Highway Safety Improvement Program, 30508-30509 [2014-12153]

Download as PDF 30508 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 102 / Wednesday, May 28, 2014 / Proposed Rules appears in the heading of this document. All comments received will be available for examination and copying at the above address from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Those desiring notification of receipt of comments must include a selfaddressed, stamped postcard or may print the acknowledgment page that appears after submitting comments electronically. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70, Pages 19477–78) or you may visit https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francine Shaw Whitson, Office of Infrastructure, (202) 366–8028, or Anne Christenson, Office of Chief Counsel, (202) 366–1356, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access and Filing You may submit or access all comments received by the DOT online through: https://www.regulations.gov. Electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines are available on the Web site. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the instructions. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https://www.federalregister.gov. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Authority: 23 U.S.C. 134, 135, 148(i) and 150; 49 CFR 1.85. Issued on: May 21, 2014. Gregory G. Nadeau, Deputy Administrator, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–12162 Filed 5–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration 23 CFR Part 924 [FHWA Docket No. FHWA–2013–0019] RIN 2125–AF56 Background On March 11, 2014, the FHWA published in the Federal Register a NPRM proposing to establish measures for State departments of transportation (State DOT) to use to carry out the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and to assess serious injuries and fatalities per vehicle mile traveled, and the number of serious injuries and fatalities. The HSIP is a core Federal-aid highway program with the purpose of achieving a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non-Stateowned public roads and roads on tribal lands. (23 U.S.C. 148(b)). This NPRM also proposes the following: the definitions that will be applicable to the new 23 CFR 490; the VerDate Mar<15>2010 process to be used by State DOTs and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to establish safety-related performance targets that reflect the measures proposed in this rulemaking; a methodology to be used to assess State DOTs compliance with the target achievement provision specified under 23 U.S.C. 148(i); and the process State DOTs must follow to report on progress towards the achievement of safetyrelated performance targets. The original comment period for the NPRM closes on June 9, 2014. The FHWA believes that this closing date may not provide sufficient time to review and provide comprehensive comments on the National Performance Management Measures; Highway Safety Improvement Program NPRM, considering all related rulemaking activities including the related FHWA/ FTA Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning NPRM (FHWA RIN 2125–AF52; FTA RIN 2132–AB10). To allow the public to submit comprehensive comments, the closing date is changed from June 9, 2014, to June 30, 2014. 16:35 May 27, 2014 Jkt 232001 Highway Safety Improvement Program Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period. AGENCY: The FHWA is extending the comment period for a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and request for comments, which was published on March 28, 2014. The original comment period is set to close on May 27, 2014. The extension is based on concern expressed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) that the May 27 closing date does not provide sufficient time to review and provide comprehensive comments on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 the HSIP NPRM, considering all related rulemaking activities including the FHWA/FTA Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning NPRM (FHWA RIN 2125– AF52; FTA RIN 2132–AB10). The FHWA recognizes that others interested in commenting may have similar concerns and agrees that the comment period should be extended. Therefore, the closing date for comments is changed to June 30, 2014, which will provide AASHTO and others interested in commenting additional time to discuss, evaluate, and submit responses to the docket. DATES: The comment period on the proposed rule published March 28, 2014 (79 FR 17464), is extended. Comments must be received on or before June 30, 2014. ADDRESSES: Mail or hand deliver comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, or submit electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov. All comments should include the docket number that appears in the heading of this document. All comments received will be available for examination and copying at the above address from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Those desiring notification of receipt of comments must include a selfaddressed, stamped postcard or may print the acknowledgment page that appears after submitting comments electronically. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70, Pages 19477–78) or you may visit https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Scurry, Office of Safety, karen.scurry@dot.gov; or William Winne, Office of the Chief Counsel, william.winne@dot.gov, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access and Filing You may submit or access all comments received by the DOT online E:\FR\FM\28MYP1.SGM 28MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 102 / Wednesday, May 28, 2014 / Proposed Rules through: https://www.regulations.gov. Electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines are available on the Web site. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the instructions. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https://www.federalregister.gov. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Background On March 28, 2014, the FHWA published in the Federal Register a NPRM proposing changes to 23 CFR part 924, the regulations for the Highway Safety Improvement Program. The NPRM proposed to address provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP– 21) as well as to incorporate clarifications to better explain existing regulatory language. Specifically, the rule proposes to amend DOT’s regulations to address MAP–21 provisions that removed the requirement for States to prepare a Transparency Report, removed the High Risk Rural Roads set-aside, and removed the 10 percent flexibility provision for States to use safety funding in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 148(e). This NPRM also proposes to amend DOT’s regulations to address a MAP–21 provision that requires DOT to establish a subset of roadway data elements that are useful to the inventory of roadway safety, and to ensure that States adopt and use the subset. Finally, this NPRM proposes to address MAP–21 provisions that add State Strategic Highway Safety Plan update requirements and require States to report HSIP performance targets. The original comment period for the NPRM closes on May 27, 2014. The AASHTO has expressed concern that this closing date does not provide sufficient time to review and provide comprehensive comments on the related FHWA/FTA Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning NPRM (FHWA RIN 2125– AF52; FTA RIN 2132–AB10). The FHWA recognizes that others interested in commenting may have similar concerns and agrees that the comment period should be extended. To allow time for this organization and others to submit comprehensive comments, the closing date is changed from May 27, 2014, to June 30, 2014. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 104(b)(3), 130, 148, and 315; 49 CFR 1.85. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:13 May 27, 2014 Jkt 232001 Issued on: May 21, 2014. Gregory G. Nadeau, Deputy Administrator, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–12153 Filed 5–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 30509 rule, call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade Zachary Bonheim, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard District 11, telephone (510) 437–2978, email Zachary.W.Bonheim@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Coast Guard Table of Acronyms 33 CFR Part 110 CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking [Docket No. USCG–2014–0142] RIN 1625–AA01 Anchorage Regulations: Special Anchorage Areas, Marina del Rey Harbor, California Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard proposes to disestablish the special anchorage area at the north end of the main channel in Marina del Rey Harbor, California. Several marina expansion projects have encroached upon the anchorage. Vessels rarely use the anchorage due to a high volume of traffic moving through it as vessels transit in and out of the harbor. This proposed action will remove the anchorage area from the regulations. Vessels may anchor in the harbor during storms, stress, or other emergency situations. SUMMARY: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before June 27, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2014–0142 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. (2) Fax: (202) 493–2251. (3) Mail or Delivery: Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Deliveries accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 366–9329. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for further instructions on submitting comments. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these three methods. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 A. Public Participation and Request for Comments We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided. 1. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online at https:// www.regulations.gov, or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online, it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type the docket number USCG–2014–0142 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ on the line associated with this rulemaking. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed E:\FR\FM\28MYP1.SGM 28MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 30508-30509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-12153]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

