The Research Oversight Committee (ROC) consists of Division Directors and District Engineers supported by the Chairs, as non-voting participants. The ROC meets annually, after receiving the recommended list of Problem Statements from the FACs. The ROC meets to review, discuss and further prioritize the recommended list of Problem Statements before submitting final recommendations for approval to the

Executive Committee (EC)

. The ROC ensures that the information presented in the Problem Statements is accurate, in the best interest of the Department and is important of an issue to be recommended for inclusion in the research program or funded through other resources. The Project Portfolio Manager represents the research division in these meetings.

RTI reviews the prioritized list and submits the recommended list of Problem Statements to the

EC

and local FHWA Division Office for consideration and approval for including the SPR Part II Work Program.

The ROC consists of five committees that mirror the FAC

.