Federal Lands Access Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The goal of the Federal Lands Access Program is to improve transportation facilities that provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within Federal lands. The Access Program supplements State and local resources for public roads, transit systems, and other transportation facilities, with an emphasis on high-use recreation sites and economic generators. The program is designed to provide flexibility for a wide range of transportation projects in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. A Programming Decisions Committee (PDC) within each State will make programming decisions and should develop a multi-year program of projects.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
Only the owner of the affected transportation asset or assets may submit an application.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
State transportation departments, other State agencies, local agencies, and Federal agencies.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
PDCs decide which projects will be developed within available funding. Award procedures will follow the procedures developed the delivery agency, as long as they are consistent with federal law. Projects administered by the FHWA Office of Federal Lands Highways or the FLMAs are subject to procurement processes identified in the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Project awards are subject the availability of funds.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of the project is to improve the roadway in select locations to address existing operational issues along the corridor. Brown Mountain Beach Road is an unpaved route that serves as the primary vehicular access to the Wilson Creek Gorge, a National Wild and Scenic River and popular recreational destination within the Pisgah National Forest. The roadway also provides access to rural communities and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds made available under the Access Program shall be used to pay the cost of:
A. transportation planning, research, engineering, preventive maintenance, rehabilitation, restoration, construction, and reconstruction of Federal Lands Access Transportation Facilities located on or adjacent to, or that provide access to, Federal land, and-
i. adjacent vehicular parking areas;
ii. acquisition of necessary scenic easements and scenic or historic sites;
iii. provisions for pedestrians and bicycles;
iv. environmental mitigation in or adjacent to Federal land to improve public safety and reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity;
v. construction and reconstruction of roadside rest areas, including sanitary and water facilities; and
vi. other appropriate public road facilities, as determined by the Secretary;
B. operation and maintenance of transit facilities; and
C. any transportation project eligible for assistance under title 23 that is within or adjacent to, or that provides access to, Federal land.
In regard to (B) above, "operation and maintenance of transit facilities" includes the operation of all components of a transit system, including vehicles.
The eligibility under (C) above includes transit capital projects eligible under Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, that are also eligible under title 23 and that are within or adjacent to, or that provides access to, Federal lands open to the public.
Matching Requirements
The FLAP program no longer has a match requirement, and FLAP funds are eligible to fund up to 100 percent of
the project’s costs. Funding from sources other than FLAP (e.g. grants, direct funding, discretionary sources, etc.)
are allowed but cannot be used as a factor in the evaluation of projects.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements