FAST-41

On December 4, 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act was signed into law. Title 41 of the FAST Act (FAST-41) (42 U.S.C. § 4370m) created a new governance structure, set of procedures, and funding authorities designed to improve the timeliness, predictability, and transparency of the Federal environmental review and authorization process for covered infrastructure projects.  
 

FAST-41 Fact Sheet

On December 4, 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) was signed into law. Title 41 of this Act (42 U.S.C. § 4370m et seq.), referred to as “FAST-41,” created a new governance structure, set of procedures, and funding authorities to improve the Federal environmental review and authorization process for covered infrastructure projects. View the FAST-41 Fact Sheet.
 

Environmental Review & Authorization Inventory

The Federal Environmental Review and Authorization Inventory is a comprehensive spreadsheet searchable database containing detailed information on various permitting, review, and approval processes conducted by Federal agencies that may be required for infrastructure projects, including NEPA and other interagency reviews. For each included permit or review, the inventory offers such information as its description, activities that trigger it, and links to applicable statutes and regulations. The inventory can also be sorted by infrastructure sector and/or responsible agency.

Agency NEPA Implementing Procedures and Guidance

Each Federal agency has procedures and guidance for carrying out its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The interactive tool below provides the links to the specific agency or bureau procedures, associated guidance, and points of contact. --> View the interactive tool
 

GIS Inventory

The GIS Data Inventory contains a list of Federal and state resources and geospatial data that can be used to inform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review and other environmental review and authorization processes. 
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Broadband Inventory

The Broadband Inventory provides a central repository of documents and information relevant to the development and Federal permitting and review of broadband projects, including applications, forms, lease agreements, policies and procedures, and process documents. Although the majority of this documentation is also housed on agency-specific websites, this centralized document inventory will ease the burden on wireless providers, public safety, and other project sponsors or applicants who undergo Federal reviews prior to broadband deployment.
 

Information on Department of Transportation Operating Administration Categorical Exclusions

The Department of Transportation is expanding functionality on the Permitting Dashboard by providing information on Operating Administration projects advanced through Categorical Exclusions (CEs). Providing this further transparency into the decision-making process will allow stakeholders to better understand which projects already qualify for CEs, and provide practitioners with analysis that can be used to inform future environmental review processes. The information associated with Federal Railroad Administration accessible on the FRA Environmental Page at the following link: Environment | FRA (dot.gov) also implements requirements in Section 11503 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. Information includes where available, Project Name, Location, Funding Program, CE applied, NEPA start date and completion date. 

• Federal Aviation Administration
• Federal Highway Administration
• Federal Railroad Administration
• Federal Transit Administration
• Maritime Administration

Additional information on each Operating Administration's environmental review and permitting processes can be found on the modal website.