Guidance:
- NEPA Regulations and Process
- Categorical Exclusions
- Environmental Assessments
- Geotechnical Clearance
- Section 4(f)
- Environmental Justice
- Local Government Projects
- Privately Funded Projects
- District Engineers / Transportation Board
- Forms for Consultants
- Recently Approved Environmental Assessments
- Make a State Map Wizard
- ADOT Active Project Status Reports
The Environmental Planning Group (EPG) oversees the preparation of environmental documents for all highway improvement and enhancement projects. These documents insure that all relevant environmental factors are appropriately addressed and mitigated, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
The primary documents include:
- Categorical Exclusions(CEs)
for projects that do not have significant environmental impacts
- Environmental Assessments (EAs)
for projects that may have significant impacts
- Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
for projects having significant impacts
- Section 4(f) Evaluations
for projects that impact publicly owned recreation areas, wildlife refuges, or historic sites.
As part of the planning process, EPG participates in an effective public involvement program to assist ADOT in making sound project decisions.
The primary public involvement activities include Public Meetings and Public Hearings. They are conducted as an open-forum format with an optional brief presentation. The Public Hearings also feature a court reporter who prepares a verbatim transcript of the hearing's proceedings.
