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	<p><b>Standard Specifications</b> – DelDOT’s general contracting, material, and construction method requirements for typical road and bridge construction. The Standard Specifications are incorporated into DelDOT contracts by reference, thereby making them an enforceable part of the contract.</p>		<p><b>Standard Specifications</b> – DelDOT’s general contracting, material, and construction method requirements for typical road and bridge construction. The Standard Specifications are incorporated into DelDOT contracts by reference, thereby making them an enforceable part of the contract.</p>

	<p><b>State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)</b> – The official designated by the governor of each state to carry out the responsibilities of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 and administer the State’s historic preservation program and the duties, as described in 36 CFR 61. While the SHPO is an individual, it is also an office that performs a variety of functions under the NHPA and associated state laws.</p>		<p><b>State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)</b> – The official designated by the governor of each state to carry out the responsibilities of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 and administer the State’s historic preservation program and the duties, as described in [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-61 36 CFR 61]. While the SHPO is an individual, it is also an office that performs a variety of functions under the NHPA and associated state laws.</p>

	<p><b>State Implementation Plan (SIP)</b> – A plan that is required under the Clean Air Act which outlines how a state will achieve, maintain, and enforce the NAAQS.</p>		<p><b>State Implementation Plan (SIP)</b> – A plan that is required under the Clean Air Act which outlines how a state will achieve, maintain, and enforce the NAAQS.</p>

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	<p><b>August Redistribution</b> – A redistribution of federal transportation funds that occurs near the end of the federal fiscal year. The redistribution gives state DOTs access to any anticipated unused obligation limitation, allowing them to commit additional funds beyond their initial share by the end of the fiscal year on September 30th.</p>		<p><b>August Redistribution</b> – A redistribution of federal transportation funds that occurs near the end of the federal fiscal year. The redistribution gives state DOTs access to any anticipated unused obligation limitation, allowing them to commit additional funds beyond their initial share by the end of the fiscal year on September 30th.</p>

	<p><b>Authorization</b> – Authorization at the state level consists of a cost limit being approved by the General Assembly through the annual Bond Bill. All state authorization is given at the start of a new phase. Authorization at the federal level is provided by the in-effect federal authorization act. Authorization approval for a phase is provided through FMIS approval.</p>

	<p><b>Authorization</b> – Authorization at the state level consists of a cost limit being approved by the General Assembly through the annual Bond Bill. All state authorization is given at the start of a new phase. Authorization at the federal level is provided by the in-effect federal authorization act. Authorization approval for a phase is provided through FMIS approval.</p>		<p><b>Authorization</b> – Authorization at the state level consists of a cost limit being approved by the General Assembly through the annual Bond Bill. All state authorization is given at the start of a new phase. Authorization at the federal level is provided by the in-effect federal authorization act. Authorization approval for a phase is provided through FMIS approval.</p>
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	<p><b>Borrow</b> – Soil removed from a designated location for the purpose of providing embankment/fill material at another site.</p>		<p><b>Borrow</b> – Soil removed from a designated location for the purpose of providing embankment/fill material at another site.</p>

	<p><b>Breakout Sheet</b> – A worksheet that is included in the Invitation to Bid package wherein a lump sum pay item is broken into smaller and more easily quantifiable line items. Typical elements that utilize breakout sheets include various utility work, tree plantings, and certain rehabilitation work.</p>

	<p><b>Brownfield</b> – Real property where it is either known or there is a reasonably held belief that the property is environmentally contaminated which have entered into the Brownfield Program.</p>		<p><b>Brownfield</b> – Real property where it is either known or there is a reasonably held belief that the property is environmentally contaminated which have entered into the Brownfield Program.</p>
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	<p><b>Time of Year Restriction (TOYR)</b> – A period in which certain work is prohibited by a regulatory agency.</p>		<p><b>Time of Year Restriction (TOYR)</b> – A period in which certain work is prohibited by a regulatory agency.</p>

