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Legislation
- Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
- Title 23, United States Code, Highways (GPO electronic USC)
- Title 42, United States Code, Chapter 61, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs (GPO electronic USC)
- Title 42, United States Code, Chapter 85, Air Pollution Prevention and Control (GPO electronic USC)
- Title 49, United States Code, Chapter 53, Mass Transportation (GPO electronic USC)
- Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
- Summary of Environmental Laws Affecting Transportation
- Appropriations Legislation
- For Other Legislation, See the Library of Congress THOMAS Website
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Regulations
Title 23
- Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Highways (GPO electronic CFR)
- Part 420, Planning and Research Program Administration (or PDF, 80KB)
- Part 450, Planning Assistance and Standards
- Part 460, Public Road Mileage for Apportionment of Highway Safety Funds
- Part 470, Highway Systems
- Part 500, Management and Monitoring Systems
- Part 650 B -Erosion and Sediment Control on Highway Construction Projects
- Part 652, Pedestrian and Bicycle Accomodations and Projects
- Part 710, Right-of-way and Real Estate
- Part 750, Highway Beautification
- Part 751, Junkyard control and acquisition
- Part 752, Landscape and Roadside Development
- Part 771, Environmental Impact and Related Procedures
- Design-Build Contracting; Final rule (or PDF, 87KB); August 14, 2007, Federal Register
- Environmental Guidebook
- Environmental Impact and Related Procedures; Final Rule (or PDF 114KB) March 24, 2009, Federal Register
- Technical Advisory T6640.8A, Guidance for Preparing and Processing Environmental and Section 4(f) Documents - 10/30/87
- FHWA Questions and Answers About Negotiated Time Frames for EAs and EISs - March 11, 2004
- ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION, Exemption Regarding Historic Preservation Review Process for Effects to the Interstate Highway System (or PDF, 59KB)
- Final Nationwide Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation and Determination for Federal-Aid Transportation Projects That Have a Net Benefit to a Section 4(f) Property (or PDF, 101KB), April 20, 2005, Federal Register
- SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities; September 2, 2005
- SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for FHWA Authorities; September 2, 2005
- Sec. 6002: Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decision Making
- Sec. 6004: State Assumption of Responsibility for Categorical Exclusions
- Sec. 6005: Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6007: Exemption for the Interstate System
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6009: Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historic Sites
- Part 772, Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise
- Part 773, Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program
- Part 777, Mitigation of Impacts to Wetlands and Natural Habitat
- Part 940, Intelligent Transportation System Architecture and Standards
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Title 40
- Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Protection of the Environment (GPO electronic CFR)
- Part 51, Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of Implementation Plans; Subpart T-Conformity to State or Federal Implementation Plans of Transportation Plans, Programs, and Projects Developed, Funded or Approved Under Title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Laws; Section 51.390, Implementation Plan Revision
- Part 52, Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Sections 5230-5234, Sanctions
- Part 93, Determining Conformity of Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementation Plans
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Title 49
- Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Transportation (GPO electronic CFR)
- Part 17, Intergovernmental Review of Department of Transportation Programs and Activities
- Part 18, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments
- Part 19, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations
- Part 20, New Restrictions on Lobbying
- Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation-- Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Part 24, Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart A
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart B, Section 24.101
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart B, Section 24.102
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart B, Section 24.103
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart B, Section 24.104
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart B, Section 24.105
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart B, Section 24.106
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart B, Section 24.108
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart C
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart D
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart E
Non-regulatory Supplement for Part 24, Subpart F
- Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally-Assisted Programs; Correction to final rule (May 2, 2005 FR) - (or PDF, 50KB)
- Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally-Assisted Programs; Fixed Payment for Moving Expenses; Residential Moves (May 23, 2012 FR) - (or PDF, 205KB)
- 49 CFR Part 24 Additional Guidance
- 49 CFR Part 24, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally-Assisted Programs; Final Rule (January 4, 2005 FR) - (or PDF, 421KB)
- 49 CFR Part 24, Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs: Summary Report of January 4, 2005, Final Rule
