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Environmental Streamlining: Measuring the Performance of Stakeholders in the Transportation Project Development Process

PART 13 Questionnaires 2008 Renewal

Environmental Streamlining: Measuring the Performance of Stakeholders in the Transportation Project Development Process

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FIELD FINAL - JULY 20, 2006
(Columns are ABSOLUTE)
OMB Clearance #2125-0591
PROJECT REGISTRATION #145487
FHWA
City Center: Government
Survey of Resource
(Permitting) Agencies
Blass/Simon/Jensen
Jane Wood, Specwriter
April, 2006

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TRANSLATIONS

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INSTRUMENT DESIGN: Susan Sorenson

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(NOTE:

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when the respondent answers the phone. This
statement is read after the "Continue" response is
entered after the Introduction and before the first
question) This call will be recorded for quality
assurance.
1
2

Sa.

LEVEL:
1
2

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(464)
(465)

(Continue)
(Refused) -

(Thank and Terminate)

(984)

(Code from fone file)

Federal
State

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Hello, may I please speak with (Name from fone file)?
This is ________ calling from the Gallup Organization.
We are conducting an important survey for the Federal
Highway Administration to get your opinions about the
performance of transportation agencies with regards to
transportation projects. This survey is completely
anonymous.
Responses
will
never
be
linked
to
individual respondents.
Respondent available

7

Respondent not available/Not a good time
(Set time to call back)

8

(Soft refusal)

9

(Hard refusal)

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-

(Continue)

1

(Thank and Terminate)

3

-

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S1.

Do you work directly with either permits or reviewing
documents
for
NEPA-related
(Pronouce:
Knee-Pa)
FEDERALLY-FUNDED transportation projects OR do you
work with documents that eventually become part of
NEPA documents? (Probe:) Are you in more of a
managerial role where you perform the upper-level
review of the documents, or do you work on NEPA
documents on more of a day-to-day basis?
1

2

3
4
5
(READ:)

Yes, deal directly with permitting or
reviewing documents (day-to-day basis)

(Continue)

Yes,
only
perform
upper-level
management review of documents

(Continue)

No
(Skip to S3)
(DK)
(Skip to S3)
(Refused) (Skip to S3)

_____(1002)

This collection of information is anonymous and
voluntary, and responses will never be linked to
individual respondents. The information will be
used to assist the FHWA in evaluating service
delivery and processes. It takes approximately 15
minutes to complete this survey. Please note that
an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid
OMB control number. The OMB control number for this
collection is 2125-0591, which expires on June 23,
2008.

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S2.

S3.

S4.

Have you been working with NEPA at your agency for at
least two years?
-

(Skip to "Note #2" before S7)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(Continue)
(DK)
(Continue)
(Refused) (Continue)

(If code 3, 4, or 5 in S1 or
ask:) Can you give me the name
department who has been there
and who could answer some
agency’s
relationship
with
agencies in regard to projects
as EIS, EAs or CEs?
-

_____(1003)

code 2, 3, or 4 in S2,
of someone else in your
for more than two years
questions about your
various
transportation
requiring permits, such

(Continue)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(Thank and Terminate)
(DK)
(Thank and Terminate)
(Refused) (Thank and Terminate)

_____(1004)

RECORD PERSON’S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1005 - 1034)

PHONE:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1035 - 1044)

EMAIL:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1112 - 1151)

(INTERVIEWER NOTE: Write down new name and phone number.
Return to connect screen. Use code 0 to change phone number
to the new one.)
(Note #1: All in S4, Reset to the Connect Screen)

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(Note #2: If code 2 in S1, Skip to S13;
Otherwise, Continue)

(Questions S5-S6 deleted)

HOLD

_____(10451048)

[Deleted Note]

S7.

S8.

IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, have you been directly
involved with completing reviews of NEPA-related
documents or approving permits for any FEDERALLYFUNDED transportation project?
-

(Continue)

1

Yes

2

No

3
4

(DK)
(Refused)

-

(Ask to speak with someone who does; Reset
to Introduction; If not available, set
time to call back)
(Thank and Terminate)
(Thank and Terminate)

_____(1049)

Roughly how many FEDERALLY-FUNDED permits, reviews, or
approvals have you completed in the last six months?
We can only discuss DRAFT OR COMPLETED permits,
reviews, or approvals; if they are still in process,
please do not count them. (Open ended and code actual
number)
000
997
998
999

None
997+
(DK)
(Refused)

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1050 - 1052)

[Deleted Note]

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S9.

I’d like to ask you some questions about the one
FEDERALLY-FUNDED NEPA-related transportation project
in the last six months where you would say you had to
interact the most with transportation agencies. What
was the name of the project you reviewed, permitted,
or approved? (Open ended) (RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSE)
01

Other (list)

02
03
04
05

(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

(Thank and Terminate)
(Thank and Terminate)

___________________________________________

______ ______
(1053) (1054)

S10. In which of the following categories does this project
fit? If you're not sure, please say so. (Read 1-4)
1
2
3
4

5
6

EIS [Say: E-I-S] (A project that has issued a
record of decision for the EIS document)
EA FONSI [Say: E-A Fon-zee] (A project that has
issued a FONSI for EAs)
CE [Say: C-E] (A project that has approved a CE
from FHWA)
PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT (A project that has had a
PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT)
(DK)
(Refused)

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S11. What was the one transportation agency you interacted
with
the
most
on
this
project?
(Open
ended)
(INTERVIEWER NOTE: If respondent interacted with more
than one district or region of an agency, ask them to
think about the agency as a whole with regards to this
project)
01

Other (list)

02
03
04
05

(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

(Thank and Terminate)
(Thank and Terminate)

___________________________________________

______ ______
(1056) (1057)

S12. Are you able to answer questions about (response in
S11) on this project in areas like communication,
timeliness, and performance? (INTERVIEWER NOTE: If
they interacted with more than one part of an agency,
ask them to think about the agency as a whole with
regards to this project)

-

(Skip to "Read" before #1)

1

Yes

2

No

3

(DK)

(Ask to speak with someone who
can; Reset to Introduction; If not
available, set time to call back)

4

(Refused)

(Ask to speak with someone who
can; Reset to Introduction; If not
available, set time to call back)

-

(Ask to speak with someone who can; Reset
to Introduction; If not available, set
time to call back)

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S13. (If code 2 in S1, ask:) What are the names of the
transportation agencies that your staff interacts with
the most on NEPA-related transportation projects? (Open
ended) (Allow five responses)
01

Other (list)

02
03
04
05

(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

(Thank and Terminate)
(Thank and Terminate)

________________________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(1069) (1070)

________________________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(1071) (1072)

________________________________

3rd
Resp:

______ ______
(1073) (1074)

________________________________

4th
Resp:

______ ______
(1075) (1076)

________________________________

5th
Resp:

______ ______
(1077) (1078)

(If only ONE response in S13, Autocode as code 1 in S14 and
Skip to S15;
Otherwise, Continue)

S14. (SELECTION: Randomly select name of agency from S13
and code in S14)
1
2
3
4
5

(First other response in S13)
(Second other response in S13)
(Third other response in S13)
(Fourth other response in S13)
(Fifth other response in S13)

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(READ:)

My computer has randomly chosen to ask you
questions about (response selected in S14) on
this survey.

S15. Are you able to answer general questions about your
agency's relationship with (response in S14)?
-

(Skip to Read before #11)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(DK)
(Refused)

(Continue)
(Continue)
(Continue)

_____(1080)

(If code 2-4 in S15 AND
ONLY ONE specific response in S13,
Thank and Terminate;
Otherwise, Continue)

S16. (If code 2, 3, or 4 in S15, ask;) Would you feel more
qualified to answer questions about your agency's
relationship with one of the other agencies you
mentioned? (If "Yes", ask:) What agency is that?
(SURVENT NOTE: Display codes from S13 not previously
selected in S14)
1
2
3
4
5

(First other response in S13)
(Second other response in S13)
(Third other response in S13)
(Fourth other response in S13)
(Fifth other response in S13)

6
7
8

No
(Thank and Terminate)
(DK)
(Thank and Terminate)
(Refused) (Thank and Terminate)

_____(1081)

(If code 1-5 in S16, Skip to Read before #11)

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(READ:)

1.

2.

3.

Before we continue, I just want to remind you
that responses will never be linked to individual
respondents.

