N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1503.13

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 1503.13 - Emissions and Transportation Modeling

Pursuant to 23 CFR 450:

(a) NHDOT shall coordinate an interagency consultation for the evaluation and selection of both microscale and mesoscale emissions models used in the conformity determination process for metropolitan transportation plans, TIPs, and projects.

(b) MPOs shall:

(1) Evaluate and select the appropriate travel demand models for their area with input from NHDOT;

(2) At the time of initial model selection or at the time when an MPO has decided to change to a new model, notify EPA, FHWA, FTA, RPC's, and the department; and

(3) If MPOs are located in nonattainment or maintenance areas, maintain regional transportation models.

(c) NHDOT, FHWA, and FTA shall have an opportunity to comment on the development and maintenance efforts of these models through approval of the unified planning work program.

(d) In areas where transportation models exist currently or are required in the future, MPOs shall update, at least every 2 years, land use assumptions in the model to reflect any large-scale developments approved subsequent to the date of the last update.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1503.13

(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.