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Administrative History

The Consultant Management Section was established within the Department of Transportation in 1973 to direct highway projects designed by consultants. Prior to 1973 such work was directed from the regional offices. Regional directors may recommend an outside consultant prepare plans for a project if the workload of the regional office makes it necessary, and recommendations are submitted to the Facilities Design Division for approval. Most consulting projects are for highways and bridges although occasionally the office handles other projects, such as flood reports and parking facilities plans.