Section 2.269 - Public Outreach Regarding Archeological Sites and Cemeteries(a) TxDOT will conduct programmatic outreach in order to broaden understanding of Texas archeology and history and TxDOT's role in studying these topics, capitalize on partnerships to reach more stakeholders and maximize outreach success, create opportunities to do outreach using content from many different projects, and establish and maintain a link between TxDOT's public involvement and consultation efforts.(b) The outreach program will take the following forms.(1) TxDOT will develop and implement a communications plan.(2) TxDOT will increase stakeholder outreach by conducting studies of existing and potential audiences, sharing information and opportunities with partners, partnering with other agencies on educational and outreach activities, and participating in conferences and events to raise awareness of TxDOT's work.(3) TxDOT will create special projects or campaigns to support the goals of the program.(4) TxDOT will streamline public involvement by working with other internal offices to identify and engage with parties who may wish to engage in consultation on FHWA undertakings under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.(5) TxDOT will monitor the effectiveness of its efforts and make appropriate adjustments to achieve the outreach goals.43 Tex. Admin. Code § 2.269
The provisions of this §2.269 adopted to be effective May 16, 2013, 38 TexReg 2861; Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 32, August 10, 2018, TexReg 5238, eff. 8/15/2018