Common use of NEPA Clause in Contracts

NEPA. 10.1.1 LPA must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and all applicable federal, state and local environmental requirements because this project is federally funded. Therefore, prior to letting the project, LPA shall be responsible for (1) completing all environmental reviews, (2) obtaining permits and approvals. Additionally, LPA shall be responsible for meeting all environmental commitments during and after the construction of the project. 10.1.2 Prior to appraising property, acquiring right-of-way, or final design for the project, LPA shall receive approval by State and the FHWA of one of the following: (1) Categorical Exclusion, (2) Environmental Assessment - Finding of No Significant Impact, (3) Environmental Impact Statement - Record of Decision. 10.1.3 Public involvement must be held in accordance with State’s “Pursuing Solutions Through Public Involvement” located at: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/docs/public-involvement.pdf. When the NEPA process requires public involvement, LPA shall conduct necessary location or design hearings or combined location and design public hearings. State Local Projects, Project Coordinator is available to assist LPA in determining what public involvement efforts are required based upon NEPA and public sensitivities.