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The following activities require coordination between FHWA and MoDOT in order to attain reviews/approvals within the agreed timeframes. In this agreement, all reference to days denotes business days. FHWA and MoDOT agree to work as true partners to ensure the success of the Research and Innovation Program.
The following table identifies the various approval/review activities.
| Activities | MoDOT/FHWA Responsibilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval/Action | Reference Document | ADescription of Actions and Responsibilities | Expected Timeframe (MoDOT) | Expected Timeframe (FHWA) |
| State Planning and Research (SPR) Quarterly Reports | 23 CFR 420.117 |
MoDOT submit SPR Subpart B (aka Part III) Reports to FHWA for review | Quarterly | Review within 5 working days |
| Project changes/additions to approved SPR Subpart B (aka Part III) | 23 CFR 420.115 |
MoDOT submits to FHWA for review and approval (formal amendment may be required). | As needed | Review and approve within 5 working days |
| Innovation and Research Programs* | Various | FHWA and MoDOT will coordinate between innovation and research related programs. | As needed | As needed |
| Research Peer Exchange | 23 CFR 420.209 |
MoDOT will host a Research Peer Exchange in which FHWA will participate in. | Every 5 years | Every 5 Years |
| Every Day Counts (EDC) and MoSTIC Programs+ | 23 USC 101 | Both FHWA and MoDOT will coordinate EDC initiative efforts and participate in MoSTIC. | As Needed | As needed |
*Programs listed are Innovation and Research programs:
+Programs listed are EDC programs:
This agreement will be reviewed and updated, as needed, on an annual basis.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement on the date last written below.
FHWA:
Jason Marino
FHWA-MO Division Research and Innovation Program Manager
(573) 638-2603
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Jennifer Harper, P.E.
MoDOT State Research Director
(573) 526-3636
