Initial Programming

RRD
 will compile estimated preliminary engineering costs for
Section 130
 projects and request a separate Control Section Job (CSJ)
project number
 from the Finance Division Letting Management Section for system-wide preliminary engineering for:
  • UPRR.
  • BNSF.
  • CPKC.
  • Shortline railroad companies (all under the same CSJ).
The Finance Division Letting Management Section will compile a Federal Project Authorization & Agreement (FPAA) to be sent to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for each of these CSJs. The FHWA will review and approve the FPAAs to obligate federal funds for preliminary engineering. This occurs prior to issuing a System-wide PE Agreement to the railroad companies.