Below is a table showing a one-page side-by-side comparison of the interim and final guidance for quick reference
| CMAQ Section Heading | Interim Guidance, October 2006 | Final Guidance, October 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Section IV, Priority for Use of CMAQ Funds | Refers to Appendix 4, Cost Effectiveness of CMAQ Project Types | Appendix 4 is removed in deference to EPA Cost-Effectiveness Study |
| Section V D., Federal Share and State/Local Match | Covers basic 80 percent Federal share, public-private partnerships, etc. | Focuses on provisions of Energy Independence and Security Act for FYs 08 and 09 |
| Section VII B.2., Projects Ineligible for CMAQ Funds | HOV facility definition is left silent. | HOV definition discussed, specifically includes HOT lanes, low emission vehicles |
| Section VII D.3., Alternative Fuels and Vehicles, Hybrids | Refers to EPA rulemaking in development | Footnotes the proposed rule from May, 2007. Rule being finalized, will update in the near term. |
| Section VII D.5.d., Transit, Operating Assistance | New Starts transit projects ineligible for operational support | Ineligible finding is reversed, discussed in Response-to-Comments |
| Section VII D. 13, Idle Reduction | Notes the SAFETEA-LU provision for idle reduction projects in the Interstate ROW | Maintains this provision, although Technical Corrections Bill has since removed-not eligible. |
