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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced final actions regarding the M-37 Improvement Project in Michigan. The project includes widening and reconstructing parts of the M-37 highway, adding new traffic signals, and repaving nonmotorized paths. The FHWA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and a Section 4(f) de minimis finding, meaning the environmental impact is minimal. Claims for judicial review of these actions must be filed by September 15, 2025.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a request for the Office of Management and Budget's approval of a new information collection. This is part of the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program, which was established to increase the resilience of surface transportation against natural hazards like climate change and extreme weather. The program involves collecting information during various phases, such as grant application, implementation, and evaluation, to assess the effectiveness of funded projects. The FHWA is encouraging feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection process, aiming to enhance the program's quality and minimize burdens.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Interstate 15 and 24th Street Interchange project in Ogden City, Utah. UDOT plans to replace the partial interchange with a single point urban interchange to improve traffic flow and integrate various modes of transport like roads, railroads, sidewalks, and bike routes. This project is part of the state's transportation improvement program, with significant legal and environmental approvals already completed. Actions related to this project are protected by federal laws and judicial review must be filed by May 9, 2025, if disputed.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect new information. This collection will involve using the FHWA Performance Progress Report (PPR) Form to track and report the performance and progress of projects funded by federal grants or cooperative agreements. The data collection is essential to ensure compliance with federal requirements and is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments should be submitted by January 31, 2025, and feedback on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements for the collection process is encouraged.

The Federal Highway Administration within the Transportation Department has issued a rule to address a recent mistake in the Code of Federal Regulations. This correction involves removing the section titled "Sign Details" from Appendix C to Subpart A of Part 470 in Title 23 of the Code, as revised on April 1, 2024. This action was published to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the regulations.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is requesting an extension of its currently approved information collection related to the enforcement of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. To ensure compliance with federal regulations, states must submit an annual certification proving vehicles subject to this tax are properly registered. This process involves reporting and recordkeeping with an estimated burden of 612 hours annually shared by the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The FHWA invites public comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how it could be improved.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public feedback on their plan to renew an existing data collection process. This process gathers information on projects under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program. It helps track project details like location, sponsor, and cost-effectiveness related to reducing emissions and traffic congestion. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must approve this renewal, and comments are invited by February 10, 2025, on its necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve efficiency.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), announced the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new transportation project in Collin County, Texas. The project, known as the Spur 399 Extension, involves constructing an eight-lane freeway to enhance connectivity between US Highway 75 and US 380 near McKinney. TxDOT is evaluating two main route alternatives, the Purple and Orange Alternatives, to determine the best option while considering environmental and logistical factors. Public participation is encouraged through scheduled meetings and written comments as part of the decision-making process.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a final rule that amends its existing Buy America requirements. This rule terminates the general waiver for manufactured products and applies new requirements to products used in Federal-aid highway projects, aligning with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). These requirements mandate that manufactured products must be assembled in the U.S., and beginning October 2026, at least 55% of their components by cost must also be of U.S. origin. The rule aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and create a more resilient supply chain.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request that has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This effort is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information will be collected annually from state and local governments, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, focusing on data like motor-vehicle registration and motor-fuel use. The total estimated burden for this data collection is about 29,574 hours annually. Public input is invited to assess the necessity, accuracy, clarity, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection.