Successes in Stewardship Newsletter

Successes in Stewardship is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) monthly newsletter highlighting current environmental streamlining practices from around the country. Read this month's newsletter, FHWA Updates Section 4(f) Policy Paper.

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FHWA Updates Section 4(f) Policy Paper

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2012

August 2012	Online Tools Help to Streamline the Environmental Review Process
July 2012	Nonmotorized Transportation Program Increases Biking and Walking
June 2012	Evaluating the Historical Significance of Utah's Bridges
May 2012	Installing Turtle-Friendly Lighting on Florida's Coastal Roadways
April 2012	Considering Freight Priorities in the NEPA Process
March 2012	Colorado DOT Analyzes Rest Area Sustainability
February 2012	Showcasing the 2011 Environmental Excellence Award Winners
January 2012	FHWA Releases a Primer on Integrating Road Safety and NEPA

2011

December 2011	Utilizing the Highway Right-of-Way to Generate Renewable Energy
November 2011	Oregon DOT and Siletz Tribes Protect Culturally Significant Dogbane
October 2011	FHWA Begins Development of a Community of Practice for Transportation Liaisons
September 2011	Promoting Sustainable and Livable Transportation along the Borders
August 2011	FHWA Endangered Species Act Webtool Improves the ESA Section 7 Consultation Process
July 2011	Advancing Transportation-Related Livability Goals with GIS Tools
June 2011	Preserving Historic Bridges through a Streamlined Environmental Review Process
May 2011	California Uses Advance Mitigation Planning to Link Mitigation to Conservation Goals
April 2011	Montana Links Planning and NEPA through Corridor Planning Studies
March 2011	Improving Project Delivery and Planning Through Outreach and Guidance to Tribes
February 2011	Adaptation of Transportation Infrastructure to Climate Change Impacts
January 2011	Innovative Habitat Connectivity Data Programs Inform Transportation and Land-Use Decisions in Maine

2010

December 2010	FHWA 2010 Exemplary Initiatives: A Showcase for Conservation and Restoration Projects
November 2010	New Jersey DOT Initiates Outreach and Stewardship for Direct Connection Project
October 2010	Maryland State Highway Administration Supports Stewardship Through Archaeology
September 2010	FHWA Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise
August 2010	FHWA's Livability Initiative Advances the Goals for Sustainable Communities
July 2010	FHWA Guidance Provides Insight on the Forecasting Process for Project Development and NEPA
June 2010	EPA Sets New Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for Construction Sites
May 2010	FHWA Pilot Points to Carbon Sequestration Potential
April 2010	FHWA Eco-Logical Grant Program: Updates and Progress
March 2010	FHWA Peer Exchange on Using Corridor Planning to Inform NEPA
February 2010	Measuring Progress in Linking Transportation Planning and Environmental Analysis
January 2010	Supporting Environmental Streamlining Through Funded Positions

2009

December 2009	Interagency Relationships Help Bring About Planning and Environmental Linkages Agreement in Colorado
November 2009	Celebrating the 100th Issue of Successes in Stewardship
October 2009	Double Issue! - Nebraska Environmental Streamlining Workshops and ICOET 2009
September 2009	The Planning, Environment, Air Quality, and Realty Learning and Development Seminar: Bringing FHWA Disciplines Together
August 2009	The Columbia River Crossing Project: A Model for Collaboration and Environmental Stewardship
July 2009	The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: FHWA as a Leader in NEPA Reporting
June 2009	Minimizing Negative Impacts on Wetlands through the New Final Joint Compensatory Mitigation Rule
May 2009	FHWA/FTA Final Rule Update to Environmental Impact and Related Procedures
April 2009	FHWA Hosts Environmental Consultation Peer Exchange on Successful Coordination Practices
March 2009	Balancing Infrastructure Improvements with Historic Preservation: The Front Street Rehabilitation Project
February 2009	New Climate Change Initiatives for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled
January 2009	Meeting Environmental Requirements After a Bridge Collapse

