PRD RISK ATT 1
PROJECT KEY RISK REGISTER
Environmental Risks
Environmental analysis incomplete
Availability of project data and mapping Local communities pose objections
at the beginning of the environmental
study is insufficient
New information after Environmental
Document is completed may require re- stakeholders
evaluation or a new document (i.e. utility
relocation beyond document coverage)
New alternatives required to avoid,
mitigate or minimize impact
Acquisition, creation or restoration of on
or off-site mitigation
Environmental clearance for staging or
borrow sites required
Historic site, endangered species,
riparian areas, wetlands and/or public
park present
Design changes require additional
Environmental analysis
External Risks
Landowners unwilling to sell
Unreasonably high expectations from
Political factors or support for project Surveys incomplete
changes
Stakeholders request late changes
New stakeholders emerge and
request changes
Threat of lawsuits
Increase in material cost due to
market forces
Water quality regulations change
New permits or additional information
required
Reviewing agency requires longer
than expected review time
Changes to storm-water
requirements
Permits or agency actions delayed or Incomplete quantity estimates
take longer than expected
New information required for permits Unforeseen construction window
Environmental regulations change
Controversy on environmental
grounds expected
Pressure to deliver project on an
accelerated schedule
Labor shortage or strike
Construction or pile driving noise and
vibration impacting adjacent
businesses or residents
Design Risks
Design incomplete
Unexpected geotechnical or
groundwater issues
Inaccurate assumptions on technical Resolving objections to Right of Way Change requests due to differing site Project scope, schedule, objectives,
issues in planning stage
Changes to
materials/geotechnical/foundation
Hazardous waste site analysis
incomplete
Unforeseen design exceptions
required
Consultant design not up to
Department standards
Unresolved constructability items
Complex hydraulic features
Unable to meet Americans with
Disabilities Act requirements
Project in a critical water shortage
area and a water source agreement
required
and/or rainy season requirements
New or revised design standard
Right of Way Risks
Utility relocation requires more time
than planned
Unforeseen railroad involvement
appraisal takes more time and/or conditions
money
Right of Way datasheet incomplete
or underestimated
Need for “Permits to Enter” not
considered in project schedule
development
Condemnation process takes longer
than anticipated
Acquisition of parcels controlled by a
State or Federal Agency may take
longer than anticipated
Discovery of hazardous waste in the
right of way phase
Seasonal requirements during utility
relocation
Utility company workload, financial
condition or timeline
Expired temporary construction
easements
Inadequate pool of expert witnesses
or qualified appraisers
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Construction Risks Project Management Risks Organizational Risks
Inaccurate contract time estimates Project purpose and need is not well- Inexperienced staff assigned
defined
Permit work window time is Project scope definition is incomplete Losing critical staff at crucial point of
insufficient the project
Insufficient time to plan
cost, and deliverables are not clearly
defined or understood
Temporary excavation and shoring No control over staff priorities Unanticipated project manager
system design is not adequate workload
Falsework design is not adequate Consultant or contractor delays Internal “red tape” causes delay
getting approvals, decisions
Unidentified utilities Estimating and/or scheduling errors Functional units not available,
overloaded
Buried man-made Unplanned work that must be Lack of understanding of complex
objects/unidentified hazardous waste accommodated internal funding procedures
Dewatering is required due to change Lack of coordination/communication Priorities change on existing program
in water table
Temporary construction easements Underestimated support resources or Inconsistent cost, time, scope and
expire overly optimistic delivery schedule quality objectives
Electrical power lines not seen and in Scope creep Overlapping of one or more project
conflict with construction limits, scope of work or schedule
Street or ramp closures not Unresolved project conflicts not Funding changes for fiscal year
coordinated with local community escalated in a timely manner
Insufficient or limited construction or Unanticipated escalation in right of way Lack of specialized staff (biology,
staging areas values or construction cost anthropology, geotechnical,
archeology, etc.)
Changes during construction require Delay in earlier project phases Capital funding unavailable for right
additional coordination with resource jeopardizes ability to meet programmed of way or construction
agencies delivery commitment
Late discovery of aerially deposited Added workload or time requirements
lead because of new direction, policy, or
statute
Experimental or research features Local agency support not attained
incorporated
Unexpected paleontology findings Public awareness/campaign not planned
Delay in demolition due to sensitive Unforeseen agreements required
habitat requirements or other
reasons
Long lead time for utilities caused by Priorities change on existing program
design and manufacture of special
components (steel towers or special
pipe)
Inconsistent cost, time, scope, and
quality objectives
May 5, 2007