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November 14, 2009
Environmental Justice Research Supplement Available Online; EPA to Host Symposium
EPA Announces Final Amendments to Spill Prevention Rules
FTA Proposes to Expand Funding Eligibility for Pedestrian, Bicycle Paths Near Transit
FTA Recognizes Transit Providers for Excellence in Environmental Document Preparation
Information Released on National Bike Summit 2010
NCHRP Study Describes Partnerships for Implementing Transit Improvements in National Parks
Regional CSS National Dialog Workshops Planned for Oregon, Minnesota
Chicago's Green Alley Program

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November 07, 2009
America Bikes Publishes Findings on Recovery Act Funding for Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects
Annual Update to the List of Candidate Species under ESA Released by FWS
CEQ Submits Third Report to Congress on NEPA Compliance under Recovery Act
EPA Requests Applications for 2010 Environmental Justice Grants
FHWA Newsletter Celebrates Nine Years Covering Innovative Environmental Stewardship, Streamlining Practices
FHWA's Successes in Stewardship Newsletter
Multiple Public Health Benefits of Sustainability Strategies Explored in Article
Presidential Award Recognizes Efforts to Reduce Energy, Fuel Use by Federal Agencies
Nebraska Department of Roads' Plan for the Roadside Environment

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October 31, 2009
Advisory Council Announces Special Recovery Act Section 106 Training
Conference to Consider Environmental Justice Impacts of Goods Movement, Air Pollution
CTE Webcast to Highlight Federal Interagency Partnership on Sustainable Communities
Document Addresses Monitoring, Oversight of Land Use Controls at Contaminated Sites
EPA to Evaluate Permeable Pavement, Rain Gardens to Control Stormwater Runoff
EPA to Issue Surveys for Upcoming Stormwater Rulemaking
FHWA Posts Fall 2009 Transportation Planning Update
Green Transit Bus Report Latest in EDF Series on Low-Carbon Technologies and U.S. Job Opportunities
NARC Publishes Compendium of Workshops on Air Quality and Transportation Planning
Study Highlights Popularity of Cultural and Heritage Travel
TRB Report Suggest Transportation Research Program for Mitigating, Adapting to Climate Change

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October 24, 2009
APA Publishes Essays on Sustainable Community Planning, Design
DOT Secretary Designates New Scenic Byways
EPA Proposes to Extend Stormwater Construction General Permit
Fall 2009 Pedestrian Forum Newsletter Posted by FHWA
FHWA Posts Fall 2009 GIS in Transportation Newsletter
GAO Report Examines Federal, State Actions on Climate Change Adaptation
Mn/DOT Report Explores Use of Fly Ash in Road Reconstruction
NCHRP Report Explores Acoustic Beamforming Technique for Truck Noise Measurement
Nevada GIS Application for Tracking Vehicle Crashes is the Focus of FHWA Webcast
Recreational Trails, Transportation Enhancements Program Update Posted by FHWA
Report Offers Case Studies of Multisector Asset Management Strategies
Report Summarizes State Actions to Address Climate Change
Safe Routes to School State Network Project Applications Now Accepted
Technical Manual on Design and Construction of Road Tunnels Published by FHWA
D.C. DOT Initiatives Turn City Roads into 'Great Streets'

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October 17, 2009
Communities in 43 States Receive Grants for Scenic Byway Projects
Conference to Address Water and Land Use Planning in the Pacific Northwest
EPA Releases Plan to Improve Clean Water Act Enforcement Program
EPA Report Describes Benefits of Diesel Emissions Reduction Program
FHWA Issues Annual Progress Report on Mobile Source Air Toxics Study
Final Area Designations for Fine Particle Standard Issued by EPA
Forest Service Research Strategy Focuses on Ecosystem Sustainability, Carbon Sequestration
Newsletter Features FHWA Research on Recycled Materials
Peer Exchange Report Features GIS Applications in FHWA Eco-Logical Grant Projects
Report Compiles Environmental Fieldwork Technologies Employed by State DOTs
September 2009 Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter Posted by FHWA
Webcast to Feature EPA Efforts to Address Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources
Western Governors' Wildlife Council Meeting Presentations Now Available
Workshop to Highlight Planning Practices for Integrating Transportation, Land Use

