Date  |
Issue |
Category |
Title |
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Public Transportation |
FTA Hoping to Expand Funding Eligibility for Pedestrian, Bicycle Paths near Transit
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Public Transportation |
Los Angeles Mayor Announces Plan to Complete Transit Projects in 10 Years
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Transportation Policy |
DOT Plans Public Opinion Meetings, Aims for Authorization Proposal in 2010
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
NEPA |
Transit Agencies Honored by FTA for Exemplary Environmental Documents
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Air Quality |
Road Builders Association Press Argument for Preemption of State Rules on Engines
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Air Quality |
EPA Asks Court to Hold In Abeyance Lawsuit Challenging Ozone Standards
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Air Quality |
EPA Designates Counties Violating Particle Standard
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Climate Change |
Endangerment Finding Sent to OMB for White House, Interagency Review
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Climate Change |
Tentative Agreement in Copenhagen Seen As Possible, Details Sorted out Later
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Draft Federal Strategy for Chesapeake Calls for EPA Collaboration with States
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Sustainability |
Germany Leads in Green Technology, Experts Say
|
| 11/13/09 |
12-12 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Congress, Regulators Consider Alternatives In Defining, Applying Clean Water Act Scope
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Expects Bay States, D.C. to Accelerate Cleanup Efforts, Sets 2017 Interim Deadline
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Climate Change |
Senate Environment Panel Passes Bill To Cap Emissions; Republicans Boycott Vote
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Climate Change |
Portland, Ore., Adopts Plan to Cut Emissions
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Climate Change |
EPA Publishes Final Rule Requiring GHG Reporting; Washington State Proposes Rule
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Sustainability |
Case Study: Sustainable Infrastructure - Chicago DOT Puts Green Solutions
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Environmental Streamlining |
Study Offers Approach to Help DOTs Develop, Implement Funded Liaison Positions
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Historic Preservation |
Advisory Council Announces Schedule For Training Courses on Section 106 Process
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Sustainability |
Webcast to Focus on DOT-HUD-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Research |
FHWA Seeks Input on STEP Research, Plans Nov. 16 Webinar
|
| 11/6/09 |
12-11 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 10/30/09 |
12-10 |
Climate Change |
TRB Urges $40 Million Annually for Research on Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation
|
| 10/30/09 |
12-10 |
Climate Change |
Boxer Draft Includes $200 Million Yearly For Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants
|
| 10/30/09 |
12-10 |
Bicycle/Pedestrian |
D.C. Elementary School Receives Oberstar's Safe Routes to School Award
|
| 10/30/09 |
12-10 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Proposes Survey to Help It Write Rule to Curb Stormwater from Development
|
| 10/30/09 |
12-10 |
Energy |
Obama Officials Say Carbon Caps Needed To Steer Capital to Wind, Other Renewables
|
| 10/30/09 |
12-10 |
Transportation Policy |
Durbin Eyes Front-Loaded Highway Bill, But Not as Quickly as Oberstar Envisions
|
| 10/30/09 |
12-10 |
NEPA |
Seattle, State Execute Agreement On Replacing City Viaduct, Seawall
|
| 10/30/09 |
12-10 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Sustainability |
House 'Livable Communities' Task Force Announced by Rep. Blumenauer
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Brownfields |
HUD Policy Change Allows Multifamily Units on Less-Than-Pristine Brownfields Sites
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Sustainability |
Case Study: Nebraska Department of Roads Uses New Landscaping Approach To Develop Environmentally Sound Roadways
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Air Quality |
EPA Review Plan Outlines Process Used to Reconsider Ozone Standards
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Air Quality |
National School Bus Operator to Spend $1.1 Million to Settle Anti-Idling Charges
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Endangered Species |
FWS Proposes to Designate Acreage as Polar Bear Habitat; Oil Industry Said Unaffected
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Climate Change |
Republicans Demand Full EPA Analysis of Senate Bill; Industry Predicts Gas Hikes
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Climate Change |
EPA, Traffic Safety Administration Praised On Fuel Plan, but Some Urge Strengthening
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Climate Change |
Hearing Witnesses, GAO Report Urge Greater Coordination on Climate Adaptation
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Proposes Extension for Stormwater General Permit for Construction
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Bill Would Allow EPA Enforcement if States Fail to Trim Bay Pollution
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Interior Department Seeks Abstracts For 2010 Conference on Environment
|
| 10/23/09 |
12-9 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
Air Quality |
Contractors, Environmental Group Agree On Emissions Cuts at Construction Projects
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
Air Quality |
EPA Reports Up to $1.4 Billion in Benefits from Grants to Clean Up Diesel Engines
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
NEPA |
Complaints Allege Viaduct Project Violates State, Federal Environmental Statutes
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
Sustainability |
Case Study: Sustainability - D.C. DOT Targets Process Improvements, Partnerships to Turn City Roads into 'Great Streets'
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Administrator Tells House Committee Agency Will Refocus Water Enforcement
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Update of AQUATOX Model for Ecosystem Simulation Released by EPA
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Website Focuses on Results of Total Maximum Daily Load Program
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
Research |
NCHRP Study Compiles Environmental Fieldwork Technologies Employed by State DOTs
|
| 10/16/09 |
12-7 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Air Quality |
FHWA Issues Updated Interim Guidance on Addressing Air Toxics in NEPA Reviews
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Sustainability |
Online Tool Aims to Help Practitioners Improve Environmental Competencies
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Sustainability |
Obama Orders Agencies to Set Targets For Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Use of Vegetated Stormwater Treatments in Rural Areas Analyzed in NCHRP Study
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Planning |
Study Examines Methods for Cumulative Impact Assessment in Regional Plans
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Climate Change |
New York, 17 States Oppose Lawsuit against EPA for California Greenhouse Limits
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Planning |
Texas DOT Chooses 'No Action' On I-35 Trans-Texas Corridor
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Transportation Policy |
Stimulus's Rail Money in High Demand; States Seek $50 Billion from $8 Billion Pot
|
| 10/9/09 |
12-6 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Climate Change |
Senate Climate Bill Increases Emissions Cuts, Leaves Negotiating Room for Debate
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Climate Change |
EPA Proposal Would Require Large Sources to Control Greenhouse Gas Emissions
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Climate Change |
