Policies/Procedures

Caltrans Authorization of Federal Funds: Unique Entity Identifier Requirements

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Beginning July 17, 2023, a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) will be required for all E76 submittals to authorize federal funds. The UEI replaces the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has created an online/editable Smartsheet which can be used for local agencies to verify their current UEI is accurate. The … Read more Caltrans Authorization of Federal Funds: Unique Entity Identifier Requirements

Transportation Research Board: Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

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The Transportation Research Board (TRB) published the fourth part in a blog series on equity, “Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities”. The TRB Blog focuses on the challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing transportation systems and the need for improvements in infrastructure, policies, and services to address these barriers. The roles … Read more Transportation Research Board: Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

Caltrans Oversight Information Notice #23-01

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This is a Caltrans Oversight Information Notice, or “COIN” for short. These short, single-topic bulletins are intended to provide outreach information and guidance to local agencies on issues pertaining to federal-aid projects. They cover a wide variety of subjects, including discussions of findings resulting from process reviews by Caltrans and/or Federal Highway Administration, changes in … Read more Caltrans Oversight Information Notice #23-01

Division of Local Assistance – Office Bulletins #23-01 & #23-02

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Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Office Bulletins website DLA Office Bulletin #23-01: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise UpdatesLAPM Chapter 9, Chapter 16, Exhibits 10-R and 12-G have been updated based on the Federal Highway Administration’s recommendations and Caltrans construction policy. Local Public Agencies (LPAs) are required to follow updated procedures for 1) termination and replacement of Disadvantaged … Read more Division of Local Assistance – Office Bulletins #23-01 & #23-02

FHWA Repeal of the 10-year Preliminary Engineering Rule

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Prior to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) (also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), a State was required to repay Federal reimbursements of preliminary engineering (PE) costs if a project did not advance to right-of-way acquisition or on-site construction within 10 years of the initial PE obligation (“10-year PE Rule”). On November 15, … Read more FHWA Repeal of the 10-year Preliminary Engineering Rule

Inactive Projects >24 Months: Immediate Action Required

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Please Invoice or Provide Justification by May 5, 2023. The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has been collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reduce the number of inactive projects especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 months or greater with an unexpended federal funds of $50,000 or … Read more Inactive Projects >24 Months: Immediate Action Required