Environmental Review and Permitting

All projects funded or financed with federal dollars must comply with environmental laws, policies and procedures. Below are resources that explain review requirements and discuss the work underway to improve project delivery.
National Environmental Policy Act Procedures - The Operating Administrations within the Department have their own specific procedures to comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and Federal Railroad Administration Joint Procedures
- Federal Aviation Administration NEPA Procedures for Airport Projects
Federal Infrastructure Projects Permitting Dashboard - View comprehensive project schedules for major infrastructure projects.
Permit Inventory - Our searchable database of permitting and review information. You can find information on permits and approvals as well and NEPA and other reviews.
Federal Highway Administration Environmental Review Toolkit - FHWA's resource for information and updates about transportation and environment. The toolkit provides up-to-date information on transportation and environment policy, guidance, best practices, and training.
Federal Transit Administration Environmental Review Tools – This website contains useful resources, including FTA’s environmental standard operating procedures, trainings, and the list of environmental resources/topics that may need to be considered as part of the environmental review process.
For more information, contact the Bureau team at BuildAmerica@dot.gov.