Template
FEIS-ROD Notice of Availability
Use this template to prepare a notice advertising to the public that a combined final environmental impact
statement and record of decision (FEIS-ROD) is ready for review and that the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT). 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, the notice 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 of Availability
Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision
<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 and Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23,
Chapter I, Subchapter H, §771.111 and Title 40, Chapter V, §1506, this notice advises the public that a
combined final environmental impacts statement and record of decision (FEIS/ROD) is available for
review for proposed construction on the <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. The
FEIS/ROD explains the selection of the recommended alternative and signifies the completion of the
environmental review process. <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 selected alternative would <Enter a 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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Effective Date: May 2016
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To avoid noise impacts that may result from future development adjacent to a proposed highway project,
the FEIS-ROD includes a traffic noise analysis with predicted noise impact contours for currently
undeveloped areas. These impact contours are general guides intended 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 and clearance of a FEIS-ROD for a proposed highway project, TxDOT is no
longer responsible for providing noise abatement for new development.
Copies of the approved FEIS-ROD, 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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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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