Appendix 4-A - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation ...

Environmental Requirements for State
Funded Projects
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) assists Localities by providing state
funds for various access roads to qualifying airports, industrial sites and rail sites through
the Industrial, Airport, and Rail Access Fund program. In addition, state funds are
available to Localities to provide access to recreational and historical sites through the
Recreational Access Fund program. The revenue share program also provides Localities
with state funds for eligible projects.
If a state funded construction project is estimated to cost more than $500,000, VDOT
must comply with the State Environmental Review Process (SERP). If VDOT
determines that a SERP Preliminary Environmental Inventory (PEI) is required, that
documentation will be provided to the Locality. The Locality is solely responsible for
compliance required by any state and/or federal regulations, laws, etc.
If a state funded project is estimated to cost less than $500, 000, the SERP is not required
and no further documentation will be forthcoming from VDOT on environmental
requirements. The Locality is solely responsible for compliance required by any state
and/or federal regulations, laws, etc.
The Locality will complete a Project Certification form and provide a copy to the VDOT
Project Coordinator. VDOT will periodically perform Quality Assurance audits of
Localities project documentation files.
Forms:
• Project Early Notification form (EQ-429) – completed to initiate SERP if
necessary
Guidance
• SERP Preliminary Environmental Inventory form