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	<p><b>Capital Transportation Plan (CTP)</b> – A staged, multi-year, statewide intermodal program comprised of transportation projects and programs that are consistent with the Long-Range Transportation Plan. The CTP can be viewed as the culmination of the statewide planning process. The CTP serves to program planned expenditures by fiscal year and by project phase for capital projects. Delaware Code requires that the CTP cover 6-years and be updated at least every 2-years.</p>		<p><b>Capital Transportation Plan (CTP)</b> – A staged, multi-year, statewide intermodal program comprised of transportation projects and programs that are consistent with the Long-Range Transportation Plan. The CTP can be viewed as the culmination of the statewide planning process. The CTP serves to program planned expenditures by fiscal year and by project phase for capital projects. Delaware Code requires that the CTP cover 6-years and be updated at least every 2-years.</p>

	<p><b>Categorical Exclusion (CE)</b> – Actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant environmental effect. CEs do not induce significant impacts to planned growth or land use for the area; do not require the relocation of significant numbers of people; do not have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreational, historic or other resource; do not involve significant air, noise, or water quality impacts; do not have significant impacts on travel patterns; or do not otherwise, either individually or cumulatively, have any significant environmental impacts.</p>		<p><b>Categorical Exclusion (CE)</b> – Actions that normally do not individually or cumulatively have a significant environmental effect. CEs do not induce significant impacts to planned growth or land use for the area; do not require the relocation of significant numbers of people; do not have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreational, historic or other resource; do not involve significant air, noise, or water quality impacts; do not have significant impacts on travel patterns; or do not otherwise, either individually or cumulatively, have any significant environmental impacts. </p>

	<p><b>Chief Engineer</b> – A DelDOT position established in [https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c001/sc02/index.html 17 Del. C. § 111(c)]. The Chief Engineer oversees DelDOT’s Division of Transportation Solutions.</p>		<p><b>Chief Engineer</b> – A DelDOT position established in [https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c001/sc02/index.html 17 Del. C. § 111(c)]. The Chief Engineer oversees DelDOT’s Division of Transportation Solutions.</p>
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	<p><b>Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)</b> – The official consolidation and codification of the general and permanent regulations promulgated by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States.</p>		<p><b>Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)</b> – The official consolidation and codification of the general and permanent regulations promulgated by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States.</p>

			<p><b>Community Cohesion</b> – The concept that programs and activities that receive government financial assistance provide just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability. Community cohesion requires an entity to identify and address disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations to achieve an equitable distribution of benefits and burdens.</p>

	<p><b>Community Transportation Fund (CTF)</b> – A fund established by the Bond Bill Committee to speed the process of making relatively small local improvements and to put decision-making about priorities into the hands of each community through their elected representatives. Projects funded through the CTF are limited by Rule 12 of the Joint Committee on Capital Improvements Rules.</p>		<p><b>Community Transportation Fund (CTF)</b> – A fund established by the Bond Bill Committee to speed the process of making relatively small local improvements and to put decision-making about priorities into the hands of each community through their elected representatives. Projects funded through the CTF are limited by Rule 12 of the Joint Committee on Capital Improvements Rules.</p>
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	<p><b>Cumulative Effects</b> – The incremental effects of an action when added to the impacts of other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable actions regardless of what agency or person undertakes such other actions. Cumulative effects can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over time. </p>		<p><b>Cumulative Effects</b> – The incremental effects of an action when added to the impacts of other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable actions regardless of what agency or person undertakes such other actions. Cumulative effects can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over time. </p>

	<p><b>Delaware Code</b> ~~– A~~ compilation of all ~~regulations~~ in effect in the State of Delaware.</p>		<p><b>Delaware Code</b> –A compilation of all statutory laws in effect in the State of Delaware.</p>

	<p><b>Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)</b> – The State agency responsible for environmental protection, conservation, and management.</p>		<p><b>Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)</b> – The State agency responsible for environmental protection, conservation, and management.</p>
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	<p><b>Engineering Instruction (EI)</b> – Documents that are published to provide specific technical and typically procedural guidance on a particular element in the project development process.</p>		<p><b>Engineering Instruction (EI)</b> – Documents that are published to provide specific technical and typically procedural guidance on a particular element in the project development process.</p>

