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/.
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.
