Section 4(f) Overview
This section will start you off with a general overview of the statute known as Section 4(f). More detailed information about each topic presented here is available as you navigate through this site.
What is Section 4(f)? |
When is Section 4(f) a consideration? |
What does Section 4(f) require? |
What are Section 4(f) properties? |
What is a use?Use of a Section 4(f) property occurs: (1) when land is permanently incorporated into a transportation project; (2) when there is a temporary occupancy of land that is adverse in terms of the statute's preservation purpose; or (3) when there is a constructive use (a project's proximity impacts are so severe that the protected activities, features, or attributes of a property are substantially impaired) Substantial impairment occurs only when the protected activities, features or attributes of the resource are substantially diminished.. |
What is a de minimis impact? |
What is feasible? |
What is prudent? |
What is least overall harm? |
Does Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act duplicate Section 4(f)? |
Who makes the Section 4(f) decision for highway projects? |