Prior to commencing detailed design or field studies, the project is to be reviewed in general to familiarize the engineer with the project requirements. Field and office data are to be collected and reviewed to determine what additional information is required during the field reconnaissance and survey stage. At this time, local highway maintenance personnel are to be contacted for their input on problem areas and other pertinent information. Specific methods, procedures and criteria are also addressed at this stage. Unit design engineers are to complete this phase with a "pre-design review meeting" with their project engineer. Private engineering firms are to hold this meeting with the unit's project engineer responsible for consultant coordination. The unit or private project engineer is to prepare a draft listing of topics and information for discussion at the meeting. He is to add to this documentation, actions and decisions agreed to at the review meeting resulting in a summary document for inclusion in the final project report. The section of the "Check List for Drainage Study and Hydraulic Design" - Appendix Item B, identified as Prior to Field Survey is to be completed and approved at this stage.