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GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
GSA BULLETIN FMR 2008–B3
Use of Segways and Similar Devices
by Individuals with a Mobility
Impairment in GSA-Controlled Federal
Facilities
General Services
Administration
ACTION: Notice of Interim Policy
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The General Services
Administration (GSA) recognizes that
some persons with mobility
impairments are utilizing the Segway
Personal Transporter (Segway) and
similar devices as their preferred means
of locomotion. GSA is committed to
making all reasonable efforts to make its
facilities accessible to persons with
disabilities. To that end, on December 3,
2007, GSA’s Public Buildings Service
issued the following interim policy to
permit individuals with a mobility
impairment to use these devices in
Federal buildings under GSA’s
jurisdiction, custody or control,
including those buildings delegated to
other Federal agencies by the
Administrator of General Services. This
interim policy does not cover privatelyowned leased buildings. GSA will issue
a final policy once the effectiveness of
the interim policy has been thoroughly
reviewed and assessed.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stanley C. Langfeld, Director,
Regulations Management Division
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Administration, Washington, DC 20405;
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1737. Please cite FMR Bulletin 2008–B3.
Dated: December 17, 2007.
Kevin Messner,
Acting Associate Administrator, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
[GSA Bulletin FMR 2008–B3]
TO: Heads of Federal Agencies
SUBJECT: Use of Segways and
Similar Devices by Individuals with a
Mobility Impairment in GSA-Controlled
Federal Facilities
Interim Segway Personal Transporter
Policy
The General Services Administration
(GSA) recognizes that some persons
with mobility impairments are utilizing
the Segway Personal Transporter
(Segway) and similar devices as their
preferred means of locomotion. GSA is
committed to making all reasonable
efforts to make its facilities accessible to
persons with disabilities. To that end,
GSA’s Public Buildings Service is
issuing this interim policy to permit
individuals with a mobility impairment
to use these devices in Federal buildings
under GSA’s jurisdiction, custody or
control, including those buildings
delegated to other Federal agencies by
the Administrator of General Services.
This interim policy does not cover
privately-owned leased buildings. The
use of Segways and other similar
devices in leased locations should be
negotiated with the building lessor. No
alterations or modifications should be
required for Segways or similar devices
to enter GSA-controlled buildings. GSA
will continue to comply with the
building accessibility standards
identified in 41 C.F.R. § 102–76.65.
GSA will issue a final policy once the
effectiveness of the interim policy has
been thoroughly reviewed and
assessed.The following interim policy is
designed to facilitate the safe integration
of these mobility devices into the
Federal workplace.
Definition of Segway and Scope of
Interim Policy
A Segway is a two-wheeled,
gyroscopically stabilized, batterypowered personal transportation device.
Additional information on this device is
available at the following link: https://
www.segway.com. This policy applies
not only to the brand name Segway,
but also to any similar device that is
being used as a mobility aid by an
individual with a mobility impairment.
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This policy does not cover motorcycles,
mopeds, tricycles, bicycles (whether or
not motor-powered), or other similar
devices not permitted to be operated in
Federal buildings.
For purposes of this policy, an
‘‘individual with a mobility
impairment’’ means any person who is
subject to any physical impairment or
condition regardless of its cause, nature
or extent that renders the person unable
to move about without the aid of
crutches, a wheelchair or any other form
of support, or that limits the person’s
functional ability to ambulate, climb,
descend, sit, or rise, or to perform any
related function.
Applicability
Individual with a Mobility
Impairment - An individual with a
mobility impairment is permitted to
operate a Segway in a Federal building
under the jurisdiction, custody or
control of GSA in any areas open to
pedestrian use.
