127.3 Community Impact Assessment - Revision history

Hoskir: /* 127.3.2.1 Location/Conceptual Plan Stage */ updated per RR3838

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127.3.2.1 Location/Conceptual Plan Stage: updated per RR3838

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	===127.3.2.1 Location/Conceptual Plan Stage===		===127.3.2.1 Location/Conceptual Plan Stage===
	At the location/conceptual plan stage, Design Division environmental staff determine if the project falls under a ~~[[127.14_National_Environmental_Policy_Act_(NEPA)_Classification_and_Documents#127.14.3.1_Categorical_Exclusion\|~~programmatic categorical exclusion (PCE)]] on Community Impacts, Environmental Justice, and Title VI Compliance or detailed analysis is needed. The environmental specialists use various tools and databases to screen the project but may also contact local entities and/or district staff to determine whether they have any concerns with the project or additional information that may help in the project review. Initial data collection involves gathering general information. The Specialist uses accepted databases related to these community resources and contacts district personnel, as needed, to determine the likelihood that the project will have a negative impact on the community.		At the location/conceptual plan stage, Design Division environmental staff determine if the project falls under a programmatic categorical exclusion (PCE) on Community Impacts, Environmental Justice, and Title VI Compliance or detailed analysis is needed. The environmental specialists use various tools and databases to screen the project but may also contact local entities and/or district staff to determine whether they have any concerns with the project or additional information that may help in the project review. Initial data collection involves gathering general information. The Specialist uses accepted databases related to these community resources and contacts district personnel, as needed, to determine the likelihood that the project will have a negative impact on the community.

	The district initiates this process by submitting a [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division for every project when it is placed in the scoping section of the STIP or as soon as the project is programmed for those that go directly into the STIP. For projects that require an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Design Division and the district will determine when to begin this process since an RES is not submitted for those projects until later in the NEPA process. The district may be required to gather and submit additional information about the project at this stage. Findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and through core team participation.		The district initiates this process by submitting a [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division for every project when it is placed in the scoping section of the STIP or as soon as the project is programmed for those that go directly into the STIP. For projects that require an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Design Division and the district will determine when to begin this process since an RES is not submitted for those projects until later in the NEPA process. The district may be required to gather and submit additional information about the project at this stage. Findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and through core team participation.

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2024-03-05T15:41:56Z

127.3.1.3 Process: updated per RR3838

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	Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice apply to federal activities. Compliance with the FHWA’s NEPA process will accomplish appropriate implementation of Title VI and EO 12898. This process includes fully identifying social, economic, and environmental effects; considering alternatives; coordinating with agencies; involving the public; and using a systematic interdisciplinary approach. Addressing the issues coupled with full implementation of 23 USC 109(h) (e.g., community cohesion, availability of public facilities and services, adverse employment effects, etc.) will prevent the potential for discrimination or disproportionately high and adverse impacts to protected populations. Community impact assessment is key to this preventive approach.		Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice apply to federal activities. Compliance with the FHWA’s NEPA process will accomplish appropriate implementation of Title VI and EO 12898. This process includes fully identifying social, economic, and environmental effects; considering alternatives; coordinating with agencies; involving the public; and using a systematic interdisciplinary approach. Addressing the issues coupled with full implementation of 23 USC 109(h) (e.g., community cohesion, availability of public facilities and services, adverse employment effects, etc.) will prevent the potential for discrimination or disproportionately high and adverse impacts to protected populations. Community impact assessment is key to this preventive approach.

	Although the assessment of community impacts rarely follows a fixed, predictable series of steps, there is a basic logic behind the assessment process, which incorporates the following components. A ~~[https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/ENV/Community_Impact_Assessment_Determination-PCEs.docx~~ Community Impact Assessment form] that identifies the requirements for the steps must be filled out and included in the RES documents when appropriate. Depending on the complexity of the project, there are two forms, one for a programmatic CE and one for a documented CE.		Although the assessment of community impacts rarely follows a fixed, predictable series of steps, there is a basic logic behind the assessment process, which incorporates the following components. A Community Impact Assessment form that identifies the requirements for the steps must be filled out and included in the RES documents when appropriate. Depending on the complexity of the project, there are two forms, one for a programmatic CE and one for a documented CE.

