Utility Only Project Release. This release is typical of projects where no right of way acquisition has been planned, but reimbursable utilities are encountered. Generally, no other right of way work is performed under the ROW CSJ/ROW Project ID assigned to the project. Costs may be charged against the ROW CSJ/ROW Project ID when this type of release is used. The requirements for this type of release are:

Commission Minute Order - Project Authorization
Environmental clearance
Request from the District for release
Federal Project Authorization and Agreement (FPAA), if applicable, for Federal funding
Contractual Agreement with LPAs , if applicable; include three copies of the agreement
Copy of the check for the LPA's contribution amount
Copy of the LPA's resolution

Full Authority Release. All costs may be charged to the ROW CSJ/ROW Project ID. When issued by the ROW Program Office, the Full Authority Release includes utility work and all other right of way activities. This would include processing of the Utility Agreement Assembly, acquiring replacement utility right of way, physical adjustment of utility facilities, and reimbursement of eligible cost incurred. Issuance of a full right of way release is contingent upon completion of the following:

Approved schematic
Approved right of way map submitted to the ROW Program Office
Right of way project cost estimate
Environmental clearance
Federal Project Authorization and Agreement (FPAA), if required
Executed contractual agreement with LPA, including funding, if applicable.