California Adopts 'Carbon Costs' Fees To Fund Global Warming Act Programs
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Transportation Policy |
Maryland Proposes High Toll Rates for All-Electronic Intercounty Connector
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Transportation Policy |
University Sues Council over Light Rail's Possible Effects on Research Capability
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Transportation Policy |
Seattle City Council Panel Approves MOA with State on Viaduct Project
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Conference Report: ICOET Highlights Innovative Approaches to Adapt To Changes Facing Human, Natural Environment
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Transportation Policy |
State Highway Funding Cut, Senate Fails to Repeal $8.7 Billion Rescission
|
| 10/2/09 |
12-5 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Sustainability |
Transportation Officials Stress Importance of Administration's Livability Initiatives
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Context-Sensitive Solutions |
NCHRP Study Provides Guidelines to Help Determine Benefits of CSS
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Noise |
Proposal Would Amend Noise Rules, Establish New 'Type III' Project Category
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Noise |
FHWA Releases Updated Summary of Noise Barriers Constructed by DOTs
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Public Transportation |
Atlanta Solar Roof Project Leads Winners of DOT Clean Public Transportation Grants
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Transportation Policy |
DOT Receives $57 Billion in Requests For TIGER Discretionary Grant Program
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Sustainability |
FHWA Announces Webinar on 'Environmental Competency Building Navigator'
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 9/25/09 |
12-4 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
2009 International Conference on Ecology and Transportation
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Federal Highway Administration Presents 2009 Environmental Excellence Awards
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Climate Change |
Agencies Propose 40 Percent Increase in Fuel Economy, First Greenhouse Gas Rule
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Climate Change |
Salazar Moves to Coordinate Research on Climate, Focus on Regional Adaptation
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Sustainability |
Community Projects Chosen to Receive Technical Help on Sustainable Development
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
CEQ Report Proposes Strategy for Ocean, Great Lakes Management
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Elevated Chloride Levels Found in Streams; Deicing Cited as Primary Probable Source
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Energy |
House Passes Bill to Increase Funding For Advanced-Technology Vehicle Research
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
NEPA |
Federal Court Rejects Wisconsin Road Plan. Orders Agencies to Reconsider Alternatives
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Transportation Policy |
House, Senate Conference Could Decide Length of Transportation Policy Extension
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Transportation Policy |
Senate Approves DOT Funding Bill, Sets Up Spending Battles with House
|
| 9/18/09 |
12-3 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Environmental Stewardship |
FHWA Designates 2009 Exemplary Ecosystem and Human Environment Initiatives
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Aims for Strict State Accountability In Plan to Protect Chesapeake Bay Watershed
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Historic Preservation |
Study Analyzes State DOT Tracking of Community, Cultural Resource Commitments
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Climate Change |
U.S. Chamber, Auto Dealers Sue EPA Over Approval of California Emissions Limits
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Climate Change |
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Projected to Fall In 2009 Due to Recession, but Rebound Seen
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Sustainability |
DOT, HUD, EPA Officials Announce Three-City Sustainable Communities Tour
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Sustainability |
EU Commission Sets Out Plan to Measure Environmental Sustainability With GDP
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Fuel Efficiency |
Environmental Organizations Seek Limits To Credits in Upcoming Fuel Standards
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Environmental Policy |
Senate Approves Guzy as Deputy Director Of White House Environmental Council
|
| 9/11/09 |
12-2 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 9/4/09 |
12-1 |
Land Use |
NAS Panel Calls for 'Compact Development,' Saying It Would Reduce Greenhouse Gases
|
| 9/4/09 |
12-1 |
Climate Change |
Boxer to Delay Introduction of Senate Bill; Committee Markup Not Likely Until October
|
| 9/4/09 |
12-1 |
Research |
FHWA Seeks Input on Draft Strategy To Implement STEP Research Program
|
| 9/4/09 |
12-1 |
Air Quality |
Research Documents Performance of Mobile Idle Reduction Technologies
|
| 9/4/09 |
12-1 |
Air Quality |
Days of Elevated Ozone Fell 50 Percent From Previous Year's Total, Survey Finds
|
| 9/4/09 |
12-1 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Oberstar Plans to Offer Watershed Bill To Set Up National Office, Regional Coalitions
|
| 9/4/09 |
12-1 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
'State of the Practice' Reports Issued On Air Toxics, Historic Bridges, Stormwater
|
| 9/4/09 |
12-1 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 8/28/09 |
11-50 |
NEPA |
County Challenges I-95/395 HOT Lanes Despite Announcement of Project's Delay
|
| 8/28/09 |
11-50 |
Climate Change |
EPA, DOT Send Proposed Rules for Fuel Economy, Vehicle Emissions to OMB
|
| 8/28/09 |
11-50 |
Endangered Species |
Wildlife Groups Endorse, Industry Opposes Restored Rule on Species Consultations
|
| 8/28/09 |
11-50 |
Energy |
New York City Commissions Study on Readiness for Electric Vehicles
|
| 8/28/09 |
11-50 |
Energy |
Energy Department Awards $300 Million to Cities for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
|
| 8/28/09 |
11-50 |
Public Transportation |
California Court Says Environmental Review for High-Speed Rail Project Inadequate
|
| 8/28/09 |
11-50 |
Hazardous Substances |
EPA to Begin Rulemaking That Could Ban Use of Lead in Wheel Weights
|
| 8/28/09 |
11-50 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Context-Sensitive Solutions |
New Guide Offers Tools for Integration of CSS into Agency Practices, Programs
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Sustainability |
Resources from Sustainability in Transportation Peer Exchange Posted on CEE Website
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Public Transportation |
Recession Shrinks Transit Budgets; Service Reduced Despite Ridership, Report Finds
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Study Examines Incorporating Environmental Commitments in Transportation Contracts
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Waste Management |
More Research, Data Are Needed On Roadside Litter Prevention, Study Finds
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Proposes Rule to Limit Pollution from Aircraft, Airport Deicing Operations
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Climate Change |
N.Y. Governor Sets Goal of Reducing Greenhouse Emissions 80 Percent by 2050
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Climate Change |
Governor Commits Michigan to Effort to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2020
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Brownfields |
EPA Announces $55 Million for Brownfields at Launch of Program for Low-Income Areas
|
| 8/21/09 |
11-49 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Climate Change |
Funding for Mass Transit under Discussion as Senate Committee Prepares Climate Bill
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Climate Change |
