LAC 33:III.1435. Commitments for Regional Emissions Analysis

A. In accordance with 40 CFR 93.122(a)(4)(ii), prior to making a conformity determination on the transportation plan or TIP, the MPO, where one exists, or the MPO's designee, shall not include emissions reduction credits from any control measures that are not included in the transportation plan or TIP, and that do not require a regulatory action in the regional emissions analysis used in the conformity analysis unless the MPO, where one exists, or the MPO's designee, or the FHWA/FTA obtains written commitments, as defined in 40 CFR 93.101, from the appropriate entities to implement those control measures. The written commitments to implement those control measures must be fulfilled by the appropriate entities.