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Legislation and Regulations

Uniform Act

• Uniform Act - Law (01/02/1971) - Uniform relocation assistance and real property acquisition policies for federal and federally assisted programs
  • Related: Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as amended (superseded)
• 49 CFR Part 24 - Regulations - Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) includes a web version of the regulations implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) (Uniform Act).
• Uniform Act Final Rule Changes Redline Document  (May 3, 2024) - This redline documents shows changes between the Uniform Act regulations between the 2005 version and the 2024 version.

Side-by-Side Comparisons of the 2005 and 2024 Uniform Act Regulations (May 3, 2024)

• Side-by-side comparison of Subpart A-General
• Side-by-side comparison of Subpart B-Real Property Acquisition 
• Side-by-side comparison of Subpart C-General Relocation Requirements
• Side-by-side comparison of Subpart D-Payments for Moving and Related Expenses 
• Side-by-side comparison of Subpart E-Replacement Housing Payments
• Side-by-side comparison of Subpart F-Mobile Homes 
• Side-by-side comparison of Subpart G-Certification

• 49 CFR 24 - Final Rule (05/03/2024) - This final rule amends the Uniform Act regulations, effective June 3, 2024.
• 49 CFR 24 - NPRM (12/18/2019) - The FHWA proposed to amend its Uniform Act regulations.

Archived

• 49 CFR 24 - Final Rule (01/04/2005) - This final rule amends the Uniform Act regulations, effective February 3, 2005.
• Summary Report - Final Rule amending 49 CFR Part 24 January 4, 2005 (January 4, 2005) - The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (Uniform Act) is the standard for Federal and federally funded real property acquisition programs. The Uniform Act is contained in Title 42 U.S.C. 4601-4655. The regulations implementing the law are contained in 49 CFR Part 24. Since 1989, when the regulation was last updated, there have been only a few small amendments made to the rule.
• 49 CFR 24 Final Rule Informational Guide (February, 2005)
• Uniform Act Final Rule Implementation - Video, Informational Guide, and Slide Show (02/12/2008)
• 49 CFR Part 24 NPRM (12/17/2003) - The FHWA proposed to amend its Uniform Act regulations.
• 49 CFR Part 24 Changes (February 3, 2005) - The rule changes clarify requirements and improve service to individuals and businesses affected by federal or federally assisted projects. While the rule changes update and streamline the regulations, the changes do not materially alter any benefits or other financial arrangements associated with the programs subject to the Uniform Act.
• Side-by-Side Comparisons of the 1999 and 2005 Uniform Act Regulations (02/03/2009)

Federal-aid Right-of-Way (23 CFR 635, 710, and 810)

• 23 CFR Parts 635, 710, and 810 Final Rule (08/23/2016)
• 23 CFR Parts 635, 710, and 810 Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) (November 24, 2014)

Side-by-Side Comparison 23 CFR 710 (09/17/2020)

• Side-by-side comparison of 23 CFR 710 Subpart A-General
• Side-by-side comparison of 23 CFR 710 Subpart B-Program Administration
• Side-by-side comparison of 23 CFR 710 Subpart C-Project Development
• Side-by-side comparison of 23 CFR 710 Subpart D-Real Property Management
• Side-by-side comparison of 23 CFR 710 Subpart E-Property Acquisition Alternatives
• Side-by-side comparison of 23 CFR 710 Subpart F-Federal Assistance Programs
• Side-by-side comparison of 23 CFR 710 Subpart G-Concession Agreements

• Side-by-side comparison of 23 CFR 810 (09/17/2020)
• Side-by-Side Comparison of old and new 23 CFR 635.309 Final Rules (10/14/2016)

Highway Beautification

• 23 CFR 750 Highway Beautification (06/20/1973)
• 23 CFR 751 Junkyard Control and Acquisition (03/18/1975)
• Highway Beautification Act of 1965 (10/22/1965)
• 23 CFR 190 Incentive Payments for Controlling Outdoor Advertising on the Interstate System (04/01/2004)