MAP-21 Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study Public Meeting and Outreach Session, 21346 [2014-08457]

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold a third public outreach session to provide an update on the progress of the MAP–21 Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study. DATES: The DOT Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study –Third Public Outreach Session (Webinar) will be held on May 6, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., e.t. ADDRESSES: The DOT Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study— Third Public Outreach Session will be held as a Webinar. Additional Webinar details and registration information will be sent to individuals who have registered on the Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study email list and will also be posted on FHWA’s Truck Size and Weight Web site: https:// www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/ map21tswstudy/index.htm. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 72 (Tuesday, April 15, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 21346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08457]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


MAP-21 Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study Public 
Meeting and Outreach Session

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an upcoming public meeting on the Moving 
Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) Comprehensive Truck 
Size and Weight Limits Study. The U.S. Department of Transportation 
(DOT) will hold a third public outreach session to provide an update on 
the progress of the MAP-21 Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits 
Study.

DATES: The DOT Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study -Third 
Public Outreach Session (Webinar) will be held on May 6, 2014 from 1:00 
p.m. to 3:00 p.m., e.t.

ADDRESSES: The DOT Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study--
Third Public Outreach Session will be held as a Webinar. Additional 
Webinar details and registration information will be sent to 
individuals who have registered on the Comprehensive Truck Size and 
Weight Limits Study email list and will also be posted on FHWA's Truck 
Size and Weight Web site: https://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/map21tswstudy/index.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: email CTSWStudy@dot.gov or contact Mr. 
Thomas Kearney at: (518) 431-8890, Tom.Kearney@dot.gov; Edward Strocko, 
(202) 366-2997, ed.strocko@dot.gov; Office of Freight Management and 
Operations, Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The MAP-21 (Pub. L. 112-141) requires DOT to conduct a 
Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study (MAP-21 Sec.  32801) 
addressing differences in safety risks, infrastructure impacts, and the 
effect on levels of enforcement between trucks operating at or within 
Federal truck size and weight (TSW) limits and trucks legally operating 
in excess of Federal limits; comparing and contrasting the potential 
safety and infrastructure impacts of alternative configurations 
(including configurations that exceed current Federal TSW limits) to 
the current Federal TSW law and regulations; and, estimating the 
effects of freight diversion due to these alternative configurations.

Public Meeting

    On May 6, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., e.t., DOT will hold the 
third public outreach session to provide an update on the MAP-21 
Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study progress. This session 
will be held as a Webinar and will include an update on the technical 
analysis and project schedule. This Webinar will be recorded. 
Additional Webinar details and registration information can be found on 
FHWA's Truck Size and Weight Web site: https://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/map21tswstudy/index.htm. Information will also be sent to 
individuals who have registered on the Comprehensive Truck Size and 
Weight Limits Study email list.
    The DOT invites participation in these meetings by all those 
interested in the MAP-21 Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits 
Study.

    Issued on: April 9, 2014.
Jeffrey A. Lindley,
Associate Administrator for Operations.
[FR Doc. 2014-08457 Filed 4-14-14; 8:45 am]
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