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EPG 236.16.15 Vegetation Removal 11/28/18: Guidance was updated, particularly in EPG 236.16.15.6 Endangered Species Act and EPG 236.16.15.8 Mowing and Brush Hogging, to be in line with the Endangered Species Act EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program 11/20/18: Guidance in EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program has been updated as approved by the Commission. The revisions will impact the program statewide. Permanent Sidewalk Easement Clause 11/19/18: In EPG 236.4.6.3 Types of Realty Acquired and Clauses to be Used in Property Descriptions, a permanent sidewalk easement clause is now available for districts' use. EPG 105.9.12 Preconstruction Conference 11/15:18: Subjects to be discussed at this conference now include review of the process to request any DBE termination, substitution or addition. EPG 237.9.3.1 Schedule for Submittal 11/7/18: Guidance has been added about a required e-mail for re-let or moved projects. EPG 604, Construction Requirements (Sec 604.10.3) 10/30/18: When approached with alternative products on a job as part of a change order or VE, this new guidance states that the RE should initially determine suitability and also consult the Field Office and New Products Coordinator to ensure value, uniformity and tracking. Placing Diaphragm Concrete 10/25/18: In EPG 703.2.8 Concrete Placement, this new presentation explains a MoDOT best practice. EPG 626 Rumble Strips 10/23/18: Clarified the location of the rumbles strips and pavement markings for differing shoulder and pavement conditions. The minimum pavement thickness was revised from from 1 3/4" to 1". EPG 106.3.2.7 TM-7, Rebound Hammer for Opening Strength of Full Depth Concrete Pavement Repairs 10/23/18: This new test method corresponds to the spec change in Sec 613 that allows this alternate test method. Prestressed Concrete I Girders 10/23/18: NU 78 details were placed back into EPG 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions, EPG 751.22.3.9 Open Intermediate Bent Diaphragms and EPG 751.22.3.10 Closed Intermediate Bent Diaphragms. NU flange blockout guidance was also added and concrete diaphragm details were clarified. Bending Diagrams 10/16/18: In EPG 751.12.2.3 End Bent Reinforcement, the bending diagrams were revised to accommodate safety barrier reinforcement. A reinforcing clearance note in H10a. Conventional-Formed Barrier standard notes was added to avoid possible confusion when placing barrier reinforcement at end bents. EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes 10/12/18: Notes J1.12b, J1.21b and J1.25A have been added. J1.25 was revised to clarify maximum applied bearing pressure limit. EPG 127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents 10/11/18: This article has been extensively revised to reflect current procedures. EPG 106.3.2.88 TM-88 Bond Strength Test for Tack Coat 10/10/18: This new Test Method is now available. EPG 771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking) 10/10/18: This article has been re-titled. Also, the requirement for the formed underseal access hole for the concrete bridge approach slabs has been eliminated. EPG 110.3 Equipment Rental with Operator and Purchase Ordered Work 9/25/18: Guidance about which certified payrolls are required for rental equipment operators was clarified. Bridge Survey Checklist 9/24/18: Guidance about the Bridge Survey Checklist was clarified in EPG 238.3.36 Bridge Surveys, EPG 747.2.2.1 Bridge Survey Report, EPG 747.2.3 Bridge Survey Sheet Data, EPG 747.2.3.4 Profile Sheets and EPG 750.3.1.1.2.6 Other Bridges. EPG 236.14.4.3 Submittal 9/20/18: Additional guidance is now available for district staff on when to include a Change in Route Marking Report. EPG 236.5.25.4 Marketing Properties for Lease 9/20/18: Guidance has been added to permit a new clause in the lease. Saw Cut Joints 8/31/18: Guidance in EPG 751.12.2.7 Joint Details, EPG 751.12.2.8 Plastic Waterstop and EPG H10. Barrier Curbs – Safety, Median, Type C and D was revised to allow saw cut joints for conventional-formed barrier curbs. EPG 236.3.4.4 Advance Acquisition, State Funded Early Acquisition 8/27/17: Guidelines related to MAP-21 have been provided to bring guidance up to current practice. EPG 106.9, When does Buy America apply to manufactured items? 8/16/18: Guidance has been added to EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement clarifying when Buy America applies to manufactured items. EPG 231.2 Clear Zones 8/14/18: Clear zone guidance has been clarified and associated figures have been updated. LFD Bridge Seismic Design Process Flowchart 8/14/18: In EPG 756 Seismic Design, updated this flowchart to include, among other changes, new superstructure replacement guidance. EPG 231.8 Bridge Width 8/13/18: EPG 231.8 is now coordinated with Green Book guidance that clear bridge widths shall be the same as the approach roadway widths for collectors, arterials and freeways.