Now I’m going to ask you a series of questions about
the (response in S9) project with regards to (response
in S11). Overall, how satisfied were you with
(response in S11)’s performance on this project?
Please use a scale from one-to-five, where 1 is very
dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
5
4
3
2
1

Very satisfied

6
7

(DK)
(Refused)

Very dissatisfied

_____(1201)

Did you experience any problems with (response in S11)
during the project?
-

(Continue)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(Skip to #6)
(DK)
(Skip to #6)
(Refused) (Skip to #6)

_____(1202)

(If code 1 in #2, ask:) At what stage of the process
did the problem or problems occur? (Read A-H)
1
2
3
4

Yes
No
(DK)
(Refused)

A.

Early project planning or scoping

_____(1203)

B.

Defining purpose and need

_____(1204)

C.

Information or data collection

_____(1205)

D.

Development and analysis of alternatives

_____(1206)

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3.

(Continued:)

E.

Analysis of impacts

_____(1207)

F.

Selection of preferred alternative

_____(1208)

G.

Commitment to mitigation measures

_____(1209)

H.

Finalizing documents or response to comments

_____(1210)

(Question #4 deleted)
5.

HOLD

0

(1211)

Please briefly summarize the problem or problems in
just a few words. (Open ended and code) (Allow three
responses)
01
02
03
04
05

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

06
07
08
09
10
11

Poor communication
Impact assessments
Poor coordination
Problems with alternative analysis
Given wrong/incomplete information
Problems with processes

________________________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(1212) (1213)

________________________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(1214) (1215)

________________________________

3rd
Resp:

______ ______
(1216) (1217)

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6.

Now I will ask you a series of general questions about
your relationship with (response in S11) during this
project. While the nature of your relationship may
have changed throughout the project, these questions
will be asking for your OVERALL assessment of the
relationship. Please tell me the extent to which you
agree or disagree with each statement, using a scale
from one-to-five, where 1 is strongly disagree and 5
is
strongly
agree.
How
about
(read
A-H,
as
appropriate)?
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

My agency knew what was expected of it in this
process

_____(1218)

(Response in S11) provided my agency with the
materials, information, or documentation that we
needed

_____(1219)

B.

Strongly disagree

B1.

(If code 1 or 2 in #6-B, ask:) What
specifically were you missing? (Open ended)
(Allow two responses)
01
02
03
04
05

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

______________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(2220) (2221)

______________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(2222) (2223)

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6.

(Continued:)
C.

D.

E.

(Response in S11) appreciated our contribution to
the process

_____(1220)

(Response in S11) encouraged us to play an active
role in the process

_____(1221)

My agency’s
process

_____(1222)

opinions

seemed

to

count

in

the

(There is no Item F)
G.

H.

(Response
forward

in

S11)

helped

to

move

project
_____(1224)

(Response in S11) made efforts
process during this project

(Item I deleted)

7.

this

to

improve

the
_____(1225)

HOLD

0

(1226)

Now I will ask you a series of questions about the
level of communication between the two agencies during
the (response in S9) project. Again, use a scale from
one-to-five, where 1 is strongly disagree and 5 is
strongly agree. If an item does not apply, please say
so and we’ll move on. How about (read A-K)?
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

(Response in S11) involved us early on in the
process

_____(1227)

(Response in S11) responded in a timely way to
our requests

_____(1228)

(Response in
key meetings

_____(1229)

B.

C.

Strongly disagree

S11)

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7.

(Continued:)
D.

in

S11)

kept

us

informed

of

their
_____(1230)

E.

(Response in S11) was open and honest with us

_____(1231)

F.

(Response in S11) was open to our suggestions or
alternatives

_____(1232)

(Response in S11) gave reasonable suggestions or
alternatives

_____(1233)

(Response in S11) gave clear explanations if they
did not agree with our recommendations

_____(1234)

I.

(Response in S11) was willing to compromise

_____(1235)

J.

(Response in S11) had adequate participation at
key meetings

_____(1236)

Overall,
there
was
communication between
project

_____(1237)

G.

H.

K.

8.

(Response
progress

a
sufficient
level
of
the two agencies on this

Now please answer a few questions regarding timeliness
of the process during the (response in S9) project.
Again, use a scale from one-to-five, where 1 is
strongly disagree and 5 is strongly agree. If an item
does not apply, please say so and we’ll move on. How
about (read A-D)?
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

(Response in S11) adhered to schedules that were
set throughout the process

_____(1238)

(Response in S11) gave your agency enough time to
accomplish tasks

_____(1239)

B.

Strongly disagree

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8.

(Continued:)
C.

D.

The entire process took a reasonable amount of
time

_____(1240)

The process was the shortest it could have been
without compromising NEPA

_____(1264)

(If code 1, 2, or 3 in #8-D, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to #9)

8a.

How could the process have been
compromising
NEPA?
(Open ended)
RESPONSE)
01
02
03
04
05

shortened without
(RECORD VERBATIM

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

___________________________________________

9.

______ ______
(1265) (1266)

Now I’d like you to rate the performance of (response
in S11) on a series of dimensions related to the
(response in S9) project. Please give your overall
assessment, recognizing that the dimension might have
changed throughout the life of the project. For each,
please rate (response in S11) using a scale of one-tofive, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent. If an item
does not apply, please say so and we’ll move on. How
would you rate (read A-I, as appropriate)?
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Poor

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9.

(Continued:)
A.

B.

The quality of information
provided to your agency

(response

G.

H.

I.

The completeness of information they provided

The level
project

11.

_____(1242)

HOLD

of

resources

they

devoted

to

_____(12431245)
this
_____(1246)

The
range
of
reasonable
suggested for this project
Their
willingness
mitigation measures

to

How good of
environment

they

a job

alternatives

they
_____(1247)

consider

a

range

of
_____(1248)

did

at protecting

the
_____(1249)

(Question #10 deleted)
(READ:)

S11)
_____(1241)

(Items C-E deleted)

F.

in

HOLD

0

(12501251)

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about
(response
in
S11/response
in
S16/S14,
as
appropriate) in general. (INTERVIEWER NOTE: If
have dealt with more than one district or
division within an agency, ask respondent to
think about entire agency)

Please tell me the extent to which you agree or
disagree with each statement, using a scale from oneto-five, where 1 is strongly disagree and 5 is
strongly agree. How about (read A-I, as appropriate)?
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Strongly disagree

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11.

(Continued:)
A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

(Response
in
S11/Response
in
S16/S14,
appropriate) understands your agency’s mission

as

(Response
in
S11/Response
in
S16/S14,
appropriate) cares about your agency’s mission

as

_____(1252)

_____(1253)

(Response
in
S11/Response
in
S16/S14,
as
appropriate) is committed to doing quality work

_____(1254)

(Response
in
S11/Response
in
appropriate) has competent staff

_____(1255)

S16/S14,

as

There is a sufficient level of trust between your
two agencies

_____(1256)

(Response
in
S11/Response
in
S16/S14,
as
appropriate)
is
committed
to
making
the
environmental review process a timely one while
ensuring environmentally sound projects

_____(1257)

(Response
in
S11/Response
in
S16/S14,
appropriate) is willing to compromise

_____(1258)

There is a sufficient
between our two agencies

level

of

as

communication
_____(1259)

(Response
in
S11/Response
in
S16/S14,
appropriate) is committed to protecting
environment

as
the
_____(1260)

(There is no Item J)

12.

Over the past three years, has your agency’s overall
relationship
with
(response
in
S11/response
in
S16/S14, as appropriate) improved, stayed the same, or
gotten worse?
3
2
1

Improved
Stayed the same
Gotten worse

4
5

(DK)
(Refused)

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13.

14.

