Section RC3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires projects involving a federal action to be evaluated for potential environmental impacts. The NEPA process is followed during the preliminary design/environmental studies stage of a project. Section RC3 is currently being evaluated in an Environmental Assessment (EA) Document.
The EA analyzed potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed transportation improvements pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. The EA analyzed two alternatives, the Build Alternative and the No Build Alternative, and presented the potential impacts to various natural, cultural and community resources located within the project area and the proposed mitigation to offset those impacts. The Build Alternative, which meets the project needs while minimizing environmental impacts and addressing public and agency feedback, has been identified as the Preferred Alternative.
