FHWAFinal Rule
Rescinding Requirements Regarding Federal-aid Contracts for Appalachian Contracts
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Summary
The Federal Highway Administration is removing special requirements that applied to federal highway construction contracts in Appalachian regions. This change simplifies the contracting process for road and bridge projects in these areas by eliminating certain rules that previously applied only to Appalachian states.
Key Points
- 1The regulation eliminates specific federal requirements that previously applied only to highway construction contracts in Appalachian regions
- 2Construction companies bidding on federal highway projects in Appalachia will no longer need to follow these now-rescinded rules
- 3States in Appalachia may experience changes in how federal highway funding and project requirements are handled going forward
- 4This change makes contracting rules for Appalachian highway projects the same as those used in other parts of the country
- 5The change was officially published on December 3, 2025, and affects future federal highway contracts
Key Dates
Published
December 3, 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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