Individual without a Mobility
Impairment - An individual without a
mobility impairment is not permitted to
operate a Segway within a Federal
building under the jurisdiction, custody
or control of GSA. An individual may
bring a Segway into a Federal building,
provided the ‘‘power assist’’ mode, or
any other mode that engages the battery,
is not used when walking the Segway,
unless the on-site security personnel or
building manager determines that
bringing the device into the building is
not reasonable in the specific
circumstances. Requests for waivers to
the policy prohibiting an individual
without a mobility impairment from
operating a Segway in a Federal
building under the jurisdiction, custody
or control of GSA will be considered on
a case-by-case basis and will require the
approval of the appropriate GSA
Assistant Regional Administrator,
Public Buildings Service, where such
specific authorization may facilitate
improvements in the efficiency in
performing work assignments. One
example of a circumstance in which a
waiver could be appropriate is an
individual without a mobility
impairment who performs work in areas
that are spacious, such as a warehouse,
where four-wheeled, battery-operated
devices are currently in use.
Safety
The Segway must be operated in a
manner that does not compromise the
safety of the user, the building
occupants or the building infrastructure.
Those individuals operating a Segway
within a Federal building must remain
in control at all times and must exercise
caution when turning corners and
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entering or exiting elevators. GSA
requires users to operate their Segway at
a speed no greater than a walking pace
of three (3) miles per hour. Security
personnel, as well as GSA personnel
and other agency personnel in delegated
buildings, shall monitor, to the extent
practical, the safe and responsible
operation of Segway devices by their
users. Should security or building
management personnel observe the
unsafe operation of a Segway device,
these individuals shall remind the user
of their responsibility for the safe
operation of the Segway and the user’s
accountability for not operating the
device at a speed that exceeds three (3)
miles per hour.
Security (where access is controlled
by security personnel and screening
devices)
Magnetometer and X-ray security
screening devices are ineffective for the
evaluation of Segways. Segway
representatives have reported that
magnetometer devices affect the
operation and software programs of the
transporter device when coming in
contact with or close proximity to
magnetic fields. Accordingly, Segway
recommends that the transporter device
not be operated within five (5) feet of
any magnetometer or X-ray security
screening device. If within five (5) feet
of a magnetometer or X-ray security
screening device, the user of the
transporter device should place the unit
in standby mode or powered off mode
to prevent damage to the transporter
device.
GSA and associated building security
personnel reserve the right to inspect
Segway devices upon entrance to a
Federal building. Upon entering a
Federal building under the jurisdiction,
custody or control of GSA, security
personnel shall notify the individual
that only those persons with a mobility
impairment are authorized to operate a
Segway within the building. The
security personnel may not ask a person
using the device questions about the
nature and extent of the person’s
disability. Security personnel shall
inspect Segways in the same manner as
other motorized devices that enter the
building, including electric wheelchairs
and scooters. Security personnel may
request that the Segway user
demonstrate that the device is
operational thereby ensuring that the
device contains its propulsion and
battery equipment. The Segway user
will be subject to the appropriate
screening protocols established by
security personnel for the protection of
occupants, visitors and facilities, while
maintaining the dignity of all persons
who enter the building.
Vertical Transportation
Segway devices are permitted on
elevators, but are not permitted on
escalators, as per manufacturer
guidance.
[FR Doc. E7–25592 Filed 1–4–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
[Document Identifier: Grants.gov–4040–
0002]
Agency Information Collection
Request. 60-Day Public Comment
Request
In compliance with the requirement
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of the Secretary (OS), Department
of Health and Human Services, is
publishing the following summary of a
proposed information collection request
for public comment. Interested persons
are invited to send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect
of this collection of information,
including any of the following subjects:
(1) The necessity and utility of the
proposed information collection for the
proper performance of the agency’s
functions; (2) the accuracy of the
estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4) the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information
collection burden.
To obtain copies of the supporting
statement and any related forms for the
proposed paperwork collections
referenced above, e-mail your request,
including your address, phone number,
OMB number, and OS document
identifier, to Sherette.funncoleman
@hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance
Office on (202) 690–6162. Written
comments and recommendations for the
proposed information collections must
be received with 60 days.
Proposed Project: SF–424
Mandatory—OMB No. 4040–0002Revision—Grants.gov.
