What tools or technical assistance will be available to Division Offices or State DOTs in developing timeframes?
HEPE will be developing an electronic template to assist Division Offices and State DOTs in identifying all Federal data requirements and permit schedules. The electronic template will be an interactive tool used to illustrate how agency involvement can be better coordinated and required processes better integrated to provide for a more efficient transportation project development process. HEPE has engaged the services of the Volpe Center to develop this template. Prior to developing the template, the Volpe Center will gather information from Divisions Offices and State DOTs to identify existing practices related to the development of timeframe agreements. The Volpe Center will also develop an overview of the Federal transportation and resource protection requirements as well as a process flowchart. Input from the working group mentioned above will be sought in the development of the template. HEPE anticipates finalizing the template in the summer of 2004. For questions or feedback on