In
general,
how
would
you
rate
the
overall
relationship between your agency and (response in
S11/response in S16/S14, as appropriate)? Please use a
scale from one-to-five, where 1 is poor and 5 is
excellent.
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7

(DK)
(Refused)

Poor

_____(1263)

If there was one thing that (response in S11/response
in S16/S14, as appropriate) could do to improve the
relationship, what would it be? (Open ended) (Allow
three responses)
01
02
03
04
05

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

________________________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(2224) (2225)

________________________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(2226) (2227)

________________________________

3rd
Resp:

______ ______
(2228) (2229)

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S17. STATE:
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MI
MO

(Code from fone file only, Do not ask)

Alabama - SC
Alaska - W
Arizona - W
Arkansas - SC
California - W
Colorado - W
Connecticut - NE
Delaware - SC
Washington D.C. - SC
Florida - SC
Georgia - SC
Hawaii - W
Idaho - W
Illinois - NC
Indiana - NC
Iowa - NC
Kansas - NC
Kentucky - SC
Louisiana - SC
Maine - NE
Maryland - SC
Massachusetts - NE
Michigan - NC
Minnesota - NC
Mississippi - SC
Missouri - NC

MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

Montana - W
Nebraska - NC
Nevada - W
New Hampshire - NE
New Jersey - NE
New Mexico - W
New York - NE
North Carolina - SC
North Dakota - NC
Ohio - NC
Oklahoma - SC
Oregon - W
Pennsylvania - NE
Rhode Island - NE
South Carolina - SC
South Dakota - NC
Tennessee - SC
Texas - SC
Utah - W
Vermont - NE
Virginia - SC
Washington - W
West Virginia - SC
Wisconsin - NC
Wyoming - W

___________________________________________

______ ______
(151)
(152)

(If code 1 in Sa, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note before #15)

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S18. Do you work with any of the following states on
FEDERALLY-FUNDED transportation improvement projects?
(Read A-E)
1
2
3
4
5

Yes
No
(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

(06) A.

California

_____(1620)

(07) B.

Florida

_____(1621)

(08) C.

Illinois

_____(1622)

(09) D.

Pennsylvania

_____(1623)

(10) E.

Texas

_____(1624)

(If code 2 in Sa and code CA in S17 OR code 1 in Sa and
code 1 in S18-A, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note after #18)

15.

As you know, recent Federal provisions now allow state
DOTs (pronounce as three letters: D-O-Ts) to assume
the NEPA responsibilities of FHWA. Using a five-point
scale, where 5 means extremely capable and 1 means not
at all capable, how capable do you believe Caltrans is
of assuming the NEPA responsibilities of FHWA?
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely capable

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all capable

FHWA RESOURCE (PERMITTING) AGENCIES

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16.

17.

To what extent do you agree or disagree that Caltrans
is responsive to the concerns expressed by your
agency? Please use a five-point scale, where 5 means
strongly agree and 1 means strongly disagree.
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Strongly disagree

_____(1663)

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the
following statements about Caltrans assuming FHWA
responsibilities
under
NEPA
and
other
Federal
environmental laws? Please use a five-point scale,
where 5 means strongly agree and 1 means strongly
disagree. (Read A-E)
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

Caltrans may not listen
agencies as did FHWA.

B.

Strongly disagree

as

well

to

resource
_____(1626)

The NEPA and consultation processes might be more
efficient.

_____(1627)

C.

Without FHWA oversight, quality may suffer.

_____(1628)

D.

Caltrans might not be as
conscientious in
adhering to Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

_____(1629)

Caltrans may be more cooperative with agencies on
existing programmatic agreements and memoranda of
understanding than FHWA.

_____(1630)

E.

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18.

Currently, how would you rate how well the following
processes work with respect to consultation and
coordination responsibilities under NEPA and other
Federal environmental laws? Please use a five-point
scale, where 5 means excellent and 1 means poor. (Read
A-C)
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

Inter-agency coordination

_____(1631)

B.

Meeting the resource agency’s mission

_____(1632)

C.

Reaching resolution in a timely way

_____(1633)

Poor

(If code 2 in Sa and code FL in S17 OR code 1 in Sa and
code 1 in S18-B, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note before #20a)

(READ:)

Now, we would like to ask you a series of
questions
about
the
Florida
Department
of
Transportation and the Efficient Transportation
Decision Making process.

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19.

Please tell me the extent to which you agree or
disagree with each of the following statements, using
a five-point scale, where 5 means strongly agree and 1
means strongly disagree. (Read A-F)
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

FDOT (pronounce as two words: F-DOT) provides my
agency with the resources and materials needed to
fully participate in the Efficient Transportation
Decision Making process.

_____(1634)

My agency's comments on projects are useful to
FDOT/MPO.

_____(1635)

The comments my agency gives
projects meet their needs.

_____(1636)

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

Strongly disagree

FDOT/MPO listens
projects.

to

my

to

agency's

FDOT/MPO

comments

on

on
_____(1637)

Collaborative problem-solving and decision-making
are an important part of the ETDM process.

_____(1638)

The ETDM process is effective in balancing
environmental protection and helping to expedite
transportation project delivery.

_____(1639)

(If code 2 in Sa and code IL in S17 OR code 1 in Sa and
code 1 in S18-C, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note before #24a)

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20a. In the past year, has your agency participated in the
404/NEPA merger process?
1
2

Yes
No

_____(1640)
(If code 1 in #20a, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to #21a)

20b. How effective is the 404/NEPA merger process? Please
use a five-point scale, where 5 means very effective
and 1 means not at all effective.
5
4
3
2
1

Very effective

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all effective

_____(1641)

21a. In the past year, has your agency participated in an
Environmental Survey Request?
1
2

Yes
No

_____(1642)
(If code 1 in #21a, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to #22)

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21b. How effective is the Environmental Survey Request
process in finding the issues that need to be
addressed by the NEPA document? Please use a fivepoint scale, where 5 means very effective and 1 means
not at all effective.

22.

5
4
3
2
1

Very effective

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all effective

_____(1643)

Which of the following environmental issues has the
most potential for improvement? (Read 06-11, then 01)
01
02
03
04
05

Some other environmental issue (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)
HOLD

06
07
08
09
10
11

Agricultural
Archaeological/Historical
Biological
Hazardous waste
Noise pollution
Social/economic

________________________________

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23.

In general, would you say your agency has too much
time, not enough time, or about the right amount of
time to complete the NEPA review process?
1
2
3

Not enough time
Right amount of time
Too much time

4
5
6

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

_____(1646)

(Note #1: If code 2 in Sa and code PA in S17 OR code 1 in
Sa and code 1 in S18-D, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note before #29)

(Note #2: If code 1 in S1, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to #24b)

24a. Think again about the (response in S9) project and
(response in S11/response in S16/S14, as appropriate).
When resolving problems on this project, to what
extent did this agency engage the right decision
makers to resolve the problem? Please use a five-point
scale, where 5 means a great deal and 1 means not at
all.
5
4
3
2
1

A great deal

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all

_____(1647)

(All in #24a, Skip to #25)

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24b. Think again about the (response in S11/response in
S16/S14, as appropriate). When resolving problems, to
what extent did this agency engage the right decision
makers to resolve problems? Please use a five-point
scale, where 5 means a great deal and 1 means not at
all.

25.

5
4
3
2
1

A great deal

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all

_____(1664)

Now please answer a few general questions. For the
last several months, PennDOT (pronounce as two words:
Penn-DOT) has been working on an initiative to
integrate NEPA into the early stages of transportation
planning. How would you rate PennDOT’s progress on
this initiative? Use a five-point scale, where 5 means
they have made great progress and 1 means they have
not made progress at all.
5
4
3
2
1

Great progress

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not made progress at all

FHWA RESOURCE (PERMITTING) AGENCIES

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26.

27.

How
would
you
rate
the
usefulness
of
Agency
Coordination Meetings (ACM)? This is a monthly meeting
that includes PennDOT employees as well as the other
agencies involved in the NEPA process. These meetings
are where all Environmental Impact Statements are
reviewed. Use a five-point scale, where 5 means
extremely useful and 1 means not at all useful.
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely useful

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all useful

_____(1649)

In general, how would you rate the effectiveness of
programmatic agreements in the NEPA process? Please
use a five-point scale, where 5 means extremely
effective and 1 means not at all effective.
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely effective

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all effective

FHWA RESOURCE (PERMITTING) AGENCIES

_____(1650)

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28.

As you may know, PennDOT funds specific positions
within resource agencies to expedite the NEPA process.
How would you rate the effectiveness of training and
clarification from PennDOT concerning these roles?
Please use a five-point scale, where 5 means extremely
effective and 1 means not at all effective.
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely effective

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all effective

_____(1651)

(If code 2 in Sa and code TX in S17 OR code 1 in Sa and
code 1 in S18-E, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Read before D1)

29.

As you know, recent Federal provisions now allow state
DOTs (pronounce as three letters: D-O-Ts) to assume
the NEPA responsibilities of FHWA. How capable do you
believe TxDOT (pronounce as two words: Tex-Dot) is of
assuming the NEPA responsibilities of FHWA? Please use
a five-point scale, where 5 means extremely capable
and 1 means not at all capable.
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely capable

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all capable

FHWA RESOURCE (PERMITTING) AGENCIES

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30.

31.

