Federal Highway Administration
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈhaɪˌweɪ ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and regulation of the nation's highways and infrastructure projects.
The Federal Highway Administration allocates funds to states for road safety improvements.
Forms
- federal highway administration
- federal highway administrations
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Commentary
In legal drafting, the Federal Highway Administration is often referenced in statutes and regulations governing federal funding and standards for highway projects.
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