shall require its consultant to execute a copy of a disclosure statement specifying <br />that the consultant has no financial or other interest in the outcome of the PROJECT. <br />G. The LPA shall provide a letter indicating the proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs) <br />to be utilized for post construction storm water management in accordance with the Ohio <br />EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General <br />Permit. If no BMPs are proposed, a letter stating concurrence is required from the Ohio <br />EPA. <br />Page 5 of 27 <br />Revision Date 3/26/2020 <br />Public/Stakehol <br />ODOT to coordinate in <br />der <br />X <br />X <br />cooperation with the LPA. <br />Involvement <br />All Phases <br />ODOT will coordinate and obtain <br />Federal <br />X <br />all needed FHWA Authorizations <br />Authorizations <br />and notify the LPA upon approval. <br />All Phases <br />Encumbrance <br />X <br />ODOT will encumber funds in <br />of Funds <br />accordance with this Agreement. <br />4.3 The LPA shall designate an LPA employee to act as the LPA Project Manager and act as the point <br />of contact for all communications with ODOT. <br />4.4 If Federal funds are used for a phase of project development and the LPA executes an agreement <br />with a consultant prior to the receipt of the "Authorization" notification from ODOT, ODOT may <br />terminate this Agreement and cease all Federal funding commitments. <br />4.5 ODOT reserves the right to move this PROJECT into a future sale year if the LPA does not adhere <br />to the established PROJECT schedule, regardless of any funding commitments. <br />4.6 Environmental Responsibilities <br />A. In the administration of this PROJECT, the Permitee shall be responsible for conducting <br />any required public involvement activities, for preparing all required documents, reports <br />and other supporting materials needed for addressing applicable environmental <br />assessment, for clearance responsibilities for the PROJECT pursuant to the National <br />Environmental Policy Act and related regulations, including the requirements of the <br />National Historic Preservation Act. <br />B. If the LPA does not have the qualified staff to perform any or all of the respective <br />environmental responsibilities, the LPA shall hire a consultant in accordance with Section <br />5. <br />C. ODOT shall be responsible for the review of all environmental documents and reports, and <br />shall complete all needed coordination activities with State and Federal regulatory <br />agencies toward securing environmental clearance. <br />D. Whichever party obtains the Project's environmental clearance or permits shall be <br />responsible for assuring compliance with all commitments made as part of such clearance <br />or permit requirements during the construction of the PROJECT. <br />E. The LPA shall require its consultant to prepare a final environmental document pursuant <br />to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. <br />F. The LPA shall require its consultant to execute a copy of a disclosure statement specifying <br />that the consultant has no financial or other interest in the outcome of the PROJECT. <br />G. The LPA shall provide a letter indicating the proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs) <br />to be utilized for post construction storm water management in accordance with the Ohio <br />EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General <br />Permit. If no BMPs are proposed, a letter stating concurrence is required from the Ohio <br />EPA. <br />Page 5 of 27 <br />Revision Date 3/26/2020 <br />