Federal Highway Administration September 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Arizona Department of Transportation Draft FHWA Audit Report
Document Number: 2023-21316
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-29
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act established the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (referred to as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment Program), allows a State to assume FHWA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under NEPA. When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for carrying out the responsibilities it has assumed, in lieu of FHWA. This program mandates annual audits during each of the first 4 years of State participation to ensure compliance with program requirements. This is the third audit of the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) performance of its responsibilities under the NEPA Assignment Program. This notice announces and solicits comments on the third audit report for ADOT.
Revised Form FHWA-1273
Document Number: 2023-21306
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-29
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces the availability of revised Form FHWA- 1273 ``Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts'' (FHWA-1273). This form includes certain contract provisions that are required on all Federal-aid construction contracts. This form also includes proposal notices that Federal-aid recipients must incorporate or reference in all solicitation-for-bids or request-for- proposals documents for Federal-aid construction projects. The changes to the form are those necessary to conform to the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) August 23, 2023, final rule amending the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and the Davis-Bacon Related Acts (DBRA) implementing regulations and are aligned with the effective date of those regulations.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project in Washington State
Document Number: 2023-21236
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-28
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces actions taken under the National Environmental Policy Act by the FHWA that are final. The action relates to the Confluence Parkway Project proposed by the City of Wenatchee, a new two-lane arterial street that would begin at the existing U.S. 2/ Euclid Avenue interchange, cross the Wenatchee River on a new bridge, and extend south to the intersection of North Miller Street and North Wenatchee Avenue. The corridor would have one vehicle travel lane and bicycle lane in each direction. Two-way left turn lanes would be included between Wenatchee Confluence State Park and the U.S. 2/Euclid Avenue interchange as well as south of the junction of Hawley Street and North Miller Street.
Proposed Second Renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Certain Federal Environmental Responsibilities to the State of Arizona, Including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Certain Categorical Exclusions (CEs)
Document Number: 2023-21279
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-28
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA and the State of Arizona, acting by and through its Department of Transportation (State), propose a second renewal of the State's participation in the State Assumption of Responsibility for Categorical Exclusions program. This program allows FHWA to assign to States its authority and responsibility for determining whether certain designated activities within the geographic boundaries of the State, as specified in the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act. This MOU would renew and continue the State's participation in the program. The renewed MOU will amend the existing MOU by incorporating the following changes: Including language to reference the State's responsibility to report project impacts to environmental justice populations; clarifying that this assignment applies to any action to which a CE is applicable including non-highway projects; and adding a reference to the Final April 2020 Programmatic Agreement Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Regarding Implementation of Federal-Aid Transportation Projects in the State of Arizona (September 2020).
Rescinding a Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement: Delaware County, NY
Document Number: 2023-21056
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-27
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), is issuing this notice to advise the public that we are rescinding the 2001 Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a previous proposal to improve NYS Route 17 in Delaware County, New York (the Project, NYSDOT Project Identification Number [PIN] 9066.91). FHWA is rescinding the NOI because a substantial amount of time has passed since its original publication, and previously identified funding and design resources were reprioritized and reallocated to other needs, preventing the progression of the Project.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-20769
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-26
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for an information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Work Zone Safety and Mobility and Temporary Traffic Control Devices
Document Number: 2023-19701
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-09-20
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA proposes to amend its regulations that govern traffic safety and mobility in highway and street work zones. The FHWA recognizes that increasing road construction activity on our highways can lead to travel disruptions which could potentially result in congestion and crashes, as well as loss in productivity and public frustration with work zones. These proposed changes are intended to facilitate consideration of the broader safety and mobility impacts of work zones in a more coordinated and comprehensive manner across project development stages.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas
Document Number: 2023-20284
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-20
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces actions taken by TxDOT and Federal agencies that are final. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for these projects are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to an assignment agreement executed by FHWA and TxDOT. The actions relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Texas. These actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the projects.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection; Withdrawal
Document Number: 2023-20344
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-20
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA is withdrawing the notice, ``Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection,'' published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2023.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection; Withdrawal
Document Number: 2023-20341
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-20
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA is withdrawing the notice, ``Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection,'' published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2023.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-20339
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-20
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for an information collection, which is summarized below under Supplementary Information. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-20337
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-20
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for an information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Florida DOT Audit #4 Report
Document Number: 2023-20220
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-19
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program, commonly known as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment Program, allows a State to assume FHWA's environmental responsibilities for review, consultation, and compliance for Federal highway projects. When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for the responsibilities it has assumed, in lieu of FHWA. This program mandates annual audits during each of the first 4 years to ensure the State's compliance with program requirements. This is the fourth and final audit of the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) performance of its responsibilities under the NEPA Assignment Program. This notice finalizes the findings of the fourth and final audit report for FDOT.
