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Recent Decisions on Federal Agencies' Discretion to Suspend Funding, Terminate Grants

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Federal grant recipients have long faced uncertainty when a change in administration brings new policy priorities. Recent decisions – both from the courts and U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) – provide benchmarks...more

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Dismantling BRIC, Brick By Brick

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Several years ago, many of us were stunned to learn how much funding would run through FEMA’s BRIC program (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities). Traditionally, significant money only ran through the U.S. Army...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - October 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - July 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more

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National Environmental Policy Act Regulations: Phase 2 – Does NEPA Apply?

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This is the second in a series of six eAlerts on the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2024 (Final Rule) by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The Final Rule...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - May 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, emerging...more

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New Federal Program Provides Grants for Eligible P3 Transportation Projects

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The Build America Bureau (Bureau) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released on March 11, 2024, a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the new Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program (IFACGP)....more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - March 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, emerging...more

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DOE Announces Availability of $225 million for Tribal Home Electrification Program

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On November 17, 2023, the Department of Energy Office of State and Community Energy Programs (DOE OCEP) announced the final program requirements for the Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (the “Tribal...more

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Federal Grants for Office-to-Residential Conversions and Transit-Oriented Development

As we’ve previously discussed, the Washington legislature recently passed legislation to allow conversion of underutilized commercial office space to residential units. The federal government recently established and...more

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A First Look at the EPA's Clean Ports Program

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Ports Program is a $3 billion program established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to fund zero-emission (ZE) port equipment and technology, as well as assist U.S....more

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The Cost of Free Money: Compliance Requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the federal government has committed to funding more than $1 trillion for projects involving construction, manufacturing and energy initiatives. Much of this funding will be...more

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"B-sides" ARPA - Congress adds fifth and sixth buckets of eligible use

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If you were living your life fully in late December 2022, you can be excused for having missed a big deal in the world of the American Rescue Plan Act. Your “B-sides” authors, however, grew excited at the prospect of new...more

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OMB Proposes New Domestic Preference Requirements For Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects

On February 9, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a proposed rule that would subject all federally funded infrastructure projects to domestic preference requirements that are materially similar to the Buy...more

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The Inflation Reduction Act: Provisions and Incentives for Local Governments

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President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) into law on Aug. 16, 2022, following its passage along party lines in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The comprehensive legislation is the...more

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Biden Releases Bipartisan Infrastructure Law “Rural Playbook”

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President Biden has released a “Rural Playbook” for how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will invest billions in rural communities. This playbook identifies all of the programs and sources of funding set aside for...more

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Congress Launches FY 2023 Community Project Funding Process After Successful Revival

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President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.5 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (the Omnibus) (Public Law No. 117-103) on March 15, 2022. Included in the Omnibus for the first time in a decade was a large...more

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and its Impact on SWaM and DBE Programs

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On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. The $1.75 trillion infrastructure bill, which is the largest investment in...more

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NTIA Seeks Comment on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Broadband Programs

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has released a Request for Comment (RFC) seeking input on three broadband programs established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which...more

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Invests Heavily in Cybersecurity

On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), unleashing over $1 trillion of federal money to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure and fund other key programs...more

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USICA Passage Suggests Significant Funding Opportunities Across Range of Industries

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The United States Innovation and Competition Act (“USICA”) passed the Senate on June 8, 2021. The bill, a rare bipartisan effort, would pour funding into research, design, and manufacturing initiatives in key technological...more

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Time to BUILD

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With a single tweet, President Trump ended months of speculation as to whether or not Congress would provide another round of COVID relief before the election. As he announced on Twitter, the President has his sights on...more

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FY21 Appropriations Bill Calls for Billions in Transportation Funding

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The full House will consider the FY21 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill that the House Appropriations Committee approved with a final vote of 30-22 on July 14, 2020. ...more

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New Opportunities for Port Infrastructure Investment

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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $292.7 million in discretionary grant funding through the newly established Port Infrastructure...more

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FTA “Dear Colleague” Letter Raises Concerns Regarding Federal Share Treatment Of TIFIA And RRIF Loans

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The Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) recently penned a “Dear Colleague” letter regarding the Agency’s implementation of the Capital Investment Grants Program, stating that FTA will consider federal loans or financing...more

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