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An Environmental Assessment (EA) is prepared when it is unclear if a project will cause significant adverse environmental impacts. Intensive studies are only performed for those social, economic, and environmental resources that might experience significant adverse impacts. In May 2018, after conferring with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the National Park Service (NPS) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) determined that preparation of an EA would be appropriate for the Interstate 80 (I-80) Project due to its unique location and to allow for additional public involvement. This process is currently underway.

If the EA concludes that the Project will not result in significant individual or cumulative environmental impacts, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be prepared for FHWA approval. FHWA’s issuance of a FONSI will conclude the NEPA process.

Coordination efforts have been ongoing with many representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), NPS, NJDEP, New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office, Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Office, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Warren County, Knowlton Township and Hardwick Township representatives.