	'''Define the Project Study Area'''		'''Define the Project Study Area'''
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	Although the steps in the community impact assessment process are logically sequential, they overlap in practice. The assessment process is iterative in that specialists must be prepared to revisit prior steps and be aware of future steps in conducting the assessment. In the early steps when helping to frame the project and community profile, the community impact specialist must think about the probable relationships between the project and the community so that relevant data are collected. Later, if new impacts are identified or decisions are made, the specialist must go back to the community profile and gather additional information or data regarding populations affected.		Although the steps in the community impact assessment process are logically sequential, they overlap in practice. The assessment process is iterative in that specialists must be prepared to revisit prior steps and be aware of future steps in conducting the assessment. In the early steps when helping to frame the project and community profile, the community impact specialist must think about the probable relationships between the project and the community so that relevant data are collected. Later, if new impacts are identified or decisions are made, the specialist must go back to the community profile and gather additional information or data regarding populations affected.

	In recognition that certain types of projects are unlikely to generate disproportionately high and adverse effect on EJ populations or community impacts, not all projects will require completion of all above steps, however if it is determined at any time in the project screening process that the project requires completion of a full assessment, the rest of the steps must be completed (~~[https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/ENV/Community_Impact_Assessment_Determination-PCEs.docx~~ see CIA CE2 form]). Some projects, such as minor improvements, may require a less detailed analysis than a more complex project. The scale of the analysis should depend not only on the scope of the project but also the context of the project. The environmental specialist must exercise professional judgment when determining the level of detail required for an assessment.		In recognition that certain types of projects are unlikely to generate disproportionately high and adverse effect on EJ populations or community impacts, not all projects will require completion of all above steps, however if it is determined at any time in the project screening process that the project requires completion of a full assessment, the rest of the steps must be completed (see CIA CE2 form). Some projects, such as minor improvements, may require a less detailed analysis than a more complex project. The scale of the analysis should depend not only on the scope of the project but also the context of the project. The environmental specialist must exercise professional judgment when determining the level of detail required for an assessment.

	==127.3.2 Project Development Milestones==		==127.3.2 Project Development Milestones==

Hoskir: updated per RR3838

2024-02-14T21:40:04Z

updated per RR3838

Smithk: minor clarifications

2021-11-24T17:25:04Z

minor clarifications

Smithk: Per Env'l, revised and updated guidance to reflect current practice and law

2020-07-24T18:54:40Z

Per Env'l, revised and updated guidance to reflect current practice and law

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Smithk: /* 127.3.2.2.1 Impact Assessment */Moved small article, EPG Community Impact Assessment Data List (May 2007, 541 hits, no appreciable history), info into this article.

2010-08-06T15:37:43Z

127.3.2.2.1 Impact Assessment: Moved small article, EPG Community Impact Assessment Data List (May 2007, 541 hits, no appreciable history), info into this article.

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Smithk: /* 127.3.2 Project Development Milestones */article construction

2009-07-28T17:26:52Z

127.3.2 Project Development Milestones: article construction

EPG-Admin: add links to "CE, FONSI,ROD and noise impacts"

2009-04-27T16:19:21Z

add links to "CE, FONSI,ROD and noise impacts"

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	Public involvement can provide important information to aid in identifying acceptable solutions to address adverse impacts.		Public involvement can provide important information to aid in identifying acceptable solutions to address adverse impacts.

	The Categorical Exclusion (CE), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and Record of Decision (ROD) documents as well as the draft and final EIS must include the commitments.		The [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.1 Categorical Exclusion\|Categorical Exclusion (CE)]], [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)]], and [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.3 Environmental Impact Statement\|Record of Decision (ROD)]] documents as well as the draft and final EIS must include the commitments.

	Practical examples include:		Practical examples include:
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	* Limit interchanges to minimize incompatible land-use development.		* Limit interchanges to minimize incompatible land-use development.
	* Phase the project to minimize impedance to business access during peak periods.		* Phase the project to minimize impedance to business access during peak periods.
	* Alter an alignment to increase the distance between the facilities and residences to minimize noise impacts.		* Alter an alignment to increase the distance between the facilities and residences to [[127.13 Noise#127.13.4 Traffic Noise Policy\|minimize noise impacts]].