To what extent
respects your
comment on and
where 5 means
disagree.

do you agree or disagree that TxDOT
agency's role in the projects you
review? Please use a five-point scale,
strongly agree and 1 means strongly

5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Strongly disagree

_____(1653)

Currently, how would you rate how well the following
processes work with respect to the NEPA process?
Please use a five-point scale, where 5 means excellent
and 1 means poor. (Read A-B)
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

Inter-agency coordination

_____(1654)

B.

Public involvement

_____(1655)

Poor

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32.

To what extent are each of the following concerns
about TxDOT assuming NEPA responsibilities of FHWA? Is
each a major concern, a minor concern, or not a
concern?
1
2
3

Major concern
Minor concern
Not a concern

4
5
6

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

TxDOT may not listen as well to your agency as
did FHWA.

_____(1656)

B.

The NEPA process might be slower.

_____(1657)

C.

Without FHWA oversight, quality may suffer.

_____(1658)

D.

How TxDOT will adhere to Federal laws, rules, and
regulations.

_____(1659)

How TxDOT will cooperate
with
agencies on
existing programmatic agreements and memoranda of
understanding.

_____(1660)

E.

33.

How would you rate the timeliness of each of the
following? Please use a five-point scale, where 5
means excellent and 1 means poor. (Read A-B)
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

TxDOT response times for permits

_____(1661)

B.

TxDOT response times for information your agency
requests

_____(1662)

Poor

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DEMOGRAPHICS BEGIN HERE:
(READ:)

D1.

Finally, please answer the following
for classification purposes only.

questions

How long have you been employed with your agency? (Open
ended and code actual number of years) (SURVENT NOTE:
Block 00-01)
98
99

(DK)
(Refused)

___________________________________________
D2.

______ ______
(1301) (1302)

How long have you been working with NEPA-related
projects? (Open ended and code actual number of years)
01
98
99

One year or less
(DK)
(Refused)

___________________________________________

______ ______
(1303) (1304)

(If code 1 in Sa, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to D4)

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D3.

What is your GS-level? (Open ended and code)
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SES

98
99

(DK)
(Refused)

___________________________________________

D4.

______ ______
(1305) (1306)

What is your job title? (Open ended) (RECORD VERBATIM
RESPONSE)
01
02
03
04
05

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

___________________________________________

______ ______
(1307) (1308)

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D5.

STATE:
01
02
04
05
06
08
09
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

(Code from fone file)

Alabama - SC
Alaska - W
Arizona - W
Arkansas - SC
California - W
Colorado - W
Connecticut - NE
Delaware - SC
Washington D.C. - SC
Florida - SC
Georgia - SC
Hawaii - W
Idaho - W
Illinois - NC
Indiana - NC
Iowa - NC
Kansas - NC
Kentucky - SC
Louisiana - SC
Maine - NE
Maryland - SC
Massachusetts - NE
Michigan - NC
Minnesota - NC
Mississippi - SC
Missouri - NC

30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
53
54
55
56

Montana - W
Nebraska - NC
Nevada - W
New Hampshire - NE
New Jersey - NE
New Mexico - W
New York - NE
North Carolina - SC
North Dakota - NC
Ohio - NC
Oklahoma - SC
Oregon - W
Pennsylvania - NE
Rhode Island - NE
South Carolina - SC
South Dakota - NC
Tennessee - SC
Texas - SC
Utah - W
Vermont - NE
Virginia - SC
Washington - W
West Virginia - SC
Wisconsin - NC
Wyoming - W

___________________________________________

______ ______
(466)
(467)

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D6.

REGION:

(Autocode Region based on State in D5)

01

Region 1:
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont

02

Region 2:
New Jersey
New York

03

Region 3:
Delaware
Washington D.C.
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia

04

Region 4:
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee

05

Region 5:
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin

06

Region 6:
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas

07

Region 7:
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska

08

Region 8:
Colorado
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming

09

Region 9:
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Nevada

10

Region 10
Alaska
Idaho
Oregon
Washington

___________________________________________

______ ______
(464)
(465)

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D7.

D8.

As part of this survey, we are collecting names of
other people who have day-to-day interactions with
transportation
agencies on
FEDERALLY-FUNDED
NEPArelated projects. Are there other employees in your
agency who have also had direct involvement with
permitting FEDERALLY-FUNDED transportation projects?
-

(Continue)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(Skip to D9)
(DK)
(Skip to D9)
(Refused) (Skip to D9)

_____(1311)

(If code 1 in D7, ask:) I’d like to try to include
them in this research. Can you give me their names and
contact information? (Probe:) Is there another name to
record? (RECORD PERSON’S NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AGENCY,
ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE, AND E-MAIL ADDRESS -RECORD UP TO FIVE NAMES)
FIRST RESPONDENT:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1401 - 1430)

AGENCY:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1431 - 1460)

LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(1461)

ADDRESS:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1462 - 1511)

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D8.

(Continued:)

CITY:
______ ______
(1512 - 1541)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(1542) (1543)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(1614 - 1618)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(1544 - 1553)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower

______ ______
(1554 - 1613)

SECOND RESPONDENT:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1701 - 1730)

AGENCY:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1731 - 1760)

LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(1761)
(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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D8.

(Continued:)

ADDRESS:
______ ______
(1762 - 1811)

____________________________________________
CITY:

______ ______
(1812 - 1841)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(1842) (1843)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(1914 - 1918)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(1844 - 1853)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower

______ ______
(1854 - 1913)

THIRD RESPONDENT:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(2001 - 2030)

AGENCY:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(2031 - 2060)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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D8.

(Continued:)
LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(2061)

ADDRESS:
______ ______
(2062 - 2111)

____________________________________________
CITY:

______ ______
(2112 - 2141)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(2142) (2143)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(2214 - 2218)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(2144 - 2153)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower

______ ______
(2154 - 2213)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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D8.

(Continued:)
FOURTH RESPONDENT:
NAME:
______ ______
(2301 - 2330)

____________________________________________
AGENCY:

______ ______
(2331 - 2360)

____________________________________________
LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(2361)

ADDRESS:
______ ______
(2362 - 2411)

____________________________________________
CITY:

______ ______
(2412 - 2441)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(2442) (2443)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(2514 - 2518)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(2444 - 2453)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower
______ ______
(2454 - 2513)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)
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D8.

(Continued:)
FIFTH RESPONDENT:
NAME:
______ ______
(2601 - 2630)

____________________________________________
AGENCY:

______ ______
(2631 - 2660)

____________________________________________
LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(2661)

ADDRESS:
______ ______
(2662 - 2711)

____________________________________________
CITY:

______ ______
(2712 - 2741)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(2742) (2743)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(2814 - 2818)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(2744 - 2753)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower
______ ______
(2754 - 2813)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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D9.

GENDER:
1
2

(Code only, Do not ask)

Male
Female

_____(1312)

(VALIDATE PHONE NUMBER AND
THANK RESPONDENT BY SAYING:)
Again, this is _____, with the Gallup
Organization of _____. I would like to thank you
for your time. Our mission is to "help people be
heard" and your opinions are important to Gallup
in accomplishing this.

INTERVIEWER I.D. #:

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CRT
FINANCE,FHW63878
F878
FIELD FINAL - JULY 14, 2006
(Columns are ABSOLUTE)
OMB Clearance #2125-0591
PROJECT REGISTRATION #145487
FHWA
N
City Center: Government
Survey of Transportation Agencies
X
Blass/Simon/Jensen
Jane Wood, Specwriter
April, 2006
n=1125

TRANSLATIONS
INSTRUMENT DESIGN: Susan Sorenson

I.D.#:

_____(1-6)

**AREA CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(649 658)

**INTERVIEW TIME:

____________________________________________

FHWA TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES

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REGION QUOTAS:
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10

Region 1 (n=100)
Region 2 (n=100)
Region 3 (n=125;
sub-quota
of
n=50
in
Pennsylvania, code 42)
Region 4 (n=125; sub-quota of n=50 in Florida,
code 12)
Region 5 (n=125; sub-quota of n=50 in Illinois,
code 17)
Region 6 (n=125; sub-quota of n=50 in Texas,
code 48)
Region 7 (n=100)
Region 8 (n=100)
Region 9 (n=125;
sub-quota
of
n=50
in
California, code 06)
Region 10 (n=100)

___________________________________________
(NOTE:

All interviews are recorded. The recording begins
when the respondent answers the phone. This
statement is read after the "Continue" response is
entered after the Introduction and before the first
question) This call will be recorded for quality
assurance.
1
2

Sa.