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October 10, 2009
APA Announces Great Places in America for 2009
EPA SmartWay Partnership Recognizes Freight Industry Efforts to Reduce CO2 Emissions, Fuel Use
EPA Solicits Proposals for National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program
FHWA Newsletter Covers Nebraska Environmental Streamlining Workshops, ICOET 2009 Conference
FHWA Updates Guidance on Analyzing Air Toxics in NEPA Documents
Podcast Highlights ICMA Efforts on Sustainable Communities
Presentations Available from Midwestern Regional Asphalt In-Place Recycling Workshop
President Obama Sets Sustainability Goals for Federal Agencies
Symposium to Address Planning for Sustainable Communities
Transportation Conformity Highlights for August/September 2009 Posted by FHWA
Transportation Enhancements Newsletter Features Historic Street Rehabilitation Project in Louisiana
U.N. Report Assesses Role of Urban Planning in Sustainable Development
NCHRP Study Looks At Use of Vegetated Stormwater Treatments in Rural Areas

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October 03, 2009
EPA Awards Recovery Act Funding for Clean Diesel Projects in Southern California
International Conference to Highlight Sustainable Concrete Pavements
NCHRP Study Examines Methods for Cumulative Impact Assessment in Regional Transportation Plans
Newsletter Highlights Recent FHWA Research and Technology Activities
Report Describes Principles for Enhancing Concrete Pavement Sustainability

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September 26, 2009
2009 National Preservation Conference Theme is Sustainability
ACHP Website Offers Links to FWHA Historic Preservation Programs
Advisory Council Posts 2010 Section 106 Courses Schedule
CSS Website Features Resources on Federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities
EPA Report Describes Essential Smart Growth Fixes for Local Zoning Codes
EPA Report Finds Potential for Recycling, Land Reuse to Reduce U.S. Greenhouse Emissions
EPA Requires Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Major Sources
FHWA Issues Phase II Report Evaluating CMAQ Program
FWS Offers Strategic Plan to Address Climate Change Impacts
Maryland Publishes Guide to Planning, Smart Growth
NCHRP Study Offers Guide for Determining Benefits of CSS
Report Cites 2008 Petroleum Reduction Accomplishments of the Clean Cities Partnership
Report Considers Efforts to Promote Affordable Housing in Transit-Oriented Development
September/October 2009 Public Roads Magazine Published
Transit Projects Chosen for Greenhouse Gas, Energy Reduction Grants

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September 19, 2009
CSS National Dialog Workshop to Highlight Best Practices
DOT and EPA Propose Joint Auto Fuel Economy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
EPA to Reconsider 2008 National Standards for Ozone
FHWA Publishes Latest Issue of Highways for LIFE Innovator Newsletter
FHWA to Revise Regulations on Highway Traffic, Construction Noise
Interior Secretary Signs Climate Change Response Strategy
Webinar to Address Connecting Transit with Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities
Webinar to Feature New Health Benefits Module of EPA's Diesel Emissions Quantifier

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September 12, 2009
Association Newsletter Features Coalition Building for State Wetland Mapping Projects
EPA Seeks Applications for 2009 Clean Air Excellence Awards
Federal Agencies Release Draft Reports on Chesapeake Bay Restoration
Federal Matching Grants for Wetlands Conservation Announced
FHWA Posts June 2009 Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter
FHWA Posts Summer 2009 Edition of Environmental Quarterly Newsletter
Interagency Guide to Smart Growth for Coastal and Waterfront Communities Released
Newsletter Highlights FHWA Planning, Environment, Air Quality, and Realty Seminar

