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Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)

The Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) is issued in January of each year, and is updated through Local Programs Procedures (LPPs). It describes the various procedures required to process Federal and State funded local transportation projects.

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Full LAPM
LAPM 2025 (PDF) January 2025
Individual Chapters: Last Update
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 2: Roles and Responsibilities (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 3: Project Authorization (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 4: Agreements (PDF) January 2025
Reference OB #24-04 (PDF) for policy revisions affecting Chapter 5
Chapter 5: Invoicing (PDF)		 January 2025
Chapter 6: Environmental Procedures (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 7: Field Review (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 8: Public Hearings (PDF) January 2025
Reference OB #25-01 (PDF) for policy revisions affecting Chapter 9
Chapter 9: Civil Rights and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (PDF)		 January 2025
Chapter 10: Consultant Selection (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 11: Design Guidance (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 12: Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 13: Right of Way (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 14: Utility Relocations (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 15: Advertise and Award Project (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 16: Administer Construction Contracts (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 17: Project Completion (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 18: Maintenance (PDF) January 2025
Chapter 19: Reserved for Future Use
Reference OB #24-04 (PDF) for policy revisions affecting Chapter 20
Chapter 20: Audits & Corrective Actions (PDF)		 January 2025

 

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