The Federal Aid Series provides an overview of key requirements and responsibilities for local agencies using federal funds. On January 21 in Marysville and on January 30 in San Diego, you will learn about “Federal Environmental Requirements for Local agency Transportation Projects ‘OFF’ the State Highway System”. On January 22 in Marysville, the topic is … Read more Federal Aid Series – January Trainings
On November 21, 2019, the Federal Environmental Requirements for Local Agency Transportation Projects ‘OFF’ the State Highway System course will be provided in Marysville at District 3 in the Sierra Nevada Room from 8 AM to 4 PM. This stand-alone course addresses pertinent changes affecting today’s environmental projects. Plan to arrive early, as parking is … Read more Federal Environmental Requirements for Local Agency Transportation Projects ‘OFF’ the State Highway System
The Every Day Counts initiative on integrating National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting processes focuses on outreach, training, and technical assistance to help agencies streamline and synchronize highway project reviews. The initiative features proven best practices and tools for efficiently navigating environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other review documents needed for projects. One … Read more Integrating National Environmental Policy Act and Permitting
In April 2018, the Federal Highway Administration released a memorandum on Interim Guidance on Conformity Requirements for the 1997 Ozone NAAQS. This guidance provides important information regarding transportation conformity requirements for certain pending planning and project development actions in programs administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Read the memorandum … Read more Interim Guidance on Conformity Requirements for the 1997 Ozone NAAQS
On March 30, 2017, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) acknowledged receipt of the certifications and that the waiver of immunity is adequate. As a result, effective March 30, 2017, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is once again authorized to participate in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment Program, which Caltrans has performed since … Read more Caltrans Authorized to Resume Participation in the NEPA Assignment Program
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has posted on the Federal Register the Renewal Package From the State of California to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State. The public is invited to comment on the renewal of the MOU. Comments are due by December 16, 2016. The … Read more Renewal of MOU Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State