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Navigating Environmental Excellence: NEPA Assignment for State DOTs

October 3, 2025      By Al Alonzi

Tags: Transportation

Ribbon cutting ceremony on a new bridge with gathered crowd and officials

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment program offers a transformative opportunity for state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to assume federal environmental review responsibilities, streamlining project delivery and enhancing environmental autonomy.

Written by RS&H Vice President and Strategy Market Leader, and former FHWA Division Administrator, Al Alonzi, this white paper provides a strategic roadmap for navigating this powerful authority. Drawing on exclusive insights from the Texas Department of Transportation’s groundbreaking success in obtaining the most streamlined NEPA Assignment to date, this guide offers a blueprint for achieving environmental leadership.

Download this whitepaper to explore:

  • The Strategic Advantage of State-Led Reviews: Understand how NEPA Assignment empowers states to eliminate federal review layers, align projects with local priorities, and gain greater autonomy over environmental decision-making.
  • A Blueprint for Operational Excellence: Learn the steps required to build robust internal capabilities, from standardized operating procedures and quality management systems to enhanced staff training programs that meet and exceed federal standards.
  • Exclusive Case Study on Texas’s Success: Gain unparalleled insight from Texas’s journey, including the key features of its historic 10-year agreement and measurable impacts on approval timelines, document quality, and cost efficiency.
  • A Practical Roadmap for Implementation: Follow a clear, five-step plan for pursuing NEPA Assignment, from assessing current capabilities and building stakeholder alignment to establishing the necessary legal foundations.

Unlock Your State’s Potential

Gain the expert guidance needed to transform your state’s project delivery capabilities. Complete the form to download “Navigating Environmental Excellence: The Strategic Importance of NEPA Assignment for State Departments of Transportation” and take the first step toward your state’s journey to environmental excellence.

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