Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery, 48954-48955 [2015-20037]

Download as PDF 48954 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 157 / Friday, August 14, 2015 / Notices 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thuy H. Cooper (202) 267–4715 Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 7, 2015. Lirio Liu, Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2015–3257. Petitioner: Lockheed Martin Corporation. Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: 91.121. Description of Relief Sought: The petitioner seeks an exemption to operate its small unmanned aircraft system less than 1,000 feet above ground level. [FR Doc. 2015–20168 Filed 8–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [Docket No. FTA–2015–0010] Notice of Buy America Waiver for a Variable Refrigerant Flow HVAC System AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of Buy America waiver. In response to the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s request for a Buy America waiver for a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC system, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) hereby waives its Buy America requirements for the VRF HVAC system to be installed at the Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) associated with the Kansas City Downtown Streetcar Project. This waiver is limited to a single procurement for the VRF HVAC system for the VMF, an FTAfunded project. DATES: This waiver is effective immediately. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard L. Wong, FTA AttorneyAdvisor, at (202) 366–4011 or richard.wong@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this notice is to announce that FTA has granted a Buy America non-availability waiver for Kansas City’s procurement of a VRF HVAC system for the VMF. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Aug 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 With certain exceptions, FTA’s Buy America requirements prevent FTA from obligating an amount that may be appropriated to carry out its program for a project unless ‘‘the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States.’’ 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1). A manufactured product is considered produced in the United States if: (1) All of the manufacturing processes for the product take place in the United States; and (2) all of the components of the product are of U.S. origin. A component is considered of U.S. origin if it is manufactured in the United States, regardless of the origin of its subcomponents. 49 CFR 661.5(d). If, however, FTA determines that ‘‘the steel, iron, and goods produced in the United States are not produced in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or are not of a satisfactory quality,’’ then FTA may issue a nonavailability waiver. 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(B); 49 CFR 661.7(c). Kansas City requested a nonavailability waiver for a VRF HVAC system that will be installed into the VMF. The VMF is being built to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards and will incorporate a number of sustainable and energy efficient elements. One of those elements is a VRF HVAC system that, among other things, is space saving, has invertor technology, efficiency, and a non-ozone depleting refrigerant that domestic manufacturers of HVAC systems do not provide. According to Kansas City, its contractor was directed to evaluate the substitution of a Buy America-compliant Variable Air Volume (VAV) system, but the contractor advised it that the VAV system would endanger the project’s LEED Gold certification because of the difference in efficiency between the VAV and VRF HVAC systems. In addition, the substitution of a VAV system would require significant changes to the project, such as the alteration of alreadyerected structural elements that were designed to accommodate a VRF system and additional design changes and plan reviews by the City of Kansas City. Kansas City points to two recent nonavailability waivers FTA issued to San Bernardino Associated Governments (79 FR 61129, October 9, 2014) and Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (79 FR 34653, June 17, 2014), as well as to a blanket nonavailability waiver issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in 2010 for VRF HVAC systems procured with American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding (75 FR 35447, June 22, PO 00000 Frm 00151 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2010). According to Kansas City, the U.S. DOE’s determination of nonavailability and FTA’s recent SANBAG and Rock Island waivers, as well as Kansas City’s contractor’s research, indicate that this product is not manufactured domestically. Finally, FTA, in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, conducted a nationwide search to determine if any company currently manufactures a compatible VRF system that complies with BuyAmerica. The search revealed that no company currently can provide a BuyAmerica compliant VRF system that meets Kansas City’s specifications. On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(3)(A), FTA published a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comment on, among other topics, the merits of Kansas City’s waiver request and potential effects of granting the waiver. The public comment period closed on August 5, 2015. No comments were received. Based on Kansas City’s assertions that it is unable to procure a U.S.manufactured VRF HVAC system, which is critical to obtaining LEED Gold certification, and the fact that no public comments were received, FTA hereby waives its Buy America requirement for manufactured products under 49 CFR 661.5(d) for the VRF HVAC system. This waiver is limited to a single procurement for the VRF HVAC system for Kansas City’s VMF project. Dana Nifosi, Acting Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2015–19967 Filed 8–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. Notice: Extension of application deadline ACTION: Pursuant to Section 20008 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), Public Law 112–141, FTA published a Notice for Expressions of Interest (EI) for proposals for the Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery on July 7, 2015. Due to a technical issue with the electronic mail address that has been resolved, FTA is extending the application SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 157 / Friday, August 14, 2015 / Notices submission deadline announced in the EI to September 8, 2015. Expressions of Interest to become one of the three selected participants in the Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery must be submitted to FTA by mail, email or facsimile by September 8, 2015. Mail submissions must be addressed to the Office of Planning and Environment, Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room E45–119, Washington, DC 20590 and postmarked no later than September 8, 2015. Email submissions must be sent to ExpeditedProjectDelivery@fta.dot.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 8, 2015. Facsimile submissions must be submitted to the attention of Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program at 202– 493–2478 by 11:59 p.m. EST on September 8, 2015. If there are insufficient candidate projects that are able to meet the requirements of the Pilot Program, FTA may conduct additional application rounds. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Jackson, FTA Office of Planning and Environment, telephone (202) 366– 8520 or email Brian.Jackson@dot.gov. On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed MAP–21 into law (Pub. L. 112–141), which included Section 20008(b), which establishes a Pilot Program for new fixed guideway or core capacity projects as defined under the Section 5309 Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program that demonstrate innovative project development and delivery methods or innovative financing arrangements. FTA published a Notice for Requests of Expressions of Interest (EI) on July 7, 2015 (80 FR 38801), establishing an application deadline of August 1, 2015. Due to a technical issue with the electronic mail address in the original notice that has since been resolved, FTA is extending the application submission deadline announced in the initial EI to September 8, 2015. Technical instructions on submitting an application were published in the July EI and remain the same. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Signed in Washington, DC. Matthew J. Welbes, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2015–20037 Filed 8–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Aug 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2014–0150] Pipeline Safety: Public Workshop on Hazardous Liquid Integrity Verification Process Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice is announcing a public workshop to be held on the concept of ‘‘Hazard Liquid Integrity Verification Process (HL IVP).’’ The HL IVP is to confirm the Maximum Operating Pressure when pipeline records are not traceable, verifiable, or complete. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) held a similar workshop in August 2013 on the Integrity Verification Process for gas transmission pipelines to help address several mandates in the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 and National Transportation Safety Board recommendations. At this one day workshop, PHMSA will present the latest information for a proposal for HL IVP and have presentations of perspectives from pipeline operators, state regulatory partners, and the public. Earlier draft material provided to stakeholders along with comments in response from the American Petroleum Institute and the Association of Oil Pipelines are available via the same docket for this workshop. DATES: The public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA, 22202. A limited block of rooms is available at the government rate of $162 per night. The deadline to book a room in the block is August 6, 2015, or when the block is filled, whichever comes first. More information and a link to reserve a room are available on the meeting Web site. You can also call the hotel directly at 1–703–413–5500 and ask for the ‘‘U.S. Department of Transportation Meeting’’ block. The event will also be Webcast. A link to the Webcast will be provided via the meeting Web site when available, but no later than the day of the workshop. Registration: Members of the public may attend this free workshop. To help assure that adequate space is provided, all attendees are encouraged to register for the workshop in advance via the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00152 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48955 meeting Web site at: https:// primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/ MtgHome.mtg?mtg=103. Onsite registration will also be available. Comments: Members of the public may also submit written comments either before or after the workshop. Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–2014–0150. Comments may be submitted in the following ways: • E-Gov Web site: https:// www.regulations.gov. This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System, Room W12–140, on the ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: Identify the docket number at the beginning of your comments. If you submit your comments by mail, submit two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA has received your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit comments at https:// www.regulations.gov. Note: Comments will be posted without changes or edits to https:// www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act Statement heading below for additional information. Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477). Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Max Kieba at 202–493–0595 or by email at max.kieba@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Max Kieba, Office of Pipeline Safety, at 202– 493–0595 or by email at max.kieba@ dot.gov, regarding the subject matter of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: More details on this meeting, including the location, times, and agenda items, will be available on the meeting registration E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 157 (Friday, August 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48954-48955]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20037]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice: Extension of application deadline

