DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACT, Section 4(f)

Sec. 771.135 Section 4(f) (49 U.S.C. 303)

This section is included to preserve publicly owned lands, parklands, waterfowl and wildlife refuges, and significant historic sites.

PURPOSE

"(a) (1) The Administration may not approve the use of land from a significant publicly owned public park, recreation area, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge, or any significant historic site unless a determination is made that:

(i) There is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of land from the property; and

(ii) The action includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the property resulting from such use."

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Federal Highway Administration Federal-Aid Policy Guide Title 23 - Code of Federal Regulations