5.5.5 The Environmental Process with Local Governments

The environmental compliance phase of any transportation project occurs throughout project development. The LG should identify environmental compliance issues early in the project in cooperation with the TxDOT District environmental coordinator. Requirements may impact project initiation tasks including the details in the AFA.
The LG and the TxDOT District must perform their respective roles (as defined in the AFA) to properly address project scoping, prepare a CE or other appropriate environmental document and to identify and comply with environmental permits, issues and commitments for construction transportation projects.
  • Resources to consult:
  • Coordination:
  •  District environmental staff
  •  ENV staff
  •  TPP – Public Involvement Section staff
  •  TPD Local Government Programs staff
  •  BRG staff for historical bridges
  •  MS4 cities and counties
  • Available training:
  •  DES908 – How to Create an EPIC Sheet
  •  ENV112 – Public Involvement for NEPA
  •  ENV121 – USACE Section 404/10 and USCG Section 9
  •  ENV124 – Advanced NEPA Considerations in Project Development
  •  ENV127 – NEPA Project Management
  •  ENV204 – NRM Regional Field Course
  •  ENV211 – ECOS for Environmental Consultants and Local Government Representatives
  •  ENV214 – Wetland Delineation
  •  EPI100 – Effective Public Involvement
  •  EPI200 – Effective Public Involvement - Advanced