Interstate System Access
Document Number: 2023-20218
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-09-19
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
FHWA proposes and requests comments on regulations governing changes in access to the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (Interstate System). As a condition of funding for Federal-aid highway projects, Federal law prohibits State departments of transportation (State DOT) from adding any point of access to or from the Interstate System without the approval of the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary). This proposed rule would codify and clarify existing policies and practices regarding State DOT requests for and FHWA approval of changes in access to the Interstate System.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on the Mid-States Corridor Project in Indiana
Document Number: 2023-19810
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces final actions taken by FHWA and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) relating to the proposed Mid-States Corridor Project in southern Indiana. The public is advised that FHWA issued a Record of Decision (ROD) which concludes the Tier 1 Mid-States Corridor Project studies. The ROD is combined with the Mid-States Corridor Project Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by FHWA and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection; Withdrawal
Document Number: 2023-19717
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA is withdrawing the notice, ``Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection,'' published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2023.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection; Withdrawal
Document Number: 2023-19697
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA is withdrawing the notice, ``Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection,'' published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2023.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-20021
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for an information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-20042
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for an information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Utah Department of Transportation Audit Report
Document Number: 2023-19705
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-13
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) established the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program that allows a State to assume FHWA's responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Federal highway projects. When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for carrying out the responsibilities it has assumed in lieu of FHWA. The program mandates annual audits during each of the first 4 years of State participation to ensure compliance with program requirements. This notice finalizes the findings of the fourth and final audit report for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).
Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Arizona Department of Transportation FHWA Audit Report
Document Number: 2023-19704
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-13
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act established the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program that allows a State to assume FHWA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Federal highway projects. When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for carrying out the responsibilities it has assumed, in lieu of FHWA. This program mandates annual audits during each of the first 4 years of State participation to ensure compliance with program requirements. This is the second audit of the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) performance of its responsibilities under the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (NEPA Assignment Program). This notice makes available the final second audit report for ADOT.
Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Alaska Department of Transportation Fourth Audit Report
Document Number: 2023-19703
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-13
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) established the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program that allows a State to assume FHWA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Federal highway projects. When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for carrying out the responsibilities it has assumed, in lieu of FHWA. This program mandates annual audits during each of the first 4 years of State participation to ensure compliance with program requirements. This notice makes available the final fourth audit report for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF).
National Bridge Inspection Program Compliance Review Manual
Document Number: 2023-19702
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-13
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice requests comments on the Performance Year (PY) 2024 Interim National Bridge Inspection Program (NBIP) Compliance Review Manual outlining the procedures FHWA Division Bridge Engineers will follow during calendar year 2023 when performing compliance reviews of State department of transportation bridge safety inspection programs. The PY 2024 Interim NBIP Compliance Review Manual incorporates revised provisions of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), which came into effect June 6, 2022. The FHWA will consider all comments received during the comment period in developing subsequent versions of the NBIP Compliance Review Manual. However, please note that the PY 2024 Interim NBIP Compliance Review Manual is currently in effect and will be utilized by FHWA Division Bridge Engineers for the calendar year 2023 reviews.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on the I-35 Capital Express Central Project in Texas
Document Number: 2023-18407
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-09-01
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces actions taken by TxDOT and Federal agencies that are final. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to an assignment agreement executed by FHWA and TxDOT. These actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the I-35 Capital Express Central project, from US 290E to US290W/SH 71 in Travis County, Texas.
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