The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is currently operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR) due to Congress not passing a full year’s budget. This CR covers the period from October 1, 2021, through October 31, 2021. The obligation limitation level under the CR is set at 8.49 percent of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2021 enacted obligation limitation. This percentage is based on the duration of the CR (31 days covered in the CR divided by 365 days).
The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021, which allows for the CR, also specifically directs FHWA to not distribute FFY 2022 apportionments to States before October 15th. A formula obligation limitation notice is expected to be issued during the week of October 18th and will be shared as soon as it is received.
The full details can be viewed in the Continuing Resolution document.
Comments and inquiries may be sent to: Sujaya Kalainesan – sujaya.kalainesan@dot.ca.gov