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Certification Program Overview

Certification Program Overview. Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager June 6, 2007. Road Map…. Certification Program What’s What Who’s Who Where are we going? Why (Benefits!). Non- Federal-Aid No federal funding, or uses fund exchange

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Certification Program Overview

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  1. Certification Program Overview Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager June 6, 2007

  2. Road Map… Certification Program • What’s What • Who’s Who • Where are we going? • Why (Benefits!)

  3. Non- Federal-Aid No federal funding, or uses fund exchange Federal-Aid “Traditional” (Non-Certified) Example: ODOT owns the construction contract Federal-Aid Certified Local Agency Projects Example: Local agency owns the construction contract What’s What?

  4. ODOT may “fund exchange” federal funds to state funds 94¢ on the dollar Not for Transportation Management Areas (population over 200,000) Portland Metropolitan Area Salem/Keizer Area Central Lane Fund Exchange

  5. FHWA –Federal-Aid Highway Program ↓ $ Stewardship Agreement with FHWA ODOT – Administers Federal-Aid Program ↓ $ Agreement with Local Agency Local Agency – Receives & Uses Funds Certified Agency Process Non-Certified Agency Process Who’s Who?

  6. What is the Certification Program? • Administered by ODOT’s Local Government Program • Enables Certified Local Agencies to retain more approval authority & control at the local level when developing FHWA funded, Non- NHS transportation projects

  7. Where is the Certification Program Going? • Identify local agencies interested in Certification • Develop work plan and timeline • Progress toward Certification

  8. And more… • Refine process of becoming certified • Maintain user-friendly LAG Manual • Continually update LAG Manual

  9. Why Certification? 1. Next Best Thing to Fund Exchange 2. All Benefit… • Local Agencies • ODOT • FHWA • And the Project!

  10. Benefits • Communication • Control • Cost/Time

  11. How to Learn More… 1. Local Agency Guidelines -- “LAG Manual” 2. Trainings and Workshops

  12. Where to Find Current Information? Certification Program Website: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS/

  13. Summary • What: Certified .vs. Non-Certified • Who: Roles and . Responsibilities • Why: Benefits • How: Resources

  14. Where to get more information: Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager ODOT, Local Government Section 355 Capitol Street NE, Room 326 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-3649 elizabeth.vargasduncan@odot.state.or.us ODOT Local Government Program http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS/

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