How is the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) involved?
FHWA is the lead federal agency. As the lead federal agency, FHWA shall be responsible for the overall direction of the environmental review process, content of required environmental documents, performing legal sufficiency review, and for expediting the delivery of the transportation project. FHWA shall also function as the lead Federal lead agency for compliance with the Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act, as well as other applicable Acts, Executive Orders, regulations, and laws. FHWA is a member of the Executive Oversight Committee.