2008

December 2008	Moving Environmental Documents through the EIS Process: Effective Strategies and Approaches
November 2008	Congestion Pricing and NEPA: Environmental Benefits and Considerations
October 2008	FHWA and Caltrans Complete First Year Under NEPA Pilot Program
September 2008	Carbon Sequestration Along Highway Rights of Way: Piloting a Concept
August 2008	The 11th Street Bridges: Building Teams to Improve Outcomes and Expedite Environmental Review
July 2008	FHWA 2008 Environmental Conference: FHWA's Role in a Changing Climate
June 2008	New Professional Development Tool Introduced by the Environmental Competency Building Program
May 2008	The Hoover Dam Bypass Project: Environmental Streamlining through Multi-Agency Collaboration
April 2008	The Buckland Bridge Replacement Project: Using Innovative Construction Techniques to Preserve a Historic District
March 2008	Section 4(f) Final Rule: New Guidance on a Complex Regulation
February 2008	Maryland's Intercounty Connector: Using Environmental Stewardship to Redefine Project Management
January 2008	FHWA Awards Grants for Ecosystem-Based Infrastructure Projects

2007

December 2007	Streamlining Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) through Statewide GIS Applications
November 2007	TDOT's Environmental Procedures Manual: A First-Line Resource for Environmental Reviews
October 2007	The Congestion Initiative: Working for Relief
September 2007	Design-Build Final Rule Outlines New Contracting Procedures to Streamline Project Development
August 2007	Successes in Stewardship Celebrates Its Sixth Year!
July 2007	Streamlining the Environmental Process: State DOTs Take on NEPA Compliance Responsibilities
June 2007	NHI Training Solutions: New and Updated NHI Classes for Environmental Transportation Professionals
May 2007	Federal Lands Highway: Finding an Efficient Method to Track Environmental Commitments
April 2007	Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL): Streamlining Transportation Decisionmaking
March 2007	Celebrating 50 Years of the Interstate
February 2007	The Stillwater Lift Bridge Project: From Impasse to Agreement Using Alternative Dispute Resolution
January 2007	Linking Conservation and Transportation Planning Workshops

2006

December 2006	Major Projects: A New Challenge in Stewardship
November 2006	Rebuilding New York City: US DOT Oversees the Reconstruction of Transportation in Lower Manhattan
October 2006	More Training Opportunities Available to Transportation and Environmental Professionals
September 2006	How Can Agencies Improve the Quality of Environmental Documents? A New Guide Answers Your Questions
August 2006	FHWA 2006 Environmental Conference: A Look at the Past, Present, and Future
July 2006	SAFETEA-LU Section 6002: Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decision-making
June 2006	Routine Bridge Replacement Becomes Award-Winning Historic Preservation Project in South Carolina
May 2006	Environmental Conflict Resolution: Working Together to Make Better Decisions
April 2006	Wyoming Takes a Programmatic Approach to Biological Assessment
March 2006	Eco-Logical: An Ecosystem Approach to Developing Infrastructure Projects
February 2006	Easing the Transition to SAFETEA-LU: FHWA Provides Useful Tools
January 2006	Context Sensitive Solutions: Integrating New Principles and Practices to Address a Range of Community Needs

2005

December 2005	Winter's on the Way: Cleaner Roads and a Cleaner Environment
November 2005	Scenario Planning: A Holistic Approach to Integrating Land Use and Transportation
October 2005	Improving Section 106 Compliance by Improving Relationships: FHWA Tribal Consultation Workshops
September 2005	Protecting Mussels: Innovative Practices in Endangered Species Stewardship
August 2005	New FHWA Workshop Helps Clarify Indirect and Cumulative Impacts
July 2005	A New Tool for Managing Environmental Reviews: the Negotiated Timeframe Wizard
June 2005	Navigating Section 4(f): Updated Policy Paper and New Programmatic Evaluation Now Available
May 2005	The Interstate Highway System 106 Exemption: Maintaining a Unique Resource
April 2005	South Carolina's Interstate 73 Interagency Partnership
March 2005	Improving Environmental Performance in Construction and Maintenance
February 2005	The New Echota Tribal Consultation Process: Building Trust with Non-resident Native American Tribes
January 2005	Linking Planning and NEPA: Facilitated Workshops Sponsored by FHWA and FTA