	'''Mitigation'''		'''Mitigation'''

Smithk: link to Innovation Library

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link to Innovation Library

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 Community impact assessment is a process for evaluating the effects of a transportation action on a community and its quality of life.  The assessment process is an integral part of project planning and development that shapes the outcome of a project.  The information obtained is used to continuously mold the project and provide documentation of the current and anticipated social environment of a geographic area with and without action.  The assessment is to examine all topics of importance to people, such as mobility, safety, employment effects, relocation, isolation, and other community issues.
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 ===127.3.1.2  Laws and Regulations===

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	==127.3.1 Discussion==		==127.3.1 Discussion==

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	Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice apply to federal activities. Compliance with the FHWA’s NEPA process will accomplish appropriate implementation of Title VI and EO 12898. This process includes fully identifying social, economic, and environmental effects; considering alternatives; coordinating with agencies; involving the public; and using a systematic interdisciplinary approach. Addressing the issues coupled with full implementation of 23 USC 109(h) (e.g., community cohesion, availability of public facilities and services, adverse employment effects, etc.) will prevent the potential for discrimination or disproportionately high and adverse impacts to protected populations. Community impact assessment is key to this preventive approach.		Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice apply to federal activities. Compliance with the FHWA’s NEPA process will accomplish appropriate implementation of Title VI and EO 12898. This process includes fully identifying social, economic, and environmental effects; considering alternatives; coordinating with agencies; involving the public; and using a systematic interdisciplinary approach. Addressing the issues coupled with full implementation of 23 USC 109(h) (e.g., community cohesion, availability of public facilities and services, adverse employment effects, etc.) will prevent the potential for discrimination or disproportionately high and adverse impacts to protected populations. Community impact assessment is key to this preventive approach.

	Although the assessment of community impacts rarely follows a fixed, predictable series of steps, there is a basic logic behind the assessment process, which incorporates the following components:		Although the assessment of community impacts rarely follows a fixed, predictable series of steps, there is a basic logic behind the assessment process, which incorporates the following components. A [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/ENV/Community_Impact_Assessment_Determination-PCEs.docx Community Impact Assessment form] that identifies the requirements for the steps must be filled out and included in the RES documents when appropriate. Depending on the complexity of the project, there are two forms, one for a programmatic CE and one for a documented CE.

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	Although the steps in the community impact assessment process are logically sequential, they overlap in practice. The assessment process is iterative in that specialists must be prepared to revisit prior steps and be aware of future steps in conducting the assessment. In the early steps when helping to frame the project and community profile, the community impact specialist must think about the probable relationships between the project and the community so that relevant data are collected. Later, if new impacts are identified or decisions are made, the specialist must go back to the community profile and gather additional information or data regarding populations affected.		Although the steps in the community impact assessment process are logically sequential, they overlap in practice. The assessment process is iterative in that specialists must be prepared to revisit prior steps and be aware of future steps in conducting the assessment. In the early steps when helping to frame the project and community profile, the community impact specialist must think about the probable relationships between the project and the community so that relevant data are collected. Later, if new impacts are identified or decisions are made, the specialist must go back to the community profile and gather additional information or data regarding populations affected.

			In recognition that certain types of projects are unlikely to generate disproportionately high and adverse effect on EJ populations or community impacts, not all projects will require completion of all above steps, however if it is determined at any time in the project screening process that the project requires completion of a full assessment, the rest of the steps must be completed ([https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/ENV/Community_Impact_Assessment_Determination-PCEs.docx see CIA CE2 form]). Some projects, such as minor improvements, may require a less detailed analysis than a more complex project. The scale of the analysis should depend not only on the scope of the project but also the context of the project. The environmental specialist must exercise professional judgment when determining the level of detail required for an assessment.