California Unveils Draft Plan Covering Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Groups Diverge On Plan to Curb Construction Runoff; Linear Projects Cited as Concern
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Historic Preservation |
Study Documents Best Practices to Consider Historic Preservation in Transportation
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Land Use |
Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court Rejection of Bush Administration Roadless Area Rule
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Energy |
White House Awards $2.4 Billion in Grants to Develop Technology for Electric Vehicles
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Air Quality |
EPA Report Finds Particulate Matter Affects Climate Change, Exerting Net Cooling Effect
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Air Quality |
President Signs 'Cash for Clunkers' Bill Dealers Say Funds Will Cover 490,000 Cars
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Remembrance and Memorial Fund: Colleagues Fondly Remember FHWA Official Raja Veeramachaneni
|
| 8/14/09 |
11-48 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Climate Change |
New AASHTO Website Outlines Solutions to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Climate Change |
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill to Have Profound Impacts, Rockefeller Says
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Section 4(f) |
Handbook Provides Compliance Advice, Outlines Flexibility in Section 4(f) Requirements
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Advice on Developing Stormwater Management Programs for DOTs Offered in Handbook
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Context-Sensitive Solutions |
Webinar on Flexibility in the AASHTO Green Book Available On CEE Website
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Land Use |
Study Examines Corridor Approaches to Integrate Transportation, Land Use Planning
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Transportation Policy |
$7 Billion Highway Trust Fund Infusion Clears Senate, Moves on to White House
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Air Quality |
House Quickly OKs Additional $2 Billion to Address Demand for 'Cash for Clunkers'
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Air Quality |
Clean Air Advocates Push EPA to Consider Stronger Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 7/31/09 |
11-47 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Publication Notice:
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| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Climate Change |
Senate Bill May Set Aside Emissions Allowances to Make Transportation Efficient
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Climate Change |
Head of U.N. Climate Panel Says Next Report Will Focus on Adaptation, Global Effects
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Climate Change |
Oregon Governor Signs Climate, Energy Bills, Including New Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Transportation, Environmental Enhancements Featured in TRB's TR News
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Energy |
House Votes to Authorize Funding For Research on Natural Gas Vehicles
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Energy |
House Panel Advances Bills to Fund DOE Vehicle Technology, Wind Research Programs
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Environmental Justice |
EPA's Jackson Promises Effort to Address Issues Affecting 'Poor, Underserved'
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Transportation Policy |
House Passes $76 Billion DOT Funding Bill, Rebuffs Effort to Strip Infrastructure Bank
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Transportation Policy |
Senate Pushing Transportation Stopgap, While House Undecided on Path Forward
|
| 7/24/09 |
11-46 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Land Use |
Officials Agree On Need for Interagency Cooperation, Landscape-Level Analyses
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Environmental Streamlining |
TRB Committee Presents Awards For Exemplary Interagency Partnership Efforts
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Environmental Stewardship |
State & Federal Highway Agency Environmental Contacts Directory Issued
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Climate Change |
LaHood Touts Transit, 'Livable Communities' As Solutions to Global Warming at Hearing
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Transportation Policy |
Panel Approves 18-Month Transportation Authorization, Rejects Shorter Alternative
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Transportation Policy |
Oberstar Hints at Conference Showdown On Length of Surface Transportation Bill
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Air Quality |
EPA Proposed Rule Would Require State Monitoring of Ozone in Rural Areas
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Hazardous Substances |
Comment Period Opened on Petition Asking EPA to Ban Lead Wheel Weights
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Transportation Policy |
FRA Receives 278 Pre-applications For High-Speed Rail Stimulus Funds
|
| 7/17/09 |
11-45 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Air Quality |
EPA Grants University $1.4 Million to Study Impact of Roadways on Asthmatic Children
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Air Quality |
California Wins More Than $25 Million in Stimulus Funds to Cut Diesel Pollution
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Environmental Stewardship |
NCHRP Study Reviews 'Incentive-Based' Approaches to Environmental Stewardship
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Research Analyzes Use of Asset Management to Track Environmental Features
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Training on Conflict Management for Environmental Issues Offered by NHI
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Sustainability |
Case Study: Nature Conservancy, Alaska DOT Target Stimulus Funds from NOAA to Restore Fish Passage near Native Village
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Climate Change |
Senators Promote Transit as One Solution for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Climate Change |
Boxer Aims to Move Climate Bill in September; Senate Leader Eyes Floor Vote This Fall
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Climate Change |
EPA Asked to Regulate Black Carbon in Comments on Greenhouse Endangerment
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Climate Change |
Massachusetts Establishes Baseline under State Global Warming Act
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Land Use |
Report Predicts Increased Flooding, Urges Stricter Land-Use Standards
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Transportation Policy |
Traffic Congestion Sees Minor Decrease; Costs Reach $87.2 Billion
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Transportation Policy |
Reid, Pelosi Back Highway, Transit Bill but Timeline Remains Murky
|
| 7/10/09 |
11-44 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Air Quality |
EPA Proposes Revised Standard For Nitrogen Dioxide, Expands Monitoring Near Roads
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Climate Change |
House Passes Bill to Cap Emissions after Push from Obama, Democrats
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Climate Change |
EPA Grants California Waiver to Implement Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits on Cars
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Climate Change |
Oregon Legislature Passes Measure To Establish Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Transportation Policy |
DOT Outlines Plan for 18-Month Extension; Proposal Faces Hill Problems on Two Fronts
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Transportation Policy |
Infrastructure Overhaul Needed in U.S. To Improve Safety, Save Money, Report Says
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Transportation Policy |
Administration Wants Infrastructure Bank to Start with Transportation, Expand Later
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Land Use |
