Communities, Neighborhoods, and People

Ongoing Research:

Environmental Guidebook

Performer(s): Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC)
Sponsor(s): FHWA, Planning & Environment CBU

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URL: Full text available at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/guidebook/contents.htm.

For more information:

Lamar Smith. FHWA , HEPE, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-8994; Fax: 202-366-7660; Email: Lamar.smith@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

The purpose of this guidebook is to collect and present, by subject and chronological order, FHWA’s guidance on implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and the project development process, through policies, procedures, memoranda, and other documentation.

Guidance on NEPA and Transportation Project Development

Performer(s): FHWA
Sponsor(s): FHWA

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Council on Environmental Quality; Old Executive Office Bldg., Room 360, Washington, DC 20502;
Tel: 202-395-5750; Fax: 202-456-6546
URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq.

For more information:

Fred Skaer. FHWA , HEPE-1; 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-2058; Fax: 202-366-7660; Email: Fred.skaer@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

Since issuance in 1987 of FHWA Technical Advisory 6640.8a—“Guidelines for Preparing and Processing Environmental and Section 4(f) Documents,” much has changed in the factors agencies need to consider in addressing the environmental impacts of transportation projects. Given the new emphasis for improving the way State Departments of Transportation consider community and environmental resources in their transportation decisionmaking process, the FHWA has seen the need to update this Technical Advisory (TA) in relation to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The new TA will focus on applying environmental analysis to transportation decisionmaking. Ultimately, the TA must reflect the new environmental regulations that will replace Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 771 (23 CFR 771) and will be revised concurrently with the new regulations.