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FHWA Update

FHWA Update. IRRPCC Meeting Reno, NV 8/23/09. IRR Bridge Program. FY09 13 BIA Bridges $9.6 million 11 non-BIA Bridges $3.5 million Total since FY98 134 BIA Bridges $74.6 million 142 non-BIA Bridges $77.7 million. Reauthorization. Covered in previous slide presentation.

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FHWA Update

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  1. FHWA Update IRRPCC Meeting Reno, NV 8/23/09

  2. IRR Bridge Program • FY09 • 13 BIA Bridges $9.6 million • 11 non-BIA Bridges $3.5 million • Total since FY98 • 134 BIA Bridges $74.6 million • 142 non-BIA Bridges $77.7 million

  3. Reauthorization • Covered in previous slide presentation. • Still will need an annual appropriations bill. • May have extensions and CRs • Expected emphasis on safety and accountability.

  4. FHWA Leadership • Administrator • Victor Mendez - AZ • Deputy Administrator • Greg Nadeau - ME • Executive Director • Jeff Paniatti

  5. Funding • IRR • $45 million in August Redistribution • $1.88 billion made available in SAFETEA-LU • Obligation of over 97% • IRRBP • 100% of funds obligated

  6. ARRA • 92 ARRA IRRTIPS approved for more than $138 million (46%). • Funding has begun to be provided to Tribes. • Reporting still fluid. • Need to establish redistribution methodology. • Risk Plan developed.

  7. ARRA Funding • What is the required documentation that must be submitted to and approved by FHWA or BIA-DOT prior to the release of any ARRA funds? • Non-Construction Activities: • a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), approved by FHWA, showing the projects/activities to be performed with the ARRA funds; • the signed Addendum to the Tribe’s AFA, RFA (for FHWA Tribes), or Title I PL 93-638 contract, including the scope of work. • This addendum will contain standardized language that will identify tribal responsibilities with regard to reporting and use of ARRA funds.

  8. ARRA Funding • What additional documentation is required for construction projects prior to the release of ARRA funds? • Both items previously described; • the cover sheet of the approved PS&E, signed by a PE licensed in the State for which the work is located; • the certification that the project design meets or exceeds health and safety standards; • a completed project development checklist stating estimated project dates and indicating that all: • NEPA requirements, clearances, and permits; • Utility and access easements; and • R-O-W clearances have been completed and/or acquired. • Funds will not be provided for both the design and construction of a project simultaneously

  9. Sample Project Development ChecklistPROJECT NAME ITEM DATE • Environmental Documentation Completed • (See 25 CFR 170, Subpt. D, App. A) • Permits (if applicable): • - 404 COE Permit (Individual or Nationwide) • - 401 Certification • - NPDES Permit (Notice of Intent) • - Other Federal and State Permits • Right-of-Way and Utility Certification (Cert Level ___) • Right-of-Way Agreements • Right-of-Entry/Owner Letter of Consent • Utility Agreements • Approvals: • Owner Agency • This project’s: • Anticipated Advertisement Date • Estimated Completion Date

  10. IRR Team • Team members now located in CFL, WFL, Helena, MT, and HQ. (9) • Additional required staff expected or will be utilized from Fed Lands and FHWA Division Offices.

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