Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection, 11266-11267 [2013-03510]

Download as PDF 11266 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2013 / Notices individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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[FR Doc. 2013–03402 Filed 2–14–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Docket No. FHWA–2013–0003] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:09 Feb 14, 2013 Jkt 229001 the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by April 16, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID 2013–0003 by any of the following methods: Web Site: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shane D. Boone, 202–493–3064, Nondestructive Evaluation Research Program, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 6300 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Non-Destructive Inspection Protocol for Reinforced Concrete Highway Barriers and Bridge Railings. Background: Highway barriers and bridge railings serve to prevent errant vehicles from departing the travelway at grade separations. Most bridge railings are made of reinforced concrete. Despite the important role that they play in maintaining safety and their ubiquitous nature, barrier inspection rarely moves beyond visual inspection. In August of 2008, tractor-trailer dislodged a section of barrier on the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge. Portions of the displaced barrier separated and the tractor-trailer fatally departed the bridge. Investigations following the accident identified significant corrosion of the anchor bolts attaching the bridge railing to the bridge deck. As a result of the information gathered during its investigation of the accident, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) made recommendations to the Federal Highway Administration concerning PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Non-Destructive Evaluation of concrete bridge railings. One of these recommendations (H–10–18) is as follows: Expand the research and development of nondestructive evaluation technologies to develop bridge inspection methods that augment visual inspections; offer reliable measurement techniques; and are practical, both in terms of time and cost, for field inspection work; and promote the use of these technologies by bridge owners. The barrier on the Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge was unique in that the anchor bolts connecting the barrier to the deck were exposed. This exposure allowed inspection of the remaining anchor bolts directly using ultrasonic testing. In contrast, most barriers have configurations where the steel anchorage is completely embedded in the deck and barrier. Most reinforced concrete barriers are anchored to the deck of a bridge or retaining wall using reinforcing steel protruding from the main structure or by anchored bars or bolts during retrofits. Corrosion of steel bars or bolts can weaken this attachment and reduce the capacity of the barrier. The most direct damage resulting from corrosion is the reduction of steel diameter and cross-sectional area. Steel corrosion in concrete is caused primarily by two reasons: chloride induced corrosion and carbonation induced corrosion. Barriers are generally located at or very near the gutter-line of a roadway and may have significant long-term exposure to corrosive deicing materials. It is beyond the capacity of visual inspection to identify and evaluate concrete voids and corrosion of anchorage mechanisms embedded in concrete. A literature review revealed that some promising research has been done using NDE methods to evaluate reinforced concrete and the embedded steel reinforcement. Effective corrosion detection methods are just one piece of the barrier and railing maintenance puzzle. Identification of when to use advanced NDE tools as well as to what level the capacity is likely impacted by the measured deterioration will be examined as a part of this project. In order to most effectively investigate the correct barrier and railing designs, it was noted that input from the state DOTs was required. Thus, a survey to determine what protocols for design, fabrication, installation, and inspection was created and should be disseminated to the 50 state DOTs and also to the DC and Puerto Rico DOTs. Respondents: All 50 state DOTs and also DC and Puerto Rico DOTs. 52 total. Frequency: Once. E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2013 / Notices Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 2 hours to collect the necessary information and 1 hour to fill out the survey. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Approximately 156 hours. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48. Issued on: February 11, 2013. Michael Howell, Information Collection Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–03510 Filed 2–14–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. AGENCY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans, that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. § 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project on the West Mission Bay Drive crossing of the San Diego River flood control channel between West Mission Bay Drive/Sea World Drive intersection and the Sports Arena Boulevard/I–8 intersection in the County of San Diego, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before July 15, 2013. If the Federal law mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:09 Feb 14, 2013 Jkt 229001 that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less than 150 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Caltrans: Kevin Hovey, Senior Environmental Planner, Caltrans, 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 619–688–0240, Kevin_Hovey@dot.ca.gov. Effective July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) assigned, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assumed, environmental responsibilities for this project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. Notice is hereby given that the Caltrans, has taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of California: Improve the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge by removing the existing four-lane bridge and replacing it with two, new, three-lane, parallel bridge structures. The total length of the new bridge will be approximately 1,300 feet. The project is located within the City of San Diego and spans the San Diego River flood control channel between West Mission Bay Drive/Sea World Drive intersection and the Sports Arena Boulevard/I–8 intersection. The federal aide project number is BHLS– 5004(049). The actions by the Federal agency, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) for the project, approved on 2/8/13, in the FHWA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on 2/8/13, and in other documents in the FHWA project records. The FEA, FONSI, and other project records are available by contacting Caltrans at the addresses provided above. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to 1. Council on Environmental Quality Regulations 2. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. 3. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, 23 U.S.C 109 4. MAP–21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Pub. L. 112–141) 5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) 6. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987 7. Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (see Clean Water Act of 1977 & 1987) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00135 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11267 8. Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Paleontological Resources) 9. Noise Control Act of 1972 10. Safe Drinking Water Act of 1944, as amended 11. Endangered Species Act of 1973 12. Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands 13. Executive Order 13112, Invasive Species 14. Executive Order 13186, Migratory Birds 15. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934, as amended 16. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 17. Water Bank Act Wetlands Mitigation Banks, ISTEA 1991, Sections 1006– 1007 18. Wildflowers, Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Act of 1987 Section 130 19. Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 20. Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization Amendments Of 1990 21. Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management 22. Department of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order 5650.2— Floodplain Management and Protection (April 23, 1979) 23. Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, Sections 9 and 10 24. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended 25. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice and Low-Income Populations (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: February 11, 2013. Rebecca Bennett, Director, Local Programs, Federal Highway Administration, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. 2013–03535 Filed 2–14–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Sunshine Act Meetings; Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2013-03510]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2013-0003]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments 
for a New Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to 
request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new 
information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal 
Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Please submit comments by April 16, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID 2013-
0003 by any of the following methods:
    Web Site: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
    Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of Transportation, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shane D. Boone, 202-493-3064, 
Nondestructive Evaluation Research Program, Federal Highway 
Administration, Department of Transportation, 6300 Georgetown Pike, 
McLean, VA 22101. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Non-Destructive Inspection Protocol for Reinforced Concrete 
Highway Barriers and Bridge Railings.
    Background: Highway barriers and bridge railings serve to prevent 
errant vehicles from departing the travelway at grade separations. Most 
bridge railings are made of reinforced concrete. Despite the important 
role that they play in maintaining safety and their ubiquitous nature, 
barrier inspection rarely moves beyond visual inspection. In August of 
2008, tractor-trailer dislodged a section of barrier on the William 
Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge. Portions of the displaced barrier 
separated and the tractor-trailer fatally departed the bridge. 
Investigations following the accident identified significant corrosion 
of the anchor bolts attaching the bridge railing to the bridge deck.
    As a result of the information gathered during its investigation of 
the accident, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) made 
recommendations to the Federal Highway Administration concerning Non-
Destructive Evaluation of concrete bridge railings. One of these 
recommendations (H-10-18) is as follows:

