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This Policy Memorandum was Canceled June 23, 1999.


FHWA Policy Memorandums - Associate Administrator for Program Development

INFORMATION: National Recreational Trails Funding Program

From: Associate Administrator for Program Development

To: Regional Federal Highway Administrators
Federal Lands Highway Program Administrator

Section 1302 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 establishes the National Recreational Trails Funding Program. The legislation authorizes $30 million per year for the program through FY 1997; however, funds were not appropriated for FY 1992. We understand that Senator Symms, the principal sponsor of the National Recreational Trails Fund Act, intends to sponsor a technical amendment to place the program under contract authority. We will keep you advised on the status of funding for this program.

Responsibility for the National Recreational Trails Funding Program has been assigned to the Planning and Programming Branch (HEP-12). Although funding may not be available this year, efforts are underway to develop procedures for implementing the program, including establishing a National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee, also required by the legislation. We will let you know more about procedures for administering this program as soon as we can. In the interim, questions regarding the program should be directed to either Mr. Tom Weeks, Chief, Planning and Programming Branch, (FTS) 366-5002 or Mr. John Fegan, FHWA Bicycle Manager, (FTS) 366-5007.

Original signed by:
Anthony R. Kane


This Policy Memorandum was Canceled June 23, 1999.


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