Template
Final EA and FONSI Notice of Availability
Use this template to prepare a notice advertising to the public that a final environmental assessment (EA)
is ready for review and that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a finding of no
significant impact (FONSI) for the proposed project. The template can be used for state projects and for
federal projects assigned to TxDOT by the Federal Highway Administration. Notices created with this
template can be distributed by many methods, such as being included in a letter, posted on a website,
etc.
There is no required format for public notices because they are distributed by different methods. The
Environmental Affairs Division recommends including the TxDOT logo, but it is not required. Whatever
format is used, regardless of whether a logo is included, must meet the TxDOT publication standards as
outlined in the TxDOT Brand Guidelines: Advancing the Standard which addresses the font and
formatting requirements.
To prepare the content required to be included in a notice, enter project-specific information in the
prompts of the template. Do not change the text, unless prompted by the template. Prompts are
highlighted in grey and set off by brackets, <as shown here>. When all prompts have been addressed,
ensure no prompts remain, and copy the content into the desired format for the notice. Do not copy these
instructions, the title of the template, or the headers and footers.
Notice
Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Available for Public Review
<Enter Roadway Name and/or Number>
From <Enter Starting Project Limit>to <Enter Ending Project Limit>
CSJs: <0000-00-000>
<Enter County Name> County, Texas
Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, §2.108, this notice advises the public that a final
environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review and the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the proposed <Enter the
roadway name and/or number> project from <Enter the starting project limit> to <Enter the ending project
limit> in <Enter the county> County, Texas. <If the project is assigned to TxDOT by FHWA, retain the
following sentence; if not, delete it> The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by
applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT
pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and
executed by FHWA and TxDOT.
The proposed <Enter the roadway name and/or number> project would <Enter the project description,
including lane descriptions, project length, ROW needs, etc.>.
<Retain the following two paragraphs for projects with adjacent undeveloped areas where noise contours
were identified and when individual letters have not been sent to local officials with jurisdiction; for all
other projects, delete the following two paragraphs.>
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TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division
Effective Date: May 2016
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To avoid noise impacts that may result from future development adjacent to a proposed highway project,
a traffic noise analysis is included in the final EA, which includes predicted noise impact contours for
currently undeveloped areas. These impact contours are intended as a general guide to assist local
planning officials and developers plan and construct new activities in locations that would not result in
traffic noise impacts. On the date of approval/clearance of an EA/FONSI (including the traffic noise
analysis) for a proposed highway project, TxDOT is no longer responsible for providing noise abatement
for new development.
Copies of the approved, final combined EA and FONSI, certification of public involvement, and supporting
documentation are available for public inspection at <Enter the district or local government project
sponsor office name, address, and phone number> and <If the project materials are available online,
enter the web address; if not delete the word and, before the prompt.> For further information, please
contact <Enter the contact person’s name, title, and phone number and/or email address>.
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Effective Date: May 2016
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Appendix A: Revision History
The following table shows the revision history for this document.
Revision History
Effective Date
Month, Year
May 2016
Reason for and Description of Change
Version 1 was released.
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TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division
Effective Date: May 2016
Version 1
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