The Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) is a federally-approved combination of individual Federal Transportation Improvement Programs (FTIP) developed by the regions throughout California.  At the time the FTIP is developed and approved, and for subsequent formal amendments to the FTIP, the approvals must be subsequently sanctioned by the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT).  At the time US DOT approves an FTIP, or a formal FTIP amendment, it is signaling the FTIP's approval for inclusion into the FSTIP.