; and (3) analyze and prepare an evaluation of the use of the alternative contracting method. 1306. Flexibility for projects Section 1420 of the FAST Act ( 23 U.S.C. 101 note; Public Law 114–94 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking and on request by a State, the Secretary may in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “, on request by a State, and if in the public interest (as determined by the Secretary), the Secretary shall exercise all existing flexibilities under— (1) the requirements of title 23, United States Code; and (2) other requirements administered by the Secretary, in whole or in part. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by inserting (including regulations) after environmental law . 1307. Improved Federal-State stewardship and oversight agreements (a) Definition of template In this section, the term template means a template created by the Secretary for Federal-State stewardship and oversight agreements that— (1) includes all standard terms found in stewardship and oversight agreements, including any terms in an attachment to the agreement; (2) is developed in accordance with section 106 of title 23, United States Code, or any other applicable authority