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	The DelDOT Project Development Manual was created through a collaborative inter-Division process overseen by an Executive Committee and supported by a General Update Committee comprised of subject matter experts from across the Department. The Executive Committee was tasked with overseeing the overall update process while the General Update Committee provided technical input and performed content reviews throughout the manual’s development. Table 1.4 documents the members of both the Executive Committee and General Update Committee who contributed to the ~~Development~~ of this manual.		The DelDOT Project Development Manual was created through a collaborative inter-Division process overseen by an Executive Committee and supported by a General Update Committee comprised of subject matter experts from across the Department. The Executive Committee was tasked with overseeing the overall update process while the General Update Committee provided technical input and performed content reviews throughout the manual’s development. Table 1.4 documents the members of both the Executive Committee and General Update Committee who contributed to the development of this manual.
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	[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title2/index.html Title 2, Transportation] and [https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/index.html Title 17, Highways] of the Delaware Code as well as the ~~bond bill~~ and associated epilogue language are the primary state level references that establish the authority, obligations, and duties of DelDOT. [https://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c084/index.html Title 29, Chapter 84] of the Delaware Code further defines how DelDOT will operate and its role in leading transportation decision-making on behalf of the State of Delaware. Under the State law, DelDOT may only do what it is authorized and mandated to do under law; accordingly, if project stakeholders request additional work that is not authorized by state law or eligible for federal reimbursement under federal regulations, the funding for that specific work may be denied.		[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title2/index.html Title 2, Transportation] and [https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/index.html Title 17, Highways] of the Delaware Code as well as the Bond Bill and associated epilogue language are the primary state level references that establish the authority, obligations, and duties of DelDOT. [https://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c084/index.html Title 29, Chapter 84] of the Delaware Code further defines how DelDOT will operate and its role in leading transportation decision-making on behalf of the State of Delaware. Under the State law, DelDOT may only do what it is authorized and mandated to do under law; accordingly, if project stakeholders request additional work that is not authorized by state law or eligible for federal reimbursement under federal regulations, the funding for that specific work may be denied.
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BBarnard at 21:02, 27 January 2025

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	Revisions are to be documented through the Project Development Manual [[Media:Revision_and_Approval_Log.pdf\|Revision and Approval Log]] and then memorialized on the Manual’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage. Manual users are encouraged to bring inaccurate or inconsistent information within the manual to their PDCWG representative for further discussion. Additionally, manual users are encouraged to “watch” the Wiki’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage via the instructions provided at this [[Media:PDM_Wiki_Notification_Setup~~.pdf~~.pdf\|link]] so that they can receive manual update notifications as changes are incorporated.		Revisions are to be documented through the Project Development Manual [[Media:Revision_and_Approval_Log.pdf\|Revision and Approval Log]] and then memorialized on the Manual’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage. Manual users are encouraged to bring inaccurate or inconsistent information within the manual to their PDCWG representative for further discussion. Additionally, manual users are encouraged to “watch” the Wiki’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage via the instructions provided at this [[Media:PDM_Wiki_Notification_Setup.pdf\|link]] so that they can receive manual update notifications as changes are incorporated.
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BBarnard at 21:01, 27 January 2025

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	Revisions are to be documented through the Project Development Manual [[Media:Revision_and_Approval_Log.pdf\|Revision and Approval Log]] and then memorialized on the Manual’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage. Manual users are encouraged to bring inaccurate or inconsistent information within the manual to their PDCWG representative for further discussion. Additionally, manual users are encouraged to “watch” the Wiki’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage via the instructions provided at this [[Media:~~Revision_and_Approval_Log~~.pdf\|link]] so that they can receive manual update notifications as changes are incorporated.		Revisions are to be documented through the Project Development Manual [[Media:Revision_and_Approval_Log.pdf\|Revision and Approval Log]] and then memorialized on the Manual’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage. Manual users are encouraged to bring inaccurate or inconsistent information within the manual to their PDCWG representative for further discussion. Additionally, manual users are encouraged to “watch” the Wiki’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage via the instructions provided at this [[Media:PDM_Wiki_Notification_Setup.pdf.pdf\|link]] so that they can receive manual update notifications as changes are incorporated.
