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Course Description

NEPA and Transportation Decisionmaking

PROGRAM AREA: Environment

COURSE NUMBER: FHWA-NHI-142005

Instructor-led Training (ILT)

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2013

3 Days

1.8 Units

$500 Per Participant

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TRAINING LEVEL: Intermediate

CLASS SIZE: Minimum: 20 Maximum: 35

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course considers FHWA's policies and procedures for applying the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to the project development and decisionmaking processes related to transportation facilities. The course examines the evolution of environmental policy and the integration of social, environmental, and economic factors into the framework of laws, regulations, policies, and guidance, which assist in achieving a decision on a transportation project that is in the best overall public interest.

The course emphasizes using the Council on Environmental Quality and FHWA's regulations and guidance for implementing NEPA and Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, as well as initiatives for interagency coordination and streamlining the project development process. Also emphasized are public involvement, Title VI/Environmental Justice, FHWA's policy for mitigation and enhancement, and the role of transportation in achieving sustainable development.

OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Describe the NEPA principles in the development of transportation projects
Describe the NEPA umbrella concept in transportation decisionmaking
Explain the roles and responsibilities of participants in the NEPA process
Describe the importance of a reasoned, collaborative process when developing and evaluating alternatives
Discuss balancing an array of interests and values in making transportation decisions
List the milestones in transportation planning that link to the NEPA project development process
Describe documentation requirements of the NEPA process
Discuss environmental streamlining, leadership, and stewardship in managing the NEPA process

TARGET AUDIENCE:

FHWA, State departments of transportation (including consultants acting on behalf of the State), Federal and State environmental resource agencies, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations who participate in the transportation decisionmaking process. We strongly encourage the sponsoring organization to invite a mix of planning and environmental staff from these agencies.

If you have questions about this NHI training, please contact NHI at nhicustomerservice@dot.gov or 877.558.6873.

142005 SESSION INFORMATION:

Start Date: 6/25/2013

End Date: 6/27/2013

Location: LIHUE, HI

Local Coordinator: Constantinos Papacostas (808) 956-6538

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The National Highway Institute (NHI) has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, NHI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, NHI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards.