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PROPOSAL TO CITY OI,' SANTA A NA PAGE 22 AMENDMENT TO BRIDGE RETROFIT CONTRACT SEISMIC RETROPYT STRA TEG Y City's construction objectives. However, as wiuth any project ~vhich requires authorization from the Army Corps Of Engineers (ACOE), The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the overall permit acquisition process, mitighation obligations, and phasing approach is subject to review and concurrence from the aforementioned agencies. Task 2.1: Site Visit to Determine Corps Jurisdiction RBF will determine acreage considered by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) to be jurisdictional non-wetland 'waters of the United States.-- Since these areas of the Santa Ana River are concrete lined, it is assumed that no Wetlands will be identified. RBF will conduct a site investigation with respect to hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation (if applicable), and hydric soils (if applicable). RBF will prepare a determination of the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) within the existing drainage channel. Task 2.2: Pre-application Field Meeting If desired by the ACOE, RWQCB and/or CDFG, RBF will conduct a pre-application meeting to discuss proposed project with the agencies staff. It is assumed that only one field meeting will be conducted and that all four bridges will be visited the same day. This meeting will facilitate the processing of the permits by allowing the resoume agencies to comment on the proposed project prior to submitting the applications. Task 2.3: Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit Application Prepare submittal package for an Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. It is assumed that, based upon conceptual project plans, the proposed activities can be permitted under Nationwide Permit No. 25, Structural Discharges. The submittal package will include: (a) 404 permit application, (b) vicinity map, (c) project description, (d) jurisdictional delineation map, and (e) site photos. It is anticipated that it will take two (2) to four (4) months to process this application. This time frame is dependent on issuance of a water quality certification waiver by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Task 2.4: California Department of Fish and Game 1600 Permit Application RBF will prepare an application submittal package for the CDFG 1600 Agreement for Streambed Alteration (also known as a Streambed Alternation Agreement). The submittal package will include: (a) Form FG 2023, (b) vicinity map, (c) project description, (d)jurisdictional delineation map, and (e) site photos. This task does not include the permit filing fee, which can range up to $1,390.50 depending on the construction cost of the proposed project. Task 2.5: Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 Water Quality Certification RBF will prepare a submittal to secure waiver from the State requirement for Section 401 of the Clean Water Act certification. This certification is necessary prior to the ACOE concurring with discharges of fill material under their permit process. This ;york item anticipates a waiver being granted by the Regional Board. If the Regional Board escalates the permit requirement to the State Board for actual certification, Client shall be notified and additional work shall continue Page 8 of 22