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Role of the State

  1. Proposes routes for FH designation.
  2. Reviews routes proposed by the FS for FH designation.
  3. Identifies needs and provides information on State FH routes and projects.
  4. Represents the counties'/boroughs' interests in proposing FH routes and projects.
  5. Proposes projects for inclusion in the FHP.
  6. Jointly selects, with FHWA and the FS, projects for the FHP.
  7. Appoints a member to the SEE Team to study location alternatives and to obtain environmental clearance for a project.
  8. Obtains necessary ROW (for State FH projects) at State expense and maintain completed construction.
  9. If applicable, enters into a project agreement with FHWA.
  10. Concurs in FH project PS & Es on State routes.
  11. Inspects and approves final construction on State routes.
  12. May contribute cooperative funds to assist the construction or improvement of a FH Project.
   


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