Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles, 56590-56591 [2012-22554]

Download as PDF 56590 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 178 / Thursday, September 13, 2012 / Proposed Rules Security Management Directive 023–01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves the establishment of a temporary safety zone. This rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2–1 of the Commandant Instruction. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed rule. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. Add § 165.T05–0811 to read as follows: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS § 165.T05–0811 Safety Zone; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Oak Island, NC. (a) Regulated Area. The following area is a safety zone: This zone includes the waters directly under and 100 yards either side of the NC 133 Fixed Bridge crossing the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 311.8, at Oak Island, North Carolina (33°55′18″ N/078°04′22″ W). (b) Regulations. The general safety zone regulations found in 33 CFR 165.23 apply to the safety zone created by this temporary section, § 165.T05– 0811. In addition the following regulations apply: (1) All vessels requiring greater than 50 feet horizontal clearance to safely transit through the NC 133 Fixed Bridge crossing the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 311.8, at Oak Island, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:53 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226001 North Carolina must contact the work supervisor on VHF–FM marine band radio channels 13 and 16 one hour in advance of intended transit. (2) All Coast Guard assets enforcing this safety zone can be contacted on VHF–FM marine band radio channels 13 and 16. (3) The operator of any vessel within or in the immediate vicinity of this safety zone shall: (i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard Ensign, and (ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard Ensign. (c) Definitions. (1) Captain of the Port North Carolina means the Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his behalf. (2) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port North Carolina to assist in enforcing the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section. (3) Work Supervisor means the contractors on site representative. (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted by Federal, State and local agencies in the patrol and enforcement of the zone. (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from through 8 p.m. December 12, 2012 through 8 p.m. February 14, 2013 unless cancelled earlier by the Captain of the Port. Dated: August 30, 2012. A. Popiel, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector North Carolina. [FR Doc. 2012–22597 Filed 9–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD 36 CFR Part 1192 [Docket No. ATBCB 2010–0004] RIN 3014–AA38 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. ACTION: Notice of information meeting. AGENCY: The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) is holding an information meeting in Seattle, WA on October 2, 2012 on pending rulemaking to revise and update accessibility guidelines for buses, over-the-road buses, and vans. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues related to the design and slope of bus ramps and the space needed at the top of ramps by individuals who use wheeled mobility devices to access the fare collection device and to turn into the main aisle. DATES: The information meeting will be held from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 2, 2012. ADDRESSES: The information meeting location is Washington State Convention Center, Rooms 611–612 (6th level), 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101–2350. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Windley, Office of Technical and Information Services, Access Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004–1111. Telephone (202) 272–0025 (voice) or (202) 272–0028 (TTY). Email address windley@access-board.gov. Persons planning to attend the meeting should contact Scott Windley. More information and any updates to the meeting will be posted on the Access Board’s Web site at https://www.accessboard.gov/transit/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In July 2010, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise and update its accessibility guidelines for buses, over-the-road buses, and vans. See 75 FR 43748, July 26, 2010. The NPRM revised both the substance and structure of the guidelines. In addition to a new organization and format, the NPRM included revisions to technical requirements for ramp slopes, onboard circulation routes, wheelchair spaces, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13SEP1.SGM 13SEP1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 178 / Thursday, September 13, 2012 / Proposed Rules and securement systems. The NPRM also included a new requirement for automated stop and route announcements in systems with 100 or more buses and requirements specific to bus rapid transit systems. To improve accessibility, the Board proposed reducing the maximum slope of vehicle ramps. The NPRM proposed that bus ramps have slopes not steeper than 1:6 (17 percent) when deployed to the boarding and alighting areas without station platforms and to the roadway. See T303.8.1 in the NPRM. Some bus and ramp manufacturers currently provide ramps that meet this proposed provision. To minimize the ramp extension beyond the doorway, some manufacturers provide a fixed ramp slope inside the bus creating the potential for a grade break, or change in ramp slope, within a single ramp run. These designs