Comments Supporting NEPA Reform

ARTBA submitted detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration on proposed NEPA rule revisions, recommending targeted improvements to strengthen efficiency and predictability in environmental reviews. Key recommendations included maintaining voluntary use of applicant-prepared documents, aligning reevaluation timelines with DOT’s five-year standard, expanding categorical exclusions for low-impact projects, and encouraging future expansion of NEPA delegation to states. ARTBA also backed recent reforms reflecting NEPA’s procedural role under the Seven County Supreme Court decision.

Read the full comments here.