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<br />HMG_TO16-A13_Long.docxHMG_TO16-A12_Long 2 <br />B. Subtask B - Allowance for Permit Submittal Preparation and Acquisition Support <br />Objective: The objective of this subtask is to prepare permit submittals in accordance with the associated <br />schedule and to coordinate with regulatory agencies throughout the permit processing period from initial <br />permit submittal through permit issuance. <br />B.1. Permit Submittal Preparation: The deliverables listed below are the permits anticipated. The <br />following description of potential permits is assumed as the basis for Engineer’s permitting <br />effort. The deliverables listed are subject to change. The scope of work and budget presented in <br />this Task Order are for permit submittals listed below as required. <br />B.1.a. 404 Permitting Submittal Preparation and Processing <br />B.1.a.1 Prepare the permit submittal based on the information obtained from the Final <br />Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Supplemental Environmental <br />Assessment (EA), supporting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) <br />documentation, and submit to the Corps. Interaction with the Corps will <br />continue throughout their consultation with other agencies and until the <br />issuance of the permit. <br />B.1.a.2 Meet periodically with the Omaha District Corps in Fargo, ND or at their District <br />offices in Bismarck, ND. <br />B.1.a.3 Provide meeting follow-up, responding to Corps' questions and providing <br />additional information, as required. <br />B.1.a.4 Provide follow-on coordination with the Corps prior to the date of permit <br />submittal delivery. <br /> Gather and format appropriate FEIS information needed to complete <br />the 404 Permit. <br /> Gather and format information from other (non-EIS) sources for <br />incorporation into the permit submittal, including the addresses of <br />adjacent property owners and a listing of other certifications and <br />required approvals. <br />B.1.b. 401 Water Quality Certification Submittal Preparation and Processing <br />B.1.b.1 The 401 Water Quality Certification is required for North Dakota and <br />Minnesota approval and authorization of the Corps 404 Permit. <br />B.1.b.2 Prepare the 401 Water Quality Certifications, along with associated items as <br />requested. <br />B.1.c. Floodplain Permitting <br />B.1.c.1 Coordinate with the local floodplain administrators to discuss the project and <br />potential effects to floodplains. <br />B.1.c.2 Prepare documentation associated with floodplain permitting, as required. <br />B.1.c.3 Develop Post Project Floodplain Ordinances: Draft post Project floodplain <br />ordinances for review and approval by local jurisdictions (Cities of Fargo and <br />Moorhead and Cass and Clay Counties). <br /> Review existing floodplain ordinances and conduct up to four review <br />meetings with local jurisdictions. <br /> Develop draft floodplain ordinances, including preliminary mapping <br />based on Phase 8 modeling and planned Project operations, and <br />conduct up to four meetings with local jurisdictions. DRAFT