also can reduce the level floor space at the top of the ramp. The comment period on the NPRM ended on November 23, 2010. After the comment period ended, the Access Board received correspondence from Lane Transit District, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and Douglas Cross Transportation Consulting that raised issues regarding the usability of these ramps. The Access Board staff met with representatives from Lane Transit District and Douglas Cross Transportation Consulting to discuss these issues. The correspondence and a report on the meeting have been placed in the docket. In August 2012, the Access Board reopened the comment period until October 31, 2012 to collect additional information on bus ramps. See 77 FR 50068, August 20, 2012. As part of this effort, the Board will hold two information meetings to discuss the usability and impacts of certain bus ramp designs that have recently been implemented. The first information meeting will be held in Washington, DC from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on September 19, 2012 in the Board’s conference center at 1331 F Street NW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004–1111. Notice of the first meeting was provided in the August 20, 2012 Federal Register notice. The second information meeting will be held in conjunction with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) annual meeting in Seattle, WA from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 2, 2012 at the Washington State Convention Center, Rooms 611– 612 (6th level), 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101–2350. The information meeting is open to all members of the public, including those VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:53 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226001 who are not registered to attend the APTA annual meeting. The Access Board is interested in receiving information on the following questions at the information meetings: 1. Can a bus ramp with a slope of 1:6 be provided without a grade break and without compromising the available level space within the bus at the top of the ramp? How might bus kneeling affect these designs? 2. If the ramp slope were required to be uniform for the length of the ramp with no grade breaks, how would such a requirement affect bus and ramp designs, manufacturers, transit operators, and transit users, including those with disabilities? 3. How much level space, measured when the bus is sitting on a level surface, can be provided beyond the top of the ramp? How can this space be configured to permit individuals who use wheeled mobility devices to access fare collection devices and to turn into the main aisle? How does the slope of the ramp, the location of the fare collection device, and the configuration of the handrail affect the availability of this space? 4. If level space were required at the top of the ramp to permit access to fare collection devices and to facilitate turning into main aisles, how would such a requirement affect bus designs, manufacturers, transit operators, and transit users, including those with disabilities? Bus and ramp manufacturers, transit operators, researchers, disability organizations, and interested individuals are invited to participate in the public information meetings and to submit comment. Transcripts of the meetings will be placed in the docket at https://www.regulations.gov and will be available on the Access Board’s Web site at https://www.access-board.gov/transit/. The information meetings will be accessible to persons with disabilities. An assistive listening system, computer assisted real-time transcription (CART), and sign language interpreters will be provided. Persons attending the information meetings are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for the comfort of other participants (see www. accessboard.gov/about/policies/ fragrance.htm for more information). David M. Capozzi, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2012–22554 Filed 9–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 56591 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R07–OAR–2012–0466; FRL–9726–1] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri; Maximum Allowable Emission of Particulate Matter From Fuel Burning Equipment Used for Indirect Heating Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Missouri to incorporate a new rule, Maximum Allowable Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions from Fuel Burning Equipment Used for Indirect Heating. The new rule consolidates four pre-existing rules into one state-wide rule for clarity. The applicable standard addressed in this action is the PM2.5 and PM10 NAAQS promulgated by EPA in 2006. EPA is proposing this revision because the standards and requirements set by the rules will strengthen the Missouri SIP. EPA’s approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by October 15, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07– OAR–2012–0466, by mail to Stephanie Doolan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 901 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register.. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Doolan at (913) 551–7719, or by email at doolan.stephanie@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final rules section of the Federal Register, EPA is approving the state’s SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments to this action. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13SEP1.SGM 13SEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 178 (Thursday, September 13, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 56590-56591]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22554]


