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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations\|Section 5.1.2.5]] – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations</b>: This section summarizes considerations and procedures for maintaining compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the public engagement process. The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from all government programs, services, and activities.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations\|Section 5.1.2.5]] – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations</b>: This section summarizes considerations and procedures for maintaining compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the public engagement process. The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from all government programs, services, and activities.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.6 Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities\|Section 5.1.2.6]] – Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities</b>:: This section describes the requirements for, and importance of engaging with traditionally underserved communities during the project development process. The section identifies mechanisms to investigate demographic data to assess the presence of traditionally underserved communities within the project’s limits.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.6 Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities\|Section 5.1.2.6]] – Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities</b>: This section describes the requirements for, and importance of engaging with traditionally underserved communities during the project development process. The section identifies mechanisms to investigate demographic data to assess the presence of traditionally underserved communities within the project’s limits.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.3 Public Engagement Methods\|Section 5.1.3]] – Public Engagement Methods</b>: This section and its subsections introduce the typical methods that DelDOT utilizes to engage the public. The section provides guidance on engagement method(s) selection based on the purpose and subsequent goals of the public engagement. The section also outlines general guidance, best practices, and associated considerations for engaging with the public.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.3 Public Engagement Methods\|Section 5.1.3]] – Public Engagement Methods</b>: This section and its subsections introduce the typical methods that DelDOT utilizes to engage the public. The section provides guidance on engagement method(s) selection based on the purpose and subsequent goals of the public engagement. The section also outlines general guidance, best practices, and associated considerations for engaging with the public.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.2 United States Coast Guard (USCG)\|Section 5.3.3.2]] – United States Coast Guard (USCG)</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.2 United States Coast Guard (USCG)\|Section 5.3.3.2]] – United States Coast Guard (USCG)</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.3 DNREC Wetlands and Waterways\|Section 5.3.3.3]] – ~~DNREC~~ DNREC Wetlands and Waterways</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.3 DNREC Wetlands and Waterways\|Section 5.3.3.3]] – DNREC Wetlands and Waterways</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.4 New Castle County\|Section 5.3.3.4]] – New Castle County</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.4 New Castle County\|Section 5.3.3.4]] – New Castle County</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.5 City of Wilmington\|Section 5.3.3.5]] – City of Wilmington</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.5 City of Wilmington\|Section 5.3.3.5]] – City of Wilmington</b></p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.3 Conflict Assessment\|Section 5.4.3]] – Conflict Assessment:</b> This section outlines procedures and considerations for identifying conflict points. The section also describes the process of working with stakeholders to eliminate, minimize, and mitigate project risk associated with the identified conflicts.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.3 Conflict Assessment\|Section 5.4.3]] – Conflict Assessment:</b> This section outlines procedures and considerations for identifying conflict points. The section also describes the process of working with stakeholders to eliminate, minimize, and mitigate project risk associated with the identified conflicts.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.4 Utility Company Reimbursement\|Section 5.4.4]] – Utility Company Reimbursement:</b> This section identifies the need to assess financial obligation among stakeholders for utility work that is required as part of a project. The section summarizes the circumstances in which the required utility work becomes reimbursable by the State in accordance with the Delaware Code. The section also outlines the information that is required from the ~~Utility Owner~~ when the utility work is determined to be reimbursable.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.4 Utility Company Reimbursement\|Section 5.4.4]] – Utility Company Reimbursement:</b> This section identifies the need to assess financial obligation among stakeholders for utility work that is required as part of a project. The section summarizes the circumstances in which the required utility work becomes reimbursable by the State in accordance with the Delaware Code. The section also outlines the information that is required from the utility owner when the utility work is determined to be reimbursable.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.4.1 Vertical Adjustment of Nonmunicipal Utility Covers\|Section 5.4.4.1]] – Vertical Adjustment of Nonmunicipal Utility Covers:</b> This section describes DelDOT’s authority to perform vertical adjustments of nonmunicipal utility covers.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.4.1 Vertical Adjustment of Nonmunicipal Utility Covers\|Section 5.4.4.1]] – Vertical Adjustment of Nonmunicipal Utility Covers:</b> This section describes DelDOT’s authority to perform vertical adjustments of nonmunicipal utility covers.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6 Railroad\|Section 5.6]] – Railroad:</b> This section identifies the groups which are tasked with coordinating DelDOT activities with railroads based on railroad application affected. The section highlights the need for coordination and establishes that the coordination process is generally dictated by master agreements that DelDOT maintains with the individual railroads operating within the State.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6 Railroad\|Section 5.6]] – Railroad:</b> This section identifies the groups which are tasked with coordinating DelDOT activities with railroads based on railroad application affected. The section highlights the need for coordination and establishes that the coordination process is generally dictated by master agreements that DelDOT maintains with the individual railroads operating within the State.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.1 Design Team Notification to DelDOT Railroad Section\|Section 5.6.1]] – Design Team Notification to DelDOT ~~Rail~~ Section:</b> This section introduces the circumstances when the design team should initiate the railroad coordination process with the appropriate DelDOT railroad coordination group.