MaineDOT Environmental Office

This unit coordinates all MaineDOT projects within the Environmental Office,  determines the need for environmental permits, cultural reviews, and administers the agreement for categorical exclusions (NEPA CE). This unit also coordinates with state and federal resource agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and laws administered by the Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Additional Information

• Historic Bridges
• Section 106 Programmatic Agreement (PDF)
• NEPA CE Agreement (PDF)
• Online Construction Explanations
  • Bridge Replacement
  • Culvert Replacement
  • Scour Countermeasures

The Hydrology unit performs hydrologic studies for highway and bridge projects, and offers training to MaineDOT staff and consultants on drainage practice and policies.

This unit has a multidisciplinary staff that provides technical assistance to the department in erosion and sedimentation control, storm water management and other surface water concerns.  The Unit is a primary contact for the public regarding concerns with storm water quality impacts of MaineDOT facilities. 

Additional Information

• MaineDOT Stormwater Program Management Plan (PDF)
• 2017 Stormwater MOA between MaineDOT, DEP, and MTA (PDF)
• MS4 General Permit for MaineDOT and Maine Turnpike Authority (PDF)
• MS4 2014 Annual Report (PDF)
• MS4 2015 Annual Report (PDF)
• MS4 2016 Annual report (PDF)
• MS4 2017 Annual report (PDF)
• MS4 2018 Annual report (PDF)
• NOI to comply with discharge of stormwater 2016 Update (PDF)
• MaineDOT BMP - Best Management Practices for Erosion and Sedimentation Control (2008)
  • Full Document (PDF)
  • Cover and Table of Contents (PDF)
  • Section I (PDF)
  • Section II (PDF)
  • Section III
    • Section III A-B (PDF)
    • Section III C-D (PDF)
    • Section III E-G (PDF)
  • Appendices Full Document (PDF)
    • Appendix Sections A-B  (PDF)
    • Appendix Sections C-D (PDF)

Prior to dismantling, Federal law requires MaineDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to first offer the historic bridge to any group that could legally take possession of the bridge and maintain it at a new location, provided the group assumes all future legal and financial liability. Costs to induce acceptance of the offer of donation may not exceed the cost to dismantle the bridge. FHWA, the Maine State Historic Preservation Officer and MaineDOT will work jointly to determine the most appropriate use of the existing bridges from any proposals received. 

If the bridges are transferred to another party, the transfer deed may include preservation covenants that require the new owner to preserve and maintain the bridge in accordance with established standards for historic bridges.

Interested parties may contact the Environmental Office at the following address or email:

MaineDOT Environmental Office
16 SHS, 24 Child St.
Augusta, ME 04330
Email: Julie.Senk@maine.gov

Bridges Available for Adaptive Reuse

• Frank J. Wood Bridge #2016 – Warren Truss – Route 201 over Androscoggin River connecting Brunswick and Topsham (PDF)
• Detective Benjamin Campbell Bridge #3666 – Parker Truss - Route 11 over West Branch Penobscot River in T3 Indian Purchase Township (PDF)
• Pleasant River Bridge #3244 – Warren Truss - Pleasant Street over the Pleasant River in Milo (PDF)
• International Bridge #2399 - Pennsylvania Truss - Bridge Avenue over St. John River (PDF)

Additional Information

• Title 23, Chapter 1, SS 144 Highway Bridge program 

NEPA

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires agency officials to assess the effects of their proposed actions on the environment. These resources include, but are not limited to, cultural resources (Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and Section 4(f) properties (Department of Transportation Act).

• Address: MaineDOT Environmental Office, 16 SHS, 24 Child St, Augusta, ME 04330
• Online: Submit Comments

Projects available for public review and comment

Machias 16714.00

• Matrix of Alternatives (PDF)
• Summary of Alternatives (PDF)

Brunswick 22603.00

• Matrix of Alternatives (PDF)
• Summary of Alternatives (PDF)
• Public Notice (PDF)
• FJW Alternative Alignments (PDF)

Section 106

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires agency officials to assess the effects of their proposed actions on the environment. These resources include, but are not limited to, cultural resources (Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and Section 4(f) properties (Department of Transportation Act). Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires agency offiicals to provide the public with information about a project, its effects on historic properties, and seek public comment and input. Maine Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration will also consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer, federally recognized Tribes in Maine, and local government officials regarding the project and its effects on historic properties. Comments may be addressed to the Environmental Office at the following:

• Address: MaineDOT Environmental Office, 16 SHS, 24 Child St, Augusta, ME 04330
• Online: Submit Comments

Projects available for public review and comment

Blue Hill 17712.00 (PDF)

Madawaska 21736.00 – Memorandum of Agreement (Word)

Batchelders Grant 18724.00 (PDF)

Caribou 17236.44 (PDF)

Section 4F

Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act requires the Maine Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to provide public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment concerning the effects on public parks and public recreational areas. Comments may be addressed to the Environmental Office at the following:

• Address: MaineDOT Environmental Office, 16 SHS, 24 Child St, Augusta, ME 04330
• Online: Submit Comments

Projects available for public review and comment

• Bridge Replacment Information (PDF)
• Culvert Replacment Information (PDF)