CDOT NEPA Manual

Version 7 of the CDOT NEPA Manual was completed in June 2023.

CDOT NEPA Manual, Update June 2024

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - National Environmental Policy Act & Implementing Regulations

Chapter 3 - CDOT’s NEPA-Specific Planning & Project Development Elements

Chapter 4 - Environmental Impact Statement

Chapter 5 - Categorical Exclusion

Chapter 6 - Environmental Assessment

Chapter 7 - Stakeholder Involvement Guidance & Public Involvement Plan

Chapter 8 - Document Review Procedures

Chapter 9 - Resource Considerations

Chapter 10 - NEPA Processes & Compliance for Other Federal Agencies

Appendix A - Typical NEPA Abbreviations and Acronyms

Appendix B - Typical NEPA Terminology

Appendix C - Style Guide for NEPA Documents

Appendix D - Quality Assurance & Quality Control Guidance for NEPA Documents

Appendix E - Agency Coordination Plan Template

Appendix F - Standard Language