FDOT Environmental Compliance and Permitting

Question 1

What federal act requires FDOT to assess environmental impacts of major highway projects before approval?

Accepted Answer

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Answer

Clean Water Act

Answer

Endangered Species Act

Answer

Coastal Zone Management Act

Question 2

What type of NEPA document is prepared for FDOT projects with significant environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Answer

Categorical Exclusion (CE)

Answer

Environmental Assessment (EA)

Answer

Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Question 3

What Florida agency oversees environmental permitting for FDOT projects affecting wetlands and state waters?

Accepted Answer

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Water Management Districts

Answer

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

Answer

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Answer

Florida Department of Agriculture

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'mitigation bank' in FDOT environmental permitting?

Accepted Answer

Provide compensatory mitigation credits for unavoidable wetland impacts

Answer

Store soil materials removed during excavation

Answer

Bank environmental permit fees for future use

Answer

Store environmental data for project records

Question 5

What federally listed species protection law requires FDOT to consult with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before projects affecting listed species?

Accepted Answer

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7

Answer

Marine Mammal Protection Act

Answer

Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Answer

Clean Water Act Section 404

Question 6

What is a 'SWPPP' as required for FDOT construction projects disturbing more than one acre?

Accepted Answer

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

Answer

Statewide Water Planning and Protection Protocol

Answer

Structural Work Progress and Payment Plan

Answer

Subsurface Water and Pipe Protection Program