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.1 Design Team Notification to DelDOT Railroad Section\|Section 5.6.1]] – Design Team Notification to DelDOT Railroad Section:</b> This section introduces the circumstances when the design team should initiate the railroad coordination process with the appropriate DelDOT railroad coordination group.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.2 DelDOT Notification to Railroad\|Section 5.6.2]] – DelDOT Notification to Railroad:</b> This section and its subsections describe the process that is used to contact affected railroads to begin coordination and agreement development.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.2 DelDOT Notification to Railroad\|Section 5.6.2]] – DelDOT Notification to Railroad:</b> This section and its subsections describe the process that is used to contact affected railroads to begin coordination and agreement development.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.2 Indemnification\|Section 5.6.7.2]] – Indemnification</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.2 Indemnification\|Section 5.6.7.2]] – Indemnification</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.3 Entering Railroad Property Prior to Construction\|Section 5.6.7.3]] – Entering Railroad Property Prior to Construction</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.3 Entering Railroad Property Prior to Construction\|Section 5.6.7.3]] – Entering Railroad Property Prior to Construction</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.4 Railroad ~~Protection~~ Services\|Section 5.6.7.4]] – Railroad ~~Protection~~ Services</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.4 Railroad Protective Services\|Section 5.6.7.4]] – Railroad Protective Services</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.5 Insurance\|Section 5.6.7.5]] – Insurance</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.5 Insurance\|Section 5.6.7.5]] – Insurance</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.6 Railroad Invoices\|Section 5.6.7.6]] – Railroad Invoices</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.6 Railroad Invoices\|Section 5.6.7.6]] – Railroad Invoices</b></p>

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6 Railroad\|Section 5.6]] – Railroad:</b> This section identifies the groups which are tasked with coordinating DelDOT activities with railroads based on railroad application affected. The section highlights the need for coordination and establishes that the coordination process is generally dictated by master agreements that DelDOT maintains with the individual railroads operating within the State.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6 Railroad\|Section 5.6]] – Railroad:</b> This section identifies the groups which are tasked with coordinating DelDOT activities with railroads based on railroad application affected. The section highlights the need for coordination and establishes that the coordination process is generally dictated by master agreements that DelDOT maintains with the individual railroads operating within the State.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.1 Design Team Notification to DelDOT ~~Rail~~ Section\|Section 5.6.1]] – Design Team Notification to DelDOT Rail Section:</b> This section introduces the circumstances when the design team should initiate the railroad coordination process with the appropriate DelDOT railroad coordination group.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.1 Design Team Notification to DelDOT Railroad Section\|Section 5.6.1]] – Design Team Notification to DelDOT Rail Section:</b> This section introduces the circumstances when the design team should initiate the railroad coordination process with the appropriate DelDOT railroad coordination group.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.2 DelDOT Notification to Railroad\|Section 5.6.2]] – DelDOT Notification to Railroad:</b> This section and its subsections describe the process that is used to contact affected railroads to begin coordination and agreement development.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.2 DelDOT Notification to Railroad\|Section 5.6.2]] – DelDOT Notification to Railroad:</b> This section and its subsections describe the process that is used to contact affected railroads to begin coordination and agreement development.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1 Utility Coordination Process\|Section 5.4.1]] – Utility Coordination Process:</b> This section outlines the process which DelDOT utilizes to coordinate its programmed projects with utility owners. The section also introduces the DelDOT Utilities section and its roles and responsibilities within the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1 Utility Coordination Process\|Section 5.4.1]] – Utility Coordination Process:</b> This section outlines the process which DelDOT utilizes to coordinate its programmed projects with utility owners. The section also introduces the DelDOT Utilities section and its roles and responsibilities within the project development process.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.1 Utility ~~Coordination Process~~\|Section 5.4.1.1]] – The Utility Permit Application (UPA):</b> This section introduces DelDOT’s Utility Permit Application (UPA) website and defines how the website is used within the project development process to facilitate coordination activities.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.1 The Utility Permit Application (UPA)\|Section 5.4.1.1]] – The Utility Permit Application (UPA):</b> This section introduces DelDOT’s Utility Permit Application (UPA) website and defines how the website is used within the project development process to facilitate coordination activities.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.2 Supplying Electronic Files\|Section 5.4.1.2]] – Supplying Electronic Files:</b> This section describes considerations associated with supplying electronic design files to utility stakeholders within the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.2 Supplying Electronic Files\|Section 5.4.1.2]] – Supplying Electronic Files:</b> This section describes considerations associated with supplying electronic design files to utility stakeholders within the project development process.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.3 Coordination Meetings\|Section 5.4.1.3]] – Coordination Meetings:</b> This section describes how coordination meetings can be used within the project development process and their associated considerations and recommended topics for discussion.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.3 Coordination Meetings\|Section 5.4.1.3]] – Coordination Meetings:</b> This section describes how coordination meetings can be used within the project development process and their associated considerations and recommended topics for discussion.</p>

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BBarnard at 22:30, 2 March 2026