	<p><b>Environmental Assessment (EA)</b> – A NEPA class of action in which the level of environmental impact is ~~unclear and is therefore unable to be~~ classified as either a categorical exclusion or an environmental impact statement class of action. EAs require consultation with interested agencies and other stakeholders as well as public involvement. If it is determined at any point during the EA process that the action is likely to have a significant impact on the environment, the preparation of an EIS is required. If no significant impact is discovered during the EA process, the EA documentation is submitted to the administering federal agency with the recommendation that a Finding of No Significant Impacts (FONSI) be issued which would serve as the project’s environmental documentation.</p>		<p><b>Environmental Assessment (EA)</b> – A NEPA class of action in which the level of environmental impacts do not have a reasonably foreseeable significant effect on the quality of the human environment or for which the significance of the environmental impact is unknown. All actions that are not classified as either a categorical exclusion or an environmental impact statement class of action are EAs. EAs require consultation with interested agencies and other stakeholders as well as public involvement. If it is determined at any point during the EA process that the action is likely to have a significant impact on the environment, the preparation of an EIS is required. If no significant impact is discovered during the EA process, the EA documentation is submitted to the administering federal agency with the recommendation that a Finding of No Significant Impacts (FONSI) be issued which would serve as the project’s environmental documentation.</p>

			<p><b>Environmental Document</b> – An environmental assessment, finding of no significant impact, notice of intent, environmental impact statement, or record of decision. </p>

	<p><b>Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b> – A NEPA class of action in which the level of environmental impact is considered significant. Examples of transportation actions that normally require an EIS are included in [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-771 23 CFR 771.115(a)].</p>		<p><b>Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)</b> – A NEPA class of action in which the level of environmental impact is considered significant. Examples of transportation actions that normally require an EIS are included in [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-771 23 CFR 771.115(a)].</p>

	<p><b>Environmental Justice (EJ)</b> – The concept that programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance provide just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability. Environmental justice requires an entity to identify and address disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations to achieve an equitable distribution of benefits and burdens.</p>

	<p><b>Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</b> – A federal agency that works to protect human health and the environment.</p>		<p><b>Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</b> – A federal agency that works to protect human health and the environment.</p>
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	<p><b>Financial Management and Information Systems (FMIS)</b> – Accounting software used by the FHWA.</p>		<p><b>Financial Management and Information Systems (FMIS)</b> – Accounting software used by the FHWA.</p>

	<p><b>Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)</b> – A document presenting an agency's determination ~~and reasons why an~~ action, not ~~otherwise categorically excluded, will not have a significant effect on~~ the ~~human environment~~.</p>		<p><b>Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)</b> – A document presenting an agency's determination that a proposed action does not require the issuance of an environmental impact statement.</p>

	<p><b>Fiscal Constraint</b> – Occurs when the projects listed in MTP, TIP, and STIP include sufficient financial information to demonstrate that the plan can be implemented using committed, available, or reasonably available revenue sources, with assurance that the federally supported transportation system is being adequately operated and maintained.</p>		<p><b>Fiscal Constraint</b> – Occurs when the projects listed in MTP, TIP, and STIP include sufficient financial information to demonstrate that the plan can be implemented using committed, available, or reasonably available revenue sources, with assurance that the federally supported transportation system is being adequately operated and maintained.</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 ~~notification~~ issued to ~~an entity after encumbrance allowing~~ the ~~entity to begin their task~~.</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>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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	<p><b>Corridor Capacity Preservation Program</b> – A program that performs transportation studies and develops plans with the goal of delaying future transportation network expansion. The program’s focus is to establish development strategies and identify future system expansion in ways that preserve quality of life.</p>		<p><b>Corridor Capacity Preservation Program</b> – A program that performs transportation studies and develops plans with the goal of delaying future transportation network expansion. The program’s focus is to establish development strategies and identify future system expansion in ways that preserve quality of life.</p>
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	<p><b>Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)</b> – A division of the Executive office of the President that oversees NEPA implementation, principally through issuing guidance and interpreting regulations that implement NEPA's procedural requirements. One of CEQ's major responsibilities is to develop and recommend national policies to the President that promote the improvement of environmental quality and meet the Nation's goals.</p>		<p><b>Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)</b> – A division of the Executive office of the President that oversees NEPA implementation, principally through issuing guidance and interpreting regulations that implement NEPA's procedural requirements. One of CEQ's major responsibilities is to develop and recommend national policies to the President that promote the improvement of environmental quality and meet the Nation's goals.</p> -->

