Program Approval Actions. Regional ITS architectures must be developed and maintained to document the ITS integration strategies and guide the development of specific projects and programs. FHWA will serve as a technical resource during the development and revisions of the regional architectures and will be furnished a copy of the adopted regional architectures and any amendments. It will be up to the owners of the regional architecture to decide whether they want to request FHWA concurrence or acknowledgement of the regional architecture.
Program Approval Actions. The AHTD must specifically request assistance under the ER program for each natural disaster or catastrophic event. This should be initiated with a letter of intent to seek ER funds as soon as it is evident that there is eligible damage. FHWA will respond to written requests for ER assistance with a letter of acknowledgement and brief instructions on how to proceed. Typically, the letter of acknowledgement establishes a beginning date of potential eligibility for immediate emergency repairs. AHTD prepares and submits to FHWA a Damage Survey Summary Report in support of the ER funding request. The Damage Survey Summary Report is prepared for each particular event in accordance with the ER Manual requirements, after consulting with the FHWA Division Office as to which of the three methods of developing and processing an ER request will be utilized. FHWA will respond to the report with a determination of ER eligibility. The list of sites outlined in the report constitutes the program of projects required prior to authorization of permanent repairs.
Program Approval Actions. FHWA approval is on a yearly basis for the programs listed above and where noted on the following chart. As a condition for receipt of federal funds, LADOTD agrees to develop plans and work programs for statewide, metropolitan, and other transportation planning activities. FHWA will review these plans and programs to assure they meet applicable laws and regulations. Programs requiring oversight include:
Program Approval Actions. LADOTD Standard Drawings are approved by FHWA on a program basis. • LADOTD Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction are approved on a program basis. • LADOTD’s consultant selection procedures are approved by FHWA.
Program Approval Actions. Regional ITS architectures for each of the MPOs, statewide and rural areas shall be developed and maintained to document the ITS integration strategies and guide the development of specific projects and programs. FHWA will serve as a technical resource during the development, maintenance and use of the regional architectures and shall be furnished a copy of the adopted regional architectures and any amendments. Regional architectures will conform to the latest version of the National Architecture.
Program Approval Actions. The approval of the LADOTD Right-of-Way Operations manual is a program approval action required by 23 CFR 710.201(c).
Program Approval Actions. FHWA will approve the accounting process used to develop the payroll additive rates and indirect cost rates. • FHWA will approve the resolution of OIG and State audit findings. • FHWA will approve the Federal-aid Current Billing.
Program Approval Actions. FHWA will make a determination of whether a project qualifies as a Major Project during the NEPA process. • FHWA will review and approve all Financial Plans submitted by LADOTD for Major Projects and Federal-aid projects with an estimated construction cost of >$100 million. FHWA will also approve the required annual updates to the Finance Plan. • FHWA will review and approve all Project Management Plans submitted by LADOTD for Major Projects.
Program Approval Actions. LADOTD will assure that: • To the extent permitted in 23 U.S.C. Section 109(o), non-NHS projects administered through LADOTD will follow state laws, rules, and standards for state-aid funded projects, in lieu of Title 23 requirements. • Projects will be developed in accordance with LADOTD Local Government and LADOTD Design Manuals. • Procurement of consultant services, to be reimbursed with federal aid, will be performed in accordance with LADOTD procedures and State Statutes. • LADOTD will enforce compliance with applicable Title 23 U.S.C. requirements and all non-Title 23 U.S.C. federal regulations such as NEPA, Civil Right (DBE), Xxxxx Bacon Wage Rates, Buy America, right-of-way acquisition laws, and other applicable requirements as required by state statute and FHWA regulations. • Projects will be constructed in accordance with the current edition of LADOTD’s Standard Specifications. • Local agencies are qualified, adequately staffed, and able to administer a project before delegating project activities to the local agency.
Program Approval Actions. The LADOTD Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges are approved by the FHWA Louisiana Division Office on a program basis to facilitate project approvals. • Special Provisions are submitted to the FHWA Division Office for approval for use on National Highway System (NHS) projects. • Supplemental Specifications are amended by LADOTD by including current Special Provisions into the Supplemental Specifications. These are approved by FHWA on a program basis (typically 3 month intervals). • FHWA approves all LADOTD Materials Test Procedures and modifications to the test procedures for use on the NHS. • FHWA approves all revisions to the Materials Sampling Manual for use on the NHS. • FHWA approves revisions of Standard Plans for use on the NHS. • Louisiana must develop and maintain a quality assurance program that will assure that materials and workmanship incorporated into each Federal aid highway construction project on the NHS are in conformity with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications. The program must be approved by FHWA.
