FHWAFinal Rule
National Performance Management Measures: Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure; Correction
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Summary
The Federal Highway Administration is correcting its rules for measuring how well the nation's major highways are doing at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This regulation sets standards that states must follow to track and report on pollution from vehicles using highways, which helps the government work toward climate goals.
Key Points
- 1The rule establishes how to measure greenhouse gas emissions from the National Highway System, which includes major interstate highways and important routes across the country
- 2States are required to track vehicle emissions and report their findings to the federal government as part of a national performance system
- 3This correction clarifies or fixes previous rules to make sure all states are measuring emissions in a consistent and fair way
- 4The regulation helps the government and state transportation departments set goals to reduce transportation pollution and fight climate change
- 5States may need to adjust their transportation planning and budgets to meet these emission-tracking requirements and potentially fund cleaner transportation options
Key Dates
Published
May 13, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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