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.2 Emergency Responders\|Section 5.1.2.2]] – Emergency Responders</b>: This section describes considerations and procedures for coordinating with emergency responders as part of the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.2 Emergency Responders\|Section 5.1.2.2]] – Emergency Responders</b>: This section describes considerations and procedures for coordinating with emergency responders as part of the project development process.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.3 Advisory Committees\|Section 5.1.2.3]] – Advisory Committees</b>: This section introduces the premise and benefits of establishing advisory committees to obtain feedback and ~~potentially~~ recommendations from a representative cross-section of stakeholders as part of the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.3 Advisory Committees\|Section 5.1.2.3]] – Advisory Committees</b>: This section introduces the premise and benefits of establishing advisory committees to obtain feedback and recommendations from a representative cross-section of stakeholders as part of the project development process.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.4 Schools\|Section 5.1.2.4]] – Schools</b>: This section describes the importance of, and considerations associated with coordinating with area schools during the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.4 Schools\|Section 5.1.2.4]] – Schools</b>: This section describes the importance of, and considerations associated with coordinating with area schools during the project development process.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations\|Section 5.1.2.5]] – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations</b>: This section summarizes considerations and procedures for maintaining compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the public engagement process. The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from all government programs, services, and activities.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations\|Section 5.1.2.5]] – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations</b>: This section summarizes considerations and procedures for maintaining compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the public engagement process. The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from all government programs, services, and activities.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.6 Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities\|Section 5.1.2.6]] – Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities</b>: This section describes the requirements for and, importance of engaging with traditionally underserved communities during the project development process. The section identifies mechanisms to investigate demographic data to assess the presence of traditionally underserved communities within the project’s limits.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.6 Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities\|Section 5.1.2.6]] – Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities</b>:: This section describes the requirements for, and importance of engaging with traditionally underserved communities during the project development process. The section identifies mechanisms to investigate demographic data to assess the presence of traditionally underserved communities within the project’s limits.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.3 Public Engagement Methods\|Section 5.1.3]] – Public Engagement Methods</b>: This section and its subsections introduce the typical methods that DelDOT utilizes to engage the public. The section provides guidance on engagement method(s) selection based on the purpose and subsequent goals of the public engagement. The section also outlines general guidance, best practices, and associated considerations for engaging with the public.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.3 Public Engagement Methods\|Section 5.1.3]] – Public Engagement Methods</b>: This section and its subsections introduce the typical methods that DelDOT utilizes to engage the public. The section provides guidance on engagement method(s) selection based on the purpose and subsequent goals of the public engagement. The section also outlines general guidance, best practices, and associated considerations for engaging with the public.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.1 Town Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.1]] – Town Agreements</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.1 Town Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.1]] – Town Agreements</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.2 Traffic Signal Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.2]] – Traffic Signal Agreements</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.2 Traffic Signal Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.2]] – Traffic Signal Agreements</b></p>
			<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.3 Stormwater Management Joint Use Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.3]] – Stormwater Management Joint Use Agreements</b></p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3 Environmental\|Section 5.3]] – Environmental</b>: This section introduces the processes and procedures that DelDOT employs to ensure that the State’s transportation needs are met in a way that minimizes impacts to the surrounding environment. The section introduces DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ (ESO) as well as outlines various deliverables that are created through the environmental coordination process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3 Environmental\|Section 5.3]] – Environmental</b>: : This section introduces the processes and procedures that DelDOT employs to ensure that the State’s transportation needs are met in a way that minimizes impacts to the surrounding environment. The section introduces DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office (ESO) as well as outlines various deliverables that are created through the environmental coordination process.</p>

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.1 Planning and Environmental ~~Linkage~~ (PEL)\|Section 5.3.1]] – Planning and Environmental ~~Linkage~~ (PEL)</b>: This section introduces Planning and Environmental ~~Linkage~~ (PEL) strategies that can be employed to inform transportation decision-making in a way that considers environmental, community, and economic goals early in the transportation planning process, and then uses that information, analysis, and products developed to inform the environmental review process. The section also presents the concept of PEL studies which can be used to document the project level planning and environmental analysis that has been conducted prior to the formal start of the NEPA process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.1 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL)\|Section 5.3.1]] – Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL)</b>: This section introduces Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) strategies that can be employed to inform transportation decision-making in a way that considers environmental, community, and economic goals early in the transportation planning process, and then uses that information, analysis, and products developed to inform the environmental review process. The section also presents the concept of PEL studies which can be used to document the project level planning and environmental analysis that has been conducted prior to the formal start of the NEPA process.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process\|Section 5.3.2]] – National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process</b>: This section outlines the general requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and identifies implementation responsibilities both at the state and federal level for maintaining compliance with the act. The section also identifies several key elements of the NEPA process and provides general guidance for developing NEPA documents.