Notice of Procedural Changes to the Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) Program, 54288-54289 [2011-22318]

Download as PDF 54288 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 169 / Wednesday, August 31, 2011 / Notices exterior emergency-lighting-system requirements for some exits on Boeing Model 747–8 airplanes. [FR Doc. 2011–22328 Filed 8–30–11; 8:45 am] Notice is hereby given that the FHWA, USFWS, and other Federal agencies have taken DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following bridge Federal Highway Administration and roadway project in Clark County in Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions the State of Nevada and in Mohave on Proposed Bridge and Approach County in the State of Arizona. The Roadways in Nevada and Arizona proposed project would involve the construction of a new bridge (two AGENCY: Federal Highway general-purpose lanes in each direction Administration (FHWA), DOT. and a multi-use pathway) over the ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims Colorado River. In addition to the new for Judicial Review of Actions by bridge, the proposed project includes FHWA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service construction of a new intersection at (USFWS), and Other Federal Agencies. Needles Highway and a four-lane SUMMARY: This notice announces actions approach roadway (two general-purpose lanes in each direction and a multi-use taken by the FHWA, USFWS, and other pathway) from Needles Highway in Federal agencies that are final within Laughlin, Clark County, Nevada (the the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). The actions relate to the proposed Laughlin- west end) to the extension of Bullhead Parkway west of State Route (SR) 95 in Bullhead City Bridge project in Laughlin, Clark County, Nevada; and in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. (the east end). The proposed work would cover a distance of Those actions grant licenses, permits, approximately 4.38 miles. The federal and approvals for the project. project reference number is DE–PLH– DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is 0003 (108). The actions taken by the advising the public of final agency Federal agencies, and the laws under actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A which such actions were taken, are claim seeking judicial review of the described in the Environmental Federal agency actions on the bridge Assessment (EA) for the Laughlin– and roadway project will be barred Bullhead City Bridge Project that was unless the claim is filed on or before approved on October 21, 2010, the February 27, 2012. If the Federal law Design Recommendation Report (DRR) that authorizes judicial review of a that was approved by the Nevada claim provides a time period less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that department of Transportation on May 18, 2011, the FHWA’s Finding of No shorter time period still applies. Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For July 13, 2011, and in other documents FHWA: Mr. Abdelmoez Abdalla, in the FHWA or NDOT project records. Environmental Program Manager, The EA, DRR, FONSI, and other project Federal Highway Administration, 705 North Plaza Street, Carson City, Nevada records are available by contacting 89701–0602; telephone: (775) 687–1231; FHWA or NDOT Environmental Service e-mail: abdelmoez.abdalla@dot.gov. The Division at the addresses provided FHWA Nevada Division Office’s regular above. The EA, the FONSI, and other project related information can also be business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). For the Nevada viewed at the project Web site at https://www.rtcsnv.com/mpo/projects/ Department of Transportation (NDOT): laughlin/. USFWS also issued its Mr. Steve M. Cooke, P.E., Chief, biological opinion (File Nos. 84320– Environmental Services Division, 2010–F–0423 and 84320–2011–I–0027) Nevada Department of Transportation, for the project’s possible adverse effects 1263 South Stewart Street, Carson City, on the desert tortoise (Gopherus Nevada 89712; telephone: (775) 888– agassizii) on November 5, 2010. The 7013; e-mail: scooke@dot.state.nv.us. USFWS biological opinion is available The NDOT office’s regular business by contacting the USWFWS at the hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific address provided above. Standard Time). For USFWS: Mr. This notice applies to all Federal Michael Burroughs, U.S. Fish and agency decisions as of the issuance date Wildlife Service, 4701 North Torrey of this notice and all laws under which Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130; such actions were taken, including but telephone: (702) 515–5230; e-mail: not limited to: michael_burroughs@fws.gov. The BILLING CODE 4910–13–P jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES USFWS office’s regular business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:51 Aug 30, 2011 Jkt 223001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act (FAHA) [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– 7671(q)]. 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [23 U.S.C. 138 and 49 U.S.C. 303] and Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act as amended [16 U.S.C 4601]. 4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470f]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)]. 5. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667 (d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. 6. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988, Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations; E.O. 11593, Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; E.O. 13287, Preserve America; E.O. 11514, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality; E. O. 13112, Invasive Species. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) Issued on: August 22, 2011. Susan Klekar, Division Administrator, Carson City, Nevada. [FR Doc. 2011–22285 Filed 8–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Notice of Procedural Changes to the Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) Program Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice; extension of effective date. AGENCY: FMCSA extends until September 1, 2012, the effective date for the procedural change to eliminate use SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 169 / Wednesday, August 31, 2011 / Notices of the ‘‘registrant-only’’ USDOT Number as part of the PRISM program. In an August 9, 2010, Federal Register notice, the Agency initially set September 1, 2011, as the effective date of the change. The extension will allow the Agency to provide additional implementation guidance based on feedback and information received since the August 9, 2010, notice of procedural change and will allow States and other stakeholders to make necessary changes to their systems and processes pursuant to this additional guidance. The new effective date to eliminate use of the ‘‘registrant-only’’ USDOT Number as part of the PRISM program is September 1, 2012. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Parker, Transportation Specialist, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001; (202) 366–6407 (telephone); stephen.parker@dot.gov (e-mail). Background jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES On August 9, 2010, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice announcing plans to eliminate the practice of allowing non-motor carrier registrants to obtain registrant-only USDOT Numbers under the PRISM program (76 FR 47883). The Agency developed the concept of a ‘‘registrant-only’’ USDOT Number in 1999 to identify registered owners of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that are not motor carriers but lease their CMVs to entities that are motor carriers. The Agency later concluded that registrant-only USDOT Numbers were being used differently than intended and announced the decision to eliminate the requirement for registrant-only USDOT Numbers. The FMCSA set September 1, 2011, as the effective date for the change. Today’s action extends the effective date until September 1, 2012, providing adequate time for all States participating in the PRISM program to complete process changes and for the Agency to provide updated guidance, as needed, to PRISM member jurisdictions and other stakeholders. Issued on: August 25, 2001. Anne S. Ferro, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–22318 Filed 8–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:51 Aug 30, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2010–0139] Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by a document dated May 11, 2011, Fillmore & Western Railway Company (FWRY) has resubmitted a petition letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requesting a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR parts 215 and 224. Previously, by a letter dated November 15, 2010, from FWRY to FRA, FWRY requested to withdraw its petition as announced in the Federal Register (Ref. Volume 75, No. 192, Tuesday, October 5, 2010, Pages 61562 and 61563) in the same docket as the current one, i.e. Docket Number: FRA– 2010–0139. Specifically, FWRY seeks a waiver of compliance from the Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards, 49 CFR 215.301, which requires stenciling or otherwise displaying the reporting marks and built date of freight cars; 49 CFR 215.303, which requires stenciling on restricted freight cars; and Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock, 49 CFR 224.101, which requires the application of reflective materials for freight rolling stock. FWRY requests this relief for five freight cars: Tank Car #8803, Flat Car #8017, Box Car #2326, Box Car #16600, and Flat Car #680. As information, FWRY also requests approval of continued inservice of the above-mentioned freight cars that are more than 50 years from their original construction dates. Specifically, FWRY seeks permission to move the stenciling location of the reporting marks and built date from each side of the freight carbody (49 CFR 215.301(a) and (b)) to both ends of the car. To justify this request, FWRY stated that although FWRY is considered a general system railroad, these cars are not interchanged in or with the general system. These cars are not freight revenue cars, and are only used for tourist passengers, films, movies, props, and still photos. FWRY requests this waiver due to the fact that the movie and television companies and still photographers want the cars to be authentic in their antiquated and historic look, or to have them renamed, numbered, and painted to their particular themed set, film, movie, or still photo. FWRY has been known to PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54289 renumber and repaint cars and engines two or three times a month to accommodate filming or still photo requests. Re-establishing the reporting marks and built date to the sides after each instance that they are removed is very costly. With the small amount of equipment that FWRY has, all of the train crew and staff are very familiar with each piece of equipment. FWRY does not transport any type of hazardous loads or freight. FWRY runs its trains at very low speeds, generally 10–15 mph. To support its petition to seek relief from the stenciling (49 CFR 215.303) and reflectorization (49 CFR 224.101) requirements, FWRY states that the cars subject to this waiver are only used for tourist passengers, films, movies, props, and still photos. Although FWRY is considered a general system railroad, these subject cars are not interchanged in or with the general system, and are not freight revenue cars. FWRY asks for this waiver due to the fact that the movie and television companies and still photographers want the cars to be authentic in their antiquated and historic look. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at https://www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request. All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number and may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Web site: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 169 (Wednesday, August 31, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54288-54289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22318]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration


