Definition

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This is a BPA Internal-use only Work Element. BPA uses this work element for any work the Transmission Business Line provides in support of a fish and wildlife project. May include appraisal review, appraisals, help in development of an MOA, real estate negotiations, survey/photogrammetry, and GIS work. Additionally, relocation costs associated with a land purchase are captured here.

Rules and Examples (work element scenarios and associated rules)

Rule 1: Always split TBL work when locations are different.

Example:

WE: TBL Work
WE Title: Lost Lake Easement

WE: TBL Work
WE Title: Appraisal review/easement language preparation for Happy Valley Clearing

Rule 2: Related TBL work performed by different departments may be lumped together.

Example:.

WE: TBL Work
WE Title: Surveying/Title Search/Appraisal Review of Stark Street property

Metrics

Location Guidance

Identify points at approximate center of parcels where Land Purchase took place. The location points must be the same for all associated TBL Work, Conduct Pre-Acquisition Activities, and Prepare HEP Report work elements. If an associated work element and its location are already in Pisces, click the "Link" button to synchronize locations. If not, enter a location and location Description for this work element to enable future linking. You may enter or link more than one point for this work element.

Environmental Compliance

Applicability and status of the following environmental compliance requirements can be found on the Environmental Compliance tab for that work element in your SOW for all 2007 contracts forward. BPA's Environmental staff will update and maintain this information in Pisces in real time, so that you can check the status of environmental compliance on your project at any time.

Note: Many of the fields are set to auto-load in Pisces, but the settings will be reviewed by BPA's Environmental staff prior to the contract being finalized, and may be revised depending on the specific circumstances.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

NEPA coverage for this work element will be determined by BPA's Environmental staff and could include an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Environmental Assessment (EA), Record of Decision to an existing EIS, or Categorical Exclusion.

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

ESA consultation is typically not required for this work element.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

NHPA Section 106 consultation is typically not required for this work element.

Public Involvement

Public involvement is typically not required for this work element.