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FHWA Sample Statewide Programmatic Agreements

FHWA Statewide Programmatic Agreements

• FHWA Statewide PA Checklist
• List of FHWA Statewide PAs currently in effect

Example Agreements

Washington State

This amended PA is a good example for other states that wish to develop a PA to detail a delegation of responsibility to the DOT. It is clearly written, concise, accurately details the various responsibilities of FHWA and the WSDOT, and brings the program up to date with the current regulations at 36 CFR Part 800.

• Introductory Summary
• Full Text - Washington Division, FHWA, Amended Programmatic Agreement for Federal-aid Highway Projects
• Full Text - Statewide PA regarding Federal-Aid Highway Projects on National Forest System Lands in Washington

Utah State

This agreement is very well written and closely follows the requirements of the ACHP’s regulations at 36 CFR 800.3-800.6, except for (1) the elimination of case-by-case SHPO review for undertakings having no effect to historic properties and (2) delegation of authority (except for tribal consultation) to the UDOT.

• Introductory Summary
• Full Text - Utah Division, FHWA, Programmatic Agreement regarding Section 106 Implementation for Federal Aid Transportation Projects in the State of Utah

Indiana State

This PA is an excellent example of how to streamline consultation on routine bridge projects, while ensuring that the DOT identifies and seeks to preserve the best examples of historic bridges in the State.

• Introductory Summary
• Full Text - Indiana Division, FHWA, Programmatic Agreement regarding Management and Preservation of Indiana’s Historic Bridges

Updated April 17, 2012

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