Appalachian Development Highway System

 

To provide a highway system which, in conjunction with other federally-aided highways, will open up areas with development potential within Appalachia where commerce and communication have been inhibited by lack of adequate access.

Active 23.003 Appalachian Regional Commission B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Open 25 miles of ADHS to traffic 10.9 miles completed Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section 201, Public Law 89-4, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 14501. State governments only are eligible for development highways within their Appalachian portions. States Segments must be approved by the ARC and projects must be processed in accordance with State Highway department and Federal Highway Administration procedures. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. The State highway department coordinates with the Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT), as in the case of federally aided highway construction. The District Director or State Alternate's Office will provide guidance on specific problems and technical assistance in the preparation of applications. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The ARC has established a corridor system. The Appalachian State office designated by the State Member submits an application for construction within this system to the Commission for consideration. ARC must concur in detailed highway locations and construction centerlines. Upon such approval, State highway departments may submit plans to implement projects to the State-level office of Federal Highway Administration. Upon determination that the State approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian Highway Plan, the Federal Co-chairman notifies FHWA of centerline approval after determining that the project satisfies all Federal requirements. The Department of Transportation is then notified, administers the grants and disburses the funds. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. None. See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS. The grants may be used for preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction of highways meeting the objectives stated above. Total highway construction may not exceed 3,090 miles for the 13-State system. The highways must be accepted and maintained as a Federal-aid highway. Refer to general use restrictions stated in the Appalachian Regional Development program (23.001). Performance Reports: Performance is measured and reported each year in accordance with the goals and strategies of ARC's Strategic Plan 2016-2020. The Federal Highway Administration, DOT, supervises audits for the Commission. Records and time of record maintenance as required by the Federal Highway Administration, DOT. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. Funding for work on the Appalachian Development Highway System is allowed at 100%, wherever the project is located. Please see the ARC Code for more details.

This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information: Assistance is provided as required. Funds are distributed to states. Inquiries and proposals for projects should be submitted first to the Appalachian State office designated by the Governor. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.) Other inquiries may be addressed to: Executive Director, Appalachian Regional Commission, 1666 Connecticut Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20009. Telephone: (202) 884-7700. Use the same number for FTS. Jill Wilmoth
1666 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20009 US
jwilmoth@arc.gov
Phone: 202-884-7668 http://www.arc.gov 46-0200-0-1-452 (Project Grants) FY 17 Estimate Not Available FY 16$271,200,000.00; FY 18 Estimate Not Available - Ranges and averages vary with type of use. Allocations are within predetermined system of highways. Funding is provided from the Highway Trust Fund. Not applicable/available. The ARC Code (available at www.arc.gov); "Appalachian Regional Commission Project Guidelines" (also available at www.arc.gov); applicable State Appalachian Plans and Guidelines; Performance and Accountability Reports, no charge. Not applicable.