Abstract: This collection is the
government-wide form used for
mandatory grant programs. Proposed
revision to the form includes the
addition of a data block that will collect
the ‘‘Descriptive Title of Applicant’s
Project.’’ The data field labeled
‘‘County’’ will be revised to read
‘‘County/Parish.’’ The instructions are
also being revised to incorporate the
new descriptive title block and also,
revisions to the instructions for areas
affected by funding and the
congressional district. Changes to the
instructions will increase data quality
and clarity for the collection.
Adding an additional data block is
necessary to comply with the
requirements of the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act
(FFATA). FFATA was signed into law
on September 26, 2006 (Pub. L. 109–
282). The legislation requires the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) to
establish a publicly available, online
database containing information about
entities that are awarded federal grants,
loans, and contracts. The revised form
will assist agencies in collecting the
required data elements for the database
through the SF–424 applications. This
form will be utilized on occasion by up
to 26 Federal grant making agencies
with mandatory grant programs. We are
requesting a 2-year clearance of this
form. The affected public includes,
Federal, State, local or tribal
governments, business or other for
profit, and not for profit institutions.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE
Number of
respondents
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[FR Doc No: E7-25592]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
GSA BULLETIN FMR 2008-B3
Use of Segways[reg] and Similar Devices by Individuals with a
Mobility Impairment in GSA-Controlled Federal Facilities
AGENCY: General Services Administration
ACTION: Notice of Interim Policy
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SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) recognizes that some
persons with mobility impairments are utilizing the Segway[reg]
Personal Transporter (Segway) and similar devices as their preferred
means of locomotion. GSA is committed to making all reasonable efforts
to make its facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. To that
end, on December 3, 2007, GSA's Public Buildings Service issued the
following interim policy to permit individuals with a mobility
impairment to use these devices in Federal buildings under GSA's
jurisdiction, custody or control, including those buildings delegated
to other Federal agencies by the Administrator of General Services.
This interim policy does not cover privately-owned leased buildings.
GSA will issue a final policy once the effectiveness of the interim
policy has been thoroughly reviewed and assessed.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stanley C. Langfeld, Director,
Regulations Management Division (MPR), General Services Administration,
Washington, DC 20405; stanley.langfeld@gsa.gov, (202) 501-1737. Please
cite FMR Bulletin 2008-B3.
Dated: December 17, 2007.
Kevin Messner,
Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Governmentwide Policy.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[GSA Bulletin FMR 2008-B3]
TO: Heads of Federal Agencies
SUBJECT: Use of Segways[reg] and Similar Devices by Individuals
with a Mobility Impairment in GSA-Controlled Federal Facilities
Interim Segway[reg] Personal Transporter Policy
The General Services Administration (GSA) recognizes that some
persons with mobility impairments are utilizing the Segway[reg]
Personal Transporter (Segway) and similar devices as their preferred
means of locomotion. GSA is committed to making all reasonable efforts
to make its facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. To that
end, GSA's Public Buildings Service is issuing this interim policy to
permit individuals with a mobility impairment to use these devices in
Federal buildings under GSA's jurisdiction, custody or control,
including those buildings delegated to other Federal agencies by the
Administrator of General Services. This interim policy does not cover
privately-owned leased buildings. The use of Segways and other similar
devices in leased locations should be negotiated with the building
lessor. No alterations or modifications should be required for Segways
or similar devices to enter GSA-controlled buildings. GSA will continue
to comply with the building accessibility standards identified in 41
C.F.R. Sec. 102-76.65.
GSA will issue a final policy once the effectiveness of the interim
policy has been thoroughly reviewed and assessed.The following interim
policy is designed to facilitate the safe integration of these mobility
devices into the Federal workplace.
Definition of Segway and Scope of Interim Policy
A Segway is a two-wheeled, gyroscopically stabilized, battery-
powered personal transportation device. Additional information on this
device is available at the following link: https://www.segway.com. This
policy applies not only to the brand name Segway[reg], but also to any
similar device that is being used as a mobility aid by an individual
with a mobility impairment. This policy does not cover motorcycles,
mopeds, tricycles, bicycles (whether or not motor-powered), or other
similar devices not permitted to be operated in Federal buildings.