	<p><b>Timing Statement</b> – – A summary of the analysis conducted to determine the contract duration which will be included in a contract’s General Description.</p>		<p><b>Timing Statement</b> – A summary of the analysis conducted to determine the contract duration which will be included in a contract’s General Description.</p>

	<p><b>Town Agreements</b> – An agreement between a municipality and DelDOT which allows DelDOT to perform work within a municipality’s boundaries.</p>		<p><b>Town Agreements</b> – An agreement between a municipality and DelDOT which allows DelDOT to perform work within a municipality’s boundaries.</p>

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	<p><b>Dover Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization</b> – Metropolitan planning organization covering Kent County Delaware.</p>		<p><b>Dover Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization</b> – Metropolitan planning organization covering Kent County Delaware.</p>

	~~<p><b>Dover/ Kent MPO</b> – Metropolitan planning organization covering Kent County Delaware.</p>~~

	<p><b>Easement</b> – An interest in real property that conveys a right to use or control a portion of an owner's property or a portion of an owner's rights in the property either temporarily or permanently.</p>		<p><b>Easement</b> – An interest in real property that conveys a right to use or control a portion of an owner's property or a portion of an owner's rights in the property either temporarily or permanently.</p>

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BBarnard at 13:43, 6 October 2026

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	<p><b>Obligation</b> – The federal government’s commitment to reimburse for the federal share of an approved project’s eligible costs. This commitment occurs when the project phase is approved.</p>		<p><b>Obligation</b> – The federal government’s commitment to reimburse for the federal share of an approved project’s eligible costs. This commitment occurs when the project phase is approved.</p>

			<p><b>On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program</b> - A program administered by DelDOT’s Office of Civil Rights which provides training opportunities for women, minorities, and disadvantaged persons in the highway construction industry.</p>

	<p><b>Open End Contract – </b>See Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity.</p>		<p><b>Open End Contract – </b>See Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity.</p>

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	<p><b>Attainment Area</b> – A geographic area where air pollution levels consistently stay below the NAAQS established under the Clean Air Act and which are not considered maintenance areas.</p>		<p><b>Attainment Area</b> – A geographic area where air pollution levels consistently stay below the NAAQS established under the Clean Air Act and which are not considered maintenance areas.</p>

	<p><b>Authorization</b> – A cost limit approved by the Bond Bill ~~Committee~~ for a ~~project or program~~.</p>		<p><b>Authorization</b> – Authorization at the state level consists of a cost limit being approved by the General Assembly through the annual Bond Bill. All state authorization is given at the start of a new phase. Authorization at the federal level is provided by the in-effect federal authorization act. Authorization approval for a phase is provided through FMIS approval.</p>

	<p><b>Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)</b> – The total yearly traffic volume divided by the number of days in the year.</p>		<p><b>Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)</b> – The total yearly traffic volume divided by the number of days in the year.</p>
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	<p><b>Nonattainment Area </b>– A geographic area where air pollution levels exceed the NAAQS established under the Clean Air Act.</p>		<p><b>Nonattainment Area </b>– A geographic area where air pollution levels exceed the NAAQS established under the Clean Air Act.</p>

	<p><b>Notice to Proceed (NTP)</b> – A statement provided by ~~DelDOT~~ that work on a planned task can commence. Notice to ~~proceed for professional services are issued by DelDOT’s Division of Finance. Notices to proceed~~ are not issued until the associated purchase order has reconciled in FACTS and in FSF.</p>		<p><b>Notice to Proceed (NTP)</b> – A statement provided by DelDOT’s Division of Finance that work on a planned task can commence. Notice to proceeds are not issued until the associated purchase order has reconciled in FACTS and in FSF.</p>

	<p><b>Obligation</b> – The federal government’s commitment to reimburse for the federal share of an approved project’s eligible costs. This commitment occurs when the project phase is approved.</p>		<p><b>Obligation</b> – The federal government’s commitment to reimburse for the federal share of an approved project’s eligible costs. This commitment occurs when the project phase is approved.</p>

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