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Local Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program – Proposition 1B Reporting – Change in Reporting Frequency

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The Local Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program (LBSRP) will open the Local Assistance Online Data Information System (LA-ODIS System) for biannual reporting during the 2nd (January 15th-20th) and 4th (July 15th-20th) quarter reporting periods which cover July 1st through December 31st and January 1st through June 30th respectively. These changes in reporting are consistent with the … Read more Local Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program – Proposition 1B Reporting – Change in Reporting Frequency

Cognizant Agency for Indirect Cost Allocation Plans/Indirect Cost Rate Proposals

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This message is a reminder and clarification of the role of a cognizant agency with respect to the review of Indirect Cost Allocation Plan/Indirect Cost Rate Proposals (ICAP/ICRPs) and approval of indirect cost rates.  A cognizant agency is defined as the Federal agency with the largest dollar value of direct Federal awards with a governmental … Read more Cognizant Agency for Indirect Cost Allocation Plans/Indirect Cost Rate Proposals

Virtual Public Involvement – Temporary Guidance

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FHWA has prepared temporary guidance allowing all public involvement activities previously conducted in-person to exclusively use virtual technologies and techniques that fulfill the essential purposes of the in-person public involvement.  However, consistent with applicable State, local and tribal requirements, continued in-person involvement should be allowed in cases where a suitable physical location is available and … Read more Virtual Public Involvement – Temporary Guidance

MUTCD Notice of Proposed Amendments Webinars

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Starting March 18, FHWA will conduct a series of public Webinars about the Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) as published in the Dec. 14, 2020, Federal Register notice. Each Webinar will include background information on navigating the comment process. All Webinars will start at 2 P.M. Eastern. Space is limited, so you’ll want to register … Read more MUTCD Notice of Proposed Amendments Webinars

Seeking Applicants for the FY21 INFRA Grant Program

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The USDOT recently announced that it is seeking applicants for the FY21 round of the INFRA Grant Program. Some key points are: The funding available for this year’s grants totals approximately $889 million; The FY21 round will fund transportation projects of national and regional significance that result in: Good-paying jobs, Improved safety, Transformative technology, and … Read more Seeking Applicants for the FY21 INFRA Grant Program

Immediate Action Needed for Lapsed Project End Dates (PED)

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Please review the Project End Date lookahead report posted at: Projects with expired and expiring Project End Dates | Caltrans and take appropriate action ASAP. Any work done on projects past the PED is not eligible for reimbursement. PEDs should be extended prior to the expiration of the current PED. If a PED is extended … Read more Immediate Action Needed for Lapsed Project End Dates (PED)