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process\|Section 5.3.2]] – National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process</b>: This section outlines the general requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and identifies implementation responsibilities both at the state and federal level for maintaining compliance with the act. The section also identifies several key elements of the NEPA process and provides general guidance for developing NEPA documents.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.1 Categorical Exclusions (CEs)\|Section 5.3.2.1.1]] – Categorical Exclusions (CEs)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to be categorically excluded under NEPA. The section also introduces the programmatic agreement maintained between DelDOT and the FHWA regarding the processing of actions classified as categorical exclusions for Federal-aid Highway Program projects and defines the paths for obtaining approval under the programmatic agreement. </p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.1 Categorical Exclusions (CEs)\|Section 5.3.2.1.1]] – Categorical Exclusions (CEs)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to be categorically excluded under NEPA. The section also introduces the programmatic agreement maintained between DelDOT and the FHWA regarding the processing of actions classified as categorical exclusions for Federal-aid Highway Program projects and defines the paths for obtaining approval under the programmatic agreement. </p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)\|Section 5.3.2.1.2]] – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to have a significant ~~environmental impact~~, thereby requiring the development of an environmental impact statement. The section also identifies the procedures and activities that are to be performed under this class of action to obtain an approved environmental document.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)\|Section 5.3.2.1.2]] – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b>:This section defines the actions which are considered to have a reasonably foreseeable significant effect on the quality of the human environment, thereby requiring the development of an environmental impact statement. The section also identifies the procedures and activities that are to be performed under this class of action to obtain an approved environmental document.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)\|Section 5.3.2.1.3]] – Environmental Assessment (EA)</b>: This section defines the actions which require the ~~performance~~ of an Environmental Assessment. The section also provides a general overview of the Environmental Assessment process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)\|Section 5.3.2.1.3]] – Environmental Assessment (EA)</b>: This section defines the actions which require the development of an Environmental Assessment. The section also provides a general overview of the Environmental Assessment process.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2 Protected Resources\|Section 5.3.2.2]] – Protected Resources</b>: This section and its subsections identify environmental protections that have been put into place at either the federal or state level~~. The section identifies and defines impacts as either direct effects, indirect effects, or cumulative effects~~. The section also describes the sequencing order for mitigating potential impacts in accordance with federal regulations.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2 Protected Resources\|Section 5.3.2.2]] – Protected Resources</b>: This section and its subsections identify environmental protections that have been put into place at either the federal or state level. The section also describes the sequencing order for mitigating potential impacts in accordance with federal regulations.</p>

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.3 Reevaluations\|Section 5.3.2.3]] – Re-Evaluation</b>: This section establishes ~~that FHWA may review DelDOT’s~~ environmental document ~~prior to granting any new approval related to an action~~.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.3 Reevaluations\|Section 5.3.2.3]] – Re-Evaluation</b>: This section establishes the need for and purpose of environmental document re-evaluations.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.1 Categorical Exclusions (CEs)\|Section 5.3.2.1.1]] – Categorical Exclusions (CEs)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to be ~~categorical~~ excluded under NEPA. The section also introduces the programmatic agreement maintained between DelDOT and the FHWA regarding the processing of actions classified as categorical exclusions for Federal-aid Highway Program projects and defines the paths for obtaining approval under the programmatic agreement.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.1 Categorical Exclusions (CEs)\|Section 5.3.2.1.1]] – Categorical Exclusions (CEs)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to be categorically excluded under NEPA. The section also introduces the programmatic agreement maintained between DelDOT and the FHWA regarding the processing of actions classified as categorical exclusions for Federal-aid Highway Program projects and defines the paths for obtaining approval under the programmatic agreement. </p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)\|Section 5.3.2.1.2]] – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to have a significant environmental impact, thereby requiring the development of an environmental impact statement. The section also identifies the procedures and activities that are to be performed under this class of action to obtain an approved environmental document.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)\|Section 5.3.2.1.2]] – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to have a significant environmental impact, thereby requiring the development of an environmental impact statement. The section also identifies the procedures and activities that are to be performed under this class of action to obtain an approved environmental document.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)\|Section 5.3.2.1.3]] – Environmental Assessment (EA)</b>: This section defines the actions which require the performance of an Environmental Assessment. The section also provides a general overview of the Environmental Assessment process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)\|Section 5.3.2.1.3]] – Environmental Assessment (EA)</b>: This section defines the actions which require the performance of an Environmental Assessment. The section also provides a general overview of the Environmental Assessment process.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1 Human and Built Environment\|Section 5.3.2.2.1]] – Human and Built Environment</b>: This section defines human and built environment resources and introduces its subsections which define the state and federal level protections and associated considerations for these environmental resources. The section also describes procedures to be followed if unmarked human burial and human skeletal remains are found during either design or construction.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1 Human and Built Environment\|Section 5.3.2.2.1]] – Human and Built Environment</b>: This section defines human and built environment resources and introduces its subsections which define the state and federal level protections and associated considerations for these environmental resources. The section also describes procedures to be followed if unmarked human burial and human skeletal remains are found during either design or construction.