California Code, Government Code - GOV § 14529.12

(a) The department and the regional planning agencies shall consult and seek consensus on state highway projects to be proposed for inclusion in the state transportation improvement program under Sections 14526 and 14527.

(b) Agreements between the state and transportation planning agencies or county transportation commissions relating to program approvals or federal or state fund transfers and the expenditure of funds pursuant to those agreements shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and be subject to the administrative operating procedures set forth in Federal Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-87, A-102, and A-128, but not to any other state agency procedures or requirements.