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Environmental

Environmental Process

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Informal Scoping

  • Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report Preparation | We are here |

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Formal Scoping

  • Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Report

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Alternatives Analysis

  • Review Scoping Documents

  • Engineering and Environmental Analysis for All Alternatives

 

Draft Environmental Document

  • Prepare the Draft Environmental Document With the Results of the Technical Studies

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Public/Agency Review & Comment

  • Circulate Draft Environmental Document

  • Public Agency Review and Comment

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State/Federal Review & Approval

  • Formal Response to Comments

  • Final Environmental Document

  • Begin Design

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Technical Studies

  • Air Quality Study Report

  • Biology: Natural Environment Study

  • Community Impact Assessment

  • Environmental Justice Analysis

  • Cultural Resources—Historic Properties Survey Report

  • Energy Analysis Report

  • Climate Change Analysis

  • Hazardous Materials/Waste Studies

  • Noise Study Report

  • Paleontological Evaluation Report

  • Draft Relocation Impact Report

  • Section 4(f) Evaluation

  • Traffic Operations Analysis Report

  • Induced Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis

  • Visual Impact Assessment

  • Water Quality Report

  • Location Hydraulic Study

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