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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 Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), with support from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has finalized plans for a highway project on Interstate 15 and 5600 South in Weber County, Utah. This project involves modifying an interchange and widening the road to improve traffic flow and safety. The notice announces legal deadlines for any court challenges to these decisions. UDOT has assessed the project's environmental impact, concluding that there are no significant negative effects, and has outlined measures in accordance with several federal laws and regulations.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is asking for public comments on a new information collection related to their Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) Portfolio website. This request is part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The agency seeks feedback on whether the proposed data collection is necessary, the accuracy of its estimated burden, improvements for data quality, and ways to minimize the burden through technology. Comments are due by March 3, 2021, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, fax, mail, or hand delivery.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have taken final actions on several highway projects in Texas. These actions, which include the necessary environmental reviews and approvals, concern projects such as the expansion and reconstruction of highways and roads in different counties, like US 287, RM 2871, and IH 20. The notice advises that legal claims against these actions must be filed by specified deadlines, such as May 16, 2025, or possibly sooner depending on federal laws. Detailed documents about these projects are available for public examination at various TxDOT district offices.

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 to repeal a previous requirement for State departments of transportation (State DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to establish greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets and report their progress. This decision was made because the rule was seen as unnecessary and potentially burdensome, with no clear legal backing and minimal benefits. Notably, the courts had already blocked the rule, citing legal and regulatory issues. Repealing this requirement provides clarity and aligns with recent legal decisions, but it doesn't stop State DOTs and MPOs from voluntarily tracking their own CO2 emissions.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced that it is canceling its intention to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the LA 1 project in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. This decision was made in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). The original plan from 2002, detailed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), will continue to be used as the selected approach. The rescindment is due to the extensive impacts on traffic and right-of-way that extended beyond the initial project limits.

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) 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.