Office of Environmental Management

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Section 4(f) Webinar (2018) - This webinar was conducted by the Office of Environmental Management to provide and overview of the 4(f) process and establish expectations when completing an evaluation.

Historical and Archeological Resources - 4/23/2019 - This CBT will introduce the listener to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and provide an overview of the Section 106 process as dictated in 36 CFR Part 800 and in PD&E Manual Part 2, Chapter 8. 

Environmental PSM Codes and Document Schedule Template (11/4/2016) - Webinar providing an overview of the environmental project schedule and management (PSM) codes and review of example environmental document schedule templates.

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Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Process (2022)

• FWC Training (3/2/2020) - This webinar provides information on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's regulations, processes, and how their agency interacts with FDOT on transportation projects.

The following PowerPoint Presentations have been developed by FWC.  When you click on the links below to the PowerPoint, be sure you press "play" to view it as a PowerPoint show with voice over and everything.

• Process for FWC review of FDOT Projects
• Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan & Incidental Take Permitting
• Sea Turtles and Lights
• Wildlife Crossings and Passage Structures
• Florida Burrowing Owl (12/2020)
• Sandhill Crane (12/2020)
• Wildlife Safety (12/2020)
• Florida Panther (9/2021)
• SE American Kestrel (6/2021)

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NMFS

• NMFS Hydroacoustic and Endangered Species Section 7 Overview (3/9/2016) - This webinar provides information on hydroacoustic effects and the Endangered Species Section 7 Consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The NMFS presents details on what information must be submitted to the Service for projects requiring in-water pile driving where listed species may be present.
• NMFS Essential Fish Habitat Overview (9/14/16) - This webinar provides information on Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) coordination and consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The NMFS presents details on what information must be submitted to the Service for projects that may impact EFH.
• Essential Fish Habitat Coordination and Consultation Guidance through FDOT Project Examples  (2/18/2021) - FDOT Office of Environmental Management (OEM), NMFS, and USACE presented a webinar and panel discussion on Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) coordination and consultation through actual FDOT project examples. 

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USACE

• USACE Section 404 Permit Application Training 5/14/2024 (recording) (slides) - This training was conducted by the USACE on the Section 404 permit application submittal process. This training provides an in-depth review of the required contents of a complete permit application package, covers the appropriate agency consultation documentation, and discusses Section 408 review.
• USACE Permitting Overview and Best Practices (8/17/2022) - Training session led by USACE presenting an overview of USACE permitting and discussing best practices when submitting Section 404 Dredge and Fill Permit applications to USACE.
• USACE Permit Application Expectations and Common Permit Types (5/20/2020) - The purpose of this webinar is to provide instruction on common USACE permits for FDOT projects and how to prepare complete permit applications.
• USACE Guidance concerning the implementation of the November 2014 Biological Opinion on the 2012 Nationwide Permits issued by NOAA Fisheries (4/7/2016) - Determine and Documenting Impervious Surface Cover added by authorized fills within Waters of the United States.
• USACE Permitting Process Training (2/23/2017) - This is a 1.5 hour course designed to help re-introduce the permitting process to DOT staff and consultants presented by the Army Corps of Engineers. The course covers general information on permitting as well as a more in depth look at Nationwide Permits, Regional General Permits and Standard (Individual) Permits.

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USFWS

• Eastern Black Rail Webinar – Project Evaluation - Video (July 2024)
• Eastern Black Rail Webinar – Project Evaluation - Slides (July 2024)
• Pre-Requisite Training Session 1 for USFWS Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation (4/21/2016) - This training was conducted as pre-requisite training to the USFWS Endangered Species Section 7 Consultation Training. This training covers the FDOT project development as it relates to ESA.
• USFWS Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Training Day 1 (5/17/2016) - This training was conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to review the Section 7 Consultation Training. Day 1 covered; ESA Overview, Section 7 Philosophy, The Administrative Record, The Participants, How the Process Starts, Components of an Action, Florida Species Conservation Measures, and Effects Analysis.
• USFWS Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Training Day 2 [part 1 of 2 ] (5/18/2016) - This training was conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to review the Section 7 Consultation Training. Day 2 covered; Initiating Consultation, Concurrence, Biological Opinions, Incidental Take.
• USFWS Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Training Day 2 [part 2 of 2 ] (5/18/2016) - This training was conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to review the Section 7 Consultation Training. Day 2 covered; Initiating Consultation, Concurrence, Biological Opinions, and Incidental Take.
• USFWS Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Training Day 3 (5/19/2016)  - This training was conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to review the Section 7 Consultation Training. Day 3 covered; Florida Species Conservation Recommendations, Reinitiation and Post Consultation Processes, Variations, and Programmatic Consultations.
• Endangered Species Act (ESA) - Use of Keys -  4/24/2019 The purpose of this webinar is to provide clarification on FDOT’s role in Endangered Species Act consultation, especially when making effect determinations using Programmatic Consultation Keys