Buy America Waiver Notification, 52379-52380 [2011-21404]

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AGENCY: This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic 1⁄2″ × 0.008 steel fiber with ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi for experimental use in Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) in Oregon and New York. DATES: The effective date of the waiver is August 23, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366–1562, or via e-mail at gerald. yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. Michael Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–4928, or via e-mail at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52379 Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s database at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara. Background The FHWA’s Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate to use nondomestic 1⁄2″ × 0.008 steel fiber with ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi for experimental use in UHPC in Oregon and New York. In accordance with Division A, section 123 of the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010’’ (Pub. L. 111– 117), the FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site for 1⁄2″ × 0.008 steel fiber with ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi for experimental use in UHPC in Oregon and New York (https:// www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/ contracts/waivers.cfm?id=55) on April 4th. The FHWA received seven comments in response to the publication. Three commenters opposed the waiver request but did not provide information about domestic manufacturers. Three other commenters were in support of the waiver and suggested that domestic manufacturers of steel fibers should have been in production by now. Oregon Department of Transportation responded to each comment received for this waiver request. During the 15-day comment period, the FHWA conducted additional nationwide review to locate potential domestic manufacturers for 1⁄2″ × 0.008 steel fiber with ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi for experimental use in UHPC in Oregon and New York. Based on all the information available to the agency, the FHWA concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers of 1⁄2″ × 0.008 steel fiber with ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi for experimental use in UHPC in Oregon and New York. In accordance with the provisions of section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1 52380 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 162 / Monday, August 22, 2011 / Notices L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), the FHWA is providing this notice as its finding that a waiver of Buy America requirements is appropriate. The FHWA invites public comment on this finding for an additional 15 days following the effective date of the finding. Comments may be submitted to the FHWA’s Web site via the link provided to the Oregon/ New York waiver page noted above. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161, 23 CFR 635.410. Issued on: August 15, 2011. Victor M. Mendez, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–21404 Filed 8–19–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Buy America Waiver Notification Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic 5 3⁄8″ stud link chain for a Recovery Act bridge replacement project in Larose, Louisiana. SUMMARY: The effective date of the waiver is August 23, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366–1562, or via e-mail at gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. Michael Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–4928, or via e-mail at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Electronic Access jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s database at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara. construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate to use nondomestic 5 3⁄8″ stud link chain on a Federal-aid project in Larose, Louisiana. In accordance with Division A, section 123 of the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010’’ (Pub. L. 111– 117), the FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/ contracts/waivers.cfm?id=56) on April 12th. The FHWA received three comments in response to the publication. Two of the comments inquired for more detailed information about the project and the purpose of using the stud link chain on the project. The third comment, by the Louisiana Department of Transportation, responded to the first two comments. The response provided additional information about the project, including the purpose for the use of the 5 3⁄8″ stud link chain. During the 15-day comment period, the FHWA conducted additional nationwide review to locate potential domestic manufacturers for 5 3⁄8″ stud link chain. Based on all the information available to the agency, the FHWA concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers of 5 3⁄8″ stud link chain. In accordance with the provisions of section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), the FHWA is providing this notice as its finding that a waiver of Buy America requirements is appropriate. The FHWA invites public comment on this finding for an additional 15 days following the effective date of the finding. Comments may be submitted to the FHWA’s Web site via the link provided to the Louisiana page noted above. (Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161, 23 CFR 635.410) Issued on: August 15, 2011. Victor M. Mendez, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–21402 Filed 8–19–11; 8:45 am] The FHWA’s Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid BILLING CODE 4910–22–P 17:16 Aug 19, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2011–0050] Temporary Closure of I–395 Just South of Conway Street in the City of Baltimore to Vehicular Traffic To Accommodate the Construction and Operation of the Baltimore Grand Prix Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Final Notice. AGENCIES: The FHWA has approved a request from Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) to temporarily close a portion of I–395 (just south of Conway Street in Baltimore City) from approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2011, until approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. The closure is requested to accommodate the construction and operation of the Baltimore Grand Prix (BGP), which will use the streets of downtown Baltimore as a race course. The approval is granted in accordance with the provisions of 23 CFR 658.11 which authorizes the deletion of segments of the federally designated routes that make up the National Network designated in Appendix A of 23 CFR Part 658. The FHWA published a Notice and Request for Comment on June 28, 2011, seeking comments from the general public on this request submitted by the MDTA for a deletion in accordance with 23 CFR 658.11(d). No public comments were received. DATES: Effective Date(s): This Notice is effective immediately. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Nicholas, Truck Size and Weight Program Manager in the Office of Freight Management, (202) 366–2317; Mr. William Winne, Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–0791, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; and Mr. Gregory Murrill, FHWA Division Administrator-DELMAR Division, (410) 962–4440. Office hours for FHWA are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Electronic Access and Filing Background VerDate Mar<15>2010 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may retrieve a copy of the Notice and Request for Comment, comments submitted to the docket, and a copy of this final notice through the Federal eRulemaking portal at: https:// www.regulations.gov. The Web site is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Electronic submission and E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 162 (Monday, August 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52379-52380]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-21404]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Buy America Waiver Notification

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's finding 
that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic 
\1/2\'' x 0.008 steel fiber with ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi 
for experimental use in Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) in 
Oregon and New York.

DATES: The effective date of the waiver is August 23, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, 
please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program 
Administration, (202) 366-1562, or via e-mail at 
gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. 
Michael Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-4928, or 
via e-mail at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are 
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Electronic Access

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the 
Federal Register's home page at: https://www.archives.gov and the 
Government Printing Office's database at: https://www.access.gpo.gov/nara.

Background

    The FHWA's Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic 
manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including 
protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid 
construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the 
Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent 
with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel 
and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides 
information regarding the FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is 
appropriate to use non-domestic \1/2\'' x 0.008 steel fiber with 
ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi for experimental use in UHPC in 
Oregon and New York.
    In accordance with Division A, section 123 of the ``Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2010'' (Pub. L. 111-117), the FHWA published a 
notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site for \1/2\'' x 0.008 
steel fiber with ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi for experimental 
use in UHPC in Oregon and New York (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/contracts/waivers.cfm?id=55) on April 4th. The FHWA 
received seven comments in response to the publication. Three 
commenters opposed the waiver request but did not provide information 
about domestic manufacturers. Three other commenters were in support of 
the waiver and suggested that domestic manufacturers of steel fibers 
should have been in production by now. Oregon Department of 
Transportation responded to each comment received for this waiver 
request. During the 15-day comment period, the FHWA conducted 
additional nationwide review to locate potential domestic manufacturers 
for \1/2\'' x 0.008 steel fiber with ultimate tensile strength of 
290ksi for experimental use in UHPC in Oregon and New York. Based on 
all the information available to the agency, the FHWA concludes that 
there are no domestic manufacturers of \1/2\'' x 0.008 steel fiber with 
ultimate tensile strength of 290ksi for experimental use in UHPC in 
Oregon and New York.
    In accordance with the provisions of section 117 of the SAFETEA-LU 
Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub.

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L. 110-244, 122 Stat. 1572), the FHWA is providing this notice as its 
finding that a waiver of Buy America requirements is appropriate. The 
FHWA invites public comment on this finding for an additional 15 days 
following the effective date of the finding. Comments may be submitted 
to the FHWA's Web site via the link provided to the Oregon/New York 
waiver page noted above.

    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110-161, 23 CFR 635.410.

    Issued on: August 15, 2011.
Victor M. Mendez,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-21404 Filed 8-19-11; 8:45 am]
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