Draft National Freight Strategic Plan: Notice of Deadline for Submitting Comments, 12781-12782 [2016-05370]

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Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2016 under authority delegated in 49 CFR part 1.95. Paul A. Hemmersbaugh, Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2016–05371 Filed 3–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2015–0248] Draft National Freight Strategic Plan: Notice of Deadline for Submitting Comments Notice of deadline for submitting comments. ACTION: This notice announces a deadline for submitting comments on the draft National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to satisfy requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP– 21) and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). On October 18, 2015, DOT released for public comment a draft NFSP (available at https://www.transportation.gov/sites/ dot.gov/files/docs/DRAFT_NFSP_for_ Public_Comment_508_10%2015%20 15%20v1.pdf). The DOT intends to consider all comments received from the public when updating and finalizing the NFSP to be consistent with the FAST Act requirements. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 25, 2016 to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the final NFSP. ADDRESSES: Comments on the draft NFSP may be submitted and viewed at Docket Number DOT–OST–2015–0248. The web address is: https:// www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-0248. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vinn White, at (202) 366–9044 or email freight@dot.gov. SUMMARY: Additional Information BACKGROUND: The MAP–21 (Pub. L. 112–141) required DOT to develop a NFSP that included (1) an assessment of the conditions and performance of the National Freight Network; (2) an identification of bottlenecks on the National Freight Network that create significant freight congestion; (3) PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12781 forecasts of freight volumes; (4) an identification of major trade gateways and national freight corridors; (5) an assessment of statutory, regulatory, technological, institutional, financial, and other barriers to improved freight transportation performance, including a description of opportunities for overcoming the barriers; (6) an identification of corridors providing access to energy exploration, development, installation, or production areas; (7) an identification of best practices for improving the performance of the National Freight Network; (8) an identification of best practices to mitigate the impacts of freight movement on communities; (9) a process for addressing multistate projects and encouraging jurisdictions to collaborate; and (10) strategies to improve freight intermodal connectivity. On October 18, 2015, the DOT issued the draft NFSP for public comment, available at www.transportation.gov/ freight and also at https://www. regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOTOST-2015-0248. At that time, the DOT requested comments on the draft NFSP but did not provide a specific date by which comments were due. To date, the DOT has received numerous comments from the public but understands that many in the public who plan to submit comments have been waiting for specific instructions about the end of the comment period. On December 4, 2015, the President signed the FAST Act (Pub. L. 114–94) into law, before the draft NFSP could be finalized. Section 8001 of the FAST Act continues the requirement that the DOT develop an NFSP, generally requiring most of the same content for the NFSP as was required under MAP–21. The FAST Act specifically makes the NFSP multimodal in scope, links it to the National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN) (created under the FAST Act) rather than the former National Freight Network created under MAP–21, and also requires the NFSP to include an identification of corridors providing access to major areas for manufacturing, agriculture, or natural resources and requires the DOT to provide notice and an opportunity for public comment. The DOT is currently in the process of revising the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP to conform to the additional requirements of the FAST Act. Whereas the FAST Act allows the DOT to take up to two years from the date of the FAST Act’s enactment to complete the NFSP, the DOT intends to make use of the work already completed on the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP, as modified by comments received from the public on E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 12782 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 47 / Thursday, March 10, 2016 / Notices that draft and the new FAST Act provisions, to issue a fully compliant National Freight Strategic Plan in final format by the end of July 2016. To do so, the DOT is asking the public to submit comments on the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP on or before [45 days from posting of this notice] to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the final NFSP. Commenters are encouraged to address any aspects of the draft NFSP or the FAST Act that they believe should be reflected in the final National Freight Strategic Plan. All comments on the draft NFSP that have already been submitted to DOT will be transferred to this docket and will receive full consideration by the DOT with respect to the NFSP to be issued by the end of July 2016. Commenters who have already responded prior to this notice are also free to update or replace their previous comments. The DOT is also working to establish an Interim National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN) that is due 180 days following the enactment date of the FAST Act, which would be on June 1, 2016. The NMFN will be similar in concept to the draft multimodal freight network that was issued as part of the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP, but will now be handled as a separate product from the NFSP. The DOT will publish a separate Federal Register notice on or about June 1, 2016 requesting public comment on the Interim NMFN. The NFSP will reference the NMFN but not include it. All comments on the draft NFSP that pertain to the multimodal freight network included in the draft NFSP will receive full consideration by the DOT with respect to the development of the Interim Final Multimodal Freight Network. Public Comment: The DOT invites comments by all those interested in the draft National Freight Strategic Plan. Comments on the draft NFSP may be submitted and viewed at Docket Number DOT–OST–2015–0248. The web address is: https:// www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-0248. Comments must be received on or before [45 days from posting of this notice] to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the final NFSP. After [45 days from posting of this notice], comments will continue to be available for viewing by the public. Dated: March 3, 2016. Vinn White, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. [FR Doc. 2016–05370 Filed 3–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Mar 09, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [Docket ID OCC–2016–0004] Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee Meeting Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announces a meeting of the Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee (MDIAC). SUMMARY: The OCC MDIAC will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). ADDRESSES: The OCC will hold the April 5, 2016 meeting of the MDIAC at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Cole, Designated Federal Officer and Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller for Midsize and Community Bank Supervision, (202) 649–5420, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, DC, 20219. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By this notice, the OCC is announcing that the MDIAC will convene a meeting at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. Agenda items will include current topics of interest to the industry. The purpose of the meeting is for the MDIAC to advise the OCC on steps the agency may be able to take to ensure the continued health and viability of minority depository institutions and other issues of concern to minority depository institutions. Members of the public may submit written statements to the MDIAC by any one of the following methods: • Email to: MDIAC@OCC.treas.gov. • Mail to: Beverly Cole, Designated Federal Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. The OCC must receive written statements no later than Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Members of the public who plan to attend the meeting should contact the OCC by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 to inform the OCC of their desire to attend the meeting and to provide information that will be required to facilitate entry into the meeting. Members of the public may contact the OCC via email at MDIAC@ DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 OCC.treas.gov or by telephone at (202) 649–5420. Attendees should provide their full name, email address, and organization, if any. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2015-0248]