LEVEL:
1
2

______ ______
(475)
(476)

(Continue)
(Refused) -

(Thank and Terminate)

(984)

(Code from fone file)

Federal
State

FHWA TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES

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Hello, may I please speak with (Name from fone file)?
This is ________ calling from the Gallup Organization.
We are conducting an important survey for the Federal
Highway Administration to get your opinions about the
performance of resource agencies with regards to
transportation projects. This survey is completely
anonymous.
Responses
will
never
be
linked
to
individual respondents.
Respondent available

7

Respondent not available/Not a good time
(Set time to call back)

8

(Soft refusal)

9

(Hard refusal)

FHWA TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES

-

(Continue)

1

(Thank and Terminate)

3

-

_____(1001)

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S1.

Do you work with either reviewing or obtaining
approval for NEPA (pronounce Knee-Pa) documents or
reviewing
permits
needed
for
FEDERALLY-FUNDED
transportation projects OR do you work with documents
that
eventually become part of NEPA
documents?
(PROBE:) Are you in more of a managerial role where
you perform the upper-level review of the documents,
or do you work on NEPA documents on more of a day-today basis?
1

2

3
4
5
(READ:)

Yes,
Reviewing
or
obtaining
NEPA
document approvals (day-to-day basis)

(Continue)

Yes,
only
perform
upper
management review of documents

(Continue)

level

No
(Skip to S3)
(DK)
(Skip to S3)
(Refused) (Skip to S3)

_____(1002)

This collection of information is anonymous and
voluntary, and responses will never be linked to
individual respondents. The information will be
used to assist the FHWA in evaluating service
delivery and processes. It takes approximately 15
minutes to complete this survey. Please note that
an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid
OMB control number. The OMB control number for this
collection is 2125-0591, which expires on June 23,
2008.

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S2.

S3.

S4.

Have you been working with NEPA at this agency for at
least two years?
-

(Skip to "Note #2" before S7)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(Continue)
(DK)
(Continue)
(Refused) (Continue)

_____(1003)

(If code 3, 4, or 5 in S1 or code 2, 3, or 4 in S2,
ask:) Can you give me the name of someone else in your
department who has been there for more than two years
and who could answer some questions about your
agency’s relationship with resource agencies in regard
to projects requiring permits, such as EIS, EAs, or
CEs?
-

(Continue)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(Thank and Terminate)
(DK)
(Thank and Terminate)
(Refused) (Thank and Terminate)

_____(1004)

RECORD PERSON’S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1005 - 1034)

PHONE:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1035 - 1044)

EMAIL:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1112 - 1151)

(INTERVIEWER NOTE: Write down new name and phone number.
Return to connect screen. Use code 0 to change phone number
to the new one.)
(Note #1: All in S4, Reset to the Connect Screen)

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(Note #2: If code 2 in S1, Skip to S13;
Otherwise, Continue)
(Questions S5-S6 deleted)

HOLD

_____(10451048)

[Deleted Note]

S7.

S8.

IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, have you been directly
involved with obtaining or reviewing approvals of
NEPA-related documents or approvals for permits for
any FEDERALLY-FUNDED transportation project?
-

(Continue)

1

Yes

2

No

3
4

(DK)
(Refused)

-

(Ask to speak with someone who does; Reset
to Introduction; If not available, set
time to call back)
(Thank and Terminate)
(Thank and Terminate)

_____(1049)

permits
or
Roughly,
how
many
FEDERALLY-FUNDED
approvals did you obtain or review in the last six
months? We can only discuss DRAFT OR COMPLETED permits
or approvals; if they are still in process, please do
not count them. (Open ended and code actual number)
000
997
998
999

None
997+
(DK)
(Refused)

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1050 - 1052)

[Deleted Note]

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S9.

I’d like to ask you some questions about the one
FEDERALLY-FUNDED NEPA-related transportation project
in the last six months where you would say you had to
interact the most with resource agencies. What was the
name of the project you obtained an approval or a
permit for? (Open ended) (RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSE)
01

Other (list)

02
03
04
05

(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

(Thank and Terminate)
(Thank and Terminate)

___________________________________________

______ ______
(1053) (1054)

S10. In which of the following categories does this project
fit? If you're not sure, please say so. (Read 1-4)
1
2
3
4

5
6

EIS [Say: E-I-S] (A project that has issued a
record of decision for an EIS document)
EA FONSI [Say: E-A Fon-zee] (A project that has
issued a FONSI for EAs)
CE [Say: C-E] (A project that has approved a CE
from FHWA)
PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT (A project that has had a
PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT)
(DK)
(Refused)

FHWA TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES

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S11. What were the permitting resource agencies, both State
and Federal, you needed to interact with the most on
this project? (Open ended) (Allow five responses)
(INTERVIEWER NOTE: If respondent mentions DOT or FHWA,
read:) That is actually a transportation agency. What
were the resource agencies you interacted with the most
on this project?
01

Other (list)

02
03
04
05

(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

(Thank and Terminate)
(Thank and Terminate)

________________________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(1056) (1057)

________________________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(1058) (1059)

________________________________

3rd
Resp:

______ ______
(1060) (1061)

________________________________

4th
Resp:

______ ______
(1062) (1063)

________________________________

5th
Resp:

______ ______
(1064) (1065)

(If only ONE response in S11, Autocode as code 1 in S11a
and Skip to S12;
Otherwise, Continue)

S11a.(SELECTION: Randomly select name of agency from S11
and code in S11a)
1
2
3
4
5

(First other response in S11)
(Second other response in S11)
(Third other response in S11)
(Fourth other response in S11)
(Fifth other response in S11)

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(READ:)

My computer has randomly chosen
questions about (response selected
this survey.

to ask you
in S11a) on

S12. Are you able to answer questions about (response in
S11a) on this project in areas like communication,
timeliness, and performance? (INTERVIEWER NOTE: If
they interacted with more than one part of an agency,
ask them to think about the agency as a whole with
regards to this project)
-

(Skip to "Read" before #1)

1

Yes

2

No

3
4

(DK)
(Refused)

-

(Continue)
(Continue)
(Continue)

_____(1067)

(If code 2-4 in S12 AND
ONLY ONE specific response in S11,
Thank and Terminate;
Otherwise, Continue)
S12a.(If code 2, 3, or 4 in S12, ask;) Would you feel more
qualified to answer questions about your agency's
relationship with one of the other agencies you
mentioned? (If "Yes", ask:) What agency is that?
(SURVENT NOTE: Display codes from S11 not previously
selected in S11a)
1
2
3
4
5

(First other response in S11)
(Second other response in S11)
(Third other response in S11)
(Fourth other response in S11)
(Fifth other response in S11)

6
7
8

No
(DK)
(Refused)

_____(1068)

(If code 1-5 in S12a, Skip to "Read" before #1;
Otherwise, Thank and Terminate)

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S13. (If code 2 in S1, ask:) What are the names of the
resource agencies, both State and Federal, that your
staff
interacts
with
the
most
on
NEPA-related
transportation projects? (Open ended) (Allow five
responses)
01

Other (list)

02
03
04
05

(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

(Thank and Terminate)
(Thank and Terminate)

________________________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(1069) (1070)

________________________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(1071) (1072)

________________________________

3rd
Resp:

______ ______
(1073) (1074)

________________________________

4th
Resp:

______ ______
(1075) (1076)

________________________________

5th
Resp:

______ ______
(1077) (1078)

(If only ONE response in S13, Autocode as code 1 in S14 and
Skip to S15;
Otherwise, Continue)

S14. (SELECTION: Randomly select name of agency from S13
and code in S14)
1
2
3
4
5

(First other response in S13)
(Second other response in S13)
(Third other response in S13)
(Fourth other response in S13)
(Fifth other response in S13)

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(READ:)

My computer has randomly chosen to ask you
questions about (response selected in S14) on
this survey.

S15. Are you able to answer general questions about your
agency's relationship with (response in S14)?
-

(Skip to Read before #11)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(DK)
(Refused)

(Continue)
(Continue)
(Continue)

_____(1080)

(If code 2-4 in S15 AND
ONLY ONE specific response in S13,
Thank and Terminate;
Otherwise, Continue)

S16. (If code 2, 3, or 4 in S15, ask;) Would you feel more
qualified to answer questions about your agency's
relationship with one of the other agencies you
mentioned? (If "Yes", ask:) What agency is that?
(SURVENT NOTE: Display codes from S13 not previously
selected in S14)
1
2
3
4
5

(First other response in S13)
(Second other response in S13)
(Third other response in S13)
(Fourth other response in S13)
(Fifth other response in S13)

6
7
8

No
(Thank and Terminate)
(DK)
(Thank and Terminate)
(Refused) (Thank and Terminate)

_____(1081)

(If code 1-5 in S16, Skip to Read before #11)

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(READ:)

1.