	==127.3.2 Project Development Milestones==		==127.3.2 Project Development Milestones==

	===127.3.2.1 Location/Conceptual Plan Stage===		===127.3.2.1 Location/Conceptual Plan Stage===
	At the location/conceptual plan stage, Design Division environmental staff use various tools and databases to screen the project but may also contact local entities and/or district staff to determine whether they have any concerns with the project or additional information that may help in the project review. Initial data collection involves gathering general information. The Specialist uses accepted databases related to these community resources and contacts district personnel, as needed, to determine the likelihood that the project will have a negative impact on the community.		At the location/conceptual plan stage, Design Division environmental staff determine if the project falls under a [[127.14_National_Environmental_Policy_Act_(NEPA)_Classification_and_Documents#127.14.3.1_Categorical_Exclusion\|programmatic categorical exclusion (PCE)]] on Community Impacts, Environmental Justice, and Title VI Compliance or detailed analysis is needed. The environmental specialists use various tools and databases to screen the project but may also contact local entities and/or district staff to determine whether they have any concerns with the project or additional information that may help in the project review. Initial data collection involves gathering general information. The Specialist uses accepted databases related to these community resources and contacts district personnel, as needed, to determine the likelihood that the project will have a negative impact on the community.

	The district initiates this process by submitting a [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division for every project. For projects that require an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Design Division and the district will determine when to begin this process since an RES is not submitted for those projects until later in the NEPA process. The district may be required to gather and submit additional information about the project at this stage. Findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and through core team participation.		The district initiates this process by submitting a [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division for every project when it is placed in the scoping section of the STIP or as soon as the project is programmed for those that go directly into the STIP. For projects that require an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Design Division and the district will determine when to begin this process since an RES is not submitted for those projects until later in the NEPA process. The district may be required to gather and submit additional information about the project at this stage. Findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and through core team participation.

	====127.3.2.1.1 Impact Assessment====		====127.3.2.1.1 Impact Assessment====
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	===127.3.2.2 Preliminary Plans Stage===		===127.3.2.2 Preliminary Plans Stage===
	If no community impact issues were previously identified, the preliminary plans stage allows specialists to repeat a similar a process as was conducted during the initial project screening. The district initiates this process by submitting an [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division. The environmental specialist screens the project for changes and determines whether any new information has become available since the last screening. Any new findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and the environmental specialist will discuss appropriate actions with the project manager.		If no community impact issues were previously identified or the project fell under the Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE), the preliminary plans stage allows specialists to repeat a similar a process as was conducted during the initial project screening. The district initiates this process by submitting an [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division. The environmental specialist screens the project for changes and determines whether any new information has become available since the last screening. Any new findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and the environmental specialist will discuss appropriate actions with the project manager.

	At this stage, if it has been determined that the project could have an impact on a community, the environmental specialist will continue coordinating with the district to determine and design the necessary solutions. The district will continue to coordinate with the local entities.		At this stage, if it has been determined that the project could have an impact on a community, the environmental specialist will continue coordinating with the district to determine and design the necessary solutions. The district will continue to coordinate with the local entities.

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	===127.3.2.1 Location/Conceptual Plan Stage===		===127.3.2.1 Location/Conceptual Plan Stage===
	At the location/conceptual plan stage, ~~design division~~ environmental staff use various tools and databases to screen the project but may also contact local entities and/or district staff to determine whether they have any concerns with the project or additional information that may help in the project review. Initial data collection involves gathering general information. The Specialist uses accepted databases related to these community resources and contacts district personnel, as needed, to determine the likelihood that the project will have a negative impact on the community.		At the location/conceptual plan stage, Design Division environmental staff use various tools and databases to screen the project but may also contact local entities and/or district staff to determine whether they have any concerns with the project or additional information that may help in the project review. Initial data collection involves gathering general information. The Specialist uses accepted databases related to these community resources and contacts district personnel, as needed, to determine the likelihood that the project will have a negative impact on the community.

	The district initiates this process by submitting a [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the ~~design division~~ for every project. For projects that require an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the ~~design division~~ and the district will determine when to begin this process since an RES is not submitted for those projects until later in the NEPA process. The district may be required to gather and submit additional information about the project at this stage. Findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and through core team participation.		The district initiates this process by submitting a [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division for every project. For projects that require an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Design Division and the district will determine when to begin this process since an RES is not submitted for those projects until later in the NEPA process. The district may be required to gather and submit additional information about the project at this stage. Findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and through core team participation.

