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Background
The National Capital Planning Act requires that NCPC annually review and recommend a six-year program of regional capital projects. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requires that all federal agencies consult with NCPC in advance regarding any proposed development or land acquisition in the region. Each federal agency in the region must prepare its submission in accordance with posted instructions and meet the deadlines for submitting program materials. Each fall, NCPC submits the Federal Capital Improvements Program for the National Capital Region to OMB for use in its preparation of the President's annual budget. Through the FCIP, NCPC provides OMB with its planning and funding recommendations for federal public works over a six-year period.
Capital improvement plans provide a link between the visions articulated by comprehensive plans and annual capital expenditure budgets. They allow for a systematic, simultaneous evaluation of potential projects. They also facilitate coordination among the units of government that are responsible for project implementation. A capital improvement is a substantial, nonrecurring expenditure for a physical improvement with a long useful life. Through FCIP preparation and review of capital improvement plans by regional jurisdictions, NCPC coordinates capital improvement planning at federal and local levels.
Key Information
- Federal Law:
National Capital Planning Act
40 U.S. Code § 8723 - Capital Improvements - Passed July 19, 1952
- Federal Guidance:
Preparation, Submission, and Execution of the Budget
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-11 - July 2016
Current Process
Each agency must prepare its submission in accordance with the posted instructions
and meet the deadlines for submitting program materials. Questions about the Federal Capital Improvements Program should be directed to:
FCIP Program Manager
FCIP Reports
Local Programs
As part of its authority to guide the long-range development of the National Capital Region, NCPC reviews capital improvement plans prepared by the primary regional county and city jurisdictions. NCPC identifies whether the plans will create adverse impacts on a federal interest and notifies the respective jurisdiction during the plan's public comment period.
| Location | Title | NCPC Action |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | FY 2023 CIP | NCPC Response |
| Prince George's County | FY 2023 CIP | NCPC Response |
| City of Alexandria | FY 2023 CIP | NCPC Response |
| Arlington County | FY 2023-2032 CIP | NCPC Response |
| Fairfax County | FY 2023 CIP | NCPC Response |
| Loudoun County | FY 2023 CIP | NCPC Response |
| Prince William County | FY 2023-2028 CIP | NCPC Response |
District of Columbia
NCPC has a more specific obligation to review the District of Columbia Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan (DCCIP). As specified in the National Capital Planning Act, the District submits its six-year plan to NCPC each spring for review. NCPC has 30 days to comment. The DCCIP is occasionally reviewed in two parts, one of which is devoted entirely to District Department of Transportation projects.
| Year | Staff Recommendations | NCPC Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027 | Recommendation | NCPC Action |
| 2021-2026 | Recommendation | NCPC Action |
| 2020-2025 | Recommendation | NCPC Action |
| 2019-2024 | Recommendation | NCPC Action |
| 2018-2023 | Recommendation | NCPC Action |
The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's planning agency for the National Capital Region.
The 12-member Commission meets monthly to adopt, approve, or provide advice on plans and projects that impact the nation's capital and surrounding areas.
