What is INPCT?

The Interagency NEPA & Permitting Collaboration Tool (INPCT) is a web-based collaboration tool designed to aid project managers and teams throughout the NEPA process for surface transportation projects. Access INPCT at https://inpct.fhwa.dot.gov/.

INPCT project workspace

Why use INPCT?

INPCT provides a singular platform to manage the development of environmental documents and facilitate real-time collaboration and interagency reviews.

INPCT supports a streamlined and transparent process to improve communication and shorten project delivery timelines by:

• Centralizing document management into one system for sharing, tracking, editing and commenting on documents
• Enabling concurrent agency reviews in a single location
• Allowing for schedule and milestone tracking that is easily shared across agencies
• Supporting customized project workflows
• Facilitating permit application development
• Supporting management of mitigation commitments
• Increasing transparency across project teams
• Building a stronger project record
• Allowing for easy data exchange with the Project and Program Action Information System (PAPAI) and the Federal Permitting Dashboard

INPCT Resources

• INPCT Tool: INPCT is a web-based collaboration tool designed to aid project managers and teams throughout the NEPA process for surface transportation projects.
• INPCT Factsheet: This 1-pager provides an overview of INPCT and its key features.
• INPCT Video: This two-minute video provides a brief overview of INPCT’s key features and also discusses why INPCT is a valuable tool to assist agencies in the development of NEPA documents.
• INPCT User Guide: The INPCT User Guide provides detailed guidance to INPCT users on how to use the INPCT tool to manage and support the development of NEPA documents.
• INPCT Quick Start Guide: To aid new users with getting set up and quickly started with using INPCT, this three-page guide explains the key steps to register, log in, and set up a project in INPCT.
• INPCT Rollout Webinar: In June 2021, FHWA hosted a webinar to introduce users to the new INPCT tool. During the webinar, FHWA highlighted the tool’s key features and benefits, provided a demonstration of the tool, and discussed user resources and reference materials.
• INPCT Webinar Registration: FHWA has postponed the INPCT webinar previously scheduled for November 9, 2022. A new date is TBD.