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Research and Data

Please note that the resources listed here are limited to those prepared by Federal departments and agencies in the Executive Branch or State DOTs. Legislative resources such as Congressional Research Service reports offer additional information about Federal lands and FLTs.

Highway Easement Deed Recording Timelines FHWA conducted a 2018 poll of Division Offices to identify typical highway easement deed recording timelines.
FHWA Right of Entry for FLT One-Pager This is a one-page reference that answers some of the more frequently asked questions regarding FLTs. It includes contact information at FHWA for obtaining more information.
Synthesize Division Interagency Real Estate Agreements and Identify Practices for Improved Interagency Support Report This 2005 report (and accompanying PPT presentation) identifies opportunity areas for the FLT process, as well as best practices that the project team believed could have national applicability. Recommended next steps that originated from a series of stakeholder interviews and workshops nationwide are also provided.
FHWA white paper on NEPA and FLTs A previous FLT Working Group identified two issues related to NEPA for which the group might develop guidance. This white paper provides discussion on the issues identified.
FHWA FLT research project From 2018-2019, FHWA conducted a research project on the state of the FLT practice. A goal of the research project was to develop information and tools to enhance the abilities of FHWA, FLMA, and State DOT staff to complete the FLT process efficiently and effectively. These resources formed the basis of this Toolkit.
FHWA FLT research project peer exchange presentations
Updated: 11/12/2021
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