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.1 ~~Environmental Justice~~\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.1]] – ~~Environmental Justice~~</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.1 Community Cohesion\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.1]] – Community Cohesion</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.2 Historic Preservation\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.2]] – Historic Preservation</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.2 Historic Preservation\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.2]] – Historic Preservation</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.3 Publicly Owned Parkland and Other Publicly Owned Recreational Areas\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.3]] – Publicly Owned Parkland and Other Publicly Owned Recreational Areas</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.3 Publicly Owned Parkland and Other Publicly Owned Recreational Areas\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.3]] – Publicly Owned Parkland and Other Publicly Owned Recreational Areas</b></p>

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.6.8.4 Cost-Effective Safety Upgrades\|Section 3.6.8.4 – Cost Effective Safety Upgrades]]		<p><b>[[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.6.8.4 Cost-Effective Safety Upgrades\|Section 3.6.8.4 – Cost-Effective Safety Upgrades]]
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations\|Section 5.1.2.5]] – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations</b>: This section summarizes considerations and procedures for maintaining compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the public engagement process. The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from all government programs, services, and activities.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations\|Section 5.1.2.5]] – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations</b>: This section summarizes considerations and procedures for maintaining compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the public engagement process. The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from all government programs, services, and activities.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.6 Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities\|Section 5.1.2.6]] – Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities</b>:: This section describes the requirements for, and importance of engaging with traditionally underserved communities during the project development process. The section identifies mechanisms to investigate demographic data to assess the presence of traditionally underserved communities within the project’s limits.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.6 Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities\|Section 5.1.2.6]] – Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities</b>: This section describes the requirements for, and importance of engaging with traditionally underserved communities during the project development process. The section identifies mechanisms to investigate demographic data to assess the presence of traditionally underserved communities within the project’s limits.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.3 Public Engagement Methods\|Section 5.1.3]] – Public Engagement Methods</b>: This section and its subsections introduce the typical methods that DelDOT utilizes to engage the public. The section provides guidance on engagement method(s) selection based on the purpose and subsequent goals of the public engagement. The section also outlines general guidance, best practices, and associated considerations for engaging with the public.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.3 Public Engagement Methods\|Section 5.1.3]] – Public Engagement Methods</b>: This section and its subsections introduce the typical methods that DelDOT utilizes to engage the public. The section provides guidance on engagement method(s) selection based on the purpose and subsequent goals of the public engagement. The section also outlines general guidance, best practices, and associated considerations for engaging with the public.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.2 United States Coast Guard (USCG)\|Section 5.3.3.2]] – United States Coast Guard (USCG)</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.2 United States Coast Guard (USCG)\|Section 5.3.3.2]] – United States Coast Guard (USCG)</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.3 DNREC Wetlands and Waterways\|Section 5.3.3.3]] – ~~DNREC~~ DNREC Wetlands and Waterways</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.3 DNREC Wetlands and Waterways\|Section 5.3.3.3]] – DNREC Wetlands and Waterways</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.4 New Castle County\|Section 5.3.3.4]] – New Castle County</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.4 New Castle County\|Section 5.3.3.4]] – New Castle County</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.5 City of Wilmington\|Section 5.3.3.5]] – City of Wilmington</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.3.5 City of Wilmington\|Section 5.3.3.5]] – City of Wilmington</b></p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.3 Conflict Assessment\|Section 5.4.3]] – Conflict Assessment:</b> This section outlines procedures and considerations for identifying conflict points. The section also describes the process of working with stakeholders to eliminate, minimize, and mitigate project risk associated with the identified conflicts.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.3 Conflict Assessment\|Section 5.4.3]] – Conflict Assessment:</b> This section outlines procedures and considerations for identifying conflict points. The section also describes the process of working with stakeholders to eliminate, minimize, and mitigate project risk associated with the identified conflicts.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.4 Utility Company Reimbursement\|Section 5.4.4]] – Utility Company Reimbursement:</b> This section identifies the need to assess financial obligation among stakeholders for utility work that is required as part of a project. The section summarizes the circumstances in which the required utility work becomes reimbursable by the State in accordance with the Delaware Code. The section also outlines the information that is required from the ~~Utility Owner~~ when the utility work is determined to be reimbursable.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.4 Utility Company Reimbursement\|Section 5.4.4]] – Utility Company Reimbursement:</b> This section identifies the need to assess financial obligation among stakeholders for utility work that is required as part of a project. The section summarizes the circumstances in which the required utility work becomes reimbursable by the State in accordance with the Delaware Code. The section also outlines the information that is required from the utility owner when the utility work is determined to be reimbursable.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.4.1 Vertical Adjustment of Nonmunicipal Utility Covers\|Section 5.4.4.1]] – Vertical Adjustment of Nonmunicipal Utility Covers:</b> This section describes DelDOT’s authority to perform vertical adjustments of nonmunicipal utility covers.