Section 400.01. Authority.

 

(1)  This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 1.11 , 85.16 (1) and 227.11 (2) , Stats.

(2)  As specified in s. 227.01 (13) (d) , (e) and (y) , Stats., the definition of "rule" and the requirement to promulgate statements of general policy and interpretation of statutes as administrative rules do not apply to action or inaction of the department which relates to the use of highways and is made known by signs or signals, relates to the construction or maintenance of highways or bridges, except as provided in ss. 84.11 (1r) and 85.025 , Stats., or prescribes measures to minimize the adverse environmental impact of bridge and highway construction and maintenance.

(3)  As specified in ss. 20.395 (9) (qx) , 84.01 (15) , 84.015 and 84.03 (1) , Stats., the department is directed to construct and maintain highways and related projects within the meaning of title 23, United States Code, and all acts amendatory and supplementary thereto, and the federal regulations issued under that code, as well as to receive and expend all funds in accordance with the requirements of acts of congress making such funds available.