HIGH RISK CATEGORIES Clause Samples
The "High Risk Categories" clause defines specific activities, products, or situations that are considered to carry elevated levels of risk within the context of the agreement. This clause typically lists or describes categories such as hazardous materials, critical infrastructure, or sensitive data handling, and may impose additional requirements or restrictions on parties involved in these areas. Its core function is to clearly identify and manage areas of heightened risk, ensuring that all parties are aware of and take appropriate precautions, thereby allocating risk and enhancing safety and compliance.
HIGH RISK CATEGORIES. A. In 23 U.S.C. 106(c), Congress directs that the Secretary shall not assign any approvals or related responsibilities for projects on the Interstate System if the Secretary determines the project to be in a high risk category. Under 23 U.S.C. 106(c)(4)(B), the Secretary may define high risk categories on a national basis, State-by-State basis, or national and State-by-State basis.
B. The Division has determined there are no high risk categories.
HIGH RISK CATEGORIES. (Information Note: High risk categories are discussed in Section III of the S&O Agreement Guidance.)
A. In 23 U.S.C. 106(c), Congress directs that the Secretary shall not assign any approvals or related responsibilities for projects on the Interstate System if the Secretary determines the project to be in a high risk category. Under 23 U.S.C. 106(c)(4)(B), the Secretary may define high risk categories on a national basis, State-by-State basis, or national and State-by-State basis.
B. The Division has determined there are no high risk categories.
HIGH RISK CATEGORIES. A. In 23 U.S.C. 106(c), Congress directs that the Secretary shall not assign any approvals or related responsibilities for projects on the Interstate System if the Secretary determines the project to be in a high risk category. Under 23 U.S.C. 106(c)(4)(B), the Secretary may define high risk categories on a national basis, State-by-State basis, or national and State-by-State basis.
B. The Division has determined there are no high risk categories applicable to Puerto Rico at the time of the signing of this S&O Agreement.
HIGH RISK CATEGORIES. A. In 23 U.S.C. 106(c), Congress directs that the Secretary shall not assign any approvals or related responsibilities for projects on the Interstate System if the Secretary determines the project to be in a high risk category. Under 23 U.S.C. 106(c)(4)(B), the Secretary may define high risk categories on a national basis, State-by-State basis, or national and State-by-State basis. FHWA Headquarters coordinates establishment of national high risk categories. Presently, the only national high risk category is for high risk grantees, pursuant to 49 CFR 18.12. A State that has been designated as a high risk grantee may not assume any of the Secretary’s responsibilities for design, PS&E, contract awards, and project inspections for any project on the Interstate System.
B. Divisions also may establish high risk categories for projects on the Interstate System on a State-by-State basis. Divisions may establish high risk categories that are specific to a particular Interstate project or group of Interstate projects or a particular project delivery method being employed on Interstate projects. Divisions must receive concurrence from FHWA Headquarters prior to designating any high risk category. The Division has determined there are no high risk categories in Arizona.
HIGH RISK CATEGORIES. A. In 23 U.S.C. 106(c), Congress directs that the Secretary shall not assign any approvals or related responsibilities for projects on the Interstate System if the Secretary determines the project to be in a high risk category. Under 23 U.S.C. 106(c)(4)(B), the Secretary may define high risk categories on a national basis, State-by-State basis, or national and State-by-State basis.
B. The Oregon Division Office has determined there are no high risk categories in Oregon.
HIGH RISK CATEGORIES. Employees who are considered by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to be within “high‐ risk categories” are not expected to come to a school/district building. These employees can still choose to work on site if there is work available. If not, these employees will be placed in an on‐call status and follow the work from home guidelines outlined above.
HIGH RISK CATEGORIES. A. In 23 U.S.C. 106(c), Congress directs that the Secretary shall not assign any approvals or related responsibilities for projects on the Interstate System if the Secretary determines the project to be in a high risk category. Under 23 U.S.C. 106(c)(4)(b), the Secretary may define high risk categories on a national basis, State-by-State basis, or national and State-by-State basis.
B. The Wisconsin Division has determined there are currently no high risk categories for the State of Wisconsin or for WisDOT. If a high risk area is identified, either on a national or statewide basis, this Stewardship Agreement will be updated to reflect this area.
HIGH RISK CATEGORIES. A. In 23 U.S.C. 106(c), Congress directs that the U.S. Secretary of Transportation shall not assign any approvals or related responsibilities for projects on the Interstate System if the U.S. Secretary of Transportation determines the project to be in a high risk category. Under 23 U.S.C. 106(c)(4)(B), the U.S. Secretary of Transportation may define high risk categories on a national basis, State-by-State basis, or national and State-by-State basis.
B. The Division has determined there are no high risk categories.