How does Section 1602 differ from the FHWA-specific redistribution provisions?
Section 1602 of the ARRA states that “recipients shall give preference to activities that can be started and completed expeditiously, including a goal of using at least 50 percent of the funds for activities that can be initiated not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.” This is in essence an advisory general provision for consideration. The more specific obligation deadlines and redistribution requirements under the FHWA-specific heading under Title XII of the Act are the requirements that must be met for highway funding (see Q43).
