§ 661.1 What is the purpose of this regulation?
§ 661.3 Who must comply with this regulation?
§ 661.5 What definitions apply to this regulation?
§ 661.7 What is the IRRBP?
§ 661.9 What is the total funding available for the IRRBP?
§ 661.11 When do IRRBP funds become available?
§ 661.13 How long are these funds available?
§ 661.15 What are the eligible activities for IRRBP funds?
§ 661.17 What are the criteria for bridge eligibility?
§ 661.19 When is a bridge eligible for replacement?
§ 661.21 When is a bridge eligible for rehabilitation?
§ 661.23 How will a bridge project be programmed for funding once eligibility has been determined?
§ 661.25 What does a complete application package for PE consist of and how does the project receive funding?
§ 661.27 What does a complete application package for construction consist of and how does the project receive funding?
§ 661.29 How does ownership impact project selection?
§ 661.31 Do IRRBP projects have to be listed on an approved IRR TIP?
§ 661.33 What percentage of IRRBP funding is available for PE and construction?
§ 661.35 What percentage of IRRBP funding is available for use on BIA and Tribally owned IRR bridges, and non-BIA owned IRR bridges?
§ 661.37 What are the funding limitations on individual IRRBP projects?
§ 661.39 How are project cost overruns funded?
§ 661.41 After a bridge project has been completed (either PE or construction) what happens with the excess or surplus funding?
§ 661.43 Can other sources of funds be used to finance a queued project in advance of receipt of IRRBP funds?
§ 661.45 What happens when IRRBP funds cannot be obligated by the end of the fiscal year?
§ 661.47 Can bridge maintenance be performed with IRRBP funds?
§ 661.49 Can IRRBP funds be spent on Interstate, State Highway, and Toll Road IRR bridges?
§ 661.51 Can IRRBP funds be used for the approach roadway to a bridge?
§ 661.53 What standards should be used for bridge design?
§ 661.55 How are BIA and Tribal owned IRR bridges inspected?
§ 661.57 How is a list of deficient bridges to be generated?
§ 661.59 What should be done with a deficient BIA owned IRR bridge if the Indian Tribe does not support the project?

Terms Used In 23 CFR Part 661 - Indian Reservation Road Bridge Program

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