	====127.3.2.1.1 Impact Assessment====		====127.3.2.1.1 Impact Assessment====
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	===127.3.2.2 Preliminary Plans Stage===		===127.3.2.2 Preliminary Plans Stage===
	If no community impact issues were previously identified, the preliminary plans stage allows specialists to repeat a similar a process as was conducted during the initial project screening. The district initiates this process by submitting an [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the ~~design division~~. The environmental specialist screens the project for changes and determines whether any new information has become available since the last screening. Any new findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and the environmental specialist will discuss appropriate actions with the project manager.		If no community impact issues were previously identified, the preliminary plans stage allows specialists to repeat a similar a process as was conducted during the initial project screening. The district initiates this process by submitting an [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division. The environmental specialist screens the project for changes and determines whether any new information has become available since the last screening. Any new findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and the environmental specialist will discuss appropriate actions with the project manager.

	At this stage, if it has been determined that the project could have an impact on a community, the environmental specialist will continue coordinating with the district to determine and design the necessary solutions. The district will continue to coordinate with the local entities.		At this stage, if it has been determined that the project could have an impact on a community, the environmental specialist will continue coordinating with the district to determine and design the necessary solutions. The district will continue to coordinate with the local entities.

	===127.3.2.3 ROW Plan Stage===		===127.3.2.3 ROW Plan Stage===
	At the right-of-way plan stage, if no community impact issues have been previously identified, the process described for earlier stages is repeated. The district initiates this process by submitting an [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the ~~design division~~, whereupon the environmental specialist will screen the project for changes and determines whether any new information has become available since the last screening. Any new findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and the environmental specialist will discuss appropriate actions with the project manager. If no issues are identified, the district is notified that the community impact assessment issues are clear for this project.		At the right-of-way plan stage, if no community impact issues have been previously identified, the process described for earlier stages is repeated. The district initiates this process by submitting an [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division, whereupon the environmental specialist will screen the project for changes and determines whether any new information has become available since the last screening. Any new findings pertinent to the project will be relayed to the district in the RES response and the environmental specialist will discuss appropriate actions with the project manager. If no issues are identified, the district is notified that the community impact assessment issues are clear for this project.

	At this stage, if it has been determined that the project could have an adverse impact on a community based on analysis of the community and potential impacts to that community, solutions should begin to be identified or should be underway. The environmental specialist helps the project manager identify impacts and solutions. If the NEPA class has been determined and approval been given, the review may need to be re-evaluated.		At this stage, if it has been determined that the project could have an adverse impact on a community based on analysis of the community and potential impacts to that community, solutions should begin to be identified or should be underway. The environmental specialist helps the project manager identify impacts and solutions. If the NEPA class has been determined and approval been given, the review may need to be re-evaluated.

	===127.3.2.4 Final Design Stage===		===127.3.2.4 Final Design Stage===
	At final design stage, if there have been no community issues identified to date, the process prescribed for earlier stages is repeated. The district submits an [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the ~~design division~~ and the environmental specialist screens the project for changes and determines whether any new information has become available since the last screening. Any new findings pertinent to the project are relayed to the district in the RES response and the environmental specialist will discuss appropriate actions with the project manager. If no issues are identified, the district is notified that the community impact assessment issues are clear for this project.		At final design stage, if there have been no community issues identified to date, the process prescribed for earlier stages is repeated. The district submits an [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|RES]] to the Design Division and the environmental specialist screens the project for changes and determines whether any new information has become available since the last screening. Any new findings pertinent to the project are relayed to the district in the RES response and the environmental specialist will discuss appropriate actions with the project manager. If no issues are identified, the district is notified that the community impact assessment issues are clear for this project.

	Solutions to community impacts that are part of the project design should be finalized at this point and the project manager has committed to them. Any commitments shall be documented in the RES and carried forward by the project manager into bid, letting and award.		Solutions to community impacts that are part of the project design should be finalized at this point and the project manager has committed to them. Any commitments shall be documented in the RES and carried forward by the project manager into bid, letting and award.

