Section 8115 - Project Status Report and Comparison Report(a) As part of the annual STIP process, by February 1 of each year, the Department shall report to the Commission, RTPAs, and county transportation commissions on the status of major projects that are either in the adopted STIP or are candidates for inclusion in future STIPs.(1) The Commission shall submit a list of no more than 40 projects to be included in the report to the Department by November 1. When selecting projects, the Commission shall consult with the RTPAs, county transportation commissions, and the Department.(2) The report shall identify the expected date of completion of each project, its expected cost, and the work the Department has completed on it.(3) The Department shall identify all significant projects that will not be finished by their delivery date in the adopted STIP and briefly explain the reasons for the delay.(4) The Commission shall solicit testimony on the report from its staff, the RTPAs, county transportation commissions, and the Department prior to April 1.(b) The Department shall submit a Comparison Report no later than May 15 of each year. This report shall identify changes from the adopted STIP (as update in the fund estimate for new estimates of inflation and project scheduling) made in the PSTIP, RTIPs, or rural agency comments.(1) Such projects shall be listed geographically, by RTPA and county.(2) Significant variations in projects or programs shall be discussed for each geographic area.(3) The report shall discuss, when appropriate, the consistency of the PSTIP, RTIPs, and rural comments with statewide priorities, especially those identified in Section 8116(d)(1).(4) Department policy comments and other observations shall also be provided for the benefit of the Commission.(c) Pursuant to Section 14032 of the Government Code, the Department shall prepare additional reports related to the STIP as requested by Commission resolution.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 8115
Note: Authority cited: Section 14532, Government Code. Reference: Sections 14032, 14521, Government Code.