Action
Final rule.
Summary
The FHWA, after consultation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), amends the planning regulation regarding the development of statewide plans and programs. Specifically, this action amends the planning regulation as it relates to consultation with non- metropolitan local officials. This action implements the provisions of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) regarding the consultation with non-metropolitan local officials in the statewide and metropolitan planning processes.