Section 17.12.030. Implementation of 23 U.S.C. 327 (NEPA pilot program).

	(a)  As provided in 23 U.S.C. 327, the department may assume  
		(1) the responsibilities of the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation with respect to one or more federally funded highway projects for compliance with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 4321 - 4370f (National Environmental Policy Act); and  
		(2) all or part of the responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, or other action required under any federal environmental law pertaining to the review or approval of a specific project.  
	(b)  The assumption of responsibilities described in (a) of this section includes  
		(1) taking the role of the United States Department of Transportation for the purposes of the federal laws under which the responsibilities are exercised; and  
		(2) any other matters reasonably necessary for successful exercise of the assigned responsibilities.  

Authorities

44.42.030;44.42.300

Notes

Authority

AS 44.42.030 AS 44.42.300 Editor's note: A complete list of federal laws and executive orders, for which the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities may assume responsibility for compliance, is located at Appendix A to 23 C.F.R. Part 773.

History

Eff. 8/23/2009, Register 191