2.

3.

Before we continue, I just want to remind you
that responses will never be linked to individual
respondents.

Now I’m going to ask you a series of questions about
the (response in S9) project with regards to (response
in S12a/S11a, as appropriate). Overall, how satisfied
were
you
with
(response
in
S12a/S11a,
as
appropriate)’s performance on this project? Please use
a scale from one-to-five, where 1 is very dissatisfied
and 5 is very satisfied.
5
4
3
2
1

Very satisfied

6
7

(DK)
(Refused)

Very dissatisfied

_____(1201)

Did you experience any problems with (response
S12a/S11a, as appropriate) during the project?
-

in

(Continue)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(Skip to #6)
(DK)
(Skip to #6)
(Refused) (Skip to #6)

_____(1202)

(If code 1 in #2, ask:) At what stage of the process
did the problem or problems occur? (Read A-H)
1
2
3
4

Yes
No
(DK)
(Refused)

A.

Early project planning or scoping

_____(1203)

B.

Defining purpose and need

_____(1204)

C.

Information or data collection

_____(1205)

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3.

(Continued:)
D.

Development and analysis of alternatives

_____(1206)

E.

Analysis of impacts

_____(1207)

F.

Selection of preferred alternative

_____(1208)

G.

Commitment to mitigation measures

_____(1209)

H.

Finalizing documents or response to comments

_____(1210)

(Question #4 deleted)

5.

HOLD

0

(1211)

Please briefly summarize the problem or problems in
just a few words. (Open ended and code) (Allow three
responses)
01
02
03
04
05

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

06
07
08
09
10
11

Poor communication
Impact assessments
Poor coordination
Problems with alternative analysis
Given wrong/incomplete information
Problems with processes

________________________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(1212) (1213)

________________________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(1214) (1215)

________________________________

3rd
Resp:

______ ______
(1216) (1217)

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6.

Now I will ask you a series of general questions about
your relationship with (response in S12a/S11a, as
appropriate) during this project. While the nature of
your relationship may have changed throughout the
project, these questions will be asking for your
OVERALL assessment of the relationship. Please tell me
the extent to which you agree or disagree with each
statement, using a scale from one-to-five, where 1 is
strongly disagree and 5 is strongly agree. How about
(read A-H, as appropriate)?
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

My agency knew what was expected of it in this
process

_____(1218)

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) provided
my agency with the materials, information, or
documentation that we needed

_____(1219)

B.

Strongly disagree

B1.

(If code 1 or 2 in #6-B, ask:) What
specifically were you missing? (Open ended)
(Allow two responses)
01
02
03
04
05

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

______________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(2220) (2221)

______________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(2222) (2223)

(There is no Item C)

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6.

(Continued:)
D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) wanted to
play an active role in the process

_____(1221)

My agency’s opinions
permitting process

_____(1222)

seemed

count

in

the

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) felt the
mission of this project was important

_____(1223)

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) helped to
move this project forward

_____(1224)

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate)
efforts to improve the process during
project

_____(1225)

(Item I deleted)

7.

to

made
this

HOLD

0

(1226)

Now I will ask you a series of questions about the
level of communication between the two agencies during
the (response in S9) project. Again, use a scale from
one-to-five, where 1 is strongly disagree and 5 is
strongly agree. If an item does not apply, please say
so and we’ll move on. How about (read B-K, as
appropriate)?
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Strongly disagree

(There is no Item A)
B.

C.

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) responded
in a timely way to our requests

_____(1228)

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) invited
our participation in key meetings

_____(1229)

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7.

(Continued:)
D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.

K.

8.

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) kept us
informed of their progress

_____(1230)

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) was open
and honest with us

_____(1231)

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) was open
to our suggestions or alternatives

_____(1232)

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate)
reasonable suggestions or alternatives

_____(1233)

gave

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) gave
clear explanations if they did not agree with our
recommendations

_____(1234)

(Response in S12a/S11a,
willing to compromise

_____(1235)

as

appropriate)

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate)
adequate participation at key meetings
Overall,
there
was
communication between
project

was

had
_____(1236)

a
sufficient
level
of
the two agencies on this
_____(1237)

Now please answer a few questions regarding timeliness
of the process during the (response in S9) project.
Again, use a scale from one-to-five, where 1 is
strongly disagree and 5 is strongly agree. If an item
does not apply, please say so and we’ll move on. How
about (read A-D)?
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) adhered
to schedules that were set throughout the process

Strongly disagree

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8.

(Continued:)
B.

C.

D.

(Response in S12a/S11a, as appropriate) gave your
agency enough time to accomplish tasks

_____(1239)

The entire process took a reasonable amount of
time

_____(1240)

The process was the shortest it could have been
without compromising NEPA

_____(1264)

(If code 1, 2, or 3 in #8-D, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to #9)

8a.

How could the process have been
compromising
NEPA?
(Open ended)
RESPONSE)
01
02
03
04
05

shortened without
(RECORD VERBATIM

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

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9.

Now I’d like you to rate the performance of (response
in
S12a/S11a,
as
appropriate)
on
a
series
of
dimensions related to the (response in S9) project.
Please give your overall assessment, recognizing that
the dimension might have changed throughout the life
of the project. For each, please rate (response in
S12a/S11a, as appropriate) using a scale of one-tofive, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent. If an item
does not apply, please say so and we’ll move on. How
would you rate (read A-H, as appropriate)?
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

The
quality
S12a/S11a, as
agency

B.

Poor

of
information
(response
in
appropriate) provided to your
_____(1241)

The completeness of information they provided

(Items C-E deleted)

F.

G.

H.

The level
project

of

_____(1242)

HOLD

resources

they

to

this
_____(1246)

The
range
of
reasonable
suggested for this project
Their
willingness
mitigation measures

devoted

_____(12431245)

to

alternatives

consider

they
_____(1247)

a

range

of
_____(1248)

(There is no Item I)
(Question #10 deleted)

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11.

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about
(response in S12a/S11a/response in S16/S14, as
appropriate) in general. (INTERVIEWER NOTE: If
have dealt with more than one district or
division within an agency, ask respondent to
think about entire agency)

Please tell me the extent to which you agree or
disagree with each statement, using a scale from oneto-five, where 1 is strongly disagree and 5 is
strongly agree. How about (read A-J, as appropriate)?
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

(Response in S12a/S11/Response in S16/S14,
appropriate) understands your agency’s mission

as

(Response in S12a/S11/Response in S16/S14,
appropriate) cares about your agency’s mission

as

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

Strongly disagree

_____(1252)

_____(1253)

(Response in S12a/S11/Response in S16/S14, as
appropriate) is committed to doing quality work

_____(1254)

(Response in S12a/S11/Response
appropriate) has competent staff

_____(1255)

in

S16/S14,

as

There is a sufficient level of trust between your
two agencies

_____(1256)

(Response in S12a/S11/Response in S16/S14, as
appropriate)
is
committed
to
making
the
environmental review process run efficiently

_____(1257)

(Response in S12a/S11/Response in S16/S14,
appropriate) is willing to compromise

_____(1258)

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11.

(Continued:)

H.

There is a sufficient
between our two agencies

level

of

communication
_____(1259)

(There is no Item I)
J.

12.

13.

(Response in
appropriate)
improvements

S12a/S11/Response in S16/S14, as
is
committed
to
transportation
_____(1261)

Over the past three years, has your agency’s overall
relationship with (response in S12a/S11/response in
S16/S14, as appropriate) improved, stayed the same, or
gotten worse?
3
2
1

Improved
Stayed the same
Gotten worse

4
5

(DK)
(Refused)

_____(1262)

In
general,
how
would
you
rate
the
overall
relationship between your agency and (response in
S12a/S11/response in S16/S14, as appropriate)? Please
use a scale from one-to-five, where 1 is poor and 5 is
excellent.
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7

(DK)
(Refused)

Poor

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14.

