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SAFETEA-LU Rollout WebCast. Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Program. February 2006 David Hilgendorf, WFLHD ERFO Coordinator. Objectives. ERFO Program Overview Program Benefits Additional Information. Federal Highway Emergency Relief Programs. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SAFETEA-LURollout WebCast
SAFETEA-LURollout WebCast
Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads
(ERFO) Program
Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads
(ERFO) Program
February 2006David Hilgendorf, WFLHD ERFO Coordinator
February 2006David Hilgendorf, WFLHD ERFO Coordinator
ObjectivesObjectives ERFO Program Overview
Program Benefits
Additional Information
ERFO Program Overview
Program Benefits
Additional Information
Federal Highway Emergency Relief Programs
Federal Highway Emergency Relief Programs
The Emergency Relief (ER) Program was authorized under the Federal-aid Highway Act of 1958
The Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Program was established in July 1977
The Emergency Relief (ER) Program was authorized under the Federal-aid Highway Act of 1958
The Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Program was established in July 1977
Federal Highway Emergency Relief Programs
Federal Highway Emergency Relief Programs Title 23 U.S.C., Section 125
Authorizes both the ER and ERFO Programs
Title 23, CFR, Part 668 – Emergency Relief Program Subpart A - Procedures for Federal-Aid
Highways (ER) Subpart B – Procedures for Federal
Agencies for Federal Roads (ERFO)
Title 23 U.S.C., Section 125 Authorizes both the ER and ERFO
Programs Title 23, CFR, Part 668 – Emergency
Relief Program Subpart A - Procedures for Federal-Aid
Highways (ER) Subpart B – Procedures for Federal
Agencies for Federal Roads (ERFO)
ERFO Program OverviewProgram FundsERFO Program OverviewProgram Funds
Permanent annual authorization of $100 million distributed by the Secretary of Transportation to: Federal-Aid Highways (ER) and Federally Owned Roads (ERFO)
Supplemental appropriations as approved by Congress
Permanent annual authorization of $100 million distributed by the Secretary of Transportation to: Federal-Aid Highways (ER) and Federally Owned Roads (ERFO)
Supplemental appropriations as approved by Congress
ERFO Program OverviewPurposeERFO Program OverviewPurpose
Help pay unusually heavy expenses to repair serious damage on Federal Roads and Bridges as a result of a Natural disaster over a wide area or Catastrophic failure of a major road
segment
Help pay unusually heavy expenses to repair serious damage on Federal Roads and Bridges as a result of a Natural disaster over a wide area or Catastrophic failure of a major road
segment
ERFO Program OverviewEligible RepairsERFO Program OverviewEligible Repairs
Restoration in-kind to pre-disaster conditions is expected to be the predominate type of repair
Only repair of serious damage is eligible for funding Heavy maintenance is not eligible
Restoration in-kind to pre-disaster conditions is expected to be the predominate type of repair
Only repair of serious damage is eligible for funding Heavy maintenance is not eligible
ERFO Program OverviewFunding ThresholdsERFO Program OverviewFunding Thresholds
Eligible repairs must exceed $700,000 for each disaster or catastrophic failure
Eligible repairs must exceed $5,000 for each site
Eligible repairs must exceed $700,000 for each disaster or catastrophic failure
Eligible repairs must exceed $5,000 for each site
ERFO Program OverviewEligible FacilitiesERFO Program OverviewEligible Facilities
Eligible Federal Roads BLM and FS roads open to public
travel Forest Highways Land Management Highways
Eligible Trails Trails designated by Congress under
the National Trails System Act of 1968
Eligible Federal Roads BLM and FS roads open to public
travel Forest Highways Land Management Highways
Eligible Trails Trails designated by Congress under
the National Trails System Act of 1968
ERFO Program OverviewTimelinesERFO Program OverviewTimelines Repairs must be given priority over
non-emergency work
Projects not under construction within 2-years will be withdrawn unless suitable justification is provided
Time extensions are not granted due to lack of funds
Repairs must be given priority over non-emergency work
Projects not under construction within 2-years will be withdrawn unless suitable justification is provided
Time extensions are not granted due to lack of funds
ERFO Program OverviewNEPAERFO Program OverviewNEPA
All repairs must comply with NEPA
Emergency repairs are categorically excluded from the requirements to prepare an EA or EIS (23CFR, 771.117(c)(9))
All repairs must comply with NEPA
Emergency repairs are categorically excluded from the requirements to prepare an EA or EIS (23CFR, 771.117(c)(9))
ERFO Program OverviewProcessERFO Program OverviewProcess Notify FHWA of Damage Participate in Disaster Assessment Prepare Damage Survey Reports
(DSR) Request and Manage Funds Annually submit Status Reports Expedite Repairs Obtain prior approval for all
permanent repairs Reconcile Funds at Disaster Closeout
Notify FHWA of Damage Participate in Disaster Assessment Prepare Damage Survey Reports
(DSR) Request and Manage Funds Annually submit Status Reports Expedite Repairs Obtain prior approval for all
permanent repairs Reconcile Funds at Disaster Closeout
ERFO Program OverviewDisaster Closeout ReviewERFO Program OverviewDisaster Closeout Review The BLM and FS must submit final
records for each eligible repair Contract Documents
Plans, specifications, NEPA documents, permits, contract payments, actual quantities, release of claims
Financial Records Payroll, travel, per diem, materials,
supplies, and equipment rental
The BLM and FS must submit final records for each eligible repair Contract Documents
Plans, specifications, NEPA documents, permits, contract payments, actual quantities, release of claims
Financial Records Payroll, travel, per diem, materials,
supplies, and equipment rental
ERFO Program BenefitsERFO Program Benefits Helps cover unusually high expenses
from unplanned events Alternate Funding Source FY00 to
FY05 BLM = 2.7 million FS = 51.0 million
Technical Assistance available from FLH Divisions NEPA, Design, Construction
Helps cover unusually high expenses from unplanned events
Alternate Funding Source FY00 to FY05 BLM = 2.7 million FS = 51.0 million
Technical Assistance available from FLH Divisions NEPA, Design, Construction
Additional InformationAdditional Information
1½ day ERFO Training Course available upon request
Download ERFO Manual and Forms at
www.cflhd.gov/projects/erfo.cfm
1½ day ERFO Training Course available upon request
Download ERFO Manual and Forms at
www.cflhd.gov/projects/erfo.cfm
Federal Lands Highway ERFO Program ContactsFederal Lands Highway ERFO Program Contacts
Donald Patrick FLH HQ Program Manager
(202) 366-9491
Sergio Mayorga EFLHD ERFO Coordinator
(571) 434-1547
Donald Patrick FLH HQ Program Manager
(202) 366-9491
Sergio Mayorga EFLHD ERFO Coordinator
(571) 434-1547