23 U.S.C. § 218: Alaska Highway

will provide, without participation of funds authorized under this title, all necessary right-of-way for the reconstruction of such highways; will not impose any highway toll, or permit any such toll to be charged for the use of such highways by vehicles or persons; will not levy or assess, directly or indirectly, any fee, tax, or other charge for the use of such highways by vehicles or persons from the United States that does not apply equally to vehicles or persons of Canada; will continue to grant reciprocal recognition of vehicle registration and driver’s licenses in accordance with agreements between the United States and Canada; and will maintain such highways after their completion in proper condition adequately to serve the needs of present and future traffic. The survey and construction work undertaken in Canada pursuant to this section shall be under the general supervision of the Secretary. For purposes of this section, the term “Alaska Marine Highway System” includes all existing or planned transportation facilities and equipment in Alaska, including the lease, purchase, operation, repair, or construction of vessels, terminals, docks, floats, ramps, staging areas, parking lots, bridges and approaches thereto, and necessary roads. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a project assisted under this section in the State of Alaska shall be treated as a project on a Federal-aid highway under chapter 1.