Environment Team

David Grachen Environmental Program Specialist
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

Education •    Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Maryland

Expertise/Specialty

•    NEPA and Transportation Decision-making Processes •    Section 4(f) •    Section 106 •    Tribal Consultation •    Public Involvement •    Environmental Streamlining and Stewardship •    Environmental Commitments

Professional Highlights

•    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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