Section 170.111  Step 1 – Discussion of Overall Project (Optional)

a)         Upon initial contact regarding a project to which these procedures may be applicable, the Division will immediately convene a Coordinated Permit Review Group.  This Group will consist of representatives of each Division.

b)         The coordinated Permit Review Group will meet with the applicant and discuss all phases of the conceptual plans, project design and development and will review Divisional requirements.  The Group and applicant will discuss inter-Divisional coordination as applicable to the project.  At this time, details of the Coordinated Permit Review requirements and procedures will be explained to the applicant.

c)         The intended outcome of the meeting in (b) above will be a consensus regarding general project feasibility with respect to environmental concerns and the establishment of a Lead Division.  Each Division affected will identify a Divisional Coordinator for the project and the Lead Division Coordinator shall be the Project Coordinator for the duration of the review process.  The Project Coordinator will be the contact person between the Agency and the applicant.