AGREEMENT STANDARDS. The agreement partners recognize the joint review and approval role of FHWA-MO and FTA Region VII, and MoDOT planning staff connected with the STIP and amendments, TIP and amendments, UPWP and amendments, and air-quality conformity determination for designated air-quality non-attainment and maintenance areas. It is also understood that FHWA-MO and FTA Region VII will provide a joint, review-only function in connection with the LRTPs and review and approval actions on the state and metropolitan area planning processes from Certification Reviews. The following standards apply to each element of this agreement. The partners agree to concentrate efforts in improving joint work efforts by adhering to the following procedures: We will implement activities covered by the agreement in a mutually supportive manner between MoDOT, FHWA-MO, and FTA Region VII offices. We will strive to ensure adherence to required planning processes and product timeframes. We will respect each other by valuing the opinions of others and maintaining an open mind to suggestions. We will communicate with each other directly by telephone and email, and in meetings. We will make decisions by following a thorough discussion of the issue using appropriate communication methods. To the extent possible, decisions should be made within a two-week period following discussions. We will actively participate in scheduled meetings, add value to the discussion, and refrain from personal agendas and follow strict planning requirements. We will promote quality planning process and product development practices and make current best practices part of our method of conducting business. We will strive to implement a ONE DOT review and approval process that includes participation on a value-added basis, without causing delay in meeting Federal, state and local project approval and implementation schedule goals. We will recognize the timeliness and quality of our cooperative effort to deliver planning work product reviews, planning work product approvals, and planning process reviews as reliable and measurable performance output indicators. We will recognize enhanced planning program delivery processes and enhanced quality of planning program work products as value adding, reliable and measurable performance outcome indicators. We agree it is generally best practice for the ONE DOT agencies to share and coordinate planning product review comments in order to send one set of ONE DOT comme...
AGREEMENT STANDARDS. Any concession contract, including a contract renewal or modification, issued by the non-Federal managing partner must meet the requirements of these Concessions Management Directives and Standards.
