Environmental Policy Helping staff ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other environmental policies and regulations

Merger Process
NCDOT's NEPA/404 Merger Process is used to achieve regulatory concurrence on project decisions to garner streamlined permit approvals.

NEPA/SEPA Guidance
EPU provides guidance based on FHWA policies and internal procedures to help staff meet NEPA and SEPA regulatory requirements.

Policies, Guidance and Initiatives
EPU helps NCDOT staff interpret our policies and guidance.

Training and Other Topics
EPU facilitates training opportunities in environmental compliance across the Department.

Grant Applications
EPU works with interdisciplinary teams within NCDOT to support various grant application efforts.

404/NEPA Merger Process
NCDOT's Merger Process achieves regulatory concurrence on project decisions and streamlined permit approvals
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Agency Comments on Merger
Watch videos from agencies to hear their thoughts on Merger
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EPU Training and Other Topics
EPU facilitates training opportunities in environmental compliance across the Department
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Grant Applications
NCDOT is working with our agency partners, NGOs and other stakeholders to secure grants for public safety, wildlife crossings, aquatic organism passages, resilience, and other funding opportunities.
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NEPA/SEPA Guidance
EPU provides guidance based on FHWA policies and internal procedures to help staff meet NEPA and SEPA regulatory requirements
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Policies, Guidance and Initiatives
EPU helps NCDOT staff interpret our policies and guidance
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Quality Management (QC/QA)

Quality Control for NEPA/SEPA Documentation:

Please use our QC Checklist, per NCDOT's Quality Management Program
Please provide NCDOT with your Quality Control checklist with all applicable draft NEPA Documents, Documentation, Re-Evaluations, and Consultations.

Please contact the Environmental Policy Unit at EPU@ncdot.gov with questions or comments regarding this documentation.