(1) Compliance and Assurances. Projects receiving federal funding must comply with the NEPA and Guidance standards for preconstruction, construction and post-completion compliance. The Grantee’s compliance with the FDOT’s PD&E constitutes compliance. The Department shall ensure the Grantee’s compliance with all requirements of FHWA.
    (2) Application. The Department shall submit state approved Recreational Trails Program applications to FHWA for federal approval.
    (3) Transportation Planning. The Department shall submit a list of all projects to be funded to the FDOT for inclusion in the appropriate Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) or Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
    (4) Approval. FHWA shall review all such applications. Once all projects are included in the approved STIP or TIP, FHWA and the Department shall enter into a project agreement to implement approved grant projects.
Rulemaking Authority 260.016(1)(h) FS. Law Implemented 260.016(1)(d), (f), (h), (2)(a)2. FS. History-New 5-1-01.