For purposes of this policy, an ``individual with a mobility
impairment'' means any person who is subject to any physical impairment
or condition regardless of its cause, nature or extent that renders the
person unable to move about without the aid of crutches, a wheelchair
or any other form of support, or that limits the person's functional
ability to ambulate, climb, descend, sit, or rise, or to perform any
related function.
Applicability
Individual with a Mobility Impairment - An individual with a
mobility impairment is permitted to operate a Segway in a Federal
building under the jurisdiction, custody or control of GSA in any areas
open to pedestrian use.
Individual without a Mobility Impairment - An individual without a
mobility impairment is not permitted to operate a Segway within a
Federal building under the jurisdiction, custody or control of GSA. An
individual may bring a Segway into a Federal building, provided the
``power assist'' mode, or any other mode that engages the battery, is
not used when walking the Segway, unless the on-site security personnel
or building manager determines that bringing the device into the
building is not reasonable in the specific circumstances. Requests for
waivers to the policy prohibiting an individual without a mobility
impairment from operating a Segway in a Federal building under the
jurisdiction, custody or control of GSA will be considered on a case-
by-case basis and will require the approval of the appropriate GSA
Assistant Regional Administrator, Public Buildings Service, where such
specific authorization may facilitate improvements in the efficiency in
performing work assignments. One example of a circumstance in which a
waiver could be appropriate is an individual without a mobility
impairment who performs work in areas that are spacious, such as a
warehouse, where four-wheeled, battery-operated devices are currently
in use.
Safety
The Segway must be operated in a manner that does not compromise
the safety of the user, the building occupants or the building
infrastructure. Those individuals operating a Segway within a Federal
building must remain in control at all times and must exercise caution
when turning corners and
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entering or exiting elevators. GSA requires users to operate their
Segway at a speed no greater than a walking pace of three (3) miles per
hour. Security personnel, as well as GSA personnel and other agency
personnel in delegated buildings, shall monitor, to the extent
practical, the safe and responsible operation of Segway devices by
their users. Should security or building management personnel observe
the unsafe operation of a Segway device, these individuals shall remind
the user of their responsibility for the safe operation of the Segway
and the user's accountability for not operating the device at a speed
that exceeds three (3) miles per hour.
Security (where access is controlled by security personnel and
screening devices)
Magnetometer and X-ray security screening devices are ineffective
for the evaluation of Segways. Segway representatives have reported
that magnetometer devices affect the operation and software programs of
the transporter device when coming in contact with or close proximity
to magnetic fields. Accordingly, Segway recommends that the transporter
device not be operated within five (5) feet of any magnetometer or X-
ray security screening device. If within five (5) feet of a
magnetometer or X-ray security screening device, the user of the
transporter device should place the unit in standby mode or powered off
mode to prevent damage to the transporter device.
GSA and associated building security personnel reserve the right to
inspect Segway devices upon entrance to a Federal building. Upon
entering a Federal building under the jurisdiction, custody or control
of GSA, security personnel shall notify the individual that only those
persons with a mobility impairment are authorized to operate a Segway
within the building. The security personnel may not ask a person using
the device questions about the nature and extent of the person's
disability. Security personnel shall inspect Segways in the same manner
as other motorized devices that enter the building, including electric
wheelchairs and scooters. Security personnel may request that the
Segway user demonstrate that the device is operational thereby ensuring
that the device contains its propulsion and battery equipment. The
Segway user will be subject to the appropriate screening protocols
established by security personnel for the protection of occupants,
visitors and facilities, while maintaining the dignity of all persons
who enter the building.
Vertical Transportation
Segway devices are permitted on elevators, but are not permitted on
escalators, as per manufacturer guidance.
[FR Doc. E7-25592 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am]
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