Interagency Guidance: Transportation Funding
for Federal Agency Coordination
Associated with Environmental Streamlining Activities

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1. Introduction
2. Key Points
3. Legislative Authorities
   • Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
   • 23 U.S.C., Section 132, Payments on Federal-aid Projects undertaken by a Federal agency
4. Requirements for Federal Cost-Reimbursement Agreements Under SAFETEA-LU
5. Key Elements of Interagency Agreements
6. Other Cost Reimbursement Mechanisms Available Legislative Authorities Used by Federal Agencies:
   • The Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
   • Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (31 U.S.C.6505)
   • Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 Mobility Program
7. Interagency Agreements with FHWA

APPENDIX

1. Examples of Interagency Agreements and Summary of Lessons Learned/Best Practices to Expedite Reviews
2. Report by AASHTO Center for Environmental Excellence on DOT Funded Positions