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September 05, 2009
23rd Annual AASHTO GIS-T Symposium Scheduled for April 2010
Additional Guidance for New Starts/Small Starts Programs Issued by FTA
Advisory Council Posts Preserve America Newsletter
Annual Report on STEP Research Released
FHWA Posts Recreational Trails, Transportation Enhancements Program Update
FHWA Publishes Summary of Highway Traffic Noise Barrier Construction
FHWA Requests Applications for Highways for LIFE Grants
FHWA Requests Feedback on 2010 STEP Implementation Strategy
'State of the Practice' Report Addresses Air Toxics
'State of the Practice' Report Addresses Construction Stormwater Management
'State of the Practice' Report Addresses Historic Bridges
STEP Program Bulletin Highlights Climate Change Research
TRB Report Evaluates Effects of Compact Development on Motor Vehicle Travel, Greenhouse Emissions

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August 29, 2009
EPA Awards Recovery Act Funds to Clean Diesel Finance Program
FHWA Webcast Features Maryland Initiatives to Develop Statewide GIS Framework
NARC Offers Framework for Federal Livability Initiative to Promote Regional Planning
NCHRP Report Analyzes State DOT Implementation of Community, Cultural Resource Commitments
Online Forum to Discuss Federal Transportation and Livability Initiatives
Report Summarizes Peer Exchange on GIS Applications for Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Summer 2009 GIS in Transportation Newsletter Published by FHWA
Transportation Department Ends CARS Rebate Program

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August 22, 2009
EPA Releases Guidebook on Smart Growth and Active Aging
FWS Adopts Federal Wetlands Mapping Standard
New Guide Offers Framework for Integration of CSS into Transportation Practice
Sustainability Peer Exchange Report, Resources Posted
Wetlands Mapping Data Collection Requirements, Procedures Posted by FWS

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August 15, 2009
EPA Joins Sponsors of EcoCar Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition
EPA Seeks Input on National Clean Water Act Enforcement Programs
FHWA Newsletter Focuses on Right-of-Way Topics, Linkages
Latest Issue of Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter Posted by FHWA
Report Examines State Efforts to Phase Out Lead Wheel Weights
Research Describes Best Practices for Considering Historic Preservation in Transportation
White House Announces Grants to Support Electric Vehicle, Component Manufacturing

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August 08, 2009
Article Examines Use of Air Bubble Curtains to Reduce Underwater Noise from Bridge Projects
California Releases Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Columbia River Crossing Project Highlights Successful Collaboration, Environmental Stewardship
FHWA Announces Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation for 2009 and 2010
Preserve America Community and Stewardship Designations Announced
Report Features Highlights of FTA's Impact on Public Transportation
TRB Webinar to Examine Incorporation of Climate Change Impacts in Transportation Planning
Website for Public Access to Federal Regulations Updated

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August 01, 2009
AASHTO Launches Website on Reducing Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions
FHWA Completes Third Audit of Caltrans Pilot Assumption of NEPA Authority
FTA Issues Final Guidance for New Starts/Small Starts Programs, Requests Comment on Additional Guidance
Handbook on Section 4(f) Posted on Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
Handbook on Stormwater Management Posted on Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO Website
July/August 2009 Public Roads Magazine Features Context Sensitive Solutions
NOAA, Conservation Fund to Teach Course on GIS Tools for Strategic Conservation Planning
Summer 2009 Section 106 Case Digest Posted by ACHP
U.S. DOT Begins Incentive Program for Consumers to Purchase New, Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Webinar Archive on Design Flexibility in the AASHTO Green Book Now Available

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July 25, 2009
Clearinghouse Website Covers Transportation Enhancements Provisions in the ARRA
Council on Environmental Quality Launches New Website
EPA to Reconsider Airborne Lead Monitoring Requirements
International Road Federation Develops Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator
Report Offers Policy Recommendations for Healthy, Equitable Transportation
TR News Magazine Features Transportation, Environmental Enhancements

