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General Content

Legacy ID
171
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Significant Regulatory Guidance
No

Preparing Environmental Documents

There are three levels of environmental review and documentation under NEPA called classes of action. Based on the significance of the impacts, classes of action determine how compliance with NEPA is carried out and documented and include:

Categorical Exclusion (CE) Environmental...

Environmental Management Systems

What is an EMS?

FTA's Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Training and Technical Assistance Program helps transit agencies with developing and implementing an EMS at their facilities. Participants in the program receive free training workshops, on-site assessments, electronic materials and...

Legislation, Regulation and Guidance

NEPA Implementation

FTA, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) joint regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) are contained in the Environmental Impact and Related Procedures (23 CFR part 771). The agencies have...