Court Strikes Down Forest Planning Rule, Says Environmental Impact Analysis Required
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Context-Sensitive Solutions |
FHWA, CTE Extend Deadline for Submission of CSS Best Practices for 'Dialogue'
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
D.C. Bans Use of Coal Tar Pavement Products Citing PAH Dust in Stormwater Runoff
|
| 7/2/09 |
11-43 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Transportation Policy |
Subcommittee OKs Highway, Transit Bill; Funding, Distribution Issues Still Unsettled
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Transportation Policy |
House, Senate Clash on $20 Billion White House Transportation Proposal
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Transportation Policy |
Transportation Draft Includes PPP Office, Tolling Oversight, New PPP Requirements
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Transportation Policy |
Government Should Adopt Intermodal Freight Strategy to Save Billions, Panel Says
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Transportation Policy |
DOT Updates Guidelines for TIGER Discretionary Grants Program
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Climate Change |
Pelosi Says Democrats Nailing Down Votes on Climate Bill; Obama Says 'Time to Act'
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Report Details Organizational Practices for Environmental Stewardship, Streamlining
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Air Quality |
Most Americans at Elevated Risk for Cancer from Air Toxics, EPA Assessment Finds
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Energy |
States Will Move Ahead With Analyses On Land-Use Changes From Biofuels
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
International Issues |
European Commission Seeks Comments On Long-Term EU Transportation Strategy
|
| 6/26/09 |
11-42 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Transportation Policy |
Oberstar, Mica to Push Authorization Bill Despite White House's 'Irresponsible' Delay
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Transportation Policy |
Authorization Plan Targets 'Livability,' Climate Change, Expediting Project Delivery
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Sustainability |
DOT, HUD, EPA Announce Sustainable Communities Partnership, 'Livability Principles'
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Senate Committee Approves Bill to Clarify Wetlands Jurisdiction of Clean Water Act
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
Web Page on GIS Launched by Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Climate Change |
Report Finds Climate Impacts Evident, Greenhouse Emissions Must Be Addressed
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Climate Change |
EPA Proposed Rule on Vehicle Emissions Could Be Issued by August, Jackson Says
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Climate Change |
Colo. Governor Signs 'Green Truck' Legislation, Other Measures
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Public Transportation |
Guidelines for High Speed Rail Grants Offer Funding for Planning, Construction
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Land Use |
Fight Over 2001 Roadless Rule Moving From Wyoming to 10th Circuit Court
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Fuel Efficiency |
Senate Clears Military Spending Bill with 'Cash for Clunkers' Voucher Program
|
| 6/19/09 |
11-41 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Lawmakers Urged to Include Stormwater Mitigation Requirements in Authorization Bill
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Sustainability |
Results from Sustainability Peer Exchange to Be Summarized in AASHTO Webinar
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Sustainability |
New York State Agencies Take Steps to Curb Pesticide Use, Seek Less Toxic Alternatives
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Climate Change |
GAO Reports Minimal Progress in Relocating Alaska Villages Threatened by Erosion
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Energy |
Energy Department Needs Rules for Agency Plug-In Vehicle Purchases GAO Says
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Fuel Efficiency |
Federal Agency Orders 14,105 Fuel-Efficient Cars with ARRA Funds
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Transportation Policy |
Bipartisan Group Says U.S. Transportation Programs Should Be Folded Into Six Groups
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Transportation Policy |
Senate Committee Approves Nominee to Head the Federal Highway Administration
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Environmental Policy |
Obama to Nominate Longtime Specialists to Head Land Management, Wildlife Service
|
| 6/12/09 |
11-40 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Transportation Policy |
Efforts to Include Environmental Goals in Transportation Authorization Continue
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Transportation Policy |
White House Working on 'Paid-For' Fix for Highway Trust Fund, LaHood Says
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Transportation Policy |
Gov. Rendell Calls on Congress to Lift Ban On Tolling Interstates to Raise Revenue
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Transportation Policy |
DeLauro Bill Would Create Infrastructure Bank; Dodd May Soon Reintroduce His Plan
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Context-Sensitive Solutions |
Webinar Will Outline Inherent Flexibility in AASHTO 'Green Book' on Geometric Design
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Planning |
FHWA Announces Training Webcast On Planning and Environment Linkages
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Sustainability |
Case Study: Virginia's Secondary Street Acceptance Rules Promote Sustainable Transportation, Land Use
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Brownfields |
Jackson Presents $1 Million Grant to Atlanta for Site Cleanups along Planned Rail Route
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Air Quality |
EPA Extends Comment Period for Conformity Rule
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Air Quality |
EPA's Jackson Announces $6 Million in Grants for Clean-Diesel Projects in Ohio
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Air Quality |
Study Further Links Long-Term Exposure To Fine Particles, Increased Mortality
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Climate Change |
California Set to Weigh 'Carbon Cost' Fees to Fund Global Warming Act Implementation
|
| 6/5/09 |
11-39 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Planning |
Transportation Stakeholders Fight Proposal to Shift Planning Authority from DOT to EPA
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Climate Change |
Sponsors Seek June Vote in House on Bill to Provide 'Cash for Clunkers'
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Climate Change |
Grassley Bill Would Repeal Requirement for Indirect Emissions Analysis of Ethanol
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Climate Change |
Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased 15 Percent From 2000-2005, EU Data Show
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Climate Change |
Witnesses Endorse EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gases Endanger Health
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Hazardous Substances |
Environmental, Health Groups Ask EPA to Ban Manufacture of Lead Wheel Weights
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Energy |
Obama Says He Supports Advanced Biofuels, But That Corn Ethanol Must Remain Viable
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Land Use |
Agriculture Secretary Says He Will Decide Cases on Work in Roadless Federal Lands
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Endangered Species |
GAO Proposes Better Tracking by Agency as Follow-Up on Endangered Species Advice
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Transportation Policy |
AASHTO Reaffirms Request to Congress for $35 Billion in Passenger Rail Funds
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Transportation Policy |
Most DOT Key Leadership in Place As Three Nominees Win Senate Approval
