(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 19, 2012)
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has proposed adding seven new categorical exclusions to its environmental procedures to help expedite project delivery nationwide. The agency has determined that the additional exclusions are needed to facilitate the administration of laws relating to railroad safety, development, rehabilitation and financial assistance programs, particularly the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grant program and Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program.
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