Public Notice and Request for Public Comments

Draft Application for Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to Participate in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program per 23 U.S.C. § 327 Which Assigns the Environmental Responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).

Summary: The Commonwealth of Virginia, acting by and through VDOT, provide access to a draft application and give notice of intent to participate in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program per 23 U.S.C. § 327 and Virginia Code § 33.2-228.1. This program allows FHWA to assign its authority and responsibility under NEPA and other federal environmental review requirements.

The Draft Application for Public and Agency Comment document is available on the VDOT website at:

https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/doing-business/technical-guidance-and-support/environmental/#programassignment

Dates: Comments must be received on or before 08/24/2026.

Comments: You may submit comments by posting them on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website related to this notice. If you are unable to comment here, you may send comments or seek further information by emailing VDOTENVInquiry@vdot.virginia.gov.

All comments received will be posted without change in Virginia DOT’s Final Application.