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July 18, 2009
FHWA Posts May/June 2009 Transportation Conformity Highlights
NCHRP Report Explores Roadway Design Flexibility Issues
Policy Groups Offer Recommendations for Ensuring Equity in Transportation Reauthorization
Report Features Innovative Practices for Sustainable Roads
Research Addresses Corridor Approaches to Integrating Transportation, Land Use

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July 11, 2009
Air Quality Standards for Large Ships Proposed by EPA
Comment Period Extended for Renewable Fuel Standard
EPA Releases Information on States' Clean Water Act Compliance, Enforcement
EPA, University of Michigan Study to Evaluate Effects of Highway Pollution on Children
FAQs on NEPA Reevaluations Included in FHWA Newsletter
FHWA Issues Supplemental Memo on Increased Federal Share for CMAQ Program
FHWA Posts June 2009 Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter
Increased Flooding Risk from Global Warming Documented in NWF Report
Maine Official Named as FHWA Deputy Administrator
Report Summarizes European Scan Tour on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Mobility
Summer 2009 Pedestrian Forum Newsletter Published by FHWA
Summer 2009 Transportation Planning Update Published by FHWA
TTI's Annual Urban Mobility Report Slows Slight Decrease in Congestion

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July 04, 2009
California Receives Waiver to Enforce Greenhouse Gas Standards for Autos
EPA Proposes to Revise Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide
FHWA Newsletter Describes Implementation of NEPA Reporting Requirements under Recovery Act
June 2009 Complete Streets Webinar Presentation Now Available
NCHRP Synthesis Addresses Reducing Roadside Litter
Online Toolkit to Help Contractors Recycle, Reuse Construction and Demolition Materials
Report Estimates Emissions Reductions in 13 States Adopting California's Vehicle GHG Standards

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June 27, 2009
ACHP Report Assesses Effectiveness of Preserve America Grants
EPA Publishes Environmental Justice Resource Guide
EPA Releases Third National Analysis of Health Risks from Air Toxics
FHWA Awards $140 Million in Discretionary Grants for Transportation Improvements
FHWA Highlights FY 2008 Accomplishments in Transportation STEP Research Program
FWS Requests Proposals for 2010 Endangered Species Grants
Proposals Requested for FHWA's International Technology Scanning Program
Report Addresses Incorporation of Environmental Commitments into Transportation Contracts
Report Assesses Climate Change Threats to Transportation Infrastructure
Report Finds Substantial Emissions Reductions from New Clean Diesel Engines
TRB Summer Workshop to Feature Sustainable Waste Management, Resource Efficiency

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June 20, 2009
EPA Grant Program to Support Community Climate Change Initiatives
Federal Officials Announce Coordinated Policy on Transportation, Housing, Environment
FHWA Announces Highways for LIFE Grants; Reopens Request for Demonstration Projects
FHWA Issues Clarification on Conformity Guidance for Qualitative Hot-spot Analysis
FWS Wetland Mapper Website Updated
Government Report Assesses Climate Change Impacts on United States, Urges Action
Guidebook Encourages States to Lead by Example on Clean Energy Programs
LandScope America Offers Interactive Online Guide to Resource Conservation
New Website Topic Added: Geographic Information Systems
Report Cites Decline in Transportation Energy Use Relative to GDP
Research Documents Use of Asset Management for Environmental Mitigation Features
Study Estimates Economic Value of NOAA's National Coordinate System

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June 13, 2009
APA Publishes Model Smart Growth Regulations
Case Studies Highlight Community Pedestrian, Bicycle Projects
Experts Offer Principles on Sustainability, Historic Preservation
FTA Awards Over $909 Million for Transit Capital Improvements
Low-Impact Development, Green Infrastructure Showcased on Massachusetts' Ipswich River Watershed
Report Cites Urban Local Government Efforts to Adapt to Climate Change Impacts
Report Documents Incentive-Based Approaches for Environmental Stewardship
Research Documents DOTs Organizational Structures, Practices for Stewardship, Streamlining
Symposium to Feature Training on FHWA Civil Rights Programs
TRB Webinar to Address Climate Change Fundamentals

