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July 18, 2008
FHWA Publishes Highlights of 2008 Environmental Conference
Webcast to Provide Training on Linking Transportation Planning, NEPA Process
Western Governors Publish Report on Wildlife Corridors Initiative
July 11, 2008
EPA Designates Clemson Univ. as a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management
EPA Recognizes Beneficial Uses of Coal Combustion Products
EPA SmartWay Leaf Campaign Promotes Cleaner, More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
New York State DOT Posts Tools for Transportation and Land Use Planning
July 04, 2008
Complete Streets Research Project Launched
Draft Wetlands Mapping Standard Posted
FHWA Issues Circular on Highways in Coastal Areas
Stormwater Construction General Permit Re-Issued
TRB Panel Issues Report on DOT's Draft Section 4(f) Study Plan
June 27, 2008
Defenders of Wildlife Issues Guide to Transportation Enhancements Funding Process
DOT Finds Americans Continue to Drive Less, Secretary Cites Need for New Funding Source
EPA Launches Climate Ready Estuaries Program
FHWA Posts Spring 2008 Transportation Planning Update
Report Addresses Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystems
June 20, 2008
Administration Directs Federal Agencies to Develop National Environmental Indicators
FHWA, FTA Announce 2008 Transportation Planning Excellence Awards
Forest Service Brochure Explores Climate Change Impacts on Forested Watersheds
Guidebook Includes Best Practices for Station Area Planning
NJDOT and PennDOT Release Smart Transportation Guidebook
June 13, 2008
National Trust Launches Historic Preservation and Sustainability Webpage
ACHP Drafts Guidance Documents on Rehabilitation of Historic Masonry, Archaeology and Heritage Tourism
DOE Quarterly Report Highlights Lessons Learned in NEPA Process
EPA Awards $6.3 Million in Supplemental Brownfield Cleanup Funding
FHWA Requests Proposals for the International Technology Scanning Program
National Climate Change Scientific Assessment, Revised Research Plan Released
Report Cites Expert Opinions on Economic Impacts of Climate Change Policies
June 06, 2008
Advisory Council's Section 106 Essentials Courses Still Available
Agencies Issue Technical Correction to Section 4(f) Regulation
Clearinghouse Report Summarizes Nationwide Transportation Enhancements Spending
EPA Announces Environmental Achievement Awards for Mid-Atlantic Region
FHWA Develops Environmental Competency Building Tool
FHWA's Successes in Stewardship Newsletter
FTA Posts Guide for State Transit Program Managers
Nonprofit Group Launches Campaign to Build Communities through Transportation Planning
May 30, 2008
EPA Announces 2008 Clean Air Excellence Awards
FHWA Seeks Comment on Audit of Caltrans' Pilot Assumption of NEPA Authority
FHWA Seeks Nominations for 2009 Environmental Excellence Awards
FHWA to Fund Advanced Highway Engineering, Intermodal Projects
FTA Announces Clean Fuels Grant Program Funding
National Recreation Trails Database Available Online
Report Suggests Policy Changes to Address Metropolitan Carbon Emissions
May 23, 2008
2008 Report on the Environment Issued
AASHTO Issues Primer on Transportation and Climate Change
Climate Change, Ozone Layer Protection Awards Issued
FHWA Estimates Americans Driving at Historic Lows
National Trust Issues 2008 List of America's Most Endangered Places
May 16, 2008
APA Publishes Land Development Code Reference Guide
EPA to Reissue General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction
Report Recommends Steps to Reduce Impact of Global Warming on Wildlife
Urban Land Institute Announces Land Use Awards, Community Action Grants
Wetlands 2008 Conference to Focus on Climate Change
May 09, 2008
DOT to Help Michigan Officials Tap Private Infrastructure Funds
Expert Panel Convened to Consider Improvements to Federal Preservation Program
FTA to Recognize Excellence in Environmental Document Preparation
New High Occupancy Toll Lanes to Reduce Congestion in Seattle Area
May 02, 2008
Advisory Council Posts Preserve America Newsletter
Congressional Briefing Examines Transportation Policy, Climate Change
EPA Awards Grant to Reduce Diesel Emissions from Pittsburgh's Trash Trucks
EPA Proposes Tightened Air Quality Standard for Lead
EPA Report Cites Air Quality, Transportation Benefits of Infill Development
GAO Report Sees Progress in Implementing SAFETEA-LU Planning, Environmental Provisions
Green Infrastructure Community of Practice Launched
New Webpage Includes Resources for Wetlands Assessment
Report Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Infrastructure Investment
Report Details Threat to Fish and Wildlife Habitat from Climate Change