- 49 CFR Part 24, Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs: Side-by-Side Comparison of Previous Rule to January 4, 2005, Final Rule
- Part 26, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs
- Part 27, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
- Part 32, Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance)
- Chapter VI, Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, Parts 601-665
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Guidance
Planning
- Census
- Constrained Long Range Transportation Plans: Projects with Phases Outside the 20-Year Horizon
- Context Sensitive Solutions in the Transportation Planning Process Q&As
- Context Sensitive Solutions Program Activities
- Eligibility of "Other Mode" Planning for FHWA Planning and Research Funds; January 18, 2005
- FHWA/FTA Planning Program Funds to Support Integration of Transportation, Land Use, and Climate Change
- Financial Planning and Fiscal Constraint For Transportation Plans and Programs Questions & Answers
- Forecasting and Fiscal Constraint
- Guidance on Financial Planning and Fiscal Constraint for Transportation Plans and Programs
- Headquarters Agreement on Transportation Planning Program Coordination
- Induced Travel
- Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- Innovative Financing/Public Private Partnerships
- Issuance Major Project Guidance
- Lessons Learned in Fiscal Constraint
- List of Recurring Planning Activities
- Operations and Maintenance Assessment Checklist
- Planning Oversight and Stewardship Activities Related to the 2000 Census
- Prior Approvals for Non-Construction Grants & Cooperative Agreements to State & Local Governments
- Program Income Under Federal Grants
- Questions Regarding Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Analysis
- Retention of Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Records
- SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities; September 2, 2005
- SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for FHWA Authorities; September 2, 2005
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 1903: Guidance on the Coordinated Border Infrastructure Program; February 1, 2006
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6001: Transportation Planning
- Supplement to January 28, 2008 Transportation Planning Requirements and Their Relation to NEPA Process Completion; February 9, 2011, Distribution Memo
- Third Party In-Kind Contributions As Match For FHWA Planning Funds
- Transportation Plan and Program Fiscal Constraint Review Questions
- Transportation Planning Requirements and Their Relationship to NEPA Approvals Distribution Memo
(January 28, 2008)
- Treatment of Management Systems Cost (or PDF 73KB)
- Urban Area Boundaries for Census
- Use of Inflation Rates to Develop Cost Estimates for Plans, TIPs, and STIPs
Environment
- Air Quality - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quaility Improvement Program (CMAQ)
- Air Quality - Transportation Confomity
- Air Quality – Transportation and Toxic Air Pollutants
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
- Context Sensitive Solutions in the Transportation Planning Process Q&As
- Context Sensitive Solutions Program Activities
- Ecosystem Management
- Environmental Guidebook
- Exemption Regarding Historic Preservation Review Process for Effects to the Interstate Highway System (or PDF, 59KB)
- National Scenic Byways Program
- Noise
- Planning and Environment Linkages
- Recreational Trails Program
- Roadside Vegetation Management
- SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities; September 2, 2005
- SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for FHWA Authorities; September 2, 2005
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 1805: Use of Debris from Demolished Bridges and Overpasses; March 7, 2006
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 1808: Final Guidance on the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users; November 17, 2008
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6002: Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decision Making
- Notice of Availability of Guidance on Section 6002 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (or PDF, 97KB); Nov. 15, 2006, Federal Register
- Announcement of Solicitation and Application Procedure for State Participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program (or PDF, 54KB); July 9, 2007, Federal Register
- Environmental Impact and Related Procedures; Final Rule (or PDF 114KB) March 24, 2009, Federal Register
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6004: State Assumption of Responsibility for Categorical Exclusions; April 4, 2006
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6005: Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program; Final Rule (effective 3/14/07) (or PDF, 80KB); February 12, 2007, Federal Register
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6006: Environmental Restoration and Pollution Abatement; Control of Noxious Weeds and Aquatic Noxious Weeds and Establishment of Native Species
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6007: Exemption for the Interstate System
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6009: Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historic Sites
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6011: Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments To Implement Provisions Contained in the 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU); January 24, 2008
- SAFETEA-LU Sec. 6018: Use of Granular Mine Tailings (EPA prepublication FR notice)
- Transportation Enhancement Activities
- Water Quality
- Wetlands
Realty
Other/Crosscutting
Superseded Planning, Environment, & Real Estate Guidance
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