The Qk4 environmental team has qualified staff who understand the legal and environmental issues and processes necessary to conduct the tasks required for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, including the National Historic Preservation Act’s (NHPA) Section 106 process. Highway-related Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) required  under NEPA are needed to:

1. Guide the decision-making process.
2. Analyze and document comprehensive environmental issues for various alternatives, including taking no action.
3. Incorporate extensive public involvement.
4. Document the final decision and mitigation commitments, if any.

KY 16-EA/FONSI