Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) Sample Clauses
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Projects of Division Interest (PoDI). Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) are projects where a State DOT can assume Section 106(c) responsibilities but FHWA has retained responsibility for (1) one or more of the Section 106(c) items, or (2) FHWA has not retained responsibility for any such items but the projects are otherwise designated as either a PoDI by the Division. PoDIs are identified by the Division on a cyclical basis. On Projects of Corporate Interest (PoCI), a State DOT can assume Section 106(c) responsibilities, but FHWA has identified the projects as requiring staffing resources at a corporate level. PoCIs are identified by FHWA on an annual basis. Project-specific plans for PoDIs and PoCIs, or plans on groups of PoDI and PoCI projects, can be used to document any of FHWA’s retained assumptions or other oversight strategies. These PoDI and PoCI plans are deemed to be incorporated into this S&O Agreement. Projects identified and added to the PoDI/PoCI list will be done in collaboration with Caltrans according to a process documented in the Division RBSO SOP. This SOP establishes 1) the process for identifying PoDI and PoCI
Projects of Division Interest (PoDI). Projects of Division Interest are those projects that have an elevated risk, contain elements of higher risk, or present a meaningful opportunity for FHWA involvement to enhance meeting program or project objectives. The Iowa Division Office will identify those projects, within its limited resources, where FHWA should assert a positive leadership influence to help assure a high level of public confidence that projects and programs are administered with integrity, are in compliance with applicable requirements, and yield maximum value for the public. Project selection will be risk-based and stewardship and oversight activities will be directed toward addressing identified risks. This may include retaining certain project approvals or directing stewardship or oversight activities to a specific phase or element of the project. A listing of potential PoDIs will be developed each spring in cooperation with Iowa DOT based on current projects, the 5-Year Program, STIP, and long range plans. The Division will perform a risk based screening on the candidate projects based on HQ guidelines and Division based risks. The Iowa Division will pre-screen Federal-aid projects and develop a short-list of projects that will require a risk-based assessment to identify their possible areas of risk and to determine if they should be selected as a final PoDI. Divisions should develop and document their own pre-screening criteria driven by “areas for concern and/or opportunity” to identify these potential PoDIs. Examples of pre- screening criteria include project cost thresholds on the Interstate/NHS; regional significance; political or community interest; innovative financing or contracting; and geographic coverage. The Iowa Division will conduct a risk-based assessment of the short-list of PoDI projects. Major Projects, and TIGER projects are by definition final PoDI projects, but each must still receive a risk-based assessment to identify project risk areas and appropriate stewardship and oversight activities. As a minimum, the Division will develop and document a process that considers the following ten risk areas1 when identifying the final PoDI projects. • Complexity • Cost • Schedule • Urgency • Environmental Considerations/Stakeholders • Funding • Project Administration • National/Regional Significance • Corporate Actions • Local Considerations