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3 SPR Partl 2013 09/28/12 Authorization FHWA planning and research funds(as defined in 23 CFR 420.103)shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 18 and 23 CFR 420.The authorization for these State Planning and Research work items is subject to funds availability.Work program activities approved herein must be and remain eligible under 23 USC 134, 135,505 or 49 USC 5303-5305,5313(b)and the provisions set forth under 23 CFR 420 and 23 CFR 450. Project funds must be obligated during the Federal fiscal year in which they are approved. The period of performance(award period)for these SPR Part 1-Planning projects is the current Federal fiscal year (2013).Because of the nature of these projects and the importance to the overall State program,they are automatically allowed extension beyond this fiscal year as outlined in the proposal and accompanying scope of work. This agreement is subject to the following award terms: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22705.pdf and http://edocket.access.epo.gov12010/pdf72010-22706.pdf as instructed under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act(FFATA),effective 1 October 2010. Caveats 1. USDOT Prior Approvals-Prior approval is required for the following changes to any work item: • Budgetary:Increase in federal funds[49 CFR 18.30(c)(1)(i)].Cumulative transfer among already approved work program line items of 10%of the total federal funds or$100,000 [49 CFR 18.30(c)(1)(ii)]. • Programmatic:Change in the scope or objectives of activities(e.g.,adding or deleting line items)[49 CFR 18.30(d)(1)].Extending the period of performance past the approved work program period. [49 CFR 18.30(d)(2)].Transferring substantive programmatic work to a third party(e.g.,consultant work not identified in the originals work program)[49 CFR 18.30(d)(4)].Capital expenditures including purchase of equipment[OMB Circular A-87)]. 2. Travel-Each work item that includes travel events not specifically identified in the proposal,or those items requesting travel for out of state conferences and meetings,shall be submitted to the FHWA for eligibility consideration and approval prior to travel being incurred or it will be ineligible for SPR funds.Detailed justification statements are required to accompany travel budgets for each out of state travel proposal.