	<p><b>Council on Transportation (COT)</b> – A body appointed by the Governor which is responsible for advising the Governor, DelDOT, and other relevant agencies on matters related to transportation. The goal of the COT is to enhance transportation systems, promote economic growth, and improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors in the State.</p>		<p><b>Council on Transportation (COT)</b> – A body appointed by the Governor which is responsible for advising the Governor, DelDOT, and other relevant agencies on matters related to transportation. The goal of the COT is to enhance transportation systems, promote economic growth, and improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors in the State.</p>

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	<p><b>Coastal Management Program</b> – A program authorized by the 1972 Coastal Zone Management Act which incentives states to develop their own coastal management program to protect, restore, and establish preservation and development responsibilities.</p>		<p><b>Coastal Management Program</b> – A program authorized by the 1972 Coastal Zone Management Act which incentives states to develop their own coastal management program to protect, restore, and establish preservation and development responsibilities.</p>

	<p><b>Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)</b> – – Federal legislation passed in 1972 that provides for the management of the nation’s coastal resources, including the Great Lakes.</p>		<p><b>Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)</b> – Federal legislation passed in 1972 that provides for the management of the nation’s coastal resources, including the Great Lakes.</p>

	<p><b>Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)</b> – The official consolidation and codification of the general and permanent regulations promulgated by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States.</p>		<p><b>Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)</b> – The official consolidation and codification of the general and permanent regulations promulgated by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States.</p>
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	<p><b>Notice to Proceed (NTP)</b> – A notification issued to an entity after encumbrance allowing the entity to begin their task.</p>		<p><b>Notice to Proceed (NTP)</b> – A notification issued to an entity after encumbrance allowing the entity to begin their task.</p>

	~~<p><b>NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) </b>– A federal program that regulates point source discharges.</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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	<p><b>NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) </b>– A federal program that regulates point source discharges.</p>		<p><b>NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) </b>– A federal program that regulates point source discharges.</p>

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

	<p><b>Pavement Coring</b> – A cylinder of pavement material (Portland cement concrete, hot mix asphalt, or other solid material) extracted from a road or bridge surface with a hollow drill bit, usually for purposes of discovery or testing.</p>		<p><b>Pavement Coring</b> – A cylinder of pavement material (Portland cement concrete, hot mix asphalt, or other solid material) extracted from a road or bridge surface with a hollow drill bit, usually for purposes of discovery or testing.</p>

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	<p><b>Project Permitting</b> – The process used to obtain approval or other required agreement from regulatory agencies prior to proceeding with an activity.</p>		<p><b>Project Permitting</b> – The process used to obtain approval or other required agreement from regulatory agencies prior to proceeding with an activity.</p>

	<p><b>Project Phase</b> – Portions of a project typically defined by the work being performed. Project phases are also used as an accounting tool to separate money that will be used for different purposes. Typical DelDOT ~~Project~~ phases include Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right-of-Way (~~ROW~~), Construction (C), Utility, Traffic, and Construction Engineering (CE).</p>		<p><b>Project Phase</b> – Portions of a project typically defined by the work being performed. Project phases are also used as an accounting tool to separate money that will be used for different purposes. Typical DelDOT project phases include Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right-of-Way (RW), Construction (C), Utility, Traffic, and Construction Engineering (CE).</p>

	<p><b>Project Prioritization</b> – A performance-based process which involves evaluating and selecting projects based on measurable criteria.</p>		<p><b>Project Prioritization</b> – A performance-based process which involves evaluating and selecting projects based on measurable criteria.</p>
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	<p><b>United States Coast Guard (USCG)</b> – The maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Coast Guard serves as a regulatory agency in matters concerning marine environment and navigation.</p>		<p><b>United States Coast Guard (USCG)</b> – The maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Coast Guard serves as a regulatory agency in matters concerning marine environment and navigation.</p>

	<p><b>United States Code (U.S.C)</b> – The official consolidation and codification of the general and permanent laws of the United States.</p>		<p><b>United States Code (U.S.C.)</b> – The official consolidation and codification of the general and permanent laws of the United States.</p>