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June 06, 2009
Conservation Fund to Convene National Summit on Infrastructure and the Environment
English-to-Spanish Glossary of Transportation Terms Developed by WSDOT
FHWA Newsletter Describes Final Joint Compensatory Mitigation Rule
FHWA Posts May 2009 Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter
FHWA Webcast to Feature Tools for Integrating Planning and Environmental Linkages
Forest Service Receives Recovery Act Funding for Road Maintenance, Watershed Restoration
FWS Designates Upper Mississippi River Floodplains as Wetland of International Importance
New York City DOT Publishes New Street Design Manual
Online Forum Allows Public to Explore Features of Federal Regulations Website
Recent Meeting Explored Opportunities for Promoting Sustainable Transit-Oriented Development
Report Cites Inequalities in How Climate Change Impacts Minorities, the Poor
Report Documents International Right-of-Way, Utility Process Research
Report Evaluates Equity Implications of Congestion Pricing Policies
ULI Report Examines Impact of Global Demographic Trends on Land Use
Vice President, Transportation Secretary Discuss Future of High-Speed Rail
22nd AASHTO GIS-T Symposium Held in Oklahoma City
5th National GIS in Transit Conference, November 16-18
FHWA Hosts Second Quarterly Webcast on Applications of Technologies to Transportation
FHWA Releases Spring 2009 GIS in Transportation Quarterly Newsletter
FHWA Training Guide
NCHRP Report Synthesis of State Practices in Developing Linear Referencing Systems Now Available

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May 30, 2009
Briefing to Consider Complete Streets Policies, Upcoming Federal Transportation Bill
Clearinghouse Issues Report on Nationwide Transportation Enhancements Spending
Report Compiles State Land Revitalization Indicators
Research Compares Transportation-Related Greenhouse Emissions from Urban, Suburban Households
Webinar to Feature Creation of Bicycle Master Plans for Cities

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May 23, 2009
Conference to Feature Sustainable Management of Waste, Recycled Materials in Construction
DOT Announces $1.5 Billion in 'TIGER' Grants for Surface Transportation Projects
ELI Honors 2009 National Wetlands Awards Recipients
FHWA Posts Spring 2009 Edition of Environmental Quarterly Newsletter
Forum to Address Recycled Asphalt Shingles in Highway Applications
FTA Issues Proposed Guidance for New Starts, Small Starts Programs
FWS Awards Over $61 Million for State Wildlife Grants
Joint EPA/NHTSA Rule to Address Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Fuel Economy
Minnesota Forum Addresses Transportation Design Flexibility
NHI Seminar to Address Mitigation of Noise in Highway Projects
Presentations from STEP Research Program Webinar Now Available
Report Offers Case Studies of Transit-Oriented Development
Value Pricing Pilot Program Grants Awarded for Highway Congestion Relief
Webinar Presentations Available on Foundry Sand Use in Transportation Infrastructure

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May 16, 2009
Clean Air Excellence Awards Announced by EPA
FHWA Posts Transportation Conformity Highlights for March 2009
FHWA Resource Center Posts Latest Issue of Centered on Service Newsletter
FHWA, CTE Launch National Dialog, Seek Best Practices on CSS
FWS Launches Monthly Climate Change Newsletter
Outreach Tools on Climate Change and Transportation Released by FHWA
Report from 2008 Peer Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation Posted

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May 09, 2009
Annual List of Best Walking Cities Released
CEQ Offers Guidance for Expediting Reviews of Stimulus Projects
CSS Webinar to Address Integration of Bicycle, Pedestrian Facilities in Constrained Right-of-Ways
EPA Announces Training Sessions for MOVES2009
EPA to Revise Renewable Fuel Standard Program
Latest Issue of Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter Posted by FHWA
Newsletter Features FHWA/FTA Final Rule on Environmental Review Process
Report Features Use of Accelerated Bridge Construction Techniques in Utah
Report on New Mexico DOT Carbon Sequestration Pilot Project Released
Section 4(f) Resources Added to FHWA's Environmental Review Toolkit Website
Study Documents Use of Animal Detection Systems to Reduce Vehicle Collisions
Workshop to Consider Sustainable Housing, Mixed-Use Development in Hartford, Connecticut

