https://epg.modot.org/api.php?hidebots=1&urlversion=1&days=7&limit=50&target=LPA%3A136.3_Federal_Aid_Basics&action=feedrecentchanges&feedformat=atomEngineering_Policy_Guide - Changes related to "LPA:136.3 Federal Aid Basics" [en]2024-03-29T14:02:09ZRelated changesMediaWiki 1.33.1https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:134_Engineering_Professional_Services&diff=53615&oldid=53524Category:134 Engineering Professional Services2024-03-26T18:28:31Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">134.2.2.3 Solicitation and Selection Step 3 – Central Office Review of Solicitation Request: </span> updated per email from Michelle N.</span></p>
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</table>Hoskirhttps://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=LPA:136.6_Environmental_and_Cultural_Requirements&diff=53610&oldid=53512LPA:136.6 Environmental and Cultural Requirements2024-03-22T20:54:51Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">136.6.4.5.2.2.2 Range-wide Programmatic Informal Consultation for Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Only: </span> updated link per email from Stephanie M.</span></p>
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