Stewardship and Oversight

Section 106 of Title 23, United States Code, requires that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the State enter into an agreement documenting the extent to which the State assumes the responsibilities of FHWA under Title 23. The Stewardship/Oversight Agreement formalizes these delegated responsibilities and agreements to address how the Federal-aid highway program will be administered in the State.

All FHWA/State Stewardship/Oversight Agreements are available below.

Background information

Legislation

• Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) 07/06/2012
• United States Code

Policy

• AASHTO - A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (2004 Greenbook) 2004
• Cancellation of FHWA Directive: Order 5520.1 09/06/2007
• Design Standards for Projects on the National Highway System (2004 Green Book) 02/23/2005
• Design Standards Interstate System 01/01/2005
• Project Oversight Unusual Bridges and Structures 11/13/1998

Guidance

• Cancellation of 12/09/1991 FAPG G 6012.1, Chapter 6, Preliminary Plan Review and Approval 09/07/2007
• Guidance on Developing Future Stewardship/Oversight Agreements 08/16/2011
• Guidance on NHS Design Standards and Design Exceptions
• Responsible Charge 08/04/2011
• Risk Based Stewardship and Oversight 03/28/2014
• Safety in Stewardship/Oversight Agreements 07/21/2006
• State Administration of the Federal-Aid Program (Direct Versus Indirect Costs) 09/22/2011
• Stewardship and Oversight Agreement Implementation Guidance 12/19/2013
• Stewardship/Oversight Agreements - Safety Considerations 04/14/2006
• Vertical Clearances - Highway Development and Coordination with Other Agencies 12/09/1991

Information

• 2011 Green Book
• Flexibility in Highway Design
• MAP-21 Questions & Answers: Stewardship and Oversight 09/25/2012
• TRB Special Report 214 - Designing Safer Roads, Practices for Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation 09/15/2009

Stewardship and Oversight Agreements