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timeframe and schedule outlining the NEPA Phase components will be developed. The Consultant will 
coordinate the NEPA Phase milestones at least once per month either through email or during team meetings 
with the City. 
2.2  Technical Studies  
The Consultant will initiate, track, complete, and review technical reviews necessary f rom the Preliminary 
Design Plans provided by Stantec Design Team. First, we will initiate technical studies coordination with TDOT 
NEPA POC and the appropriate TDOT environmental technical divisions to assist in the determination of what 
technical studies or desktop reviews are necessary for NEPA compliance. These studies may include:  
• Noise Impacts  
• Air Quality  
• Architectural/Historic Resources  
• Archaeology and Native American Coordination (Section 106)  
• Ecology and Natural Resources  
• Floodplain Impacts  
• Hazardous Materials  
• Land Use Review 
• Farmland (if applicable) 
• Social and Community Impacts  
• Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan (TDOT to complete if applicable)  
• Environmental Justice Analysis  
• Parks and Recreation Resources  
• Section 4(f) and 6(f) Resources  
• Climate Change (if applicable)  
 The NEPA specialist will complete the floodplain impacts, land use review, social and community impact 
review, environmental justice analysis, parks and recreation review, farmland impacts, and climate change 
language. Please note that the TDOT NEPA POC will coordinate all project materials and notifications with the 
TDOT environmental technical divisions, state and federal agencies, and Federal Highway Administration 
(FHWA).  
2.3  Draft Document Preparation  
The draft NEPA document will be developed consistent with the requirements of the Council of Environmental 
Quality (CEQ) and using the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical Advisory, TDOT Environmental 
Procedures Manual and TDOT Local Programs Manual as guides. The Consultant will incorporate  the project 
Purpose and Need, project description, plans, and results of the technical studies into the appropriate NEPA 
document template. In addition, we will include tables, figures, and images where appropriate to illustrate 
and explain the project area characteristics, alternatives, location of impacts, and comparison of impacts. 
Where appropriate, proposed and/or potential permitting, and mitigation measures will be discussed. Before 
a draft document is submitted to the City and TDOT, the Consultant will comply with QA/QC standards by 
conducting an internal review and providing a QA/QC form upon submittal.   
2.4  NEPA Public Meeting/Hearing (if applicable)  
Depending on the level of documentation, or action, and public interest, one NEPA public meeting, or hearing, 
may be required. If this is applicable, then the Consultant would complete the following tasks:   
• Reserve Venue  
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