Section 4(f) Compliance for Transportation Projects
Faculty
Joe Trnka, AICP, CEP, senior cultural resources management specialist with HDR; specialist in NEPA, Section 106, 4(f), and 404 projects
and
Dave Gamble, environmental program specialist and highway engineer for the Federal Highway Administration's Resource Center in Baltimore; specializing in NEPA, Section 4(f), and project development issues
Seminar Overview
Section 4(f) of the DOT Act of 1966 is triggered by projects funded or approved by a U.S. DOT agency that propose the use of historic property or land from a publicly owned park, recreation area, or refuge. Examine the stringent approval standards of this substantive law and discuss ways to better integrate and streamline Sections 4(f) and 106 with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
Evaluation Comments
"A well-organized, easy-to-follow review of the 4(f) process."
"The seminar exceeded expectations by clarifying so many terms and language that I have had questions about regarding de minimus and programmatics."
"Clarified issues about when to use and when not to use 4(f)."
"A wonderful course; very informative and thought-provoking."
"The seminar provided a much stronger understanding of Section 4(f). Case studies were very helpful."
Participants
Federal and state managers and consultants preparing compliance documents for federal DOT actions under Section 4(f), NEPA, and/or NHPA.
Locations and Dates
- Austin, TX
March 11-12, 2008
in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration,
Resource Center Environmental Technical Service Team
and the Texas Department of Transportation
Cost (see Register for more information)
$375 (6-week advance registration); $425 (regular registration)
On-site and Customized Training
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