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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD

36 CFR Part 1192

[Docket No. ATBCB 2010-0004]
RIN 3014-AA38


Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines 
for Transportation Vehicles

AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

ACTION: Notice of information meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 
(Access Board) is holding an information meeting in Seattle, WA on 
October 2, 2012 on pending rulemaking to revise and update 
accessibility guidelines for buses, over-the-road buses, and vans. The 
purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues related to the design and 
slope of bus ramps and the space needed at the top of ramps by 
individuals who use wheeled mobility devices to access the fare 
collection device and to turn into the main aisle.

DATES: The information meeting will be held from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
on October 2, 2012.

ADDRESSES: The information meeting location is Washington State 
Convention Center, Rooms 611-612 (6th level), 800 Convention Place, 
Seattle, WA 98101-2350.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Windley, Office of Technical and 
Information Services, Access Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 1000, 
Washington, DC 20004-1111. Telephone (202) 272-0025 (voice) or (202) 
272-0028 (TTY). Email address board.gov">windley@access-board.gov. Persons 
planning to attend the meeting should contact Scott Windley. More 
information and any updates to the meeting will be posted on the Access 
Board's Web site at https://www.access-board.gov/transit/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In July 2010, the Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) issued a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise and update its accessibility 
guidelines for buses, over-the-road buses, and vans. See 75 FR 43748, 
July 26, 2010. The NPRM revised both the substance and structure of the 
guidelines. In addition to a new organization and format, the NPRM 
included revisions to technical requirements for ramp slopes, onboard 
circulation routes, wheelchair spaces,

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and securement systems. The NPRM also included a new requirement for 
automated stop and route announcements in systems with 100 or more 
buses and requirements specific to bus rapid transit systems. To 
improve accessibility, the Board proposed reducing the maximum slope of 
vehicle ramps. The NPRM proposed that bus ramps have slopes not steeper 
than 1:6 (17 percent) when deployed to the boarding and alighting areas 
without station platforms and to the roadway. See T303.8.1 in the NPRM. 
Some bus and ramp manufacturers currently provide ramps that meet this 
proposed provision. To minimize the ramp extension beyond the doorway, 
some manufacturers provide a fixed ramp slope inside the bus creating 
the potential for a grade break, or change in ramp slope, within a 
single ramp run. These designs also can reduce the level floor space at 
the top of the ramp.
    The comment period on the NPRM ended on November 23, 2010. After 
the comment period ended, the Access Board received correspondence from 
Lane Transit District, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and 
Douglas Cross Transportation Consulting that raised issues regarding 
the usability of these ramps. The Access Board staff met with 
representatives from Lane Transit District and Douglas Cross 
Transportation Consulting to discuss these issues. The correspondence 
and a report on the meeting have been placed in the docket.
    In August 2012, the Access Board reopened the comment period until 
October 31, 2012 to collect additional information on bus ramps. See 77 
FR 50068, August 20, 2012. As part of this effort, the Board will hold 
two information meetings to discuss the usability and impacts of 
certain bus ramp designs that have recently been implemented.
    The first information meeting will be held in Washington, DC from 
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on September 19, 2012 in the Board's conference 
center at 1331 F Street NW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004-1111. 
Notice of the first meeting was provided in the August 20, 2012 Federal 
Register notice.
    The second information meeting will be held in conjunction with the 
American Public Transportation Association (APTA) annual meeting in 
Seattle, WA from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 2, 2012 at the 
Washington State Convention Center, Rooms 611-612 (6th level), 800 
Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350. The information meeting is 
open to all members of the public, including those who are not 
registered to attend the APTA annual meeting.
    The Access Board is interested in receiving information on the 
following questions at the information meetings:
    1. Can a bus ramp with a slope of 1:6 be provided without a grade 
break and without compromising the available level space within the bus 
at the top of the ramp? How might bus kneeling affect these designs?
    2. If the ramp slope were required to be uniform for the length of 
the ramp with no grade breaks, how would such a requirement affect bus 
and ramp designs, manufacturers, transit operators, and transit users, 
including those with disabilities?
    3. How much level space, measured when the bus is sitting on a 
level surface, can be provided beyond the top of the ramp? How can this 
space be configured to permit individuals who use wheeled mobility 
devices to access fare collection devices and to turn into the main 
aisle? How does the slope of the ramp, the location of the fare 
collection device, and the configuration of the handrail affect the 
availability of this space?
    4. If level space were required at the top of the ramp to permit 
access to fare collection devices and to facilitate turning into main 
aisles, how would such a requirement affect bus designs, manufacturers, 
transit operators, and transit users, including those with 
disabilities?
    Bus and ramp manufacturers, transit operators, researchers, 
disability organizations, and interested individuals are invited to 
participate in the public information meetings and to submit comment. 
Transcripts of the meetings will be placed in the docket at https://www.regulations.gov and will be available on the Access Board's Web 
site at https://www.access-board.gov/transit/.
    The information meetings will be accessible to persons with 
disabilities. An assistive listening system, computer assisted real-
time transcription (CART), and sign language interpreters will be 
provided. Persons attending the information meetings are requested to 
refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for the 
comfort of other participants (see www.accessboard.gov/about/policies/fragrance.htm for more information).

David M. Capozzi,
Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 2012-22554 Filed 9-12-12; 8:45 am]
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