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?Before approving a project that uses Section 4(f) property, FHWA must determine that there is no feasible and prudent alternative that avoids the Section 4(f) properties and that the project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the Section 4(f) properties; or, FHWA makes a finding that the project has a de minimis impact on the Section 4(f) property (see discussion below). |
What are Section 4(f) properties? |
What is a use? |
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? |