Okla. Admin. Code § 725:15-21-7
Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024
Section 725:15-21-7 - [Effective 11/1/2024] Construction policies and procedures(a) Construction projects. RTP construction projects may consist of new trail development, restoration, rehabilitation, or maintenance, and development of related support facilities at trailheads or alongside trails. BIG projects may include docks, restrooms, wavebrakes and other development that serves the transient boater and must serve the general public and further a specific goal of the Oklahoma Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), plus any applicable local or regional plans. In order to encourage and support the RTP/ BIG, sponsors must also erect a sign at the project site which designates the project as a product of the National Recreational Trails Fund Act or the Boating Infrastructure Grants program as applicable. This sign may be attached to existing park or facility signs at the project site or included on signs to be constructed as part of the project. The sign should state "National Recreational Trails Program" and should be included in the cost estimate for the project.(b) Barrier-free access. Sponsors are encouraged to make all elements proposed in the project accessible to users who are physically and/or mentally disabled. All development including, parking facilities, and restrooms developed with grant assistance must be fully accessible. To the greatest extent possible, within reasonable cost, trails intended for use by pedestrians should be accessible to people using wheelchairs, whether manual or motorized. Projects in developed areas should place particular emphasis on accessibility. Sponsors will need to justify why it is not feasible to make trails fully accessible.(c) Scheduling. On-the-ground construction shall begin no later than twelve (12) months after theDepartment, by official notification, has approved the project plans and specifications. Any project sponsor who is unable to comply shall notify the Department in writing, at least thirty (30) days before the twelve (12) month period has lapsed, stating the reason(s) why and requesting a time extension. All projects must be accomplished within two (2) years or less unless the Department approves a time extension. Construction which occurs prior to grant approval and Department's authorization will not be eligible for reimbursement.(d) Inspections. Three (3) inspections will be conducted throughout the life of the project. They are as follows: (1) a pre-inspection before the project begins;(2) a fifty percent (50%) inspection to evaluate progress; and(3) a post-inspection when the project is complete.(e) Compliance. All federal laws apply. Development projects approved to receive federal funds must meet federal contract compliance requirements. These requirements include, but are not limited to: (1) Equal Opportunity Clause ( 41 CFR 60-1.4 );(2) Nonsegregated Facilities Statement ( 41 CFR 60-1.8);(3) Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action ( 41 CFR 60-4.2)(4) Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Specifications ( 41 CFR 60-4.3);(5) Acknowledgment that federal funds are being utilized:(6) Facility designs must be in accordance with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-480 as amended through 1978), and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) (Public Law 101-336, 1990):(7) Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234);(8) Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646):(9) Management of Real Property ( 49 CFR 18.31, 49 CFR 19.32): and(10) Management of Equipment ( 49 CFR 18.32, 49 CFR 19.34).Okla. Admin. Code § 725:15-21-7
Added at 11 Ok Reg 2863, eff 6-13-94; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 3230, eff 7-25-97Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 11/1/2024