Notice2025-16743
Working Group on Covered Resources
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Published
September 2, 2025
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Highway Administration
Abstract
The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve on the Working Group on Covered Resources (Working Group), which is intended to conduct a study and submit a report to the Secretary of Transportation on access to covered resources (e.g., sand, stone, and gravel) in Federal transportation infrastructure projects.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 167 (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42501-42502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-16743]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Working Group on Covered Resources
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice; solicitation of nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve on
the Working Group on Covered Resources (Working Group), which is
intended to conduct a study and submit a report to the Secretary of
Transportation on access to covered resources (e.g., sand, stone, and
gravel) in Federal transportation infrastructure projects.
DATES: The deadline for nominations for Working Group members must be
received on or before October 2, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: H. Thomas Yu, Designated Federal
Officer, Working Group on Covered Resources, Federal Highway
Administration, Office of Infrastructure, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6d2c9cb88dfd3e6c2c9d288c1c9d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e7a616320777b4e6a617a20696178">[email protected]</span></a>.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Working Group on Covered Resources was
established by the Secretary on October 5, 2023 in accordance with
section 11526 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
(Pub. L. 117-58). It operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) ch. 10. The purpose of the
Working Group is to conduct a study on access to covered resources for
infrastructure projects.
In particular, the Working Group will analyze the following: (1)
the use of covered resources in transportation projects funded with
Federal dollars; (2) how the proximity of covered resources to such
projects affects the cost and environmental impact of those projects;
(3) whether and how State, Tribal, and local transportation and
planning agencies consider covered resources when developing
transportation projects; and (4) any challenges for transportation
project sponsors regarding access and proximity to covered resources
per section 11526(d) of IIJA. The Working Group shall submit a report
to the Secretary of Transportation that includes the findings of its
study and any recommendations.
The Working Group will terminate 180 days after the date on which
the Secretary receives the Working Group's report. The Working Group is
expected to meet at least four times each year, or more frequently as
is determined necessary by the DFO in coordination with the
chairperson. Unless otherwise required by law or approved by the
Secretary, all meetings will be held virtually.
In this notice, the Department is soliciting nominations for
membership to the Working Group. The Working Group shall report to the
Secretary of Transportation and comprises up to 15 members, including
not less than one representative from each of the following, in
accordance with section 11526(c) of IIJA:
(1) State departments of transportation;
(2) State agencies associated with covered resources protection;
(3) State planning and geologic survey and mapping agencies;
(4) Commercial motor vehicle operators, including small business
operators and operators who transport covered resources;
(5) Covered resources producers;
(6) Construction contractors;
(7) Labor organizations;
(8) Metropolitan planning organizations and regional planning
organizations;
(9) Indian Tribes, including Tribal elected leadership or Tribal
transportation officials; and
(10) Any other stakeholders that the Secretary determines
appropriate.
Members are appointed by the Secretary. Members may continue to
serve until their replacement has been appointed. Members will serve 2-
year terms but may be reappointed. Past members of the Working Group
are welcome to apply. The Department is interested in ensuring
membership is balanced fairly in terms of the points of view
represented and the functions to be performed by the Working Group.
Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified
individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or
organization. To be considered for the Working Group on Covered
Materials, nominators should submit the following information:
(1) Name, title, and relevant contact information (including phone,
fax, and email address) of the individual requesting consideration;
(2) A letter of support from a company, union, trade association,
academic, or nonprofit organization on letterhead containing a brief
description why the nominee should be considered for membership;
(3) Short biography of nominee, including professional and academic
credentials;
(4) An affirmative statement that the nominee meets all Working
Group eligibility requirements;
(5) For nominees seeking to serve in their individual capacity (and
not seeking appointment to represent the interests of a nongovernmental
entity, a recognizable group of persons such as an industry sector or
labor union, or State or local governments), an affirmative statement
that the nominee is not a federally registered lobbyist, and that the
nominee understands that if appointed, the nominee will not be allowed
to continue to serve as a Working Group member if the nominee becomes a
federally registered lobbyist;
(6) For nominees seeking to serve as chairperson, an affirmative
statement from the nominee of their willingness and ability to serve as
the chairperson for the Working Group, which will require additional
time commitment beyond simple membership.
Please do not send company, trade association, or organization
brochures or any other information. Materials submitted should total
two pages or less, not including any letter(s) of support. Should more
information be needed, DOT staff will contact the nominee, obtain
information from the nominee's past affiliations, or obtain information
from publicly available sources, such as the internet.
A selection team will make recommendations regarding membership to
the Secretary based on evaluation criteria including: (1) professional
or academic expertise, experience, and knowledge; (2) stakeholder
representation; and (3) skills working on committees and advisory
panels. A list of recommended candidates to the Secretary for review
and selection of Working Group members.
Nominations must be received on or before October 2, 2025 via email
to H. Thomas Yu, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#295d464407505c694d465d074e465f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d3a7bcbefdaaa693b7bca7fdb4bca5">[email protected]</span></a>. Nominees selected for appointment to
the Working Group will be notified by return email and by a letter of
appointment.
Gloria M. Shepherd,
Executive Director, Federal Highway Administration.
[FR Doc. 2025-16743 Filed 8-29-25; 8:45 am]
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