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.4.1 Vertical Adjustment of Nonmunicipal Utility Covers\|Section 5.4.4.1]] – Vertical Adjustment of Nonmunicipal Utility Covers:</b> This section describes DelDOT’s authority to perform vertical adjustments of nonmunicipal utility covers.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6 Railroad\|Section 5.6]] – Railroad:</b> This section identifies the groups which are tasked with coordinating DelDOT activities with railroads based on railroad application affected. The section highlights the need for coordination and establishes that the coordination process is generally dictated by master agreements that DelDOT maintains with the individual railroads operating within the State.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6 Railroad\|Section 5.6]] – Railroad:</b> This section identifies the groups which are tasked with coordinating DelDOT activities with railroads based on railroad application affected. The section highlights the need for coordination and establishes that the coordination process is generally dictated by master agreements that DelDOT maintains with the individual railroads operating within the State.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.1 Design Team Notification to DelDOT Railroad Section\|Section 5.6.1]] – Design Team Notification to DelDOT ~~Rail~~ Section:</b> This section introduces the circumstances when the design team should initiate the railroad coordination process with the appropriate DelDOT railroad coordination group.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.1 Design Team Notification to DelDOT Railroad Section\|Section 5.6.1]] – Design Team Notification to DelDOT Railroad Section:</b> This section introduces the circumstances when the design team should initiate the railroad coordination process with the appropriate DelDOT railroad coordination group.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.2 DelDOT Notification to Railroad\|Section 5.6.2]] – DelDOT Notification to Railroad:</b> This section and its subsections describe the process that is used to contact affected railroads to begin coordination and agreement development.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.2 DelDOT Notification to Railroad\|Section 5.6.2]] – DelDOT Notification to Railroad:</b> This section and its subsections describe the process that is used to contact affected railroads to begin coordination and agreement development.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.2 Indemnification\|Section 5.6.7.2]] – Indemnification</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.2 Indemnification\|Section 5.6.7.2]] – Indemnification</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.3 Entering Railroad Property Prior to Construction\|Section 5.6.7.3]] – Entering Railroad Property Prior to Construction</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.3 Entering Railroad Property Prior to Construction\|Section 5.6.7.3]] – Entering Railroad Property Prior to Construction</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.4 Railroad ~~Protection~~ Services\|Section 5.6.7.4]] – Railroad ~~Protection~~ Services</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.4 Railroad Protective Services\|Section 5.6.7.4]] – Railroad Protective Services</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.5 Insurance\|Section 5.6.7.5]] – Insurance</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.5 Insurance\|Section 5.6.7.5]] – Insurance</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.6 Railroad Invoices\|Section 5.6.7.6]] – Railroad Invoices</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.6.7.6 Railroad Invoices\|Section 5.6.7.6]] – Railroad Invoices</b></p>

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1 Utility Coordination Process\|Section 5.4.1]] – Utility Coordination Process:</b> This section outlines the process which DelDOT utilizes to coordinate its programmed projects with utility owners. The section also introduces the DelDOT Utilities section and its roles and responsibilities within the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1 Utility Coordination Process\|Section 5.4.1]] – Utility Coordination Process:</b> This section outlines the process which DelDOT utilizes to coordinate its programmed projects with utility owners. The section also introduces the DelDOT Utilities section and its roles and responsibilities within the project development process.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.1 Utility ~~Coordination Process~~\|Section 5.4.1.1]] – The Utility Permit Application (UPA):</b> This section introduces DelDOT’s Utility Permit Application (UPA) website and defines how the website is used within the project development process to facilitate coordination activities.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.1 The Utility Permit Application (UPA)\|Section 5.4.1.1]] – The Utility Permit Application (UPA):</b> This section introduces DelDOT’s Utility Permit Application (UPA) website and defines how the website is used within the project development process to facilitate coordination activities.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.2 Supplying Electronic Files\|Section 5.4.1.2]] – Supplying Electronic Files:</b> This section describes considerations associated with supplying electronic design files to utility stakeholders within the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.2 Supplying Electronic Files\|Section 5.4.1.2]] – Supplying Electronic Files:</b> This section describes considerations associated with supplying electronic design files to utility stakeholders within the project development process.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.3 Coordination Meetings\|Section 5.4.1.3]] – Coordination Meetings:</b> This section describes how coordination meetings can be used within the project development process and their associated considerations and recommended topics for discussion.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.4.1.3 Coordination Meetings\|Section 5.4.1.3]] – Coordination Meetings:</b> This section describes how coordination meetings can be used within the project development process and their associated considerations and recommended topics for discussion.</p>

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.2 Emergency Responders\|Section 5.1.2.2]] – Emergency Responders</b>: This section describes considerations and procedures for coordinating with emergency responders as part of the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.2 Emergency Responders\|Section 5.1.2.2]] – Emergency Responders</b>: This section describes considerations and procedures for coordinating with emergency responders as part of the project development process.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.3 Advisory Committees\|Section 5.1.2.3]] – Advisory Committees</b>: This section introduces the premise and benefits of establishing advisory committees to obtain feedback and ~~potentially~~ recommendations from a representative cross-section of stakeholders as part of the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.3 Advisory Committees\|Section 5.1.2.3]] – Advisory Committees</b>: This section introduces the premise and benefits of establishing advisory committees to obtain feedback and recommendations from a representative cross-section of stakeholders as part of the project development process.