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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, has requested the reinstatement of a previously approved information collection related to state right-of-way acquisition data. This process follows the guidelines of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested parties are invited to provide public comments by May 12, 2025. The collection aims to gather annual reports from 56 respondents, including state transportation departments and territories, estimating a total annual burden of about 280 hours.

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) and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) have announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a project on Interstate 15 in Cedar City, Utah. This project aims to improve the I-15 South Cedar Interchange and surrounding roads to enhance safety, mobility, and active transportation connectivity. UDOT has completed the necessary environmental evaluations and has issued permits and approvals required by federal law for this project. The final agency actions were made available on December 4, 2024, and any legal claims against these actions must be filed by May 12, 2025.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is extending the deadline for public comments on proposed changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. The original deadline of March 15, 2021, is now pushed to May 14, 2021, to allow more time for comprehensive feedback due to the complexity of the proposed changes. This extension follows concerns from various stakeholders who indicated that the initial timeline was insufficient for a detailed review and response. Feedback can be submitted through multiple methods, including a federal portal and mail.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has withdrawn a notice regarding agency information collection activities that was initially published on December 31, 2024, in the Federal Register. The notice informed the public about a request for comments on a proposed new information collection. The withdrawal was officially issued on April 8, 2025. For any questions or more information, the contact person is Jazmyne Lewis at the Department of Transportation.

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), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on their plan to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new collection of information. This notice relates to the Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grants for fiscal years 2023-2026, which are available to eligible entities like State Departments of Transportation and Tribal governments. The FHWA will collect information annually to help distribute these grants, and the public is encouraged to share thoughts on the necessity and burden of this data collection process. For submitting comments, the agency has provided several methods including online, fax, and mail.

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) is announcing its final actions on the SR 3 Freight Corridor—New Alignment project in western Washington. This project will create a new route to the east of the existing SR 3 between the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County, and Mason County, designed to improve regional traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety. The project includes new lanes, roundabouts, and stormwater treatment facilities, with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) signed on November 15, 2024. Anyone seeking judicial review of these actions must file a claim by May 1, 2025.

The document announces that final decisions have been made regarding the US 380 highway project in Texas by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Federal agencies. These decisions include the issuance of licenses, permits, and approvals necessary for the project, which involves constructing a new 8- to 10-lane freeway with additional features. Any legal claims against these decisions must be made by June 12, 2025. The project has been evaluated under various federal environmental laws, ensuring compliance with regulations related to air quality, endangered species, water resources, and cultural sites.