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05-ZB-D3 nT:zg FRO~-RBF COitSULTING-PLAIINIitG DEPT. +g49B3741~Z T-TOT P.D03/I]DE F-TZT Santa Aha River Bridges TASK 3.0; 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 resource 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 WaterAct. ~tJs assumed that, based upon conceptual project plans, the proposed activities can be permitted under Nationwide Permit No. 25, SZructuralDischarges. 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 t~me 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 Pen-nit Application RBF will prepare an application submittal package for tile CDFG 1600 Agreement for Streambed Alteration (also known as a Straambed Alternation Agreement). The submittal package will include: (a) Form FG 2023, (b) vicinity map, (c) project description, (d) jurlsdictional delineation map, and (e)site photos. ThJstask does not include the permit filing fee, which can range up to $1,3g0.50 depending on the construction cost of the proposed project. Task2.5: 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 WaterAct certification. This certification is necessary pdor to the ACOE concurring with discharges of fill material under their permit process. This work item anticipates a waiver being granted bythe Regional Board. ifthe Regional Board escalates the permit requirement to the State Board for actual certification, Client shall be notified and additional work shall continue based on separate addendum or a time and materials basis subject to Client approval This task does not include the permit filing fee, typically $2,250. Task 2.6: Resource Agency Permit Processing Provide regulatory services for the processing of the permits to the Army Corps of Engineers, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, The processing shall include required correspondence or telephone ceils between the reviewing staff related to the permit or poinls of clarification. GRAPHICS AND REPRODUCTION Each document will include a maximum of four (4) exhibits to enhance the written text and clarify the Project and potential impacts. Exhibits are anticipated to include: Page 3 of 6