Transportation Secretary Peters Launches Official DOT Blog
April 25, 2008
ACHP Posts Spring 2008 Section 106 Case Digest
CEQ Issues Fourth Annual Report on Status of Nation's Wetlands
DOT Secretary Peters Proposes Fuel Efficiency Increase for Cars, Light Trucks
EPA Posts Primer on Sustainable Remediation of Contaminated Sites
FHWA Posts April 2008 Edition of Environmental Quarterly Newsletter
FHWA Publishes Guides for Roadside Revegetation Using Native Plants
FTA Proposes Guidance on New Starts and Small Starts Programs
National Wetlands Maps Now Available Using Google Earth
Natural Lawyer Newsletter Highlights Recent NEPA, Section 4(f) Case Law
Utah DOT Would Assume Authority For Categorical Exclusions under MOU
April 18, 2008
EPA Releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Cites Decrease in Emissions
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse Spring 2008 Connections
NCHRP Report Addresses Testing of Recycled Aggregates for Use in Highway Pavement
April 11, 2008
EPA Announces Environmental Justice Grants
EPA Awards $74 Million in Brownfields Grants
EPA Releases Primer on Vapor Intrusion and Redevelopment
FHWA Newsletter Cites Use of Innovative Bridge Replacement to Preserve Historic District
FHWA Newsletter Highlights Green Highways Partnership, Recycling
Western Governors Launch Wildlife Corridors Initiative
Workshop Will Focus on CSS and Design of Transportation Projects
April 04, 2008
Advisory Committee Urges Environmental Stewardship Focus at EPA
Case Studies of Sustainable Land Development Practices Requested
Corps, EPA Issue Rule on Compensatory Mitigation for Wetlands, Streams
ELI Report Analyzes Core Elements of State Wetland Programs
EPA Posts Draft Water Strategy to Address Climate Change
FHWA Describes Procedures for Designating Future Interstates
FHWA Report Cites Benefits of Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies
FWS Launches Invasive Species Website
Manual on Environmental Indicator Development for Estuaries Now Available
Report Examines Potential for Habitat Banking to Conserve Wildlife Habitat
March 28, 2008
ELI Reports Address Impact Avoidance, Minimization for Wetland Permitting
EPA Website Celebrates May as American Wetlands Month
FHWA Launches New Tolling and Pricing Program Website
SmartMobility Website Details Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program
March 21, 2008
Environmental Law Institute Announces National Wetlands Awards
EPA Announces National Clean Diesel Campaign Funding
EPA Requests Applications for Smart Growth Achievement Awards
EPA Rule to Reduce Diesel Locomotive and Marine Emissions
FHWA Posts Latest Edition of Highways for LIFE Innovator Newsletter
Smart Growth Conference PowerPoint Presentations Now Available
Wetland Buffer Planning Guide for Local Governments Now Available
March 14, 2008
DOT Releases Final Gulf Coast Study On Transportation Impacts from Climate Change
FHWA Issues Background Document on Transportation and Climate Change
FHWA, FTA Issue Final Rule on Section 4(f), Clarify 'Prudent and Feasible' Standard
Report Calls on Transportation Sector To Act to Adapt to Climate Change
March 07, 2008
ACHP Publishes Winter 2008 Section 106 Case Digest
Course on Advance Freight Planning Now Available
DOE Posts Quarterly Newsletter on Lessons Learned in NEPA Process
EPA Denies California Waiver to Regulate Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EPA Posts Strategy for Sustainable Ports
EPA Workshop Addresses Construction and Demolition Recycling
FHWA Announces 2008 Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Funding
Nominations Sought for National Trails Awards Program
February 29, 2008
EPA Launches New Multimedia Portal Website
EPA Requests Applications for Smart Growth Technical Assistance
FTA Transit Technology Fact Sheets Now Available
Governors Issue State Resource Guide on Alternative Fuels, Vehicles
Report Summarizes Design and Planning Best Practices for Transportation Projects
February 22, 2008
EPA Website Features Air Quality Projects for Local Communities
NCHRP Report Evaluates Use, Effectiveness of Wildlife Crossings
February 15, 2008
Database of Public Policies for Green Building Available Online
DOT Approves Record of Decision for South Carolina Interstate 73 Project
EPA Presents Community Achievement Awards for Smart Growth, Active Aging
FHWA Newsletter Highlights Environmental Stewardship Team for Pavement and Materials
NCHRP Report Addresses Use of Multi-Disciplinary Teams in CSS
New Noise Topic Added to Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
New Section 4(f) Topic Added to Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
Report Explores Environmental Justice Principles and Land Use
