Highways for LIFE Pilot Program

Highways for LIFE Pilot Program
Current Law	Administration Proposal H.R. 2088 & S. 1072 as Modified SAFETEA of 2003	House H.R. 3 as Passed House TEA-LU	Senate H.R. 3 as Passed Senate SAFETEA of 2005
		Section 1504
No comparable provision	A 4-year pilot program funded at $1 billion from the proposed IPAM program. [Letter to authorizing committees dated 2/18/2005]	A new program. Funded at $295 million over 5 years as a takedown from the Interstate Maintenance Program.	No comparable provision
	The purpose of the program is to construct longer-lasting highways using state-of-the-art technologies, higher performance standards, and new business practices. The improvements to the highway construction process will result in faster construction, improved safety, reduced congestion from construction and improved quality.	Comparable to Administration provision	No comparable provision
	Eligible projects must: construct, reconstruct, or rehabilitate a route or connection that is eligible under chapter 1 of title 23; use innovative technologies, manufacturing processes, financing, or contracting methods; and meet any additional criteria established by the Secretary.	Comparable to Administration provision	No comparable provision
	States must submit a project proposal that includes: identification and description of the project(s); a description of how the project will improve safety, reduce congestion due to construction, and improve quality; and a description of any innovative activities that will be used to complete the project.	Comparable to Administration provision	No comparable provision
	Priority will be given to projects that: achieve the Highways for LIFE performance standards; feature innovative activities that improve the highway construction program; and are or will be ready for construction within 12 months.	Comparable to Administration provision
	Over the 4 years of the pilot program, the Secretary is required to approve at least one project in each State for participation in the program.	Over the 5 years of the pilot program, the Secretary is required to approve at least one project in each State for participation in the program.	No comparable provision
	A State may receive up to 20% but not more than $15 million of the total project cost. Funds may be used as match. Federal share may be up to 100%. Not more than 10% of a State's apportionments under section 104(b) for any fiscal year may be used for these purposes.	Comparable to Administration provision	No comparable provision
	Funds for a project must be obligated within 1 year from the date of allocation. Funds not obligated within that period will be withdrawn and reallocated.	No comparable provision
	Permits the Secretary to make grants or enter into cooperative agreements to develop and/or improve innovative technologies or facilities that improve safety, enhance the highway construction process, and improve project quality and durability. Federal share may be up to 80% for these activities.	Comparable to Administration provision	No comparable provision

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