2004

December 2004	Oh, Do You Know Where This Road Will Go? Children's Workbook Promotes Stewardship in Mississippi
November 2004	Integrated Planning: Working to Combine Different Needs and Strategies
October 2004	Nevada's ReTRAC.info: Real-time Project Compliance information on the Web
September 2004	Bridging Multiple Objectives: The Oregon Major Bridge Replacement Program
August 2004	Formalizing Relationships with Tribal Groups: Section 106 Programmatic Agreements in Minnesota
July 2004	Programmatic Stream Restoration: Improving Project Delivery While Targeting Watershed Priorities
June 2004	Negotiating New Inroads: The Section 404 Agreement in Arkansas
May 2004	How Well Do We Work Together? Results from the Gallup Study
April 2004	Back to Basics: Maintenance & Operations Activities Improving Environmental Performance
March 2004	Texas' I-69/Trans-Texas Manual: By the Book
February 2004	Measuring the Timeliness of NEPA: Berger Study Phase II
January 2004	Protecting Invaluable Wetlands While Improving Safety and Mobility: Louisiana Highway 1

2003

December 2003	Facilitated Interagency Coordination in Arizona Leads to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Operating Agreement
November 2003	Geographic Information Systems and Data-Sharing: Mapping the Future of Transportation
October 2003	Preserving a Sense of Place: Kentucky's Paris Pike Project
September 2003	Bankable Solutions for Habitat and Species Conservation
August 2003	Preserving History While Advancing Transportation: US 77 in Texas
July 2003	Committed to Excellence: Successful State Approaches to Implementing Environmental Commitments
June 2003	33 Months or Less: FHWA Study Highlights Common Sense Streamlining
May 2003	Questions and Answers: FHWA's Interim Guidance on Indirect and Cumulative Impacts
April 2003	Promoting Collaborative Conflict Management: FHWA's Guidance and Workshops
March 2003	Context Sensitive Solutions: Thinking Beyond the Pavement to Be in Harmony with the Environment
February 2003	Environmental Stewardship: The Right Way to Do Business
January 2003	At Your Fingertips: State DOT Online Environmental Reference Information

2002

December 2002	Tiering Can Work: Missouri's I-70 Project
November 2002	Building Capacity for State Departments of Transportation: AASHTO's Center for Environmental Excellence
October 2002	More than a Philosophy: Maine's Integrated Transportation Decision Making Process
September 2002	FHWA Resource Center Environmental Conferences: Talking Face-to-Face to Advance Regional Efforts
August 2002	Interagency Funding Agreements Foster Streamlining: FHWA's Guidance on Use of TEA-21 Funds to Expedite Reviews
July 2002	Respectful Communication Accelerates the Section 106 Process: Iowa's New Tribal Consultation Process
June 2002	North Carolina's Solution: Good Mitigation, Faster Permits, Better Water Quality
May 2002	Internal Process Changes Help California Advance Streamlining
April 2002	Transportation Roster: Using Dispute Resolution Professionals to Get Past Project Delays
March 2002	Resource Mapping and Early Involvement: Arkansas' Southeast Connector to Interstate 69
February 2002	"One-Stop" Permitting: Washington State's Environmental Permit Streamlining Act
January 2002	Streamlining Section 4(f): FHWA Promotes Section 4(f) Flexibility

2001

December 2001	Mitigating Today to Protect for Tomorrow: Prairie Protection and ESA Consultation Streamlining in Colorado
November 2001	Saving Money and Time: Michigan's Process for Streamlining State Delegated Section 404 Permitting
October 2001	Oregon's Process of Balancing Business Needs with Environmental Concerns
September 2001	Indiana's Streamlined EIS
August 2001	Pennsylvania State Route (SR) 119 South Improvement Project

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