''Smart Watershed Benchmarking Tool'' Now Available
TRB Publishes Papers on EMS, other Environmental Issues
Winter Edition of FHWA's Transportation Planning Update Issued
February 08, 2008
December 2007 Edition of FHWA Highways for LIFE Innovator Newsletter Published
DOT Secretary Peters Testifies on Policy Commission Report
EPA Posts Web-Based Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator
EPA Releases FY 2009 Budget Request
FHWA Announces Express Lanes Demonstration Program
FHWA Issues Dec. 2007 - Jan. 2008 Transportation Conformity Highlights
FTA Issues FY 2009 Funding Recommendations for Transit Projects
Playbook for Green Buildings and Neighborhoods Now Available Online
Report Addresses Brownfield Redevelopment in Western North Carolina
Report Describes Status of State Beneficial Use Programs
Training Course on Working with Tribal Governments Available Online
TRB Publishes Papers on Environmental Justice Issues
February 01, 2008
Interim Report Cites Progress of Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program
January 25, 2008
Army Corps, New England District Issues Compensatory Mitigation Guidance
Detroit to Host National Brownfields Conference
DOT Announces Resignation of FHWA Administrator Capka
DOT Research Agency Issues Transportation Vision for 2030
FHWA Publishes January 2008 Edition of Environmental Quarterly Newsletter
FTA Issues Report to Congress on Public Private Partnerships for Transit Projects
Online Ecological Assessment Database Available
Report Describes Potential Transportation Impacts of Sea Level Rise on East Coast
Summit to Address Beneficial Use of Industrial Materials
January 18, 2008
DOT Secretary Peters Rejects Some Recommendations of Surface Transportation Commission
EPA, Environmental Partners Release Green Infrastructure Strategy
Practice Guides for Brownfields Redevelopment Available Online
PB's Highway Sustainability Checklist Receives Award
January 11, 2008
AASHTO Practitioner's Handbook Offers Advice on Using the SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process
FHWA Announces Eco-Logical Grant Recipients
FHWA Issues Guidance on Fiscal Constraint and NEPA Approvals
Final Rule on Transportation Conformity Issued by EPA
Model Ordinance for Local Protection of Wetlands Released
New Report - Above and Beyond: The Environmental and Social Contributions of America’s Highway Programs
New Website Topics Added: Environmental Considerations in Planning
New Website Topics Added: SAFETEA-LU
Practitioner's Handbook #9 Using the SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process (23 U.S.C. 139)
Toronto Issues Design Guidelines for Greening Parking Lots
January 04, 2008
CEQ Publishes Citizen's Guide to NEPA
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse Winter 2007 Connections
NCHRP Report Details Forecasting of Indirect Land Use Impacts
Research Plans
December 21, 2007
Course Announced on Wildlife Crossings in Washington State
ELI Issues Report on Mitigation of Impacts to Fish, Wildlife
December 14, 2007
FHWA Issues Invasive Plant Guide, Roadside Weed Management Reference
FHWA Requests Proposals for Transportation Planning Cooperative Research
Proposals Requested for Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program
December 07, 2007
DOE Newsletter Highlights Lesson Learned in NEPA Process
EPA, District of Columbia Agree to Green Infrastructure Enhancements
FWS Proposes Updated List of Candidate Species under ESA
New Smart Growth Implementation Toolkit Introduced
Trail-Building Toolbox Launched by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Transportation Planning Briefing Book Updated
November 30, 2007
Comment Period Extended for Joint Guidance on Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
FHWA Announces Grants for Innovative Highway Technologies
Safe Routes to School Program Seminars Planned
Wetlands Data Viewing Now Available Using Google Earth
November 16, 2007
Advisory Council Announces 2008 Section 106 Course Schedule
Conservation Fund Posts Green Infrastructure Case Series
EPA Announces 2007 National Awards for Smart Growth Achievement
New Websites Address Hiring of Wetlands Consultants, Wetland Delineator Certification
November 09, 2007
EPA Awards Grants for Sustainability Research Projects
FWS Seeks Comments on Recovery Credit System for Endangered Species
October 2007 Edition of FHWA Highways for LIFE Innovator Newsletter Posted
Report Criticizes Findings of Studies on Digital Billboards, Traffic Safety
Workshop Report Describes Use of Wildlife Action Plans in Wetland Conservation
November 02, 2007
CEQ Publishes NEPA Handbook on Collaboration
Forums Address Recycling of Foundry Sand/Asphalt Shingles in Highway Applications
