Special Experimental Project (SEP-16) authorized under 23 U.S.C. 106(c), is set up to test and evaluate the delegation of program and project-level responsibilities of the Federal-aid highway program (FAHP) to States, including the appropriate steps States should take to request to exercise delegated authority. SEP-16 is intended to allow States to propose the assumption of Title 23 program and project level responsibilities provided the State can demonstrate how they can take on the Federal role. SEP-16 will allow FHWA to understand the implications of delegation of program-wide decisions in various program areas. The lessons learned from SEP-16 will aid FHWA in developing comprehensive policies and inform stakeholders of the delegation of specific program and project level authority.
Application Modification Federal Register Notice (2026)
Expanded Federal Register Notice (2020)
Initial Federal Register Notice (2018)
Samantha Pratt
Stewardship and Oversight Program Manager
Office of Infrastructure - FHWA
(737) 389-1048
Samantha.Pratt@dot.gov
