Abstract

All LPA projects receiving federal funds must follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The INDOT Categorical Exclusion (CE) process was designed to minimize the amount of work needed to meet this requirement. Failure to follow the process can cause letting delays and jeopardize federal funds. The purpose of this presentation is to identify some of the common issues associated with INDOT CE preparation and to provide some best practices for successful completion.

Session Number

86

Session Title

INDOT CE–Pitfalls and Potholes

Track Title

Environmental

Date of Version

March 2014

Start Date

3-12-2014 12:00 AM

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Pitfalls and Potholes

All LPA projects receiving federal funds must follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The INDOT Categorical Exclusion (CE) process was designed to minimize the amount of work needed to meet this requirement. Failure to follow the process can cause letting delays and jeopardize federal funds. The purpose of this presentation is to identify some of the common issues associated with INDOT CE preparation and to provide some best practices for successful completion.