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	===127.3.2.2.1 Impact Assessment===		===127.3.2.2.1 Impact Assessment===
	For projects that require an EA or an EIS, the community impact analyst will ensure that comments concerning potential impacts to the community are solicited from local entities through written requests. The impact assessment process described previously must be initiated prior to alternatives development and is to be used to guide that development. This activity fulfills the [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents\|NEPA requirements]] relating to the selection of alternatives and the information obtained is used in the [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]] or [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.3 Environmental Impact Statement\|EIS]] documentation or [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.1 Categorical Exclusion\|Categorical Exclusion determination (CE2)]].		For projects that require an EA or an EIS, the community impact analyst will ensure that comments concerning potential impacts to the community are solicited from local entities through written requests. The impact assessment process described previously must be initiated prior to alternatives development and is to be used to guide that development. This activity fulfills the [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents\|NEPA requirements]] relating to the selection of alternatives and the information obtained is used in the [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]] or [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.3.3 Environmental Impact Statement\|EIS]] documentation or [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.3.1 Categorical Exclusion\|Categorical Exclusion determination (CE2)]].

	[[Community Impact Assessment Data List\| Click here]] for examples of the types of data collected and incorporated into environmental documents.		[[Community Impact Assessment Data List\| Click here]] for examples of the types of data collected and incorporated into environmental documents.
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	Add a desirable or attractive feature to the project to make it fit more harmoniously into the community. (Not intended to replace lost resources or alleviate impacts caused by the project.)		Add a desirable or attractive feature to the project to make it fit more harmoniously into the community. (Not intended to replace lost resources or alleviate impacts caused by the project.)



	Project design options are typically based on an ideal engineering standard. When adverse community impacts are identified, analysts are to:		Project design options are typically based on an ideal engineering standard. When adverse community impacts are identified, analysts are to:
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	* Finally, consider enhancement opportunities that are a reasonable expenditure of public funds and help the project fit harmoniously into the community.		* Finally, consider enhancement opportunities that are a reasonable expenditure of public funds and help the project fit harmoniously into the community.
	Community impact analysts should recognize that an effort to address one impact may create other adverse impacts. Analysts must consider the potential impacts of these measures on the community, ensuring that the approaches considered support the purpose and need of the project. Whatever approach is selected, it is important to monitor and follow through on commitments.		Community impact analysts should recognize that an effort to address one impact may create other adverse impacts. Analysts must consider the potential impacts of these measures on the community, ensuring that the approaches considered support the purpose and need of the project. Whatever approach is selected, it is important to monitor and follow through on commitments.


	Public involvement can provide important information to aid in identifying acceptable solutions to address adverse impacts.		Public involvement can provide important information to aid in identifying acceptable solutions to address adverse impacts.

	The [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.1 Categorical Exclusion\|Categorical Exclusion (CE)]], [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)]], and [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.3 Environmental Impact Statement\|Record of Decision (ROD)]] documents as well as the draft and final EIS must include the commitments.		The [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.3.1 Categorical Exclusion\|Categorical Exclusion (CE)]], [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)]], and [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.3.3 Environmental Impact Statement\|Record of Decision (ROD)]] documents as well as the draft and final EIS must include the commitments.

	Practical examples include:		Practical examples include:
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	* Plant trees and add park benches.		* Plant trees and add park benches.
	* Add public artwork or a facade to a transportation facility to match the aesthetic design goals of a community.		* Add public artwork or a facade to a transportation facility to match the aesthetic design goals of a community.



	There are two types of enhancements: 1) Environmental enhancements, which may be added to a transportation project to improve community acceptance (see 1990 FHWA Environmental Policy Statement) and 2) Transportation enhancements, which are funded through a provision of SAFETEA-LU with funds set aside from the Surface Transportation Program.		There are two types of enhancements: 1) Environmental enhancements, which may be added to a transportation project to improve community acceptance (see 1990 FHWA Environmental Policy Statement) and 2) Transportation enhancements, which are funded through a provision of SAFETEA-LU with funds set aside from the Surface Transportation Program.
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	===127.3.2.7 Post-Bid Opening Activities===		===127.3.2.7 Post-Bid Opening Activities===
	At this stage, the primary concern is assuring that all MoDOT resident engineers and inspectors are informed of any community issues, requirements, and JSPs prior to construction. Contractors should also be informed of these issues prior to construction. If MoDOT fails to implement the agreed upon measures, lengthy project delays could result.		At this stage, the primary concern is assuring that all MoDOT resident engineers and inspectors are informed of any community issues, requirements, and JSPs prior to construction. Contractors should also be informed of these issues prior to construction. If MoDOT fails to implement the agreed upon measures, lengthy project delays could result.


	==127.3.3 Maintenance Activities==		==127.3.3 Maintenance Activities==