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 20008 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in 
the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), Public Law 112-141, FTA published a 
Notice for Expressions of Interest (EI) for proposals for the Pilot 
Program for Expedited Project Delivery on July 7, 2015. Due to a 
technical issue with the electronic mail address that has been 
resolved, FTA is extending the application

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submission deadline announced in the EI to September 8, 2015.

DATES: Expressions of Interest to become one of the three selected 
participants in the Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery must 
be submitted to FTA by mail, email or facsimile by September 8, 2015. 
Mail submissions must be addressed to the Office of Planning and 
Environment, Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Room E45-119, Washington, DC 20590 and postmarked no later than 
September 8, 2015. Email submissions must be sent to 
ExpeditedProjectDelivery@fta.dot.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 8, 
2015. Facsimile submissions must be submitted to the attention of 
Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program at 202-493-2478 by 11:59 p.m. 
EST on September 8, 2015. If there are insufficient candidate projects 
that are able to meet the requirements of the Pilot Program, FTA may 
conduct additional application rounds.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Jackson, FTA Office of Planning 
and Environment, telephone (202) 366-8520 or email 
Brian.Jackson@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed MAP-
21 into law (Pub. L. 112-141), which included Section 20008(b), which 
establishes a Pilot Program for new fixed guideway or core capacity 
projects as defined under the Section 5309 Capital Investment Grant 
(CIG) program that demonstrate innovative project development and 
delivery methods or innovative financing arrangements.
    FTA published a Notice for Requests of Expressions of Interest (EI) 
on July 7, 2015 (80 FR 38801), establishing an application deadline of 
August 1, 2015. Due to a technical issue with the electronic mail 
address in the original notice that has since been resolved, FTA is 
extending the application submission deadline announced in the initial 
EI to September 8, 2015. Technical instructions on submitting an 
application were published in the July EI and remain the same.

    Signed in Washington, DC.
Matthew J. Welbes,
Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 2015-20037 Filed 8-13-15; 8:45 am]
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