(13) A discussion of design standardsrelating to any proposed modification ofthe roadway. This discussion shouldinclude an evaluation of how theproposed changes may affect on theintrinsic qualities of the byway corridor.(14) A description of plans tointerpret the significant resources of thescenic byway.b. In addition to the informationidentified in Paragraph 9a above,corridor management plans for All-American Roads must include:(1) A narrative on how the All-American Road would be promoted,interpreted, and marketed in order toattract travelers, especially those formother countries. The agenciesresponsible for these activities shouldbe identified.(2) A plan to encourage theaccommodation of increased tourism, ifthis is projected. Some demonstrationthat the roadway, lodging and diningfacilities, roadside rest areas, and othertourist necessities will be adequate forthe number of visitors induced by thebyway’s designation as an All-AmericanRoad.(3) A plan for addressing multi-lingualinformation needs.Further, there must be ademonstration of the extent to whichenforcement mechanisms are beingimplemented in accordance with thecorridor management plan.10. Fundinga. Funds are available to the Statesthrough a grant application process toundertake eligible projects, as identifiedbelow in Paragraph 10c, for the purposeof:(1) Planning, designing, anddeveloping State scenic bywaysprograms, including the development ofcorridor management plans.(2) Developing State and Federalagencies’ designated scenic byways tomake them eligible for designation asNational <strong>Scenic</strong> Byways or All-American Roads.(3) Enhancing or improvingdesignated National <strong>Scenic</strong> Byways orAll-American Roads.b. The State highway agency (SHA)shall be responsible for the submissionof grant requests to the FHWA. If theSHA is not the identified scenic bywaysagency, all grant requests must beforwarded from that agency to the SHAfor submission to FHWA.c. Eligible ProjectsThe following project activities areeligible for scenic byways grants:(1) Planning, design, anddevelopment of State scenic bywayprograms.This scenic byways activity wouldnormally apply to those States that areabout to establish or they are in theearly development of their scenicbyways programs. All related projectactivities must yield information and/orprovide related work that would impacton the Statewide scenic bywaysprogram.(2) Making safety improvements to ahighway designed as a scenic bywayto the extent such improvements arenecessary to accommodate increasedtraffic and changes in the types ofvehicles using the highway, due to suchdesignation.Safety improvements are restricted tothe highway that has been designated asa scenic byway and must be the directresult of increased traffic and/orchanges in the types of vehicles usingthe highway. The safety improvementsare only considered eligible when theyarise as a result of designation of thehighway as a scenic byway. Any safetydeficiencies that existed prior todesignation of the highway as a scenicbyway are not eligible for fundingconsiderations.(3) Construction along the scenicbyway of facilities for the use ofpedestrians and bicyclists, rest areas,turnouts, highway shoulderimprovements, passing lanes, overlooks,and interpretive facilities.All the related facilities in thiscategory must be constructed within orimmediately adjacent to the right-of-wayof the scenic byway. The facilities mustalso be directly related to the scenicbyway.(4) Improvements to the scenic bywaythat will enhance access to an area forthe purpose of recreation, includingwater-related recreation.All eligible projects in this categorymust be construction alterations that aremade to the scenic byway to enhanceexisting access to recreational areas.Improvements are generally confined tothe right-of-way of the scenic byway.However, acquisition of additionalright-of-way along the byway ispermitted when warranted toaccommodate access improvements tothe byway.(5) Protecting historical,archeological, and cultural resources inareas adjacent to the highways.Resource protection applies only tothose properties that contribute to thequalities for which the highway hasbeen designated as a scenic byway. Theproperties must be located directlyadjacent to the scenic byway. Resourceprotection includes use restrictions thatare in the form of easements. However,the purchase of the resource can beconsidered eligible only after it has beendetermined that all other protectionmeasures are unsuccessful. Protection ofa resource does not includerehabilitation or renovation of aproperty.(6) Developing and providing touristinformation to the public, includinginterpretive information about thescenic byway.All information must be associatedwith the State’s scenic byways. It mayprovide information relating to theState’s total network of scenic byways orit may address a specific byway’sintrinsic qualities and/or related useramenities. All interpretive informationshould familiarize the tourists with thequalities that are important to thehighway’s designation as a scenicbyway. Tourist information can be inthe form of signs, brochures, pamphlets,tapes, and maps. Product advertising isnot permitted on tourist informationthat has been developed with grantfunds received under the scenic bywaysprogram.d. No grant shall be awarded for anyotherwise eligible project that would notprotect the scenic, historic, cultural,natural, and archeological integrity ofthe highway and adjacent area.11. <strong>Scenic</strong> Byways and the Prohibitionof Outdoor AdvertisingAs provided at 23 U.S.C. 131(s), if aState has a State scenic byway program,the State may not allow the erection ofnew signs not in conformance with 23U.S.C. 131(c) along any highway on theInterstate System or Federal-aid primarysystem which before, on, or afterDecember 18, 1991, has been designatedas a scenic byway under the State’sscenic byway program. This prohibitionwould also apply to Interstate Systemand Federal-aid primary systemhighways that are designed scenicbyways under the National <strong>Scenic</strong>Byways Program and All-AmericanRoads Program, whether or not they aredesignated as State scenic byways.Issued on: May 11,1995.Rodney E. Slater,Administrator, Federal HighwayAdministration.[FR Doc. 95-12211 Filed 5-17-95; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-22-PDEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYPublic Information CollectionRequirements Submitted to OMB forReviewMay 12, 1995The Department of Treasury hassubmitted the following public
Procedure No.650-050-005 Effective January 1996<strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Highways</strong> Program Manual Revised June 2009APPENDIX FADMINISTRATIVE RULEThis <strong>Appendix</strong> contains mandatory procedures which are explained by example in the<strong>Florida</strong> Department of Transportation’s <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Highways</strong> Program Manual.Under the provisions of Section 1S-1.001(9)(a), F.A.C., Rule 14-12.021 has beentransferred to Rule 14-15.016.Originally Rule Chapter 14-12 contained rules relating to Functional Classification ofRoads. Those rules on the Functional Classification of Roads were repealed. Originally,Rule Chapter 14-12 contained rules relating to the Functional Classification of Roads.Those rules have been repealed. Since the only remaining rule in Chapter 14-12 is anincorporation by reference rule, Rule Chapter 14-12.021 was transferred to Rule Chapter14-15.016. This happened after this version (October 2003) of the Manual was printed.Therefore any reference to Rule Chapter 14-12.021 in <strong>Appendix</strong> F shall mean RuleChapter 14-15.016.NOTE: During the next revision to the FSHP Manual, the Administrative Rule will also beamended.<strong>Appendix</strong> F – Administrative Rule F-1
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