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BBarnard at 21:00, 27 January 2025

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	Revisions are to be documented through the Project Development Manual [[Media:Revision_and_Approval_Log.pdf\|Revision and Approval Log]] and then memorialized on the Manual’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage. Manual users are encouraged to bring inaccurate or inconsistent information within the manual to their PDCWG representative for further discussion. Additionally, manual users are encouraged to “watch” the Wiki’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage via the instructions provided at this link so that they can receive manual update notifications as changes are incorporated.		Revisions are to be documented through the Project Development Manual [[Media:Revision_and_Approval_Log.pdf\|Revision and Approval Log]] and then memorialized on the Manual’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage. Manual users are encouraged to bring inaccurate or inconsistent information within the manual to their PDCWG representative for further discussion. Additionally, manual users are encouraged to “watch” the Wiki’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage via the instructions provided at this [[Media:Revision_and_Approval_Log.pdf\|link]] so that they can receive manual update notifications as changes are incorporated.
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BBarnard at 21:31, 20 January 2025

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	<b>Approvals required by statute or agreement</b> – Many of DelDOT’s publications are required in accordance with federal or state requirements or must be reviewed and/or approved by the FHWA in accordance with the current DelDOT and the FHWA [https://~~deldot~~.gov/~~Business/drc~~/~~pd_files~~/~~plan_development~~/~~fhwa_stewardship_agreement_2015~~.pdf~~?cache=1685193644260~~ Stewardship and Oversight Agreement]. Approval requirements should be investigated so that the necessary stakeholders can be engaged appropriately in the update process.		<b>Approvals required by statute or agreement</b> – Many of DelDOT’s publications are required in accordance with federal or state requirements or must be reviewed and/or approved by the FHWA in accordance with the current DelDOT and the FHWA [https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federalaid/stewardship/agreements/de.pdf Stewardship and Oversight Agreement]. Approval requirements should be investigated so that the necessary stakeholders can be engaged appropriately in the update process.
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	<td>[https://~~deldot~~.gov/~~Business/drc~~/~~pd_files~~/~~plan_development~~/~~fhwa_stewardship_agreement_2015~~.pdf~~?cache=1685193644260~~ DelDOT and FHWA Stewardship and Oversight Agreement]</td>		<td>[https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federalaid/stewardship/agreements/de.pdf DelDOT and FHWA Stewardship and Oversight Agreement]</td>
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	FHWA’s Federal-aid Highway funds may only be used on certain roadways eligible for this type of funding. Federal-aid Highway Program funds are authorized by the United States Congress for construction, reconstruction, and improvements of highways and bridges and functions as a reimbursement program as state departments of transportation (DOTs) must initially fund all work using state money. States are only eligible for reimbursement if they adhere to all the pertinent federal requirements. The principal statutes establishing the requirements of the Federal-aid Highway Program are found in [https://uscode.house.gov/browse/prelim@title23 Title 23 of the United States Code (U.S.C.)] and the regulatory requirements are found in [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23 Title 23, Highways, of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)]. In accordance with [https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title23-section106&num=0&edition=prelim 23 U.S.C. 106(g)], DelDOT and the FHWA maintain a [https://~~deldot~~.gov/~~Business/drc~~/~~pd_files~~/~~plan_development~~/~~fhwa_stewardship_agreement_2015~~.pdf~~?cache=1685193644260~~ Stewardship and Oversight Agreement] which further defines the oversight roles and responsibilities and subsequent approval authority of the two agencies. A key aspect of the FHWA’s administrative role is the selection and subsequent oversight of projects classified as Projects of Division Involvement (PoDIs). PoDI projects are selected by the FHWA and are typically projects which have an elevated risk, contain elements of higher risk, or present a meaningful opportunity for FHWA involvement to enhance meeting program or project objectives. Each PoDI project will have a specific Stewardship and Oversight Plan crafted outside of the general DelDOT and FHWA Stewardship and Oversight Agreement that establishes the responsibilities of both entities. The FHWA primarily provides oversight administration of the Federal-aid program through their local Federal-aid Division Offices located in each state as well as in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The FHWA’s local Delaware office is tasked with providing oversight over DelDOT’s Federal-aid program in Delaware. FHWA’s local offices are supported by their headquarters office which oversees federal policy and initiatives and performs national-level oversight and research.		FHWA’s Federal-aid Highway funds may only be used on certain roadways eligible for this type of funding. Federal-aid Highway Program funds are authorized by the United States Congress for construction, reconstruction, and improvements of highways and bridges and functions as a reimbursement program as state departments of transportation (DOTs) must initially fund all work using state money. States are only eligible for reimbursement if they adhere to all the pertinent federal requirements. The principal statutes establishing the requirements of the Federal-aid Highway Program are found in [https://uscode.house.gov/browse/prelim@title23 Title 23 of the United States Code (U.S.C.)] and the regulatory requirements are found in [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23 Title 23, Highways, of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)]. In accordance with [https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title23-section106&num=0&edition=prelim 23 U.S.C. 106(g)], DelDOT and the FHWA maintain a [https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federalaid/stewardship/agreements/de.pdf Stewardship and Oversight Agreement] which further defines the oversight roles and responsibilities and subsequent approval authority of the two agencies. A key aspect of the FHWA’s administrative role is the selection and subsequent oversight of projects classified as Projects of Division Involvement (PoDIs). PoDI projects are selected by the FHWA and are typically projects which have an elevated risk, contain elements of higher risk, or present a meaningful opportunity for FHWA involvement to enhance meeting program or project objectives. Each PoDI project will have a specific Stewardship and Oversight Plan crafted outside of the general DelDOT and FHWA Stewardship and Oversight Agreement that establishes the responsibilities of both entities. The FHWA primarily provides oversight administration of the Federal-aid program through their local Federal-aid Division Offices located in each state as well as in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The FHWA’s local Delaware office is tasked with providing oversight over DelDOT’s Federal-aid program in Delaware. FHWA’s local offices are supported by their headquarters office which oversees federal policy and initiatives and performs national-level oversight and research.