	<p><b>United States Department of Transportation (US DOT)</b> – A federal agency with the responsibility of overseeing and planning all federal transportation projects and for setting regulatory policy. The Department includes several agencies including the FHWA, FTA, FRA, and FAA.</p>		<p><b>United States Department of Transportation (US DOT)</b> – A federal agency with the responsibility of overseeing and planning all federal transportation projects and for setting regulatory policy. The Department includes several agencies including the FHWA, FTA, FRA, and FAA.</p>

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	<p><b>Maintenance Area</b>– A geographic area where air pollution levels had designated the area as nonattainment and subsequently been redesignated to attainment.</p>		<p><b>Maintenance Area</b>– A geographic area where air pollution levels had designated the area as nonattainment and subsequently been redesignated to attainment.</p>

	<p><b>Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)</b>– – The process of establishing a work zone which allows for the movement of traffic around a construction or maintenance activity. Maintenance of traffic is sometimes referred to as temporary traffic control.</p>		<p><b>Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)</b> – The process of establishing a work zone which allows for the movement of traffic around a construction or maintenance activity. Maintenance of traffic is sometimes referred to as temporary traffic control.</p>

	<p><b>Major Project</b> – A Federal-aid Project funded under Title 23 with an estimated total cost of $500 Million or more. Major Projects are required to submit a project management plan and an annual financial plan to FHWA for review in accordance with the Stewardship and Oversight agreement between DelDOT and FHWA.</p>		<p><b>Major Project</b> – A Federal-aid Project funded under Title 23 with an estimated total cost of $500 Million or more. Major Projects are required to submit a project management plan and an annual financial plan to FHWA for review in accordance with the Stewardship and Oversight agreement between DelDOT and FHWA.</p>
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	<p><b>Project Permitting</b> – The process used to obtain approval or other required agreement from regulatory agencies prior to proceeding with an activity.</p>		<p><b>Project Permitting</b> – The process used to obtain approval or other required agreement from regulatory agencies prior to proceeding with an activity.</p>

	<p><b>Project Phase</b> – Portions of a project typically defined by the work being performed. Project phases are also used as an accounting tool to separate money that will be used for different purposes. FHWA divides project funding phases into Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right-of-Way (ROW), Construction (CON), and Other. ~~DelDOT’sproject~~ funding phases include Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right-of-Way (RW), Construction (C), Utility, Traffic, and Construction Engineering (CE).</p>		<p><b>Project Phase</b> – Portions of a project typically defined by the work being performed. Project phases are also used as an accounting tool to separate money that will be used for different purposes. FHWA divides project funding phases into Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right-of-Way (ROW), Construction (CON), and Other. DelDOT’s project funding phases include Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right-of-Way (RW), Construction (C), Utility, Traffic, and Construction Engineering (CE).</p>

	<p><b>Project Prioritization</b> – A performance-based process which involves evaluating and selecting projects based on measurable criteria.</p>		<p><b>Project Prioritization</b> – A performance-based process which involves evaluating and selecting projects based on measurable criteria.</p>
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	<p><b>Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP)</b> – A comprehensive plan, based on safety data, developed by a state DOT that requires consultation with a broad range of safety stakeholders. The plan provides a framework for reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.</p>		<p><b>Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP)</b> – A comprehensive plan, based on safety data, developed by a state DOT that requires consultation with a broad range of safety stakeholders. The plan provides a framework for reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.</p>

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	<p><b>STIP Amendment</b> – A change to the STIP that is considered a major revision and requires public review and comment and a redemonstration of fiscal constraint. If an amendment involves “non-exempt” projects in nonattainment and maintenance areas, a conformity determination is required.</p>		<p><b>STIP Amendment</b> – A change to the STIP that is considered a major revision and requires public review and comment and a redemonstration of fiscal constraint. If an amendment involves “non-exempt” projects in nonattainment and maintenance areas, a conformity determination is required.</p>
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	<p><b>United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)</b> – A federal agency within the United States Department of the Interior that is dedicated to the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats.</p>		<p><b>United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)</b> – A federal agency within the United States Department of the Interior that is dedicated to the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats.</p>

	<p><b>Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV)</b> – – An aircraft without any human pilot, crew, or passengers on board. A UAV is a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS).</p>		<p><b>Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV)</b> – An aircraft without any human pilot, crew, or passengers on board. A UAV is a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS).</p>

	<p><b>Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)</b> –An unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft.</p>		<p><b>Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)</b> –An unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft.</p>