256.7—Financial assistance.
(a) Demonstration funds.
Federal financial assistance for the conversion of a railroad passenger terminal into an intermodal passenger terminal, under sub section 4(i)(2) of the Act, may be expended for the following project costs incurred after the date of final project approval:
(1)
Acquisition or long-term lease of real property or other property interests, including air rights, subterranean rights, or easements, where necessary for project implementation;
(2)
Final architectural and engineering construction documentation, including all necessary plans, specifications, detailed cost estimates, and implementation schedules; and
(iii)
Structural modifications and minor additions necessary to permit the development of (A) improved rail passenger facilities, (B) intercity bus terminal and docking facilities, (C) adequate facilities for local mass transit, and (D) parking and access for automobiles and bicycles; and
(iv)
Provisions for accommodating major tenants and concessionaires such as airline ticket offices, rent-a-car offices, and other transportation service facilities.
(b) Preservation funds.
Federal financial assistance under sub section 4(i)(3) of the Act, for the preservation of a railroad passenger terminal which has a reasonable likelihood of being converted or otherwise maintained, may be expended for costs incurred after the date of project approval which are necessary to maintain (and prevent the demolition, dismantling, or further deterioration of) a railroad passenger terminal pending the completion of project planning, for a period not to exceed five years.
(c) Planning funds.
Federal financial assistance granted under sub section 4(i)(5) of the Act for the development of plans for the conversion of a railroad passenger terminal into an intermodal passenger terminal, which may incorporate civic and cultural activities where feasible, may be expended for the following project costs if incurred within two years after project approval:
(i)
Assess the need for and the feasibility of converting an existing railroad passenger terminal into an intermodal passenger terminal which may incorporate civic and cultural activities where feasible;
(B)
Evaluate alternate means of providing needed intermodal passenger services within the community.
(2)
Costs of preparation of preliminary architectural and engineering design documents for the project, including:
(i)
Plans, sections, and sketches illustrating the functional as well as preservation aspects of the recommended development;
(ii)
Assessment of the condition of existing structural and utilities systems and requirements for their improvement;
(d) Federal share.
The Federal share of any project under this part shall not exceed 80 percent of the total allowable project costs. The non-Federal share may not be augmented by any Federal funds, directly or indirectly, unless the funds are provided through a Federal program which specifically authorizes the augmentation of a non-Federal share of a federally-assisted program with such funds.
[40 FR 29080, July 10, 1975, as amended at 43 FR 21887, May 22, 1978; 44 FR 21647, Apr. 11, 1979]