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May 02, 2009
Few 'Significant Delays' Seen for Jurisdictional Determinations Post-Rapanos
Final Guidance on Railroad Right-of-Way Acquisition Issued by FTA
Fleet Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator Released
FTA Rail Modernization Study Seeks Reinvestment in Aging Transit Infrastructure
National Trust Announces 2009 List of America's Most Endangered Places
NCHRP Report Addresses Safety Impacts of Digital Billboards
Obama Administration to Revoke Bush Rule on Endangered Species Consultation Process
Online Guide to CSS Training Launched by FHWA
Report Cites Need for Overhaul of Federal Infrastructure Strategy
Report Offers Case Studies of Innovative Public Transit Systems
Texas Facility Tests Erosion Control Devices for Construction Runoff

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April 25, 2009
Bikewalk.org to Host Webinar on Weekend Street Closing Events
EPA Honors Climate Change, Ozone Layer Protection Award Winners
FWS Awards 2009 Endangered Species Grants
FWS Releases Online Sea Level Rise Modeling Tool
Guidance on Financial Planning, Fiscal Constraint Issued by FHWA
NOAA Documents Continued Climb in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Presentations Available from CSS Webinar on Sustainable Stormwater Management
TRB Webinar to Address Mitigating Animal-Vehicle Collisions
TRB Webinar to Consider Use of High-Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement

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April 18, 2009
ACHP Publishes Spring 2009 Section 106 Case Digest
CSS Website Offers Sustainable Stormwater Management Resources
Draft MOVES2009 Emission Model Released by EPA
EPA Allocates Recovery Act Funding for Clean Diesel Activities
EPA Proposed Rule Finds That Greenhouse Gases Endanger Public Health, Welfare
EPA to Showcase Green Technology for Moving Cargo Containers
EPA Webcasts Feature Green Infrastructure Approach to Stormwater Management
FHWA Posts Best Practices Manual for Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
FHWA Posts Transportation Conformity Highlights for March 2009
President Obama Announces Funding of 2000th Project Under ARRA
President Obama Offers Strategic Plan for Building U.S. High-Speed Rail Network
Report Cites Potential Climate Change Impacts on Regional Air Quality

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April 11, 2009
APA and EESI Partner on Planning for Energy, Climate Change
Capitol Hill Summit Discussed Federal Agenda for Revitalizing Older Industrial Cities
FHWA Issues Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter for March 2009
NAS Report Describes Framework for Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Systems
National Trust Launches State Stimulus Spending Tracker
Registration Now Open for 2009 ICOET Conference
Report Offers Guide to Advocating for Transportation Equity in Recovery Act Funding
TRB Panel Identifies Limitations in DOT Review of Section 4(f) Implementation

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April 04, 2009
$3.5 Million in Grants for Particulate Matter, Health Effects Research Awarded by EPA
Economic Recovery Funds Support Repairs to Wildlife Refuge Roads
Environmental Modeling Guidance Released by EPA
FHWA Newsletter Features Peer Exchange on Effective Coordination Practices
FHWA Report Explores Concept of Megaregions in Regional Transportation Planning
Legislation Permanently Authorizes National Historic Preservation Grant Programs
New FHWA Web Page Features Resources on Highways and Climate Change
New Historic Bridges Community of Practice Launched on AASHTO Website
Planning Association Launches Online Source for Climate Change, Planning Information
Report Explores Role of Public Transit in Addressing Climate Change in Five European Cities
U.S., Canada Propose Coastal Buffer Zone to Control Emissions from Ships