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Transportation Policy |
Obama Marks Progress of ARRA with 100 Days, 100 Projects Report
|
| 5/29/09 |
11-38 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Climate Change |
Declaring Status Quo 'Not Acceptable,' Obama Announces Rules for Fuel, Emissions
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Climate Change |
House Takes Step toward Emissions Caps As Energy Committee Approves Climate Bill
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Climate Change |
Washington Governor Directs Agencies to Prepare for Potential Cap-and-Trade Plan
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Climate Change |
Case Study: Columbia River Crossing Offers Model for Project-Level GHG Analysis
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Energy |
Governors from 30 States, Territories Form Coalition for Federal Energy Policy
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Obama Supports Legislation to Clarify Federal Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Transportation Policy |
Infrastructure Coalition Releases Memo to Encourage Change in Transportation Bill
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Transportation Policy |
DOT Eyes Tolls, Infrastructure Bank, NextGen, Partnerships for Highway System
|
| 5/22/09 |
11-37 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Transportation Policy |
Rockefeller Bill Would Establish National Surface Transportation Policy, Plan
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Transportation Policy |
Transportation for America Issues Proposal for Surface Transportation Authorization Bill
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Context-Sensitive Solutions |
FHWA, CTE Launch CSS 'Dialogue,' Seek Best Practices to Highlight at Workshops
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Clean Water Agencies Seek Provisions on Stormwater in Next Transportation Bill
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Obama Declares Chesapeake Bay National Treasure in Order Calling for Restoration
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Air Quality |
EPA Transportation Conformity Proposal Updates Particulate, 'Hot Spot' Requirements
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Sustainability |
Sustainability Should Play Strong Role in Transportation Bill, Cement Group Says
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Climate Change |
Senate Committee Approves Legislation to Study Effects of 'Black Carbon' Emissions
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Climate Change |
Automakers, Energy-Intensive Industries Get Allowances in Committee Compromise
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Public Transportation |
Gov. Paterson Signs Bill Imposing Payroll Tax to Fund Transit in New York City
|
| 5/15/09 |
11-36 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Endangered Species |
Interior Plans to Stick With Regulation On Limited Protections for Polar Bears
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Transportation Policy |
Program Changes Focused on Performance Key to Oberstar Plan for Transportation Bill
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Transportation Policy |
DOT Budget Plan Targets $7.4 Billion For Environmental Stewardship Efforts
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Transportation Policy |
Administration's Budget Proposes $5 Billion for National Infrastructure Bank for 2010
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Transportation Policy |
Transit Projects Would Receive $1.83 Billion Under Budget Recommendations to Congress
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Environmental Streamlining |
CEQ Lists Ways Agencies Can Accelerate Environmental Reviews for Stimulus Projects
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Climate Change |
EPA Proposes Rule on Which Biofuels Qualify Under Renewable Fuels Standard
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Staff Describe Drain on Resources of Enforcing Clean Water Act After Rapanos
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Water Agencies Develop Proposal to Promote Watershed Approach
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Public Transportation |
New York Legislature OKs Payroll Tax to Fund New York City Mass Transit
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Spending for Water Programs Dominates EPA's Fiscal 2010 Budget
|
| 5/8/09 |
11-35 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Endangered Species |
Bush Administration Consultation Rule On Species Will Be Revoked, Salazar Says
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
State Associations Urge House Committee to Approve Legislation Clarifying Jurisdiction
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Few Delays Seen for DOTs in Obtaining Jurisdictional Determinations Post-Rapanos
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Transportation Policy |
Oberstar Favors Phase-In of VMT Tax, Urges Bypassing Expanded Pilot Program
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Transportation Policy |
Debate on Donor-Donee States Still Factor in Surface Transportation Bill
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Climate Change |
California Adopts Low-Carbon Fuel Standard to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Context-Sensitive Solutions |
Overview of New CSS Training Guide to Be Provided via Internet Seminar
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Public Transportation |
Oregon Streetcar Extension Wins $75 Million in Small Starts Funding
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Air Quality |
EPA to Draft School Siting Guidelines By End of Summer 2009, Official Says
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Air Quality |
Judge Blocks Portions of Ports' Clean-Truck Programs
|
| 5/1/09 |
11-34 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Transportation Policy |
Oberstar Prioritizes Transportation Reform, Says Trust Fund Will Survive Fiscal 2009
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Transportation Policy |
Infrastructure Report Urges 'Big Picture' Approach to Planning, Spending Priorities
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Climate Change |
Jackson, Chu Give Climate Bill High Marks; Republicans Criticize Lack of Cost Analyses
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Climate Change |
List of Changes Urged for House Bill Calls for Free Allowances for Electric Utilities
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Public Transportation |
Transit Advocates Urge Local Flexibility, Equal Treatment in Upcoming Legislation
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Public Transportation |
Biden Announces $300 Million for Clean Transit
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Air Quality |
Carper-Inhofe Bill Would Identify Sources, Emissions Reductions for Black Carbon
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Air Quality |
Road Builders' Lawsuit Challenges EPA On Rule for Preemption of State Standards
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Corps of Engineers Revises Requirement On Notification, Discharge to Upland Ditches
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Planning |
FHWA Issues Guidance on Financial Planning, Fiscal Constraint
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Environmental Streamlining |
Notice: Interagency Partnership Awards - Call For Nominations
|
| 4/24/09 |
11-33 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Climate Change |
EPA Issues Proposed Rule Finding Greenhouse Gases Endanger Health, Welfare
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Climate Change |
Law Professors Suggest Adapting Tools In Clean Air Act to Reduce Carbon Emissions
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Climate Change |
Maryland Lawmakers Clear Greenhouse Gas Legislation
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Transportation Policy |
Obama Rolls Out Two-Phase Strategy To Build U.S. High-Speed Rail Network
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Air Quality |
EPA Asks Users to Test-Drive Draft 'MOVES2009' Emissions Model
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Wildlife |