    Expand the research and development of nondestructive evaluation 
technologies to develop bridge inspection methods that augment 
visual inspections; offer reliable measurement techniques; and are 
practical, both in terms of time and cost, for field inspection 
work; and promote the use of these technologies by bridge owners.

    The barrier on the Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge was unique in 
that the anchor bolts connecting the barrier to the deck were exposed. 
This exposure allowed inspection of the remaining anchor bolts directly 
using ultrasonic testing. In contrast, most barriers have 
configurations where the steel anchorage is completely embedded in the 
deck and barrier. Most reinforced concrete barriers are anchored to the 
deck of a bridge or retaining wall using reinforcing steel protruding 
from the main structure or by anchored bars or bolts during retrofits. 
Corrosion of steel bars or bolts can weaken this attachment and reduce 
the capacity of the barrier. The most direct damage resulting from 
corrosion is the reduction of steel diameter and cross-sectional area. 
Steel corrosion in concrete is caused primarily by two reasons: 
chloride induced corrosion and carbonation induced corrosion. Barriers 
are generally located at or very near the gutter-line of a roadway and 
may have significant long-term exposure to corrosive deicing materials.
    It is beyond the capacity of visual inspection to identify and 
evaluate concrete voids and corrosion of anchorage mechanisms embedded 
in concrete. A literature review revealed that some promising research 
has been done using NDE methods to evaluate reinforced concrete and the 
embedded steel reinforcement.
    Effective corrosion detection methods are just one piece of the 
barrier and railing maintenance puzzle. Identification of when to use 
advanced NDE tools as well as to what level the capacity is likely 
impacted by the measured deterioration will be examined as a part of 
this project. In order to most effectively investigate the correct 
barrier and railing designs, it was noted that input from the state 
DOTs was required. Thus, a survey to determine what protocols for 
design, fabrication, installation, and inspection was created and 
should be disseminated to the 50 state DOTs and also to the DC and 
Puerto Rico DOTs.
    Respondents: All 50 state DOTs and also DC and Puerto Rico DOTs. 52 
total.
    Frequency: Once.

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    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 2 hours to 
collect the necessary information and 1 hour to fill out the survey.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Approximately 156 hours.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed 
collection is necessary for the FHWA's performance; (2) the accuracy of 
the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, 
usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that 
the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic 
technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. 
The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request 
for OMB's clearance of this information collection.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48.

    Issued on: February 11, 2013.
Michael Howell,
Information Collection Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-03510 Filed 2-14-13; 8:45 am]
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