Learn how to use the practitioner's handbooks with these select webinars.

Handbook 18: Addressing Air Quality Issues in the NEPA Process for Highway Projects

The purpose of the handbook webinar on Addressing Air Quality Issues in the NEPA Process for Highway Projects is to assist practitioners in addressing air quality issues, including transportation conformity requirements, as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for highway projects.

Handbook 17: Complying with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for Transportation Projects

The purpose of the handbook webinar on Complying with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for Transportation Projects is to provide overview of Section 7 consultation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and provide advice on carrying out Section 7 consultation for transportation projects.

Handbook 16: Implementing Eco-Logical: Integrating Transportation Planning and Ecological Decision Making

The purpose of the handbook webinar on Implementing Eco-Logical: Integrating Transportation Planning and Ecological Decision Making is to introduce transportation practitioners to a method of integrating ecological interests into transportation planning to address natural resource conservation and restoration priorities at a regional scale, and to establish a more reliable and efficient delivery program for projects with partner agencies.

Handbook 15: Preparing High-Quality NEPA Documents for Transportation Projects

The purpose of the handbook webinar on Preparing High-Quality NEPA Documents for Transportation Projects is to help practitioners bridge the gap between the theory and practice of producing high-quality NEPA documents.

Handbook 13: Developing and Implementing a Stormwater Management Program in a Transportation Agency

The purpose of this handbook webinar is to assist transportation agencies in developing and/or implementing a storm water management program that satisfies the requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Handbook 12: Assessing Indirect Effects and Cumulative Impacts Under NEPA

This handbook is intended to assist practitioners in assessing indirect effects and cumulative impacts in the evaluation of transportation projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Handbook 11: Complying with Section 4(f) of the U.S. DOT Act

This handbook webinar is intended to help practitioners take advantage of the flexibility afforded by the recent changes to Section 4(f) while ensuring that all requirements are met.

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Maintaining a Project File and Preparing an Administrative Record for a NEPA Study

Responding to Comments on an Environmental Impact Statement

Managing the NEPA Process for Toll Lanes and Toll Roads

Tracking Compliance with Environmental Commitments/Use of Environmental Monitors

Utilizing Community Advisory Committees for NEPA Studies

Consulting Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

Defining the Purpose and Need and Determining the Range of Alternatives for Transportation Projects

Developing and Implementing an Environmental Management System in a State Department of Transportation (DOT)

Using the SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process (23 U.S.C. 139)

Using the Transportation Planning Process to Support the NEPA Process

Complying with Section 4(f) of the U.S. DOT Act

Assessing Indirect Effects and Cumulative Impacts under NEPA

Developing and Implementing a Stormwater Management Program in a Transportation Agency

Applying the Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines in Transportation Project Decision-Making

Preparing High-Quality NEPA Documents for Transportation Projects

Implementing Eco-Logical: Integrating Transportation Planning and Ecological Decision Making

Complying with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for Transportation Projects

Addressing Air Quality Issues in the NEPA Process for Highway Projects