Draft National Freight Strategic Plan: Notice of Deadline for 
Submitting Comments

ACTION: Notice of deadline for submitting comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a deadline for submitting comments on 
the draft National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) to the U.S. Department 
of Transportation (DOT) to satisfy requirements of the Moving Ahead for 
Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and the Fixing America's 
Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). On October 18, 2015, DOT 
released for public comment a draft NFSP (available at https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/DRAFT_NFSP_for_Public_Comment_508_10%2015%2015%20v1.pdf). The DOT 
intends to consider all comments received from the public when updating 
and finalizing the NFSP to be consistent with the FAST Act 
requirements.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 25, 2016 to receive 
full consideration by DOT with respect to the final NFSP.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the draft NFSP may be submitted and viewed at 
Docket Number DOT-OST-2015-0248. The web address is: https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-0248.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vinn White, at (202) 366-9044 or email 
freight@dot.gov.

Additional Information

    BACKGROUND: The MAP-21 (Pub. L. 112-141) required DOT to develop a 
NFSP that included (1) an assessment of the conditions and performance 
of the National Freight Network; (2) an identification of bottlenecks 
on the National Freight Network that create significant freight 
congestion; (3) forecasts of freight volumes; (4) an identification of 
major trade gateways and national freight corridors; (5) an assessment 
of statutory, regulatory, technological, institutional, financial, and 
other barriers to improved freight transportation performance, 
including a description of opportunities for overcoming the barriers; 
(6) an identification of corridors providing access to energy 
exploration, development, installation, or production areas; (7) an 
identification of best practices for improving the performance of the 
National Freight Network; (8) an identification of best practices to 
mitigate the impacts of freight movement on communities; (9) a process 
for addressing multistate projects and encouraging jurisdictions to 
collaborate; and (10) strategies to improve freight intermodal 
connectivity.
    On October 18, 2015, the DOT issued the draft NFSP for public 
comment, available at www.transportation.gov/freight and also at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-0248. At that time, 
the DOT requested comments on the draft NFSP but did not provide a 
specific date by which comments were due. To date, the DOT has received 
numerous comments from the public but understands that many in the 
public who plan to submit comments have been waiting for specific 
instructions about the end of the comment period.
    On December 4, 2015, the President signed the FAST Act (Pub. L. 
114-94) into law, before the draft NFSP could be finalized. Section 
8001 of the FAST Act continues the requirement that the DOT develop an 
NFSP, generally requiring most of the same content for the NFSP as was 
required under MAP-21. The FAST Act specifically makes the NFSP 
multimodal in scope, links it to the National Multimodal Freight 
Network (NMFN) (created under the FAST Act) rather than the former 
National Freight Network created under MAP-21, and also requires the 
NFSP to include an identification of corridors providing access to 
major areas for manufacturing, agriculture, or natural resources and 
requires the DOT to provide notice and an opportunity for public 
comment.
    The DOT is currently in the process of revising the October 18, 
2015 draft NFSP to conform to the additional requirements of the FAST 
Act. Whereas the FAST Act allows the DOT to take up to two years from 
the date of the FAST Act's enactment to complete the NFSP, the DOT 
intends to make use of the work already completed on the October 18, 
2015 draft NFSP, as modified by comments received from the public on

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that draft and the new FAST Act provisions, to issue a fully compliant 
National Freight Strategic Plan in final format by the end of July 
2016. To do so, the DOT is asking the public to submit comments on the 
October 18, 2015 draft NFSP on or before [45 days from posting of this 
notice] to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the final 
NFSP. Commenters are encouraged to address any aspects of the draft 
NFSP or the FAST Act that they believe should be reflected in the final 
National Freight Strategic Plan. All comments on the draft NFSP that 
have already been submitted to DOT will be transferred to this docket 
and will receive full consideration by the DOT with respect to the NFSP 
to be issued by the end of July 2016. Commenters who have already 
responded prior to this notice are also free to update or replace their 
previous comments.
    The DOT is also working to establish an Interim National Multimodal 
Freight Network (NMFN) that is due 180 days following the enactment 
date of the FAST Act, which would be on June 1, 2016. The NMFN will be 
similar in concept to the draft multimodal freight network that was 
issued as part of the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP, but will now be 
handled as a separate product from the NFSP. The DOT will publish a 
separate Federal Register notice on or about June 1, 2016 requesting 
public comment on the Interim NMFN. The NFSP will reference the NMFN 
but not include it. All comments on the draft NFSP that pertain to the 
multimodal freight network included in the draft NFSP will receive full 
consideration by the DOT with respect to the development of the Interim 
Final Multimodal Freight Network.
    Public Comment: The DOT invites comments by all those interested in 
the draft National Freight Strategic Plan. Comments on the draft NFSP 
may be submitted and viewed at Docket Number DOT-OST-2015-0248. The web 
address is: https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-
0248. Comments must be received on or before [45 days from posting of 
this notice] to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the 
final NFSP. After [45 days from posting of this notice], comments will 
continue to be available for viewing by the public.

    Dated: March 3, 2016.
Vinn White,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-05370 Filed 3-9-16; 8:45 am]
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