Notice of Procedural Changes to the Performance and Registration 
Information Systems Management (PRISM) Program

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice; extension of effective date.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA extends until September 1, 2012, the effective date for 
the procedural change to eliminate use

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of the ``registrant-only'' USDOT Number as part of the PRISM program. 
In an August 9, 2010, Federal Register notice, the Agency initially set 
September 1, 2011, as the effective date of the change. The extension 
will allow the Agency to provide additional implementation guidance 
based on feedback and information received since the August 9, 2010, 
notice of procedural change and will allow States and other 
stakeholders to make necessary changes to their systems and processes 
pursuant to this additional guidance.

DATES: The new effective date to eliminate use of the ``registrant-
only'' USDOT Number as part of the PRISM program is September 1, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Parker, Transportation 
Specialist, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 
20590-0001; (202) 366-6407 (telephone); stephen.parker@dot.gov (e-
mail).

Background

    On August 9, 2010, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice 
announcing plans to eliminate the practice of allowing non-motor 
carrier registrants to obtain registrant-only USDOT Numbers under the 
PRISM program (76 FR 47883). The Agency developed the concept of a 
``registrant-only'' USDOT Number in 1999 to identify registered owners 
of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that are not motor carriers but 
lease their CMVs to entities that are motor carriers. The Agency later 
concluded that registrant-only USDOT Numbers were being used 
differently than intended and announced the decision to eliminate the 
requirement for registrant-only USDOT Numbers. The FMCSA set September 
1, 2011, as the effective date for the change.
    Today's action extends the effective date until September 1, 2012, 
providing adequate time for all States participating in the PRISM 
program to complete process changes and for the Agency to provide 
updated guidance, as needed, to PRISM member jurisdictions and other 
stakeholders.

    Issued on: August 25, 2001.
Anne S. Ferro,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-22318 Filed 8-30-11; 8:45 am]
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