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Contents List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................................................... ii Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter1: Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Risk Management .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Definition of Risk........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Risk Examples ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 Consequences of Risk ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Objective of this Guidance ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Organization of this Guidance ................................................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 2: Risk Management Framework ................................................................................................................... 8 Focusing on NEPA Risks............................................................................................................................................ 12 Chapter 3: Identifying and Developing Strategies to Address NEPA Risks ....................................................... 13 Typical DOT Project Development Phases .......................................................................................................... 13 Brainstorming Process of Risk Identification ........................................................................................................ 15 NEPA Risks Identified in the Practitioner Workshop ........................................................................................ 15 Chapter 4: Recommendations for Implementing NEPA Risk Management ....................................................... 57 Executive Leadership Support to Address NEPA Risks .................................................................................... 57 Origins of NEPA Risks........................................................................................................................................... 57 Chapter 5: Summary ....................................................................................................................................................... 63 Why Should DOT Leadership Adopt Risk Management Practices? ............................................................... 63 Chapter 6: Additional References and Resources ................................................................................................... 65