Background on NEPA Implementation for Highway Projects : Streamlining the Process.

Provides overview of National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) requirements for FHWA surface transportation projects and addresses "NEPA Umbrella" requirements agencies must follow to comply with protections for natural resources, physical resources, cultural resources, community im...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Conservation of natural resources. Pollution. Environmental law. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Provides overview of National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) requirements for FHWA surface transportation projects and addresses "NEPA Umbrella" requirements agencies must follow to comply with protections for natural resources, physical resources, cultural resources, community impacts, and special status land use. Reviews NEPA environmental review procesured, documentation requirements, and regulatory effects, including transportation project delays. Analyzes Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) provisions intended to streamline NEPA environmental reviews.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.