If
there
was
one
thing
that
(response
in
S12a/S11/response in S16/S14, as appropriate) could do
to improve the relationship, what would it be? (Open
ended) (Allow three responses)
01
02
03
04
05

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

________________________________

1st
Resp:

______ ______
(2224) (2225)

________________________________

2nd
Resp:

______ ______
(2226) (2227)

________________________________

3rd
Resp:

______ ______
(2228) (2229)

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S17. STATE:
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MI
MO

(Code from fone file only, Do not ask)

Alabama - SC
Alaska - W
Arizona - W
Arkansas - SC
California - W
Colorado - W
Connecticut - NE
Delaware - SC
Washington D.C. - SC
Florida - SC
Georgia - SC
Hawaii - W
Idaho - W
Illinois - NC
Indiana - NC
Iowa - NC
Kansas - NC
Kentucky - SC
Louisiana - SC
Maine - NE
Maryland - SC
Massachusetts - NE
Michigan - NC
Minnesota - NC
Mississippi - SC
Missouri - NC

MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

Montana - W
Nebraska - NC
Nevada - W
New Hampshire - NE
New Jersey - NE
New Mexico - W
New York - NE
North Carolina - SC
North Dakota - NC
Ohio - NC
Oklahoma - SC
Oregon - W
Pennsylvania - NE
Rhode Island - NE
South Carolina - SC
South Dakota - NC
Tennessee - SC
Texas - SC
Utah - W
Vermont - NE
Virginia - SC
Washington - W
West Virginia - SC
Wisconsin - NC
Wyoming - W

___________________________________________

______ ______
(141)
(142)

(If code 1 in Sa, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note before #15)

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S18. Do you work with any of the following states on
FEDERALLY-FUNDED transportation improvement projects?
(Read A-E)
1
2
3
4
5

Yes
No
(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

(06) A.

California

_____(1620)

(07) B.

Florida

_____(1621)

(08) C.

Illinois

_____(1622)

(09) D.

Pennsylvania

_____(1623)

(10) E.

Texas

_____(1624)

(If code 2 in Sa and code CA in S17 OR code 1 in Sa and
code 1 in S18-A, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note after #18)

15.

As you know, recent Federal provisions now allow state
DOTs (pronounce as three letters: D-O-Ts) to assume
the NEPA responsibilities of FHWA. Using a five-point
scale, where 5 means extremely capable and 1 means not
at all capable, how capable do you believe Caltrans is
of assuming the NEPA responsibilities of FHWA?
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely capable

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all capable

_____(1625)

(There is no question #16)

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17.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the
following statements about Caltrans assuming FHWA
responsibilities
under
NEPA
and
other
Federal
environmental laws? Please use a five-point scale,
where 5 means strongly agree and 1 means strongly
disagree. (Read A-E)
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

Caltrans may not listen
agencies as did FHWA.

B.

Strongly disagree

as

well

to

resource
_____(1626)

The NEPA and consultation processes might be more
efficient.

_____(1627)

C.

Without FHWA oversight, quality may suffer.

_____(1628)

D.

Caltrans might not be as
conscientious in
adhering to Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

_____(1629)

Caltrans may be more cooperative with agencies on
existing programmatic agreements and memoranda of
understanding than FHWA.

_____(1630)

E.

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18.

Currently, how would you rate how well the following
processes work with respect to consultation and
coordination responsibilities under NEPA and other
Federal environmental laws? Please use a five-point
scale, where 5 means excellent and 1 means poor. (Read
A-C)
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

Inter-agency coordination

_____(1631)

B.

Meeting the transportation need

_____(1632)

C.

Reaching resolution in a timely way

_____(1633)

Poor

(If code 2 in Sa and code FL in S17 OR code 1 in Sa and
code 1 in S18-B, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note before #20a)

(READ:)

Now, we would like to ask you a series of
questions
about
the
Florida
Department
of
Transportation and the Efficient Transportation
Decision Making process.

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19.

Please tell me the extent to which you agree or
disagree with each of the following statements, using
a five-point scale, where 5 means strongly agree and 1
means strongly disagree. (Read A-F)
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

FDOT (pronounce as two words: F-DOT) provides
resource
agencies
with
the
resources
and
materials needed to fully participate in the
Efficient Transportation Decision Making process.

_____(1634)

Resource agencies’
useful to FDOT/MPO.

_____(1635)

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

Strongly disagree

comments

on

projects

are

The comments resource agencies give to FDOT/MPO
on projects meet FDOT’s needs.

_____(1636)

FDOT/MPO listens to resource agencies’ comments
on projects.

_____(1637)

Collaborative problem-solving and decision-making
are an important part of the ETDM process.

_____(1638)

The ETDM process is effective in balancing
environmental protection and helping to expedite
transportation project delivery.

_____(1639)

(If code 2 in Sa and code IL in S17 OR code 1 in Sa and
code 1 in S18-C, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note before #24a)

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20a. In the past year, has your agency participated in the
404/NEPA merger process?
1
2

Yes
No

_____(1640)
(If code 1 in #20a, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to #21a)

20b. How effective is the 404/NEPA merger process? Please
use a five-point scale, where 5 means very effective
and 1 means not at all effective.
5
4
3
2
1

Very effective

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all effective

_____(1641)

21a. In the past year, has your agency participated in an
Environmental Survey Request?
1
2

Yes
No

_____(1642)
(If code 1 in #21a, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to #22)

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21b. How effective is the Environmental Survey Request
process in finding the issues that need to be
addressed by the NEPA document? Please use a fivepoint scale, where 5 means very effective and 1 means
not at all effective.

22.

5
4
3
2
1

Very effective

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all effective

_____(1643)

Which of the following environmental issues has the
most potential for improvement? (Read 06-11, then 01)
01
02
03
04
05

Some other environmental issue (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)
HOLD

06
07
08
09
10
11

Agricultural
Archaeological/Historical
Biological
Hazardous waste
Noise pollution
Social/economic

________________________________

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23.

In general, would you say your agency has too much
time, not enough time, or about the right amount of
time to complete the NEPA review process?
1
2
3

Not enough time
Right amount of time
Too much time

4
5
6

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

_____(1646)

(Note #1: If code 2 in Sa and code PA in S17 OR code 1 in
Sa and code 1 in S18-D, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Note before #29)

(Note #2: If code 1 in S1, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to #24b)

24a. Think again about the (response in S9) project and
(response
in
S11a/S12a/response
in
S16/S14,
as
appropriate). When resolving problems on this project,
to what extent did this agency engage the right
decision makers to resolve the problem? Please use a
five-point scale, where 5 means a great deal and 1
means not at all.
5
4
3
2
1

A great deal

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all

_____(1647)

(All in #24a, Skip to #25)

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24b. Think again about the (response in S11a/S12a/response
in S16/S14, as appropriate). When resolving problems,
to what extent did this agency engage the right
decision makers to resolve problems? Please use a
five-point scale, where 5 means a great deal and 1
means not at all.

25.

5
4
3
2
1

A great deal

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all

_____(1663)

Now a few general questions. For the last several
months, PennDOT (pronounce as two words: Penn-DOT) has
been working on an initiative to integrate NEPA into
the early stages of transportation planning. How would
you rate PennDOT’s progress on this initiative? Use a
five-point scale, where 5 means they have made great
progress and 1 means they have not made progress at
all.
5
4
3
2
1

Great progress

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not made progress at all

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26.

27.

How
would
you
rate
the
usefulness
of
Agency
Coordination Meetings (ACM)? This is a monthly meeting
that includes PennDOT employees as well as the other
agencies involved in the NEPA process. These meetings
are where all Environmental Impact Statements are
reviewed. Use a five-point scale, where 5 means
extremely useful and 1 means not at all useful.
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely useful

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all useful

_____(1649)

In general, how would you rate the effectiveness of
programmatic agreements in the NEPA process? Pleaes
use a five-point scale, where 5 means extremely
effective and 1 means not at all effective.
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely effective

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all effective

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28.

As you may know, PennDOT funds specific positions
within resource agencies to expedite the NEPA process.
How would you rate the effectiveness of training and
clarification from PennDOT concerning these roles?
Please use a five-point scale, where 5 means extremely
effective and 1 means not at all effective.
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely effective

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all effective

_____(1651)

(If code 2 in Sa and code TX in S17 OR code 1 in Sa and
code 1 in S18-E, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to Read before D1)

29.

As you know, recent Federal provisions now allow state
DOTs (pronounce as three letters: D-O-Ts) to assume
the NEPA responsibilities of FHWA. How capable do you
believe TxDOT (pronounce as two words: Tex-Dot) is of
assuming the NEPA responsibilities of FHWA? Please use
a five-point scale, where 5 means extremely capable
and 1 means not at all capable.
5
4
3
2
1

Extremely capable

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Not at all capable

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31.

