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Local Agency Program (LAP)

The Real Estate Acquisition Guide, published by FHWA, is intended to serve as a basic reference for local public agencies and others who receive Federal-aid highway funds for projects involving the acquisition of real property. Typically, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides funds to State governments who carry out highway projects. These funds are used to support activities related to building, improving, and maintaining designated public roads. In some circumstances, the States pass on the funds to local governments or private entities. Eligibility to receive Federal funds depends upon compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and policies. State and local governments often have additional requirements that apply.

The Local Agency Program (LAP) Specifications Guidelines provides guidance on the specifications to be included from the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and provides clarification on how to prepare the administrative portion of contract documents for On-System LAP projects.

LAP Construction Oversight Plan - The Construction Oversight Plan discusses the required actions for LAP participants to construct LAP projects that are in compliance with the applicable Federal and State requirements. The Plan centers around the Construction Checklist, Statewide Critical Requirements and Quality Assurance Reviews.

Office of Inspector General, DOT Advisory Memorandum 07P-0002 Local Agency Program (LAP) ? Final report on the review of the Local Agency Program (LAP) completed in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the FDOT Office of the Inspector General. FHWA focused on the compliance with engineering and financial federal-aid requirements and the OIG review focused on LAP compliance and program administration activities.

Local Agency Program (LAP) Process Review of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Process Review Report (Phase II) by the FHWA Florida Division Office. This is a final report on the review of the Local Agency Program (LAP) evaluating the level of oversight and quality assurance being provided by FDOT in the administration of the construction phase of locally-administered projects.

The Administration of Federal-aid Projects by Local Public Agencies - A final report by the Office of Professional and Corporate Development Program Improvement Team - December, 2006

FHWA/FDOT Local Agency Right Of Way Acquisition Oversight Review - November, 2005
This report discusses findings and recommendations for program improvement for the Florida Department of Transportation?s (FDOT) oversight of local agencies acquiring right of way (ROW) for federally funded projects.

2005 Strategic Plan - The mission, goals and action plan for the Local Agency Program.

Local Agency Program Report - October, 2004
A report by the Project Management Office that outlines the Local Agency Program.


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