(a) The department will submit all requests for reimbursement of allowable costs to FHWA.     
      (b) A project sponsor must use the forms and procedures specified by the department to request reimbursement of allowable costs incurred.     
      (c) For locally administered projects, the entire project cost is borne by the project sponsor until reimbursement can be obtained from FHWA for eligible activities.     
      (d) Costs incurred prior to the inclusion of the project in the STIP, execution of the local agreement, or federal and state approval and authorization to proceed are not eligible for reimbursement.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §11.414 adopted to be effective January 4, 2017, 41 TexReg 10664