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Treatment of Carryover Highway Program Funding Under FAST Act

February 12, 2016

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Memorandum: Treatment of Carryover Highway Program Funding Under FAST Act.
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Program	Old or New Requirements?	Notes
Appalachian Development Highway System	New	Continued - Distinct program serving the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements. No new funding.
Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ)	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
CMAQ Projects to Reduce PM 2.5 Emissions	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Coordinated Border Infrastructure	Old	Consolidated - Eligibilities exist within new program but there is no distinct program or funding for this purpose.
DBE Training Supportive Services	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Denali Access System Program	Old	Continued – Program is unchanged. No new funding.
Emergency Relief	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Federal Lands Access Program	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Federal Lands Transportation Program	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Ferry Boat Discretionary	Old	Discontinued.
Ferry Boat Formula Program	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
High Priority Projects	Old	Discontinued.
High Risk Rural Roads Special Rule	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Highway Research and Development Program	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Highway Use Tax Evasion	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Interstate Maintenance Discretionary	Old	Discontinued.
Metropolitan Planning	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
National Work Zone Safety Clearinghouse	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
On-the-Job Training & Supportive Services	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Operation Lifesaver	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Projects of Regional and National Significance	Old	Discontinued.
Puerto Rico Highway	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Railway-Highway Crossings	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Recreational Trails	New	Continued (including provision for States to opt out) - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements. New reporting requirement beginning with FY 2016 funds.
Redistribution of Certain Authorized Funds	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Road Safety (Public Road Safety Clearinghouse)	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS)	Old	Consolidated - Eligibilities exist within another program but there is no distinct program or funding for this purpose.
Section 154 and 164 Penalties – Use for HSIP	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
State Planning & Research (SPR)	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Surface Transportation Program (STP)	New	Continued as the Surface Transportation Block Grant program (STBG) - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
STP Off-System Bridge	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Technology and Innovation Deployment Program	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Territorial Highway Program	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
TIFIA	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Training and Education	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Transportation Alternatives Program	New	Continued- Distinct entity with associated funding. Funding is established by a different set-aside method. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements. Implementing provisions removed from U.S.C. but statute requires use of provisions prior to implementation of FAST. New reporting requirement beginning with FY 2016 funds.
Transportation Enhancements (TE) Activities (set-aside from STP)	Old	Consolidated - Eligibilities exist within another program but there is no distinct program or funding for this purpose.
Tribal High Priority Projects	Old	Discontinued - Program never received funding under MAP-21.
Tribal Transportation Program	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.
Work Zone Safety Grants	New	Continued - Distinct entity with associated funding. Serves the same overarching purpose as previous program with similar requirements.

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