FHWA Manual Outlines Best Practices, Tools To Reduce Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Weighing New Permitting Processes Among Other Options for Chesapeake Bay
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Transportation Policy |
Stimulus-Funded Infrastructure Projects Under Budget, on Schedule, Obama Says
|
| 4/17/09 |
11-32 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Section 4(f) |
Panel Finds 'Limitations' in DOT Study On Implementation of Section 4(f) Amendments
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Transportation Policy |
High-Speed Rail Policy to Be Determined In Next Few Months, DOT Official Says
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Fuel Efficiency |
U.S. Speeds Purchase of Fuel-Efficient Cars In Bid to Help Automakers, Environment
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Registration Opens for International Conference on Ecology and Transportation
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Planning |
FTA Seeks to Fund Best Practices for Public Participation in Transportation Planning
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Transportation Policy |
Senate Staffer Peter Rogoff Chosen To Lead Federal Transit Administration
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Jackson Says EPA Needs Legislation to Clarify Jurisdiction over U.S. Waters
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA Withdraws Rule Linking Grants To State Water Permit Program Fees
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Endangered Species |
Advocacy Groups Threaten to Sue NOAA Over Failure to List Ribbon Seal Under ESA
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Environmental Streamlining |
Notice: FHWA Seeking Feedback on Environmental Review Toolkit Website
|
| 4/10/09 |
11-31 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Transportation Policy |
Arizona DOT Director Mendez Tapped To Lead Federal Highway Administration
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Climate Change |
Waxman Draft Offers Steep Emissions Cuts; Markey Panel to Begin Markup in Late April
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Climate Change |
California Report Projects Severe Impacts from Global Warming, Rising Sea Levels
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Historic Preservation |
Community of Practice on Historic Bridges Launched via AASHTO Center Website
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Fuel Efficiency |
Obama Administration Raises Standards for Fuel Economy in Model Year 2011
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Fuel Efficiency |
U.S. DOT Sued in Ninth Circuit over Government's 2011 Fuel Economy Rules
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Sen. Feingold Introduces Bill to Clarify Waters Covered Under Clean Water Act
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Air Quality |
U.S., Canada Propose Areas for Large Cuts in Emissions from Oceangoing Ships
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Air Quality |
EPA Announces 62 Schools in 22 States to Be Monitored for Hazardous Air Pollutants
|
| 4/3/09 |
11-30 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
NEPA |
FHWA, FTA Amend NEPA Rules to Codify Review Process for Highway, Transit Projects
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
NEPA |
Court Finds Agencies Adequately Considered Casino in Cumulative Impacts Analysis
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Land Use |
House Passes Omnibus Lands Legislation Hailed as Biggest Conservation Bill in Years
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Climate Change |
White House Reviewing EPA Proposal That Could Lead to Air Act Greenhouse Limits
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Climate Change |
New Stimulus Program Aims to Reduce Transit's Energy Use, Greenhouse Gases
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Climate Change |
Critics Assail Funding for DOE Green Vehicle Research Program at Hearing
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Energy |
Obama Announces $2 Billion Grant Program to Develop Batteries for Plug-in Hybrids
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Environmental Justice |
House Panel Members Host Roundtable on Access to Transportation for Disabled
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Environmental Justice |
Advocacy Group Urges Policy Changes To Promote Transportation Equity
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Air Quality |
IG Criticizes EPA Failure To Regulate Foreign Ship Emissions at Ports
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
International Issues |
Canada Agency Reduces Environmental Assessments for Projects
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Transportation Policy |
House Transportation Committee Issues Guidance on Stimulus Spending
|
| 3/27/09 |
11-29 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
NEPA |
Guidance Coming for Agencies to Speed NEPA Reviews in Economic Stimulus Work
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
NEPA |
Sutley Working to 'Reinvigorate CEQ,' Restore 'Leadership Role' of Council
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Transportation Policy |
DOT, HUD Announce Partnership to Promote Sustainable Communities
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Climate Change |
Incentives for Alternative Transportation, Infrastructure Needed, Select Committee Told
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Climate Change |
House Committee Plans Legislation Combining Energy, Climate Change, Aide Says
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Subcommittee Addresses Stormwater Runoff, Benefits of Shifting to Green Infrastructure
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Air Quality |
States See More Counties in Nonattainment under New EPA Eight-Hour Ozone Standards
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Air Quality |
EPA Seeks Applications for $206 Million In Grants for Diesel Emissions Reductions
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Fuel Efficiency |
U.S. DOT Reconsiders Decision Barring States from Setting Fuel Standards
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Fuel Efficiency |
Legislation Introduced to Reward Drivers for Scrapping Old, Fuel-Guzzling Vehicles
|
| 3/20/09 |
11-28 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Transportation Policy |
Administration Eyes Livable Communities, Transit Changes in Reauthorization Bill
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Transportation Policy |
GAO to Send Teams to 16 States to Check on Use of Stimulus Money
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Transportation Policy |
Smart Growth Group Urges States to Direct Stimulus Funds beyond Highway Projects
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Climate Change |
Bills Introduced to Use Highway Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Climate Change |
Rule Would Require Transportation, Other Sectors to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Climate Change |
Improved Research, Dissemination Needed to Help States, Localities Plan for Impacts
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Climate Change |
Greenhouse Emissions Would Be Weighed In Project Reviews under New York Proposal
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Air Quality |
EPA Asks Appeals Court for 180 Days to Review Ozone Air Quality Standard
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Air Quality |
Study Finds Long-Term Ozone Exposure Increases Risk of Death from Lung Disease
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
House Passes $18.5 Billion Measure to Boost Water Quality, Increase State Funds
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Public Transportation |
Obama White House Taking the Lead On High-Speed Passenger Rail Strategy
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Public Transportation |
Dulles Rail Extension Approval Showcases Transit's Treatment under Obama
|
| 3/13/09 |
11-27 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Endangered Species |
Obama Takes Steps to Restore Process Requiring Scientific Consultation on Species
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Planning |
