During construction, either the department or the local agency may review and provide comments on changes that may affect the designated turnback areas. Any changes resulting from such comments shall be documented and incorporated into an amendment as part of the turnback agreement.
Upon project completion, the department shall request transfer acceptance from the local agency.
Transfer acceptance shall consist of the local agency's confirmation accepting ownership of the turnback areas as constructed and authorizing the initiation of deed transfer activities.
The local agency shall be provided with a minimum comment period of 14 calendar days to review and provide comments on the proposed transfer acceptance.
Following the conclusion of the comment period, transfer acceptance shall be digitally signed by the local agency and the department within the turnback agreement system.