N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1503.07

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 1503.07 - Roles and Responsibilities of MPOs

In implementing 23 CFR 450, each MPO shall:

(a) Develop a metropolitan transportation plan;

(b) Develop TIPs;

(c) Assist the department and NHDOT in determining current estimates of VMT and forecasts of VMT necessary for input to the SIP development process;

(d) Implement public involvement procedures in the development of its metropolitan transportation plan and TIPs including conformity determinations;

(e) Make conformity determinations for its metropolitan transportation plan and TIPs, with assistance from NHDOT and the department;

(f) Coordinate and consult with NHDOT, EPA, FHWA, FTA, and the department to determine appropriate data inputs into emissions analysis models used for emissions analysis in conformity determinations to ensure consistency with the SIP;

(g) Consult with the department, FHWA, EPA, FTA, and NHDOT in the selection and development of TCMs for the MPO area, if the department determines that TCMs are necessary or desirable to attain the NAAQS, and assist in the analysis of these measures for inclusion in the SIP;

(h) Provide assistance and comments to the department on SIP revisions dealing with mobile source issues in the MPO area;

(i) Consult with the department, NHDOT, EPA, FHWA, RPCs, and FTA in transportation conformity determinations and transportation planning processes relating to air quality issues including but not limited to VMT, speed estimates, emissions modeling and emissions budget comparisons, analysis years, exempt/not exempt project lists, and regionally significant projects;

(j) Notify NHDOT, FHWA, FTA, EPA, other MPOs, RPCs, and the department of any amendments to the MPO's metropolitan transportation plan or TIPs that add, delete, or significantly modify exempt and non-exempt projects;

(k) Evaluate, select, maintain, and update regional transportation models in nonattainment or maintenance areas in cooperation with NHDOT, RPCs, and the department;

(l) Document and coordinate with the department on the implementation of TCMs that are in the SIP and transportation projects in the MPO's metropolitan transportation plan and TIPs that have positive air quality impacts;

(m) Through interagency consultation, develop a list of regionally significant projects in the MPO's area and provide the list to NHDOT and the department; and

(n) Provide preliminary conformity findings to the department.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1503.07

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-A 1500) #9999, eff 10-1-11

Amended by Volume XL Number 7, Filed February 13, 2020, Proposed by #12975, Effective 1/18/2020, Expires 1/18/2030.