Chapter 12: Metropolitan Planning Organization Administration
Anchor: #i1001215Section 1: Overview
Anchor: #i1001220Background
Districts are the primary contact for planning activities and project selection. Districts also attend and participate in policy and technical committees.
TPP develops, negotiates, and maintains the Planning Contracts. TPP develops policy, monitors compliance, and provides support to Districts and MPOs. TPP maintains the primary relationship with Federal Highway Administration and is responsible for the PL funding formula and dissemination of Work Authorizations.
TPP administers and manages the oversight and administration of the Planning contracts and the Planning funds. TPP communicates any findings to FHWA. TPP communicates any FHWA findings to Districts and MPOs.
Anchor: #i1001240Regulations and Rules Regarding MPO Administration
Regulations for MPO Administration are found at:
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- 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Anchor: #MQOPHTJX
- 23 CFR 420 - Administration of FHWA Planning and Research Funds Anchor: #YJREYBXD
- 23 CFR 450 - Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming.
Rules for MPO Administration are found at:
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- 43 TAC §16.51 - Responsibilities of MPOs Anchor: #JQGUBMME
- 43 TAC §16.52 - UPWP.