ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS Sample Clauses
The Environmental Process clause outlines the procedures and standards that must be followed to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations during a project or operation. Typically, this clause specifies requirements such as conducting environmental impact assessments, obtaining necessary permits, and implementing mitigation measures to minimize environmental harm. Its core function is to ensure that all parties involved are aware of and adhere to environmental responsibilities, thereby reducing legal risks and promoting sustainable practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS. If it is specified in the Funding Table, the environmental process is eligible as a project cost. The Responsibility Table defines whether DOTD or the Entity shall be obligated to complete the work specified in this Article. The Project will be developed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as amended, and its associated regulations. Additionally, the Project will comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, rules and guidelines, in particular 23 CFR Parts 771, 772, and 774, along with the latest version of DOTD’s “Stage/Phase 1: Manual of Standard Practice” and “Environmental Manual of Standard Practice.” All Stage/Phase 1, environmental documents, and public involvement proposals, prepared by or for the Entity, shall be developed under these requirements and shall be submitted to DOTD for review and comment prior to submittal to any agency.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS. MDOT is seeking two separate NEPA approvals for the Managed Lanes Study (“MLS”) and the I-270 from I-370 to I-70 components of the Phase. A ROD for the MLS component of the Phase, which covers Phase South, is anticipated in Spring 2021. MDOT will inform the Phase Developer of the NEPA related commitments and conditions and the Phase Developer shall comply, and ensure the Section Developer complies, with all such commitments and conditions. For the portion of the Phase on I-270 from I-370 to I-70, which covers Phase North, the NEPA class of action is expected to be an Environmental Impact Statement. In coordination with the Phase Developer, MDOT and FHWA will determine the schedule for initiation of the NEPA process. MDOT and FHWA will retain control and responsibility for the NEPA process. It is anticipated the Phase Developer will assist and cooperate with MDOT as needed during the NEPA process for the I-270 from I-370 to I-70 component. Phase Developer will not be asked to perform services that would violate conflict of interest rules under NEPA regarding the preparation, review, revision, and decisions on the scope and content of draft and final environmental review documents. The Phase Developer shall notify MDOT immediately if it identifies a conflict or potential conflict in relation to the NEPA approvals. The Phase Developer shall, in accordance with 23 CFR §636.109(b), support MDOT with the environmental process for Phase North by:
(a) preparing preliminary designs (as defined in 23 CFR §636.103); and
(b) to the extent required by MDOT, perform design and engineering activities for the purposes of:
(i) defining the Phase North alternatives and completing the NEPA alternative analysis and review process;
(ii) complying with other related environmental laws and regulations;
(iii) supporting MDOT coordination, public involvement, permit applications, or the development of mitigation Plans; or
(iv) developing the design of the preferred alternative to a higher level of detail if the lead agencies agree that it is warranted under 23 USC §139(f)(4)(D).
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS. Authority Local Agencies
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS. In completing the Project, the Recipient should contemplate that completion of an environmental process (“clearance”) by Recipient (and/or State if it affects a State facility within the meaning of the applicable statutes) may be required prior to right-of-way purchase or construction. For future planning, no State agency may request funds nor shall any State agency, board or commission authorize expenditures of funds for any Project effort, which may have a significant effect on the environment unless such a request is accompanied with all appropriate documentation of compliance with or exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (including, if as appropriate, an environmental impact report, negative declaration, or notice of exemption) under California Public Resources Code section 21080(b) (10), (11), and (12) provides an exemption for a passenger rail project that institutes or increases passenger or commuter services on rail or highway rights-of-way already in use.