Emily Haynes Email & Phone Number

Juneau, Ak, Us

Juneau, Alaska, United States

Juneau, Alaska, United States

I am a regional transportation specialist, providing review of State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in accordance with the Division's risk-based stewardship and oversight agreement. I also oversee the Emergency Relief Program in Alaska.• Evaluating and recommending requests for project authorization, concurrence in the award of contracts, participation in change and work orders for extra work, contract claims and reimbursement to the State of Alaska, and acceptance of projects upon correction and deficiencies and completion of projects.• Providing policy direction and technical guidance to the Alaska DOT&PF.• Representing the FHWA in contacts with the Alaska DOT&PF and other local agencies reviewing and approving actions and providing technical assistance related to highway transportation concerns.• Participating in and contributing to Alaska Division program management activity including development of stewardship and oversight agreements, conducting risk assessments, developing strategic operations and business plans, promotion of the implementation of a performance-based planning and programming process to partner agencies, and identifying and tracking performance measures and the associated reporting processes.

Juneau, Alaska, United States

(Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Statewide Environmental Office)Serve as a NEPA Program Manager, responsible for FHWA environmental reviews, approvals, and environmental actions in accordance with 23 CFR 771 as authorized by a MOU per 23 USC 327 (FHWA NEPA Assignment).Review and approve:• Class of Action requests.• Section 4(f) applicability determinations.• Section 4(f) de minimis determinations.• Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluations.• Categorical Exclusions.• Environmental Assessments and FONSIs.• Wetland Findings (per EO 11990).• Floodplain Findings (per EO 11988).• Re-Evaluations.Conduct formal technical reviews and make recommendations for approval for:• Final EIS.• Record of Decision• Final Section 4(f) EvaluationCoordinate legal sufficiency reviews for EISs and Individual Section 4(f) Evaluations with the Attorney General staff.Work directly with regional staff and provide assistance with preparation of all environmental documents.Provide project and program guidance and oversight to regional environmental staff, project managers, and regional management.Develop and provide training to regional staff on various environmental topics.Facilitate conflict resolutions between DOT&PF and state and federal resource agencies.Coordinate with agencies on development of interagency MOUs.Conduct program-wide QA/QC as part of our annual self-assessment reporting.

Juneau, Ak

(Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Southcoast Region)Applying environmental standards, methods, and practices to assure full implementation of the NEPA and other environmental laws, regulations, and policiesPreparing and reviewing environmental documents, including Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions, Purpose and Need Statements, Alternative Analyses, etcWorking with Federal and State agencies on consultation, coordination, permitting, and mitigation in accordance with NEPAMonitoring construction activity to ensure compliance with permits and mitigation requirements, including SWPPPsReviewing work of other analysts.Providing training to other analystsLead analyst responsible for all Region compliance with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, including close coordination with USFWS and aerial surveys in all of Southcoast RegionStaying abreast of all changes in policies, regulations, and guidance for appropriate application and to inform DOT&PF staff when such changes affect DOT&PF activitiesManaging contracts for environmental services

Juneau, Ak

(Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Southcoast Region)Management of DOT&PF-owned landsApprove/deny applications for Driveway Permits, Highway Event Permits, Lane Closure Permits, and other activities/signage within the State rights of way, under AS 19 and 17 AAC 10Assist with encroachment authorizations and removalDOT&PF point of contact for subdivision development within the Southcoast Region - coordinate responses of DOT&PF interests regarding impacts to users of State highwaysConduct field inspections for all Driveway and Approach Road (street intersection) Permits ensuring activities meet permit specificationsFrequent inspections of all local State roadsFollow-up on any non-compliance noted by DOT Staff; main point of contact for any issues within State rights of wayRegularly access DOT maps (RIP, Roadway Data) and regional/local maps (borough parcel viewers)Access DNR’s Recorder’s Office for plats, property ownership, and title historyConduct project history research using project surveys, designs, and notesProvide project managers of new design projects with comments regarding right of way management, access, and safetyComplete waiver valuations in accordance with the Right of Way Manual for transportation project acquisitions

Anchorage, Alaska Area

(Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Central Region)Researched and developed cost estimate for Phase 3 of Glenn Highway Reconstruction ($25 million Right of Way improvement project)

Anchorage, Alaska Area

(Department of Natural Resources, Southcentral Region Lands Office)Adjudicate and process simple to complex land use permits, trapping cabin permits, and any associated material sale contract within the Southcentral Region (over 300 active files)Interpret and apply applicable statutes and regulations (AS 38.05, 11 AAC 96, 11 AAC 05, 11 AAC 94, 11 AAC 71) specific to land use permits and material salesWrite decision documents; issue or deny permit requestsPrepare public and agency notices, ensuring all applicable parties are properly notified; respond to comments appropriately; resolve frequent public conflictFacilitate and lead pre-application and public meetings; experience with media contactsPlan logistics for field inspections; conduct field inspections to ensure activities are performed in accordance with approved POOs and permit stipulations; conduct compliance procedures when agreements are breachedADNR point-of-contact for vessel groundings and spill response efforts; contributing member of the Abandoned and Derelict Vessels task force

Anchorage, Alaska Area

(Department of Natural Resources, Southcentral Region Lands Office)Responsible for all Southcentral land lease files in application status (considered under AS 38.05.035, AS 38.05.075 and AS 38.05.810); determining completeness of files and make recommendationsResearch information regarding land status (ownership and other uses) and proposed uses, including: title reports, contracts, other agency authorizations, field data, and area plansDraft, issue and track interim authorizations (Land Use Permits, under AS 38.05.850); update annual fees, insurance and bondsUnderstand and apply State regulations in communications and authorizationsInitiate, maintain and retrieve case file information using the Land Administration System (LAS)Request Title Reports and Minimum Rent Determinations from other State agenciesRun periodic reports to pull appropriate leasing files and create spreadsheets to track and maintainIssue agency review notices for comment; compile all comments for AdjudicatorField inspect approximately 15 files annually; write thorough reports and handle non-compliance issues

Anchorage, Alaska Area

(Department of Natural Resources, Division of Coastal and Ocean Management)Assist the public with requests for the Coastal Project Questionnaire (CPQ), and Alaska Coastal Management Program (ACMP) regulations and policiesAssist Project Review Assistant (PRA); verify if project is in coastal zone and answer questions regarding the CPQRegularly used software includes: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Access), Adobe Acrobat, AKPAY, AKSASUsed interactive maps (i.e. GIS MapGuide, AllTopo Pro) for project information details

Juneau, Ak

Seldovia, Ak