(a) Purpose. An NOI formally initiates the process for preparing an EIS or a supplemental EIS.
(b) Notice of Intent Required. The project sponsor will prepare an NOI before the preparation of an EIS or supplemental EIS. An NOI must be prepared according to guidelines and procedures established by the department. The department delegate will review the NOI and submit it for publication in the Texas Register if the project is a state transportation project or in the Federal Register if the project is an FHWA transportation project.
(c) Notice Requirements. The project sponsor will publish the approved NOI in a local newspaper having general circulation in the area affected by the project. If there is no local newspaper in the area affected by the project, the project sponsor will publish the NOI in any newspaper having general circulation in the area affected by the project.

Source Note: The provisions of this §2.102 adopted to be effective April 16, 2014, 39 TexReg 2941; amended to be effective July 20, 2016, 41 TexReg 5234