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.4 Schools\|Section 5.1.2.4]] – Schools</b>: This section describes the importance of, and considerations associated with coordinating with area schools during the project development process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.4 Schools\|Section 5.1.2.4]] – Schools</b>: This section describes the importance of, and considerations associated with coordinating with area schools during the project development process.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations\|Section 5.1.2.5]] – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations</b>: This section summarizes considerations and procedures for maintaining compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the public engagement process. The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from all government programs, services, and activities.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations\|Section 5.1.2.5]] – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations</b>: This section summarizes considerations and procedures for maintaining compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the public engagement process. The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from all government programs, services, and activities.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.6 Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities\|Section 5.1.2.6]] – Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities</b>: This section describes the requirements for and, importance of engaging with traditionally underserved communities during the project development process. The section identifies mechanisms to investigate demographic data to assess the presence of traditionally underserved communities within the project’s limits.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.2.6 Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities\|Section 5.1.2.6]] – Public Involvement for Traditionally Underserved Communities</b>:: This section describes the requirements for, and importance of engaging with traditionally underserved communities during the project development process. The section identifies mechanisms to investigate demographic data to assess the presence of traditionally underserved communities within the project’s limits.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.3 Public Engagement Methods\|Section 5.1.3]] – Public Engagement Methods</b>: This section and its subsections introduce the typical methods that DelDOT utilizes to engage the public. The section provides guidance on engagement method(s) selection based on the purpose and subsequent goals of the public engagement. The section also outlines general guidance, best practices, and associated considerations for engaging with the public.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.1.3 Public Engagement Methods\|Section 5.1.3]] – Public Engagement Methods</b>: This section and its subsections introduce the typical methods that DelDOT utilizes to engage the public. The section provides guidance on engagement method(s) selection based on the purpose and subsequent goals of the public engagement. The section also outlines general guidance, best practices, and associated considerations for engaging with the public.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.1 Town Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.1]] – Town Agreements</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.1 Town Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.1]] – Town Agreements</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.2 Traffic Signal Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.2]] – Traffic Signal Agreements</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.2 Traffic Signal Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.2]] – Traffic Signal Agreements</b></p>
			<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.2.3.3 Stormwater Management Joint Use Agreements\|Section 5.2.3.3]] – Stormwater Management Joint Use Agreements</b></p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3 Environmental\|Section 5.3]] – Environmental</b>: This section introduces the processes and procedures that DelDOT employs to ensure that the State’s transportation needs are met in a way that minimizes impacts to the surrounding environment. The section introduces DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ (ESO) as well as outlines various deliverables that are created through the environmental coordination process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3 Environmental\|Section 5.3]] – Environmental</b>: : This section introduces the processes and procedures that DelDOT employs to ensure that the State’s transportation needs are met in a way that minimizes impacts to the surrounding environment. The section introduces DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office (ESO) as well as outlines various deliverables that are created through the environmental coordination process.</p>

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.1 Planning and Environmental ~~Linkage~~ (PEL)\|Section 5.3.1]] – Planning and Environmental ~~Linkage~~ (PEL)</b>: This section introduces Planning and Environmental ~~Linkage~~ (PEL) strategies that can be employed to inform transportation decision-making in a way that considers environmental, community, and economic goals early in the transportation planning process, and then uses that information, analysis, and products developed to inform the environmental review process. The section also presents the concept of PEL studies which can be used to document the project level planning and environmental analysis that has been conducted prior to the formal start of the NEPA process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.1 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL)\|Section 5.3.1]] – Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL)</b>: This section introduces Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) strategies that can be employed to inform transportation decision-making in a way that considers environmental, community, and economic goals early in the transportation planning process, and then uses that information, analysis, and products developed to inform the environmental review process. The section also presents the concept of PEL studies which can be used to document the project level planning and environmental analysis that has been conducted prior to the formal start of the NEPA process.</p>