To what extent do you agree or disagree that TxDOT
respects your role in the projects you are involved
with? Please use a five-point scale, where 5 means
strongly agree and 1 means strongly disagree.
5
4
3
2
1

Strongly agree

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

Strongly disagree

_____(1653)

Currently, how would you rate how well the following
processes work with respect to the NEPA process?
Please use a five-point scale, where 5 means excellent
and 1 means poor. (Read A-B)
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

Inter-agency coordination

_____(1654)

B.

Public involvement

_____(1655)

Poor

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32.

To what extent are each of the following concerns
about TxDOT assuming NEPA responsibilities of FHWA? Is
each a major concern, a minor concern, or not a
concern? (Read A-E)
1
2
3

Major concern
Minor concern
Not a concern

4
5
6

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

TxDOT may not listen as well to resource agencies
as did FHWA.

_____(1656)

B.

The NEPA process might be slower.

_____(1657)

C.

Without FHWA oversight, quality may suffer.

_____(1658)

D.

How TxDOT will adhere to Federal laws, rules, and
regulations.

_____(1659)

How TxDOT will cooperate with
agencies
on
existing programmatic agreements and memoranda of
understanding.

_____(1660)

E.

33.

How would you rate the timeliness of each of the
following? Please use a five-point scale, where 5
means excellent and 1 means poor. (Read A-B)
5
4
3
2
1

Excellent

6
7
8

(DK)
(Refused)
(Not applicable)

A.

Resource agency response times for permits

_____(1661)

B.

Resource agency response
your agency requests

_____(1662)

Poor

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(READ:)

D1.

Finally, please answer the following
for classification purposes only.

questions

How long have you been employed with your agency? (Open
ended and code actual number of years) (SURVENT NOTE:
Block 00-01)
98
99

(DK)
(Refused)

___________________________________________

D2.

______ ______
(1301) (1302)

How long have you been working with NEPA-related
projects? (Open ended and code actual number of years)
01
98
99

One year or less
(DK)
(Refused)

___________________________________________

______ ______
(1303) (1304)

(If code 1 in Sa, Continue;
Otherwise, Skip to D4)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D3.

What is your GS-level? (Open ended and code)
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
98
99

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SES
(DK)
(Refused)

___________________________________________

______ ______
(1305) (1306)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Gallup® is a trademark of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2002-2006 The Gallup
Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D4.

What is your job title? (Open ended and code) (RECORD
VERBATIM RESPONSE)
01
02
03
04
05

Other (list)
(DK)
(Refused)
HOLD
HOLD

06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

Chief Environmental Officer
Design Engineer
Director
Director of Planning
District Engineer
Division Chief
Engineer
Environmental Assessment Manager
Environmental Policy
Senior Engineer
Supervisor Environmental Planning
Transportation Specialist

___________________________________________

______ ______
(1307) (1308)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D5.

STATE:
01
02
04
05
06
08
09
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

(Code from fone file)

Alabama - SC
Alaska - W
Arizona - W
Arkansas - SC
California - W
Colorado - W
Connecticut - NE
Delaware - SC
Washington D.C. - SC
Florida - SC
Georgia - SC
Hawaii - W
Idaho - W
Illinois - NC
Indiana - NC
Iowa - NC
Kansas - NC
Kentucky - SC
Louisiana - SC
Maine - NE
Maryland - SC
Massachusetts - NE
Michigan - NC
Minnesota - NC
Mississippi - SC
Missouri - NC

30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
53
54
55
56

Montana - W
Nebraska - NC
Nevada - W
New Hampshire - NE
New Jersey - NE
New Mexico - W
New York - NE
North Carolina - SC
North Dakota - NC
Ohio - NC
Oklahoma - SC
Oregon - W
Pennsylvania - NE
Rhode Island - NE
South Carolina - SC
South Dakota - NC
Tennessee - SC
Texas - SC
Utah - W
Vermont - NE
Virginia - SC
Washington - W
West Virginia - SC
Wisconsin - NC
Wyoming - W

___________________________________________

______ ______
(978)
(979)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Gallup® is a trademark of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2002-2006 The Gallup
Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D6.

REGION:

(Autocode Region based on State in D5)

01

Region 1:
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont

02

Region 2:
New Jersey
New York

03

Region 3:
Delaware
Washington D.C.
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia

04

Region 4:
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee

05

Region 5:
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin

06

Region 6:
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas

07

Region 7:
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska

08

Region 8:
Colorado
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming

09

Region 9:
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Nevada

10

Region 10
Alaska
Idaho
Oregon
Washington

___________________________________________

______ ______
(53)
(54)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D7.

D8.

As part of this survey, we are collecting names of
other people who have day-to-day interactions with
resource agencies on FEDERALLY-FUNDED NEPA-related
projects. Are there other employees in your agency who
have also had direct involvement with obtaining NEPArelated permits for transportation projects?
-

(Continue)

1

Yes

2
3
4

No
(Skip to D9)
(DK)
(Skip to D9)
(Refused) (Skip to D9)

_____(1311)

(If code 1 in D7, ask:) I’d like to try to include
them in this research. Can you give me their names and
contact information? (Probe:) Is there another name to
record? (RECORD PERSON’S NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AGENCY,
ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE, AND E-MAIL ADDRESS -RECORD UP TO FIVE NAMES)
FIRST RESPONDENT:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1401 - 1430)

AGENCY:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1431 - 1460)

LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(1461)

ADDRESS:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1462 - 1511)

CITY:
____________________________________________

______ ______
(1512 - 1541)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Gallup® is a trademark of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2002-2006 The Gallup
Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D8.

(Continued:)

STATE:
______ ______
(1542) (1543)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(1614 - 1618)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(1544 - 1553)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower

______ ______
(1554 - 1613)

SECOND RESPONDENT:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1701 - 1730)

AGENCY:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1731 - 1760)

LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(1761)

ADDRESS:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(1762 - 1811)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Gallup® is a trademark of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2002-2006 The Gallup
Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D8.

(Continued:)

CITY:
______ ______
(1812 - 1841)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(1842) (1843)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(1914 - 1918)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(1844 - 1853)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower

______ ______
(1854 - 1913)

THIRD RESPONDENT:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(2001 - 2030)

AGENCY:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(2031 - 2060)

LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(2061)
(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Gallup® is a trademark of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2002-2006 The Gallup
Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D8.

(Continued:)

ADDRESS:
______ ______
(2062 - 2111)

____________________________________________
CITY:

______ ______
(2112 - 2141)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(2142) (2143)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(2214 - 2218)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(2144 - 2153)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower

______ ______
(2154 - 2213)

FOURTH RESPONDENT:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(2301 - 2330)

AGENCY:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(2331 - 2360)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Gallup® is a trademark of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2002-2006 The Gallup
Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D8.

(Continued:)
LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(2361)

ADDRESS:
______ ______
(2362 - 2411)

____________________________________________
CITY:

______ ______
(2412 - 2441)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(2442) (2443)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(2514 - 2518)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(2444 - 2453)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower

______ ______
(2454 - 2513)

FIFTH RESPONDENT:
NAME:

____________________________________________

______ ______
(2601 - 2630)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Gallup® is a trademark of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2002-2006 The Gallup
Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D8.

(Continued:)

AGENCY:
______ ______
(2631 - 2660)

____________________________________________
LEVEL: (Autocode from Sa)
1
2

Federal
State

_____(2661)

ADDRESS:
______ ______
(2662 - 2711)

____________________________________________
CITY:

______ ______
(2712 - 2741)

____________________________________________
STATE:

______ ______
(2742) (2743)

___________________________________________
ZIP CODE:

______ ______
(2814 - 2818)

____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:

______ ______
(2744 - 2753)

____________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
case letters)

(INTERVIEWER

NOTE:

Please

____________________________________________

use

lower

______ ______
(2754 - 2813)

(DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED)

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Gallup® is a trademark of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2002-2006 The Gallup
Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved.

D9.

GENDER:
1
2

(Code only, Do not ask)

Male
Female

_____(1312)

(VALIDATE PHONE NUMBER AND
THANK RESPONDENT BY SAYING:)
Again, this is _____, with the Gallup
Organization of _____. I would like to thank you
for your time. Our mission is to "help people be
heard" and your opinions are important to Gallup
in accomplishing this.

INTERVIEWER I.D. #:

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