Item 39

Authorize the Bureau of Environment to retroactively make payments to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Natural Heritage Bureau (NHB) for reviews of rare plants and exemplary natural communities, as well as rare wildlife associated with DOT construction projects and maintenance activities for FY 2019. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. (2)Further authorize to enter into a Data Sharing Agreement with NHB for access to NHB data, which enables DOT to self-screen and review certain construction projects and maintenance activities in order to streamline environmental reviews, for $532. Effective upon G&C approval through January 23, 2020. 100% Highway Funds.