NEPA Readiness Frequently Asked Questions

FTA has developed some Frequently Asked Questions to provide guidance on when projects are sufficiently developed for FTA to initiate the NEPA review of projects proposed to use FTA funding.

FY 2024 FTA D-List Categorical Exclusions (CEs) Project Information

This document contains the FTA d-list categorical exclusion (CE) determinations for Fiscal Year 2024 (October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024).

For more information regarding a particular project, please submit a FOIA request.

FY 2024 FTA NEPA Class of Action

This document contains FTA NEPA Class of Action (COA) and the data sources for Fiscal Year 2024 (October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024).

For more information regarding a particular COA, please submit a FOIA request.

Overview of Environmental Review Process for Major Project EIS

The major project EIS process chart is organized to best meet the two-year One Federal Decision timeframe from Notice of Intent to Record of Decision and 90 days for authorization. The timing of the concurrence points within the NEPA process are suggested to help best meet the two-year timeframe...

Overview of Environmental Review Process for EA

The EA process chart is organized to best meet the One Federal Decision timeframe from initiation of the EA to publication of the EA or the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and applicable timeframes for authorization. The timing of the concurrence points within the NEPA process are...

Section 139 Environmental Review Process: Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance

The Section 139 Environmental Review Process: Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance provides project sponsors with information concerning the statutory framework at 23 U.S.C. 139 applicable to the Agencies’ environmental review...

Safety Management System Report User Guide Version 1.2

User Guide for Safety Management System (SMS) Report application.

Dear Colleague Letter: TrAMS Recipient Documents Enhancement

On December 5, 2024, FTA introduced enhancements to the Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) to improve how recipient documents are labeled and organized. Enhancements include additional instructional text and added search functionality. This correspondence informs recipients about the system...

FTA's Transit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimator v3.1

Document FTA-GHG-Estimator-V3.1.xlsm

The Transit Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Estimator (Estimator) is a Microsoft Excel-based spreadsheet tool that allows users to estimate the partial lifecycle GHG emissions generated from and the energy used in the construction, operation, and...

TSO Spotlight November 2024 Issue

FTA's latest Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter highlights the recent Safety Advisory 24-2 publication, Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Grant awardees and a recap of FTA's 2024 Rulemaking and Guidance activity.