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APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM
Year	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003
Authorization	$30M*	0	$450M	$450M	$450M	$450M	$450M

*Additional funds were available from other sources.

Program Purpose

The Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) program provides funds for the construction of the Appalachian corridor highways in 13 States to promote economic development and to establish a State-Federal framework to meet the needs of the region. More than 92 percent of the ADHS is located on the National Highway System (NHS). The ADHS is 76 percent complete.

Funding

Authorizations are from the HTF (previously funded from various General fund sources). [1101(a)(6)]

Funded by contract authority, to remain available until expended. [1117(b)]

Federal Share

The Federal share for normally financed projects remains at 80%. [1117(b)]

Increases the Federal share for pre-financed (advance construction) work from 70% to 80%. [1117(c)]

Distribution of Funds

Authorizes administrative takedown of up to 1.5 %. [1103(a)]

The Secretary shall apportion funds made available for FYs 1999-2003 among the 13 States based on the latest cost to complete estimate for the ADHS. [1117(a)]

Obligation Limitation

Provides for set-aside for ADHS funds of the annual limitation on Federal-aid highway obligations, prorated on the same basis as for other Federal-aid programs. [1102(c)(4)]

Obligation limitation set aside for this program shall remain until expended. [1102(g)]

Eligible Use of Funds

Funds shall be available to construct highways and local access roads under Section 201 of the 1965 Appalachian Act. [1117(a)]

September 14, 1998