Record of decision

A record of decision (ROD) in the United States is the formal decision document which is recorded for the public.

EPA

In the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a Record of Decision is a public document that explains a decision following an environmental review. It is commonly used to document the results and decisions at the end of a NEPA Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process.[1] A Record of Decision is also used to document the remediation plan for the clean up a Superfund site.[2]

FHWA

An ROD issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signals formal federal approval of an environmental impact statement (EIS) or environmental assessment (EA) concerning a proposed highway project. The ROD authorizes the respective state transportation agency to proceed with design, land acquisition, and construction based on the availability of funds.

Federal Register

The ROD is announced in a notice of availability (NOA) in the US government daily journal the Federal Register.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Record of Decision | FTA". www.transit.dot.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ US EPA, OLEM (February 19, 2015). "Record of Decision (ROD) Guidance". US EPA. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
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