	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process\|Section 5.3.2]] – National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process</b>: This section outlines the general requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and identifies implementation responsibilities both at the state and federal level for maintaining compliance with the act. The section also identifies several key elements of the NEPA process and provides general guidance for developing NEPA documents.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process\|Section 5.3.2]] – National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process</b>: This section outlines the general requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and identifies implementation responsibilities both at the state and federal level for maintaining compliance with the act. The section also identifies several key elements of the NEPA process and provides general guidance for developing NEPA documents.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)\|Section 5.3.2.1.2]] – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to have a significant ~~environmental impact~~, thereby requiring the development of an environmental impact statement. The section also identifies the procedures and activities that are to be performed under this class of action to obtain an approved environmental document.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)\|Section 5.3.2.1.2]] – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b>:This section defines the actions which are considered to have a reasonably foreseeable significant effect on the quality of the human environment, thereby requiring the development of an environmental impact statement. The section also identifies the procedures and activities that are to be performed under this class of action to obtain an approved environmental document.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)\|Section 5.3.2.1.3]] – Environmental Assessment (EA)</b>: This section defines the actions which require the ~~performance~~ of an Environmental Assessment. The section also provides a general overview of the Environmental Assessment process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)\|Section 5.3.2.1.3]] – Environmental Assessment (EA)</b>: This section defines the actions which require the development of an Environmental Assessment. The section also provides a general overview of the Environmental Assessment process.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2 Protected Resources\|Section 5.3.2.2]] – Protected Resources</b>: This section and its subsections identify environmental protections that have been put into place at either the federal or state level~~. The section identifies and defines impacts as either direct effects, indirect effects, or cumulative effects~~. The section also describes the sequencing order for mitigating potential impacts in accordance with federal regulations.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2 Protected Resources\|Section 5.3.2.2]] – Protected Resources</b>: This section and its subsections identify environmental protections that have been put into place at either the federal or state level. The section also describes the sequencing order for mitigating potential impacts in accordance with federal regulations.</p>

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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.3 Reevaluations\|Section 5.3.2.3]] – Re-Evaluation</b>: This section establishes ~~that FHWA may review DelDOT’s~~ environmental document ~~prior to granting any new approval related to an action~~.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.3 Reevaluations\|Section 5.3.2.3]] – Re-Evaluation</b>: This section establishes the need for and purpose of environmental document re-evaluations.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.1 Categorical Exclusions (CEs)\|Section 5.3.2.1.1]] – Categorical Exclusions (CEs)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to be ~~categorical~~ excluded under NEPA. The section also introduces the programmatic agreement maintained between DelDOT and the FHWA regarding the processing of actions classified as categorical exclusions for Federal-aid Highway Program projects and defines the paths for obtaining approval under the programmatic agreement.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.1 Categorical Exclusions (CEs)\|Section 5.3.2.1.1]] – Categorical Exclusions (CEs)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to be categorically excluded under NEPA. The section also introduces the programmatic agreement maintained between DelDOT and the FHWA regarding the processing of actions classified as categorical exclusions for Federal-aid Highway Program projects and defines the paths for obtaining approval under the programmatic agreement. </p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)\|Section 5.3.2.1.2]] – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to have a significant environmental impact, thereby requiring the development of an environmental impact statement. The section also identifies the procedures and activities that are to be performed under this class of action to obtain an approved environmental document.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)\|Section 5.3.2.1.2]] – Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b>: This section defines the actions which are considered to have a significant environmental impact, thereby requiring the development of an environmental impact statement. The section also identifies the procedures and activities that are to be performed under this class of action to obtain an approved environmental document.</p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)\|Section 5.3.2.1.3]] – Environmental Assessment (EA)</b>: This section defines the actions which require the performance of an Environmental Assessment. The section also provides a general overview of the Environmental Assessment process.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.1.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)\|Section 5.3.2.1.3]] – Environmental Assessment (EA)</b>: This section defines the actions which require the performance of an Environmental Assessment. The section also provides a general overview of the Environmental Assessment process.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1 Human and Built Environment\|Section 5.3.2.2.1]] – Human and Built Environment</b>: This section defines human and built environment resources and introduces its subsections which define the state and federal level protections and associated considerations for these environmental resources. The section also describes procedures to be followed if unmarked human burial and human skeletal remains are found during either design or construction.</p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1 Human and Built Environment\|Section 5.3.2.2.1]] – Human and Built Environment</b>: This section defines human and built environment resources and introduces its subsections which define the state and federal level protections and associated considerations for these environmental resources. The section also describes procedures to be followed if unmarked human burial and human skeletal remains are found during either design or construction.</p>
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	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.1 ~~Environmental Justice~~\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.1]] – ~~Environmental Justice~~</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.1 Community Cohesion\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.1]] – Community Cohesion</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.2 Historic Preservation\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.2]] – Historic Preservation</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.2 Historic Preservation\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.2]] – Historic Preservation</b></p>
	<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.3 Publicly Owned Parkland and Other Publicly Owned Recreational Areas\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.3]] – Publicly Owned Parkland and Other Publicly Owned Recreational Areas</b></p>		<p><b>[[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3.2.2.1.3 Publicly Owned Parkland and Other Publicly Owned Recreational Areas\|Section 5.3.2.2.1.3]] – Publicly Owned Parkland and Other Publicly Owned Recreational Areas</b></p>