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March 28, 2009
CSS Webinars to Feature Sustainable Stormwater Management, Complete Streets
DOT Approves New Variable Toll Lanes to Relieve Congestion on Two Texas Highways
EPA Awards Environmental Justice Grants
FHWA Posts February 2009 Transportation Conformity Highlights
FHWA Updates Planning and Environmental Linkages Website
FHWA, FTA Amend NEPA Rules for Highway, Transit Projects
FTA to Fund Transit Projects that Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Energy Consumption
U.S. DOT Adopts CAFE Standards for Model Year 2011 Cars, Light Trucks

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March 21, 2009
2009 Smart Growth Conference PowerPoint Presentations Available Online
Bicycling Coalition Urges Congress to Increase Funding in Next Transportation Bill
Conference to Feature Research Coordinating Transportation Planning, Climate Change
EPA Develops Core Elements Framework for State and Tribal Wetlands Program Development
Federal Agencies Partner to Promote Sustainable Housing, Transportation Initiatives
FHWA Issues Findings From Audit of Caltrans NEPA Delegation Program
Iowa Communities Receive Smart Growth Funding Following Natural Disasters
New Guide Promotes Understanding of Climate Sciences
Report Shows Widespread Declines in U.S. Bird Populations

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March 14, 2009
DOT Agrees to Fund Dulles Corridor Rail Extension Project in Virginia
EPA Describes Recovery Act Funding for Clean Diesel Activities
EPA Proposes Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting by Major Sources
Maine DOT Uses Innovative Techniques in Reconstruction of Rural Bridges
New Tool Designed to Help Determine Wetlands Jurisdiction in Oregon
Recovery Act Information Now Available on ACHP Website
Report Offers Tools for Brownfields Redevelopment by Disadvantaged Communities
Smart Growth Group Urges States to Spend Stimulus Funds on Broad Range of Solutions
Study Evaluates Alternative Methods to Estimate Re-Entrained Road Dust

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March 07, 2009
Coalition Recommends More Funding for Federal Land Conservation Programs
EPA Accepting Applications for Smart Growth Achievement Awards
FHWA Posts Latest Issue of Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter
FHWA Seeking Feedback on Environmental Review Toolkit Website
FHWA Specifies Apportionment of Highway Infrastructure Investment Funds
FHWA Stewardship Newsletter Highlights Louisiana's Historic Front Street Project
FTA Allocates Stimulus Funding for Public Transportation Infrastructure
NCHRP Study Finds Progress in Integration of Transportation, Conservation Planning
President Obama Discusses Highway Infrastructure Funding at DOT Ceremony
Report Finds Shift in Residential Development to Urban Centers
White House Issues Memorandum on Federal Interagency Consultation under ESA

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February 28, 2009
APA Launches Database of Energy, Climate Change Planning Resources
DOT Withdraws Proposed Rule on Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects
Federal Appeals Court Remands EPA Standard for Fine Particles
FHWA Highways for LIFE Innovator Newsletter Features Accelerated Bridge Construction
FHWA Posts Economic Stimulus Implementing Guidance

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February 21, 2009
EPA Seeks Applicants for Smart Growth Implementation Assistance
FHWA Posts Transportation Conformity Highlights for January 2009
Report Documents Loss of 59,000 Acres of Wetlands in Eastern United States
Report Examines Possible Effects of Electronic Variable Message Signs on Driving Safety

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February 14, 2009
Conference Presentations on Transportation Funding and Community Preservation Posted
EPA Reconsiders Decision to Deny California Greenhouse Gas Waiver Request
First Annual Transportation Equity Conference Scheduled for March 2009
NHI Course Offers Advanced Training on NEPA/Transportation Decisionmaking
Report Addresses Impacts of Engine Idling in New York City
Report Examines Combined Housing, Transportation Costs for Washington, DC Metro Area
Webinar Offers Guidance on EPA's Diesel Emissions Quantifier for Retrofit Projects

