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DOT/FHWA RIN: 2125-AF44 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: ●Administration of Engineering and Design Related Service Contracts (RRR) 
Abstract: As part of our retrospective regulatory review, this rulemaking would revise and update regulations governing the procurement, management, and administration of engineering and design related services directly related to a highway construction project and reimbursed with Federal-aid highway program funding. This rulemaking would align FHWA´s regulations with changes in legislation and other applicable regulations. This rulemaking would also address findings and recommendations from national audits and reviews as well as advancements in the state-of-the-practice, and to enhance FHWA´s stewardship and oversight of these regulations. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 23 CFR 172   
Legal Authority: 23 USC 106, 112, 114(a), 302, 315, and 402    40 USC 1101    49 CFR 1.48(b)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/04/2012  77 FR 53802   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/05/2012  77 FR 53802   
Analyzing Comments  01/00/2013 
Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - No; IC - No; SLT - No. Actual or Target Completion Date - An NPRM was published on 9/4/12 at 77 FR 53902. Progress Updates and Anticipated Accomplishments - An NPRM has been published. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits - The proposed changes to part 172 will provide additional clarification, guidance, and flexibility to stakeholders implementing these regulations. As these proposed amendments are required by changes in authorizing legislation, other applicable regulations, and industry practices, the FHWA anticipates that the economic impact of this rulemaking would be minimal. Notes - None.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Scott Wolf
Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-1332
Email: scott.wolf@dot.gov