Section 2: Federal Project Authorization and Agreement
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This section covers the following Federal Project Authorization and Agreement (FPAA) and state LOA topics:
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- Function of FPAA Anchor: #KTDNRRLB
- Respective FPAA Duties Anchor: #THCFKVWO
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FPAA
Detailed Reporting Instructions
More information on the FPAA can be found in Task 6030: Obtain Funding and Approval of PS&E in the Project Development Process Manual.
Function of FPAA
The FPAA form is required for each federally funded project. The primary function of this form is to obligate federal funds for the project by phases. By completion of the FPAA form, federal funds are obligated and an agreement is entered into with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
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Letting Management Section of the Finance Division is responsible for completing and submitting the FPAA to the FHWA. The forms are submitted no later than the date established on the PS&E Review and Processing Schedule for the applicable letting.
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The Detailed Reporting Instructions packet for inputting data into a FPAA form can be obtained from the Letting Management Section of the Finance Division. The packet includes
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- Copy of the FPAA form Anchor: #UTEACJXP
- Federal apportionment code listings which are not currently published in manual format.