October 2007 Edition of FHWA's Environmental Quarterly Published
October 26, 2007
Defenders of Wildlife Launches Program to Reduce Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
FHWA Highways for LIFE Publishes Innovator Newsletter
Rails-to-Trails Posts Issue Papers from TrailLink 2007 Conference
Survey Finds Americans Prefer Smarter Development, Improved Mass Transit to New Roads
October 19, 2007
Caltrans Stormwater Program, City of Oakland Receive CWA Awards
Report Offers Best Practices to Integrate Transportation, Land Use in Rural Areas
Training Seminar Will Consider Transportation, Placemaking in Street Design
Updated Urban Runoff Management Manual Released
October 12, 2007
FHWA Announces 2007 Grants for Discretionary Programs
FHWA Announces Highways for LIFE Grants to Five States
Report Evaluates Local Programs for Transfer of Development Rights
U.S. Ramsar Wetlands Small Grants Program Announced
October 05, 2007
APA Designates 2007 Great Places in America
Defenders of Wildlife Releases 2007 List of 10 Most Endangered Wildlife Refuges
Environmental Law Institute Requests Nominations for 2008 Wetlands Awards
EPA Awards Environmental Justice Grants
FHWA Guidance Allows Use of Digital Billboards
Progress Report Issued on Safe Routes to School Program
September 28, 2007
New Handbook Covers Development, Implementation of EMS in State DOTs
September 21, 2007
2007 Greenways Awards Announced
Annual Report Shows Worsening Traffic Congestion in U.S. Cities
Report Evaluates Wildlife Crossing Structures, Fencing on Montana Highway
September 14, 2007
Guidance Addresses Requirements for Early Property Acquisition
September 07, 2007
FHWA Issues Final Report on Gallup Study of Streamlining Performance
NCHRP Report Addresses Environmental Permits on Design-Build Projects
August 24, 2007
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse Summer 2007 Connections
Workshop To Focus on Building Infrastructure with Recycled Material
August 10, 2007
EPA Releases Draft National Wetland Mapping Standard
EPA Releases Draft Report on Environmental Trends
FTA Issues Proposed Rule on New Starts/Small Starts, Policy Guidance on Evaluation Measures
New Water Quality Trading Guide Issued by EPA
August 03, 2007
Conference to Promote Safe Routes to School
FHWA Technical Advisory Addresses Use of Recycled Pavement
Report Describes Effects of Nutrient Pollution on Estuaries
Report Provides Examples of SAFETEA-LU Planning Practices
July 27, 2007
GAO Testifies on Environmental Justice Approach at EPA
July 2007 Edition of FHWA's Environmental Quarterly Issued
Workshop Will Address Use of Compost in Roadside Stormwater Management
July 20, 2007
CRS Issues Report on ESA Issues, Legislation in the 110th Congress
DOT Research Agency Announces Funding for University-Led Research
July 13, 2007
Clearinghouse Publishes Report on Nationwide Transportation Enhancements Spending
Group Publishes Guide to 'Green' Solutions for Stormwater Management
Paper Discusses Congress's Authority to Protect Water Resources
Paper Offers Strategies to Link Park Development, Smart Growth
Spring Edition of FHWA's Transportation Planning Update
July 06, 2007
FHWA Requests Applications for Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program
June 29, 2007
FHWA Revises STEP Implementation Strategy, Seeks Input on Proposed 2008 Activities
FWS Requests Proposals for 2008 Endangered Species Grants
June 22, 2007
N.Y. Metro Transit Authority Commits to Audits of Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Facilities
June 15, 2007
EPA Recognizes Denver Mixed-Use Development as Model Sustainable Community
Report Assesses Project Development under FTA's New Starts Program
Report Recommends Army Corps Improve Oversight of Section 214 Permit Decisions
June 08, 2007
2007 Scenic Byway Awards Presented
EPA Provides Guidelines for Use of Granular Mine Tailings in Transportation
EPA, Army Corps Issue Joint Guidance on Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
Guidance on New Starts/Small Starts Issued by FTA
Nominations for 2007 Greenways Awards Requested
NRDC Posts Smart Growth Policy Fact Sheet
Visual Tools for Planners Website Launched
June 01, 2007
FHWA, FTA Announce 2008 Transportation Planning Excellence Awards
Refiners to Begin Producing Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel for Nonroad Diesel Engines
Report Analyses the Cost Effectiveness of Nonroad Diesel Engine Retrofits
Report Considers Impact of EPA's Stormwater Program on Communities
EPA to Present Community Achievement Awards for Smart Growth, Active Aging
May 25, 2007
Forest Service Issues Report on Road Maintenance Involving Threatened, Endangered Plants