Links
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/lpaguide/index.htm
http://staffnet.fhwa.dot.gov/opd/pitteam/opcdannualreport2007.pdf
NEW ON-LINE TRAINING COURSE
FREE!
The FHWA Office of Real Estate Services is pleased to announce that a second web-based real estate course is available at the NHI website,
http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/training/brows_catalog.aspx
Course 141047, Local Public Agency Real Estate Acquisition - WEB-BASED, the on-line version of the LPA tutorial CDs, is available for FREE!
DESCRIPTION: This Web-based seminar is designed for Local Public Agency staff unfamiliar with Federal requirements when acquiring real property for Federally-assisted projects. Comprised of seven distinct learning modules, this self-paced seminar provides basic information on relevant laws and regulations-- especially the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act), as amended. This training program provides participants with a working knowledge of the Federal requirements for acquiring real property and relocating displaced persons and businesses when Federal funds are used in any part of the project.
OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the statutory basis for the Federal requirements and relate these to State and local laws, regulations and procedures.
- Explain the intent of the Uniform Act and describe what States and LPAs must do to comply.
- Describe how a typical project is developed and strategies for enhancing project delivery.
- Describe the LPA role in the appraisal process and determine the appropriate valuation format for specific situations.
- Describe the sequence for land acquisition and options available to the negotiator.
- Explain what relocation advisory services are to be provided to property owners and tenants and differentiate the residential and nonresidential relocation processes.
- Summarize various property management activities and evaluate property management actions using specific case studies.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Local Public Agency (LPA) project managers and Right-of-Way (ROW) staff; FHWA, other Federal agency and State staff; and consultants who are unfamiliar with Federal-aid ROW acquisition requirements under the Uniform Act.
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