Study Finds Progress in Integration of Transportation, Natural Resource Planning
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| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Sustainability |
Green Highways Partnership Seen as 'Incubator' To Promote Sustainable Highways
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Climate Change |
Calif. Says Automakers Have Technology to Comply With Greenhouse Gas Standards
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Climate Change |
Obama Plan Uses 2005 Emissions Baseline; Reductions in Line With Recent Legislation
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Climate Change |
Draft EPA Report Finds U.S. Emissions of Greenhouse Gas Rose 1.4 Percent in 2007
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Environmental Justice |
Endangerment Finding to Include Focus on Environmental Justice, Jackson Says
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Transportation Policy |
States Award Contracts for Transportation Projects Funded by Recent Stimulus Money
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Transportation Policy |
Public Transportation's $8.4 Billion Slice Of Stimulus Funding Open for Applications
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Transportation Policy |
Blumenauer Seeks Funds Through Environmental Taxes, Initiatives
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Transportation Policy |
House Panel Seeks Information on Stimulus Projects, Job Creation Effects
|
| 3/6/09 |
11-26 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
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| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Transportation Policy |
Panel Urges Transition From Gas Tax to Miles-Traveled Charge for Road Use
|
| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Transportation Policy |
Budget Pumps More into High-Speed Rail; Opposition Mounts to DOT Scoring Change
|
| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Transportation Policy |
U.S. Infrastructure Bank Could Solve Nation's Infrastructure Problems, Panel Says
|
| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Environmental Policy |
Obama Budget Includes 34 Percent Increase for EPA, With Big Boost for Water Programs
|
| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Climate Change |
Obama Administration Expected to Act Early on Endangerment from Greenhouse Gas
|
| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Climate Change |
'Window of Opportunity' to Cut Emissions Will Close in 2015, IPCC Chairman Says
|
| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Air Quality |
EPA Standard for Fine Particles Remanded; Court Upholds Rule for Larger Particles
|
| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Seeks Research Ideas for Submission to TERI Database
|
| 2/27/09 |
11-25 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 2/20/09 |
11-24 |
Transportation Policy |
California Budget Bill Loosens Air Rules, Waives Reviews for Some Projects
|
| 2/20/09 |
11-24 |
Environmental Policy |
Obama Signs Stimulus Plan into Law in Effort to Revive Slumping Economy
|
| 2/20/09 |
11-24 |
Environmental Policy |
Small Emissions Cut Expected From Stimulus, But Green Groups Pleased With Bill
|
| 2/20/09 |
11-24 |
Climate Change |
Western Trading Plan Would Harm Regional Economy, New Study Says
|
| 2/20/09 |
11-24 |
Air Quality |
Stimulus Bill Includes $300 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants
|
| 2/20/09 |
11-24 |
Fuel Efficiency |
Diesel Vehicles Score Better on Emissions than Gasoline Vehicles, but Trail Hybrids
|
| 2/20/09 |
11-24 |
Fuel Efficiency |
EPA Sends Renewable Fuels Proposal Back to OMB after 11 Days of Review
|
| 2/20/09 |
11-24 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Transportation Policy |
Stakeholders Praise Transportation Funding But Eye Further Increases in Upcoming Bills
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Transportation Policy |
Alliance Members Call Stimulus Bill A Major Step Forward for Green Economy
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Climate Change |
EPA To Hold Hearing, Take Comment On Waiver for California Emissions Limits
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Climate Change |
Corps of Engineers Study to Address Erosion in Alaskan Villages Due to Warming
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Climate Change |
FWS to Consider Listing for Pika; Advocates Cite Threat from Climate Change
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Research |
Workshop Details Process, Sources For Transportation, Environmental Research
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Study Finds Road Salt Could Affect Aquatic Life
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Transportation Policy |
SAFETEA-LU Infrastructure Programs Need Strong Federal Role, Competition, GAO Says
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
NEPA |
NHI Course Offers Advanced Training On NEPA/Transportation Decisionmaking
|
| 2/13/09 |
11-23 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Section 4(f) |
Draft Report on Section 4(f) Finds De minimis Provision Saves Time, Money for DOTs
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Endangered Species |
Rahall Aims to Restore Consultation Policy for Agencies under Endangered Species Act
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Transportation Policy |
DOT Forms Group to Speed Up, Monitor Infrastructure Spending in Stimulus Package
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Sustainability |
Coalition Says Stimulus Package Must Promote Middle-Class Wages for Green Jobs
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
New York City Report Recommends Boosting Protection for Wetlands
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Environmental Stewardship |
Conservation Fund to Host Summer Meeting of TRB Environmental Analysis Committee
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Environmental Policy |
'Midnight Rule Act' Would Restrict Adoption of Rules Issued Near End of Administration
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Environmental Policy |
White House Revokes 2007 Bush Order Concerning OMB Regulatory Review Process
|
| 2/6/09 |
11-22 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Climate Change |
Congress Urged to Include Incentives in Highway Bill to Cut Greenhouse Gases
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Climate Change |
Obama Directs EPA to Review Waiver Ruling; Orders Action on Fuel Efficiency
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Climate Change |
Automobile Dealers Group Urges Review Of Impact of Granting California Air Waiver
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Climate Change |
Carbon Dioxide's Climate Impact Appears Irreversible, NOAA Climate Study Finds
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Transportation Policy |
Competitive Transportation Grant Program Included in Senate Appropriations' Stimulus
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Transportation Policy |
CBO Suggests Ways to Speed Infrastructure Spending; Pelosi Open to Possible Edits
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Transportation Policy |
Costs Cited by Engineering Group as Nation's Infrastructure Grade Stays a 'D'
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Air Quality |
EPA Grant Supports Plan to Cut Emissions from Diesel Engines at Northwest Ports
|
| 1/30/09 |
11-21 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Climate Change |
Drastic New Approaches Seen Needed To Address Climate Change in Transportation
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Climate Change |
Settlement Allows Caltrans to Proceed On Construction of Highway 50 Project
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Climate Change |
California Asks EPA to Reevaluate Decision Denying Clean Air Act Preemption Waiver
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Climate Change |
Final Round of Climate Science Reports Cites Fast Ecosystem Changes, Other Effects
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Climate Change |
U.S. Study Says Coming Sea-Level Rise Poses Big Problems for Mid-Atlantic Region
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Climate Change |
