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. The full version can be viewed here, or by individual Chapter listed below: 

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Individual Chapters:	Last Update
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview	January 2024
Chapter 2: Roles and Responsibilities	January 2024
Chapter 3: Project Authorization	January 2024
Chapter 4: Agreements	January 2024
Reference OB #24-04 for policy revisions affecting Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Invoicing	January 2024
Chapter 6: Environmental Procedures	January 2024
Chapter 7: Field Review	January 2024
Chapter 8: Public Hearings	January 2024
Chapter 9: Civil Rights and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises	January 2024
Chapter 10: Consultant Selection	January 2024
Chapter 11: Design Guidance	January 2024
Chapter 12: Plans, Specifications & Estimate	January 2024
Reference OB #24-05 for policy revisions affecting Chapter 13 Chapter 13: Right of Way	January 2024
Chapter 14: Utility Relocations	January 2024
Chapter 15: Advertise and Award Project	January 2024
Chapter 16: Administer Construction Contracts	January 2024
Chapter 17: Project Completion	January 2024
Chapter 18: Maintenance	January 2024
Chapter 19: Reserved for Future Use
Reference OB #24-04 for policy revisions affecting Chapter 20 Chapter 20: Audits & Corrective Actions	January 2024

 

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