🚧Texas DOT MOU Renewal Impacts Federal Highway Project Responsibilities
Renewal Package From the State of Texas to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Second Renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State
Summary
This notice announces that FHWA received an amended renewal package from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) requesting participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Program). This Program allows for FHWA to assign, and States to assume, responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and all or part of FHWA's responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, or other actions required under any Federal environmental law with respect to one or more Federal highway projects within the State.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Highway Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content pertains to the renewal of an MOU that allows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to assume environmental responsibilities for federal highway projects, impacting compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses involved in such projects. The assignment of responsibilities under NEPA has implications for project timelines and costs.