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BIA publishes final rule for reservation roads
Monday, July 19, 2004
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is publishing a final rule for the Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) Program.
The rule sets out the policies and procedures for the program. It also sets out how federal funds will be distributed for road projects via the Tribal Transportation Allocation Methodology (TTAM). Tribes will receive money based on need, cost or project, benefit to tribe and tribal population.
The rule will go into effect October 1, 2003.
Get the Notice:
Indian Reservation Roads Program; Final Rule
(July 17, 2004) |
PDF Version [includes charts and other graphics]
Get the Bills:
Transportation
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (H.R.3550) |
S.1072
(Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003)
Relevant Links:
TEA-21 Reauthorization -
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reauthorizationTribal
Transportation, DOT -
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/natvamrc/index.htm
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