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February 07, 2009
ACHP Posts Winter 2009 Section 106 Case Digest, New Online Case Archive
DOT Secretary Creates 'TIGER' Team to Coordinate Economic Recovery Funding
EPA Recognizes Communities for Supporting Smart Growth, Active Aging
Expert Panel Recommends Improvements to the Federal Historic Preservation Program
FHWA Environmental Review Toolkit Homepage Updated
FHWA Issues Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter for January 2009
FHWA, FTA Issue Draft Report, Study Plan on Implementation of Section 4(f) Amendments
Green Building Council Provides Overview of Neighborhood Development Rating System
Online Tutorial to Assist EPA Community Action Grant Applicants
Peer Exchange Report Features Strategies for Streamlining EIS Process
Report Evaluates Prospects for Affordable Housing Near Transit Corridors
Report Examines Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources Management
Report Provides the States' Definitions of 'Waters of the State'
Transit State of Good Repair Initiative Launched
USDOT Initiatives Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Vehicle Miles Traveled

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January 31, 2009
AASHTO, FHWA Launch Websites on Expediting Economic Recovery Projects
FTA Discusses Evaluation of Economic Development for New Starts Projects
FTA Offers Grantees, Stakeholders Guidance on Economic Recovery Funding
NOAA Study Points to Irreversible Climate Change Impacts

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January 24, 2009
2009 Reference Guide to U.S. Transportation System Statistics Now Available
APA Report Features Best Practices on Planning for Urban Forestry
Exhibition to Feature Sustainable Transportation in Switzerland, U.S.
FTA Commits Funding for Light Rail Project in Denver Metro Area
FTA Withdraws Outdated Guidance for Environmental Assessments
Funding Available for Alternative Transit in Parks Program
Proposal to Address Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects
Report Addresses Scientific Uncertainty in Climate Change Analysis
U.S. DOT, Five State DOTs Commit to Relieving Congestion on I-95 Corridor

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January 17, 2009
$2 Million Awarded for Texas Clean Diesel Projects
Applications Requested for 2009 Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Funding
EPA Issues Report on Sea Level Rise in Mid-Atlantic Region
EPA to Update Air Quality Index for Fine Particle Pollution
FTA, Florida DOT Continuing Early Scoping for East Coast Railway Corridor Project
FWS Offers Vision for Meeting Climate Change, Conservation Challenges
New York City Receives International Award for Sustainable Transport
Video Features Techniques for Reducing Urban Runoff

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January 10, 2009
AARP and Project for Public Spaces Produce Series on Transportation, Community Building
Advocacy Group Cites 10 Most Endangered Areas in the South
APTA Encourages Members to Commit to Sustainability in Public Transportation
California, EPA Officials Showcase Cleaner Burning Off-Road Equipment
FHWA Clarifies Use of Planning Program Funds for Integration of Transportation, Land Use, Climate Change
FHWA Issues Updated Conformity Guidance on Use of Latest Planning Assumptions
FHWA Newsletter Describes Expedited Environmental Review After Bridge Collapse
FHWA Newsletter Features International Right-of-Way, Utility Process Scan
FHWA Posts Latest Issue of Transportation and Climate Change Newsletter
FHWA Publishes Winter 2009 Environmental Quarterly Newsletter
Report Examines Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Transportation Economic Analysis
Research Plans
U.S. DOT to Leave Decision on CAFE Standards to Obama Administration

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January 03, 2009
APA Requests Suggestions for 2009 Great Places in America
EPA Designates Nonattainment Areas for Fine Particle Standard
FTA Issues Proposed Guidance on Railroad Right-of-Way Acquisition
Massachusetts Provides Smart Growth Tools and Policies for Communities
Michigan Landowner Agrees to Civil Penalty, Restoration in Wetlands Jurisdiction Case
TRB Launches Website on Climate Change, Transportation Issues
U.S. DOT Approves $516 Million Loan for Maryland's Intercounty Connector

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