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Part 170 — Tribal Transportation Program

165 sections · Title 25: Indians

§ 170.1What does this part do?
§ 170.2What policies govern the TTP?
§ 170.3When do other requirements apply to the TTP?
§ 170.4How does this part affect existing Tribal rights?
§ 170.5What definitions apply to this part?
§ 170.6Acronyms.
§ 170.7Information collection.
§ 170.100What do the terms “consultation,” “collaboration,” and “coordination” mean?
§ 170.101What is the TTP consultation and coordination policy?
§ 170.102What goals and principles guide program implementation?
§ 170.103Is consultation with Tribal governments required before obligating TTP funds for direct service activities?
§ 170.104Are funds available for consultation, collaboration, and coordination activities?
§ 170.105When must State governments consult with Tribes?
§ 170.106Should planning organizations and local governments consult with Tribes when planning for transportation projects?
§ 170.107Should Tribes and BIA consult with planning organizations and local governments in developing projects?
§ 170.108How do the Secretaries prevent discrimination or adverse impacts?
§ 170.109How can State and local governments prevent discrimination or adverse impacts?
§ 170.110What if discrimination or adverse impacts occur?
§ 170.111What activities may be carried out using TTP funds?
§ 170.112What activities are not eligible for TTP funding?
§ 170.113How can a Tribe determine whether a new use of funds is allowable?
§ 170.114What restrictions apply to the use of a Tribal transportation facility?
§ 170.115What is a cultural site or area entry road?
§ 170.116Can a Tribe close a cultural site or area entry road?
§ 170.117Can TTP funds be used on seasonal transportation routes?
§ 170.118What terms apply to TTP housing site or area entry roads?
§ 170.119Are housing site or area entry roads and housing streets eligible for TTP funding?
§ 170.120How can Tribes use Federal highway funds for toll and ferry facilities?
§ 170.121Where is information about designing and operating a toll facility available?
§ 170.122When can a Tribe use TTP funds for airport facilities?
§ 170.123Can a Tribe use Federal funds for its recreation, tourism, and trails program?
§ 170.124How can a Tribe obtain funds?
§ 170.125What types of activities can a recreation, tourism, and trails program include?
§ 170.126Can roads be built in roadless and wild areas?
§ 170.127What are the TTP Safety Funds?
§ 170.128What activities are eligible for TTP-S funds?
§ 170.129How will Tribes receive TTP-S funds?
§ 170.130How can Tribes obtain non-TTP funds for highway safety projects?
§ 170.131How do Tribes identify transit needs?
§ 170.132What Federal funds are available for a Tribe's transit program?
§ 170.133May a Tribe or BIA use TTP funds as matching funds?
§ 170.134What transit facilities and activities are eligible for TTP funding?
§ 170.135What is the TTP Coordinating Committee?
§ 170.136What are the TTP Coordinating Committee's responsibilities?
§ 170.137How does the TTP Coordinating Committee conduct business?
§ 170.138What are Tribal Technical Assistance Centers?
§ 170.200How do BIA and FHWA determine the TTP funding amount?
§ 170.201What is the statutory distribution formula for Tribal shares?
§ 170.202How do BIA and FHWA determine and distribute the Tribal supplemental program funds?
§ 170.203How are Tribal transportation planning funds provided to Tribes?
§ 170.204What restrictions apply to TTP funds provided to Tribes?
§ 170.205What is the timeframe for distributing TTP funds?
§ 170.226How can a Tribe appeal its share calculation?
§ 170.227Can Tribes use flexible financing for TTP projects?
§ 170.228Can a Tribe use TTP funds to leverage other funds or to pay back loans?
§ 170.229Can a Tribe apply for loans or credit from a State infrastructure bank?
§ 170.230How long must a project financed through flexible financing remain on a TTPTIP?
§ 170.240What TTP project and activity data must be submitted annually to the Secretaries?
§ 170.400What is the purpose of transportation planning?
§ 170.401What are BIA's and FHWA's roles in transportation planning?
§ 170.402What is the Tribal role in transportation planning?
§ 170.403What TTP funds can be used for transportation planning?
§ 170.404Can Tribes use transportation planning funds for other activities?
§ 170.405How must Tribes use planning funds?
§ 170.406-170.408§§ 170.406-170.408 [Reserved]
§ 170.409What is the purpose of long-range transportation planning?
§ 170.410How does a long-range transportation plan relate to the NTTFI?
§ 170.411What should a long-range transportation plan include?
§ 170.412How is the Tribal TTP long-range transportation plan developed and approved?
§ 170.413What is the public's role in developing the long-range transportation plan?
§ 170.414How is the Tribal long-range transportation plan used and updated?
§ 170.415What are pre-project planning and project identification studies?
§ 170.420What is the Tribal priority list?
§ 170.421What is the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)?
§ 170.422How does the public participate in developing the TTIP?
§ 170.423How are annual updates or amendments to the TTIP conducted?
§ 170.424What is the TTP Transportation Improvement Program (TTPTIP)?
§ 170.435When is a public hearing required?
§ 170.436How are public hearings for TTP planning and projects funded?
§ 170.437If there is no hearing, how must BIA, FHWA, or a Tribe inform the public?
§ 170.438How must BIA, FHWA, or a Tribe inform the public of when a hearing is held?
§ 170.439How is a public hearing conducted?
§ 170.440How can the public learn the results of a public hearing?
§ 170.441Can a decision resulting from a hearing be appealed?