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	<td>[https://stateofdelaware.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/DelDOTIntranet/PolicyImplements/_Policy ~~Implement Procedures and Approval Process~~.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=XDAjn5 Policy Implement Procedures and Approval Process]</td>		<td>[https://stateofdelaware.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/DelDOTIntranet/PolicyImplements/_Policy%20Implement%20Procedures%20and%20Approval%20Process.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=XDAjn5 Policy Implement Procedures and Approval Process]</td>
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	Over time, DelDOT has assumed responsibility for the large majority of roads within the State including the roads outside of local municipalities which were previously designated as county roads in accordance with 17 Del. C. § 131 (b) and 17 Del. C. § 131 (g). Several state and federal public agencies own roads in Delaware as well, including the Delaware River Bay Authority (DRBA), the United States Army, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the United States Air Force, and the Delaware National Guard. These road owners will undertake public transportation design and construction projects to maintain their infrastructure using a variety of funding mechanisms, including funding through the Federal-aid program. In accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-635 23 CFR 635.105], DelDOT is ultimately responsible for the construction of all Federal-aid projects within the State regardless of the administering agency. Local public agencies may utilize federal funds administered through DelDOT for their improvements provided that all activities meet the applicable state and federal requirements. Local public agencies that utilize funding sources outside of state or federal sources may follow project development processes outside of this manual at their discretion, however, local public agencies that utilize state or federal funding are highly encouraged to use this manual as a guide during their project development process to ensure compliance with the pertinent state and federal requirements.		Over time, DelDOT has assumed responsibility for the large majority of roads within the State including the roads outside of local municipalities which were previously designated as county roads in accordance with [https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c001/sc03/index.html 17 Del. C. § 131 (b)] and [https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c001/sc03/index.html 17 Del. C. § 131 (g)]. Several state and federal public agencies own roads in Delaware as well, including the Delaware River Bay Authority (DRBA), the United States Army, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the United States Air Force, and the Delaware National Guard. These road owners will undertake public transportation design and construction projects to maintain their infrastructure using a variety of funding mechanisms, including funding through the Federal-aid program. In accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-635 23 CFR 635.105], DelDOT is ultimately responsible for the construction of all Federal-aid projects within the State regardless of the administering agency. Local public agencies may utilize federal funds administered through DelDOT for their improvements provided that all activities meet the applicable state and federal requirements. Local public agencies that utilize funding sources outside of state or federal sources may follow project development processes outside of this manual at their discretion, however, local public agencies that utilize state or federal funding are highly encouraged to use this manual as a guide during their project development process to ensure compliance with the pertinent state and federal requirements.
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	Revisions are to be documented through the Project Development Manual Revision and Approval Log and then memorialized on the Manual’s Revisions and Approvals webpage. Manual users are encouraged to bring inaccurate or inconsistent information within the manual to their PDCWG representative for further discussion. Additionally, manual users are encouraged to subscribe to the Wiki through this link so that they can receive manual update notifications as changes are incorporated.		Revisions are to be documented through the Project Development Manual [[Media:Revision_and_Approval_Log.pdf\|Revision and Approval Log]] and then memorialized on the Manual’s [https://projectdevelopmentmanualtest.deldot.gov/index.php/Revisions Revisions and Approvals] webpage. Manual users are encouraged to bring inaccurate or inconsistent information within the manual to their PDCWG representative for further discussion. Additionally, manual users are encouraged to subscribe to the Wiki through this link so that they can receive manual update notifications as changes are incorporated.
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