Assembling a right-of-way at a reasonable cost is an important aspect of developing a highway project. The ability to purchase the right-of-way in a timely manner is often the key to enabling a project to move forward. However, acquisition of right-of-way is subject to many Federal requirements. Although these requirements serve an important public purpose by providing protection to owners and tenants affected, Federal requirements for the acquisition of right-of-way can at times impede a project sponsor's ability to timely purchase the right-of-way necessary for a transportation corridor.