§ 170.442What is the National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory?
§ 170.443What is required to successfully include a proposed transportation facility in the NTTFI?
§ 170.444How is the NTTFI updated?
§ 170.445§ 170.445 [Reserved]
§ 170.446What minimum attachments are required for an NTTFI submission?
§ 170.447How are the allowable lengths of access roads in the NTTFI determined?
§ 170.450What archeological and environmental requirements must the TTP meet?
§ 170.451Can TTP funds be used for archeological and environmental compliance?
§ 170.452When can TTP funds be used for archeological and environmental activities?
§ 170.453Do the Categorical Exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the regulations at 23 CFR 771 apply to TTP activities?
§ 170.454What design standards are used in the TTP?
§ 170.455What other factors must influence project design?
§ 170.456How can a Tribe request an exception from the design standards?
§ 170.457Can a Tribe appeal a denial?
§ 170.460What must a project package include?
§ 170.461May a Tribe approve plans, specifications, and estimates?
§ 170.463What if a design deficiency is identified?
§ 170.470Which construction standards must Tribes use?
§ 170.471How are projects administered?
§ 170.472What construction records must Tribes and BIA keep?
§ 170.473When is a project complete?
§ 170.474Who conducts the project closeout?
§ 170.502Are nationwide management systems required for the TTP?
§ 170.510What funds are available for Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge activities?
§ 170.511What activities are eligible for Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge funds?
§ 170.512How will Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge funds be made available to the Tribes?
§ 170.513When and how are bridge inspections performed?
§ 170.514Who reviews bridge inspection reports?
§ 170.600What must BIA include in the notice of funds availability?
§ 170.602If a Tribe incurs unforeseen construction costs, can it get additional funds?
§ 170.605May BIA or FHWA use force-account methods in the TTP?
§ 170.606How do legislation and procurement requirements affect the TTP?
§ 170.607Can a Tribe use its allocation of TTP funds for contract support costs?
§ 170.608Can a Tribe pay contract support costs from DOI or BIA appropriations?
§ 170.609Can a Tribe receive additional TTP funds for start-up activities?
§ 170.610Which TTP functions may a Tribe assume?
§ 170.611What special provisions apply to ISDEAA contracts and agreements?
§ 170.612Can non-contractible functions and activities be included in contracts or agreements?
§ 170.613What funds are used to pay for non-contractible functions and activities?
§ 170.614Can a Tribe receive funds before BIA publishes the final notice of funding availability?
§ 170.615Can a Tribe receive advance payments for non-construction activities under the TTP?
§ 170.616How are payments made to Tribes if additional funds are available?
§ 170.617May a Tribe include a contingency in its proposal budget?
§ 170.618Can a Tribe keep savings resulting from project administration?
§ 170.619Do Tribal preference and Indian preference apply to TTP funding?
§ 170.620How do ISDEAA's Indian preference provisions apply?
§ 170.621What if a Tribe doesn't perform work under a contract or agreement?
§ 170.622What TTP functions, services, and activities are subject to the self-governance construction regulations?
§ 170.623How are TTP projects and activities included in a self-governance agreement?
§ 170.624Is technical assistance available?
§ 170.625What regulations apply to waivers?
§ 170.626How does a Tribe request a waiver of a Department of Transportation regulation?
§ 170.627Can non-TTP funds be provided to a Tribe through an FHWA Program Agreement, BIA TTP Agreement or other appropriate agreement?
§ 170.700What is the TTP national business plan?
§ 170.701May a direct service Tribe and BIA Region sign a Memorandum of Understanding?
§ 170.702What activities may the Secretaries review and monitor?
§ 170.703What program reviews do the Secretaries conduct?
§ 170.704What happens when the review process identifies areas for improvement?
§ 170.800What funds are available for maintenance activities?
§ 170.801Can TTP funds designated on an FHWA-approved TTIP for maintenance be used to improve TTP transportation facilities?
§ 170.802Can a Tribe perform road maintenance?
§ 170.803To what standards must a Tribal transportation facility be maintained?
§ 170.804Who should be contacted if a Tribal transportation facility is not being maintained to TTP standards due to insufficient funding?
§ 170.805What maintenance activities are eligible for TTP funding?
§ 170.910What information on the TTP or projects must BIA or FHWA provide?
§ 170.911Are Indians entitled to employment and training preferences?
§ 170.912Does Indian employment preference apply to Federal-aid Highway Projects?
§ 170.913Do Tribal-specific employment rights and contract preference laws apply?
§ 170.914What is the difference between Tribal preference and Indian preference?
§ 170.915May Tribal employment taxes or fees be included in a TTP project budget?
§ 170.916May Tribes impose taxes or fees on those performing TTP services?
§ 170.917Can Tribes receive direct payment of Tribal employment taxes or fees?
§ 170.918What applies to the Secretaries' collection of data under the TTP?
§ 170.930What is a Tribal transportation department?
§ 170.931Can Tribes use TTP funds to pay Tribal transportation department operating costs?
§ 170.932Are there other funding sources for Tribal transportation departments?
§ 170.933Can Tribes regulate oversize or overweight vehicles?
§ 170.934Are alternative dispute resolution procedures available?
§ 170.935How does a direct service Tribe begin the alternative dispute resolution process?
§ 170.941May Tribes become involved in transportation research?
§ 170.942Can a Tribe use Federal funds for transportation services for quality-of-life programs?