Welcome to the Office of Environmental Services
The Office of Environmental Services is responsible for providing education, training, technical expertise, and procedure development for ODOT to achieve a safe, efficient and environmentally compliant transportation system. OES achieves its goals through the dedicated work of staff who monitor and implement environmental laws, rules and regulations through ODOT's environmental, design, construction and maintenance programs.
Goals
- Develop and implement standard procedures for integrating environmental compliance into all operations within ODOT.
- Efficiently and effectively guide transportation projects through ODOT's project development process by ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Educate and train ODOT personnel, consultants, and the public on the state and federal environmental requirements and ODOT-specific procedures to meet those requirements for transportation projects.
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Environmental Manuals, Guidance & Forms
The one-stop shop for environmental manuals, guidance, forms and examples.
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Cultural Resources
How transportation projects affect the human environment fall under Cultural Resources programs and initiatives.
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Ecological Resources
ODOT dedicates staff to protecting Ohio's ecological resources during transportation projects.
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Waterway Permits
The permitting process for transportation projects that impact rivers, streams, wetlands.
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NEPA Assignment
Formal Assignment of FHWA’s responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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Noise
Noise and noise walls are an important concept before, during and after for all transportation projects.
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Project Development Process (PDP)
The Project Development Process (PDP) guides transportation professionals through ODOT's project process from planning to construction.
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Public Involvement
Public participation in the decision-making process regarding transportation projects.
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Environmental Services Training
Developed by subject matter experts for transportation professionals working on ODOT projects.
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Ohio Byways Guidance
Becoming a Scenic Byway begins with guidance.
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Prequalification Requirements for Environmental Services
All consultants working on transportation projects doing environmental work must be pre-qualified.
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Regulated Materials Review (RMR)
RMR refers to the investigation and assessment of contaminated properties that may be part of a transportation project.