21 Countries Agree to Take Urgent Action to Mitigate Pollution from Global Transport
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Transportation Policy |
Transportation Panel Touts Infrastructure Investment as Vital Job Creator in Stimulus
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Transportation Policy |
Senate Confirms LaHood Nomination to Be Next Transportation Secretary
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Environmental Policy |
Senate Approves Jackson for EPA, Sutley for Council on Environmental Quality
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Environmental Policy |
Senate Confirms Chu, Salazar, Vilsack To Fill Energy, Interior, Agriculture Posts
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Environmental Policy |
White House Directs Agencies to Delay Rules That Have Not Been Published
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Environmental Policy |
Groups Suggest Strategies for Obama to Reverse 'Midnight' Regulations
|
| 1/23/09 |
11-20 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 1/21/09 |
11-19 |
Climate Change |
DOT Launches Web-based Clearinghouse of Transportation/Climate Change Resources
|
| 1/21/09 |
11-19 |
Climate Change |
Waxman Seeks to Move Climate Bill by Memorial Day as Coalition Offers Plan
|
| 1/21/09 |
11-19 |
Climate Change |
California to Ask Obama Administration for Authority to Regulate Vehicle Emissions
|
| 1/21/09 |
11-19 |
Climate Change |
California Proposes Guidelines, Workshops To Analyze Effects of Projects, Development
|
| 1/21/09 |
11-19 |
Climate Change |
U.N. Climate Chief Says Limiting Emissions in Shipping, Aviation Vital to Fight Warming
|
| 1/21/09 |
11-19 |
Transportation Policy |
House Transportation Democrats Unhappy with Stimulus Infrastructure Spending Levels
|
| 1/21/09 |
11-19 |
Endangered Species |
Planned Lawsuit against Six Agencies Will Charge Inaction on Species Protection
|
| 1/16/09 |
11-18 |
Climate Change |
DOT Launches Web-based Clearinghouse of Transportation/Climate Change Resources
|
| 1/16/09 |
11-18 |
Climate Change |
Waxman Seeks to Move Climate Bill by Memorial Day as Coalition Offers Plan
|
| 1/16/09 |
11-18 |
Climate Change |
California to Ask Obama Administration for Authority to Regulate Vehicle Emissions
|
| 1/16/09 |
11-18 |
Climate Change |
California Proposes Guidelines, Workshops To Analyze Effects of Projects, Development
|
| 1/16/09 |
11-18 |
Climate Change |
U.N. Climate Chief Says Limiting Emissions in Shipping, Aviation Vital to Fight Warming
|
| 1/16/09 |
11-18 |
Transportation Policy |
House Transportation Democrats Unhappy with Stimulus Infrastructure Spending Levels
|
| 1/16/09 |
11-18 |
Endangered Species |
Planned Lawsuit against Six Agencies Will Charge Inaction on Species Protection
|
| 1/16/09 |
11-18 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Transportation Policy |
Special Report: Outlook 2009 - Big Year Seen for Transportation Policy with New Team, Stimulus, Reauthorization
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Transportation Policy |
Environmental Issues Help Frame Stimulus, Authorization, Climate Change Debate in '09
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Research |
FHWA Announces Priorities, Budget for Environment, Planning Research
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Air Quality |
Updated Conformity Guidance on Use of Latest Planning Assumptions Issued
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Fuel Efficiency |
DOT Says It Will Leave Fuel Economy Rule to Obama Administration
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Climate Change |
11 Eastern States Agree to Develop Regional Low-Carbon Fuels Standard
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Climate Change |
New Leaders of House Energy Committee Vow Action to Cut U.S. Greenhouse Emissions
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Transportation Policy |
Oberstar Outlines Mandates, Job Tracking For Recovery Package's Infrastructure Funds
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Energy |
'Green' Energy Said to Be Among Priorities for Senate Democrats in New Congress
|
| 1/9/09 |
11-18 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Endangered Species |
California Sues Interior to Block Rule Limiting Federal Agency Consultation Under ESA
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Revise Definition of 'Discharge of Dredged Material'
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Rapanos Agrees to Wetlands Restoration, Will Spend $900,000 to Settle Litigation
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Land Use |
NOAA Upholds Coastal Commission Denial of Permit for Southern California Toll Road
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Sustainability |
Oregon DOT Issues First Volume of Plan Setting Goals, Strategies for Sustainability
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Air Quality |
EPA Designates 211 Counties in 25 States as Failing to Attain Fine Particle Standard
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Air Quality |
Senators Seek to Boost Funding of Grants to Curb Diesel Emissions
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Air Quality |
Appeals Court Reverses Decision Vacating Clean Air Interstate Rule, Remands to EPA
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Climate Change |
As Science Program Completes Reports, Research Focuses on Increased Glacial Melt
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Climate Change |
Oil Refiners Join Environmental Groups to Oppose Raising Ethanol Limit in Gasoline
|
| 1/2/09 |
11-17 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Climate Change |
State, Federal Transportation Agencies Meet on Climate Change Adaptation
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Climate Change |
European Parliament Gives Final Approval to Far-Reaching Climate Protection Strategy
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Environmental Streamlining |
FHWA Issues Draft of Second Audit Report on Caltrans' NEPA Delegation
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Environmental Streamlining |
Federal Requirements May Affect Funding Decisions, but Costs/Benefits Not Tracked
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Federal Enforcement of Clean Water Act Has Declined, House Members Tell Obama
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Air Quality |
California Tightens Emission Standards for In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Environmental Policy |
Obama Team Seen Bringing Cohesion to Administration Response on Warming
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Transportation Policy |
FRA Begins Accepting Private Sector Bids for High-Speed Passenger Rail Routes
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Transportation Policy |
FHWA Issues Final Rule to Mandate 'Fair Market Value' in Concession Deals
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 12/19/08 |
11-16 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Publication Holiday Notice to Subscribers
|
| 12/12/08 |
11-15 |
Endangered Species |
Interior Finalizes Rule Limiting Consultation on Endangered Species for Federal Projects
|
| 12/12/08 |
11-15 |
Climate Change |
California OKs Climate Change Strategy to Reduce Emissions to 1990 Levels by 2020
|
| 12/12/08 |
11-15 |
Climate Change |
Nobel Laureate Says Efforts to Adapt To Climate Change Effects Will Fall Short
|
| 12/12/08 |
11-15 |
Transportation Policy |
Obama Stimulus to Focus on Infrastructure, Technology, Energy Efficiency
|
| 12/12/08 |
11-15 |
Transportation Policy |
Environmental Coalition Urges Billions for Green Projects to Stimulate Economy
|
| 12/12/08 |
11-15 |
Environmental Policy |
Obama Said to Choose Former EPA Chief, Los Angeles Official for Environment Posts
|
| 12/12/08 |
11-15 |
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO |
Items Recently Posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
|
| 12/5/08 |
11-14 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
EPA, Army Corps Issue New Guidance Clarifying Scope of Water Act Jurisdiction
|
| 12/5/08 |
11-14 |
Water Quality/Wetlands |
Supreme Court Declines Pollution Case, Ignores Claim of Confusion over Rapanos
|