FHWA
Federal agency responsible for regulations under FHWA.
36 regulationsRescinding Requirements Regarding Federal-aid Contracts for Appalachian Contracts
The Federal Highway Administration is removing special requirements that applied to federal highway construction contracts in Appalachian regions. This change simplifies the contracting process for road and bridge projects in these areas by eliminating certain rules that previously applied only to Appalachian states.
Rescinding Requirements Regarding Bridges on Federal Dams
The Federal Highway Administration is removing old rules that required bridges built on federal dams to meet certain standards. This change simplifies regulations for states and dam operators who want to build or maintain bridges across federal dam property.
Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the National Park Service and the Park Roads and Parkways Program
The Federal Highway Administration is eliminating old rules about how the National Park Service manages its road systems and maintenance programs. This change simplifies how parks handle their roads and infrastructure by removing outdated management requirements that are no longer needed.
Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Forest Service and the Forest Highway Program
The Federal Highway Administration is removing old rules that controlled how the Forest Service managed roads and highways in national forests. This change simplifies how these agencies work together and could affect how forest roads are maintained and used by the public.
Rescinding Requirements Regarding the Forest Highway Program
The Federal Highway Administration is eliminating rules and requirements that were previously in place for the Forest Highway Program, which funds road construction and maintenance in national forests. This change simplifies how the program operates, though it may affect funding priorities and project approval processes for forest roads.
Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Reservation Roads Program
The Federal Highway Administration is removing old management rules that applied to road programs serving Native American reservations. This change simplifies how the government oversees road maintenance and construction projects on tribal lands.
Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program
The Federal Highway Administration is canceling previous rules that set up management systems for how the Fish and Wildlife Service handles refuge roads. This change simplifies the regulatory requirements for managing roads on wildlife refuges across the country.
Rescinding Regulations on Procedures for Advance Construction of Federal-aid Projects
The Federal Highway Administration is eliminating old rules that allowed states and contractors to start building highway projects before receiving final federal approval and funding. This change simplifies the process for how federal road projects get built, potentially making it faster and clearer when construction can actually begin.
Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Regulations
The Federal Highway Administration is updating its environmental review rules to streamline how highway projects assess their impact on nature, air quality, and communities. These changes aim to speed up the approval process for road construction and improvements while maintaining environmental protections.
Incorporating Safety Into Federal-aid Programs and Projects
This federal rule requires that safety be a top priority when planning and building highways and road projects funded by the federal government. The goal is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths by making sure safety considerations are included from the very beginning of any road project, rather than added as an afterthought.
Updates to Pavement Regulations
The Federal Highway Administration is proposing new rules about how roads and highways should be built and maintained, focusing on the quality and durability of pavement surfaces. These updates aim to ensure that the roads Americans drive on are safer, last longer, and require less frequent repair.
Update of 23 CFR Part 630, Subparts A and G
The Federal Highway Administration is proposing updates to rules about how federal highway funds can be used and how highway projects are managed. These changes aim to modernize decades-old regulations to better reflect current construction practices and project management standards.