Renewal Package From the State of Ohio to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State

This notice announces that FHWA received and reviewed a renewal package from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) requesting participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Program). This Program allows for FHWA to assign, and States to assume, responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), and all or part of FHWA's responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, or other actions required under any Federal environmental law with respect to one or more Federal highway projects within the State. The FHWA has determined the renewal package to be complete and developed a draft Second Renewal MOU with ODOT outlining how the State would implement the Program with FHWA oversight. The FHWA invites the public to comment on ODOT's request, including its renewal package and the proposed Second Renewal MOU, which includes the proposed assignments and assumptions of environmental review, consultation, and other activities.