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David Grachen
Environmental Program Specialist
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61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 17T26
Atlanta, GA 30303
Ph: (404) 562-3668
FAX: (404) 562-3700
david.grachen@dot.gov
Joined FHWA in 1987
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Education
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Maryland
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• NEPA and Transportation Decision-making Processes
• Section 4(f)
• Section 106
• Tribal Consultation
• Public Involvement
• Environmental Streamlining and Stewardship
• Environmental Commitments
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• Completed various assignments in areas of research, technology transfer, environment, project development, and construction in various FHWA Offices. Concentrated duties in NEPA and project development area since 1994.
• U.S. DOT Secretary of Transportation´s Way to Go Award, 1991
• FHWA Administrator´s Superior Accomplishment Award for Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996
• DOT Secretary´s Gold Medal Team Award for Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996
• Coastal America Spirit of Teamwork Award for Georgia Watershed Signage Project, 2002
• National Association of Environmental Professionals Environmental Excellence Award for Public Involvement, 2003
• FHWA Exemplary Ecosystems Initiative Award, 2004
• American Association of State and Local History Award of Merit, 2004
• National Partnership for Highway Quality Making a Difference Bronze Award for Partnering, 2004
• Member of Executive Order 13274 Interagency Workgroup for development of Purpose and Need guidance, 2005
• Member of FHWA Headquarters Workgroup for developing guidance to implement the environmental provisions contained in SAFETEA-LU, 2005-2006
• Member of TRB ADC10 Committee on Environmental Analysis in Transportation, 2006-2009
• Member of SAFETEA-LU Section 6005 NEPA delegation pilot audit team, 2006-2011
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