This FAST Act Fact Sheet has been superseded by a BIL NSFLTP Fact Sheet.
Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects
Fiscal year |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
Authorization* |
$100 M |
$100 M |
$100 M |
$100 M |
$100 M |
* Subject to appropriation
Program purpose
The FAST Act establishes the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) program to provide funding for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally-significant projects on Federal or tribal lands.
Statutory citation
FAST Act § 1123
Funding features
All funding is subject to appropriation from the General Fund.
Federal share
Up to 90%. Federal funds, except those provided under Title 23 and 49, may be used for the non-Federal share. [FAST Act § 1123(g)]
Eligible projects and project costs
Project type
The Secretary may provide financial assistance only for a single continuous project that—
- Is on a Federal lands transportation facility, Federal lands access transportation facility or tribal transportation facility, as defined in 23 U.S.C. 101, but the facility is not required to be listed in the national tribal transportation facility inventory [23 U.S.C. 202(b)] or the national Federal lands transportation facility inventory [23 U.S.C. 203(c)];
- Has completed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, as demonstrated by a completed record of decision, finding of no significant impact, or categorical exclusion determination; and
- Has an estimated cost of at least $25 million (with priority consideration for projects with an estimated cost of at least $50 million). [FAST Act § 1123(c)]
Eligible project costs
Financial assistance received for a project may only be used for construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation. Costs associated with project design are not eligible. [FAST Act § 1123(d)]
Eligible applicants
Any entity eligible to receive funding under the Tribal Transportation Program, Federal Lands Transportation Program, or Federal Lands Access Program [23 U.S.C. 202-204] is eligible under the NSFLTP program. In addition, a State, county, or local government may apply if sponsored by an eligible Federal land management agency or Indian tribe. [FAST Act § 1123(b)]
Selection criteria
In reviewing applications for the NSFLTP program, the Secretary will consider the extent to which the project—
- Furthers the Department’s goals, including state of good repair, economic competitiveness, quality of life, and safety;
- Improves the condition of critical transportation facilities, including multimodal transportation facilities;
- Needs construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation;
- Has matching funds (projects with a greater percentage of matching funds rank higher than projects with a lesser percentage of matching funds);
- Is included on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places;
- Uses new technologies and innovations to increase project efficiency;
- Is supported (whether for construction or for operation and maintenance) by funds other than those received under this program;
- Spans two or more States; and
- Serves land owned by multiple Federal agencies or Indian tribes. [FAST Act § 1123(f)]
February 2016