Right of Way Manual
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RWMD 26-01 (PDF) (Interim Policy - Extension of the Waiver Valuation Trial Period)
RWMD 25-03 (PDF) (Interim Policy - Chapter 15 Airspace and Telecommunications Licensing Program - Policy and Process Changes)
RWMD 25-04 (PDF) (Interim Policy - Chapter 15 Airspace and Telecommunications Licensing Program - Certificate of Occupancy)
RWMD 25-05 (PDF) (Interim Policy - Bid Lease Valuations - Typical Minimum Rental Value)
RWMC 25-02 (PDF) (Summary of July 2025 revisions)
Complete RW Manual - July 2025 (PDF)
- Chapter 1 - Introduction (PDF)
- Chapter 2 - Organization and Policy (PDF)
- Chapter 3 - Programming and Budgeting (PDF)
- Chapter 4 - Estimating (PDF)
- Chapter 5 - Early and Advance Acquisition; Corridor Preservation; Hardship and Protection; Donations and Dedications (PDF)
- Chapter 6 - Right of Way Engineering (PDF)
- Chapter 7 - Appraisals (PDF)
- Chapter 8 - Acquisition (PDF)
- Chapter 9 - Condemnation (PDF)
- Chapter 10 - Relocation Assistance (PDF)
- Chapter 11 - Property Management (PDF)
- Chapter 12 - Clearance and Demolition (PDF)
- Chapter 13 - Utility Relocations (PDF)
- Chapter 14 - Right of Way Certification (PDF)
- Chapter 15 - Airspace (PDF)
- Chapter 16 - Excess Land (PDF)
- Chapter 17 - Local Programs (PDF)
- Chapter 18 - Railroad Coordination (PDF)
- External Exhibits
- External Forms (CEFS)
- Internal Forms and Exhibits
RW Manual Revision Request (PDF) (please save document to local drive prior to completing)