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68 APPENDIX E Applications of Federal Requirements for Environmental Review This appendix presents a table highlighting the various environmental activities that can be delegated as per the transportation authorization legislation in SAFETEA-LU Section 6005. In addition, a document provided by the FHWA that describes federal environmental laws and Executive Orders applicable to the development and review of transportation infrastructure projects is included in this Appendix.
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69 TABLE E1 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITIES ELIGIBLE FOR DELEGATION UNDER SAFETEA-LU SECTION 6005 Federal Environmental Legislation Can Be Delegated Under SAFETEA-LU Section 6005 Clean Air Act, U.S.C. 7401-7671q Any determinations which do not involve conformity Noise Compliance with the noise regulations at 23 CFR 772 Wildlife Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C.
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70 INTRODUCTION Many federal environmental statutes and executive orders establish requirements applicable to the development and review of transportation infrastructure projects that receive financial support from the department of transportation (DOT)
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71 Executive Order 13112, "Invasive Species."2. The purpose of this Executive Order is to prevent the introduction of invasive species into the natural environment and provide for their control and minimize the economic, ecological and human health impacts that invasive species may cause.
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72 otherwise control or modify the waters of any stream or other body of water. Generally, if a permit is required under Sections 9 or 10 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899, or Sections 402 or 404 of the Clean Water Act, the consultation requirement will apply.
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73 Executive Order No. 13007, "Indian Sacred Sites."5.
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74 such as setting wastewater standards for industry. The Clean Water Act also continues requirements to set water quality standards for all contaminants in surface waters.
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75 Land is bought from landowners at fair-market value (unless the owner chooses to offer the land as a donation or at a bargain price)
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76 indirect support for development in the floodplain and measures to minimize harm or to restore or preserve the natural and beneficial floodplain values affected by the project [Sources: Executive Order No.
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77 G PARKLANDS Section 4(f)
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78 authority under FIFRA not only to study the consequences of pesticide usage but also to require users (farmers, utility companies, and others) to register when purchasing pesticides.
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79 Executive Order 12373, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs."5. This Executive Order directs federal agencies to provide opportunities for consultation by elected officials of those states and local governments that would provide the non-federal funds for, or that would be directly affected by, proposed federal financial assistance or direct federal development.
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80 law (and are administered by the National Park Service, the USDA Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management, depending on the trail) ; over 800 national recreation trails have been recognized by the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior; and 2 side-and-connecting trails have also been certified.
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