23 CFR Part 924

[FHWA Docket No. FHWA-2013-0019]
RIN 2125-AF56


Highway Safety Improvement Program

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is extending the comment period for a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and request for comments, which was 
published on March 28, 2014. The original comment period is set to 
close on May 27, 2014. The extension is based on concern expressed by 
the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 
(AASHTO) that the May 27 closing date does not provide sufficient time 
to review and provide comprehensive comments on the HSIP NPRM, 
considering all related rulemaking activities including the FHWA/FTA 
Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning; Metropolitan 
Transportation Planning NPRM (FHWA RIN 2125-AF52; FTA RIN 2132-AB10). 
The FHWA recognizes that others interested in commenting may have 
similar concerns and agrees that the comment period should be extended. 
Therefore, the closing date for comments is changed to June 30, 2014, 
which will provide AASHTO and others interested in commenting 
additional time to discuss, evaluate, and submit responses to the 
docket.

DATES: The comment period on the proposed rule published March 28, 2014 
(79 FR 17464), is extended. Comments must be received on or before June 
30, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Mail or hand deliver comments to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590, or submit electronically at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments should include the docket number that 
appears in the heading of this document. All comments received will be 
available for examination and copying at the above address from 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Those 
desiring notification of receipt of comments must include a self-
addressed, stamped postcard or may print the acknowledgment page that 
appears after submitting comments electronically. Anyone is able to 
search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our 
dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or 
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, 
business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act 
Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 
65, Number 70, Pages 19477-78) or you may visit https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Scurry, Office of Safety, 
karen.scurry@dot.gov; or William Winne, Office of the Chief Counsel, 
william.winne@dot.gov, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey 
Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Electronic Access and Filing

    You may submit or access all comments received by the DOT online

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through: https://www.regulations.gov. Electronic submission and 
retrieval help and guidelines are available on the Web site. It is 
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the 
instructions. An electronic copy of this document may also be 
downloaded from the Federal Register's home page at: https://www.federalregister.gov.

Background

    On March 28, 2014, the FHWA published in the Federal Register a 
NPRM proposing changes to 23 CFR part 924, the regulations for the 
Highway Safety Improvement Program. The NPRM proposed to address 
provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act 
(MAP-21) as well as to incorporate clarifications to better explain 
existing regulatory language. Specifically, the rule proposes to amend 
DOT's regulations to address MAP-21 provisions that removed the 
requirement for States to prepare a Transparency Report, removed the 
High Risk Rural Roads set-aside, and removed the 10 percent flexibility 
provision for States to use safety funding in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 
148(e). This NPRM also proposes to amend DOT's regulations to address a 
MAP-21 provision that requires DOT to establish a subset of roadway 
data elements that are useful to the inventory of roadway safety, and 
to ensure that States adopt and use the subset. Finally, this NPRM 
proposes to address MAP-21 provisions that add State Strategic Highway 
Safety Plan update requirements and require States to report HSIP 
performance targets.
    The original comment period for the NPRM closes on May 27, 2014. 
The AASHTO has expressed concern that this closing date does not 
provide sufficient time to review and provide comprehensive comments on 
the related FHWA/FTA Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation 
Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning NPRM (FHWA RIN 2125-
AF52; FTA RIN 2132-AB10). The FHWA recognizes that others interested in 
commenting may have similar concerns and agrees that the comment period 
should be extended. To allow time for this organization and others to 
submit comprehensive comments, the closing date is changed from May 27, 
2014, to June 30, 2014.

    Authority:  23 U.S.C. 104(b)(3), 130, 148, and 315; 49 CFR 1.85.

    Issued on: May 21, 2014.
Gregory G. Nadeau,
Deputy Administrator, Federal Highway Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-12153 Filed 5-27-14; 8:45 am]
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