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33 CHAPTER FOUR RESULTS OF UTILITY COORDINATION CASE EXAMPLES This chapter describes the STA case examples that were based on the initial survey results. These follow-up interviews will help other STAs develop or enhance their utility coordination procedures.
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34 be impossible if specialized components are required or quality standards are not met by products made in the United States. FHWA is currently working on guidance and resolution to this issue.
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35 plan; for example, projects with funding allocated for construction versus those with design-only funding. MSHA does not have formal utility performance metrics but it does evaluate whether it must delay claims because of utility conflicts.
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36 intimate knowledge of the project are changing. UDOT does not have utility-specific performance measures, but it does track project utility change orders and payment processing times.
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37 currently developing training for the utility industry on reading transportation construction plans, developing utility relocation plans, and preparing estimates to be submitted for authorization. • Knowledge Gaps Associated with Utility Coordination There is a legitimate concern about knowledge loss due to turnover not only at VDOT but nationwide.
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38 • Availability of Utility Education and Training WSDOT does not have utility coordination training available and this is a point of concern. • Knowledge Gaps Associated with Utility Coordination WSDOT personnel felt it was important to note that there is not enough understanding of business processes between STAs and utilities.
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