Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. All work shall comply with all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and NEPA related regulations and guidelines. The consultant shall follow the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/INDOT Streamlining Process and comply with INDOT’s Procedural Manual for Preparing Environmental Studies and Categorical Exclusion Manual. 2. The CONSULTANT will develop the environmental analyses by coordinating with personnel responsible for the development of the project scope as well as the INDOT project manager. 3. If requested by the INDOT project manager, the CONSULTANT will attend the initial field meeting to identify potentially sensitive environmental considerations as well as any other field meetings that are necessary to conclude their work. 4. The CONSULTANT will be responsible for all activities required to successfully complete the environmental documentation required by the NEPA and other pertinent and applicable laws and regulations. If the scope of a project changes following approval of the environmental document, the CONSULTANT may be asked to assess whether the document is still valid, and prepare additional environmental documentation if needed. 5. The CONSULTANT will be responsible for notifying landowners and obtaining access as per State laws.
