Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Checklist

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Project Initiation & Planning

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Initial assessments and planning related to regulatory compliance before construction begins.

Project Description

Project Start Date (Planned)

Estimated Project Cost

Project Type (e.g., Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure)

Project Site Address

Potential Regulatory Impacts (Select all that apply)

Preliminary Site Assessment Report (if applicable)

Federal Permits & Regulations

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Compliance with applicable federal laws and permits.

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 Permit Required?

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Required?

Section 10 River Crossing Permits (if applicable)

Date of USACE Permit Application Submission

Description of Activities Affecting Waters of the US (if applicable)

Supporting Documentation for USACE Permit (e.g., maps, surveys)

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Consultation Required?

Description of ESA Consultation Activities (if required)

State Permits & Regulations

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Compliance with applicable state laws and permits.

State Building Permit Required?

State Environmental Permits Required (e.g., Wetlands, Stormwater)?

Summary of State-Specific Regulations Applicable to Project

Date State Building Permit Application Submitted

State Permit Number (if applicable)

Is a State Demolition Permit Required?

Upload State Permit Application Documents

Local Permits & Regulations

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Compliance with applicable county, city, and municipal laws and permits.

Zoning Permit Required?

Building Permit Obtained?

Permit Number (Building Permit)

Permit Issuance Date

Right-of-Way Permit Needed?

Notes/Comments for Local Permits

Erosion and Sediment Control Permit Required?

Environmental Compliance

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Regulations related to environmental protection, including water quality, air quality, and waste management.

Wetlands Determination Required?

Description of potential impacts to water resources (if any)

Wetlands Delineation Report (if applicable)

Estimated Erosion Sediment Control Cost

Date of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Submission

Applicable Environmental Permits (Select all that apply)

Summary of Mitigation Measures to minimize environmental impact

Safety & Health Compliance

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Ensuring a safe work environment and adherence to occupational health and safety regulations.

Has a Site Safety Plan been developed and implemented?

Which safety training programs are mandatory for site personnel?

Number of required safety meetings held this week:

Date of last Safety Committee Meeting:

Upload Site-Specific Safety Plan document:

Record of any safety incidents or near misses this week (include date, description, corrective actions):

Is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided and used correctly by all personnel?

Location of First Aid Kit:

Historic Preservation & Cultural Resources

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Compliance with regulations protecting historic buildings and cultural resources, if applicable.

Is the project located within or near a designated historic district?

Has a Phase I Archaeological Survey been conducted?

Date of Phase I Archaeological Survey (if applicable)

Summary of findings from the Phase I Archaeological Survey (if applicable)

Does the project involve disturbance of any known archaeological sites?

Submit Archaeological Survey Report(s)

Description of Mitigation Measures Implemented (if applicable)

Have you consulted with a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)?

Accessibility Compliance

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Adherence to accessibility standards (e.g., ADA) for public accommodations and building access.

Applicable Accessibility Standards?

Summary of Accessibility Features Incorporated

Accessibility Design Drawings / Plans

Accessible Parking Spaces Provided?

Number of Designated Accessible Parking Spaces

Date of Accessibility Review/Consultation

Documentation of Ramps/Elevators Compliance (Slope, dimensions, etc.)

Checklist of Accessible Features (Select all that apply)

Post-Construction & Closeout

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Final inspections, documentation, and reporting required after construction completion.

Final Inspection Date

Final Inspection Report Summary

Final Inspection Report Documents

Project Status Upon Completion

As-Built Drawing Revision Number

Notes Regarding As-Built Drawings

Permit Closeout Status

Record of Permit Closeout Documentation

Project Acceptance Date

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