National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision, 7838-7839 [2021-01440]

Download as PDF 7838 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 20 / Tuesday, February 2, 2021 / Proposed Rules Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 11, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 122, 147, 149, 161, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 189, 223, 234 (42 U.S.C. 2014, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2135, 2138, 2152, 2167, 2169, 2201, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2234, 2235, 2236, 2237, 2239, 2273, 2282); Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 202, 206, 211 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5846, 5851); Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, sec. 306 (42 U.S.C. 10226); National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note; Sec. 109, Pub. L. 96–295, 94 Stat. 783. 2. In § 50.55a: a. Revise paragraph (a)(3) introductory text; ■ b. In paragraph (a)(3)(i), remove the phrase ‘‘Revision 38’’ and add in its place the phrase ‘‘Revision 39’’ and remove the phrase ‘‘October 2019’’ and add in its place the phrase ‘‘MONTH/ YEAR’’; ■ c. 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[FR Doc. 2021–00890 Filed 2–1–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration 23 CFR Parts 470, 635, and 655 [FHWA Docket No. FHWA–2020–0001] RIN 2125–AF85 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. AGENCY: FHWA is extending the comment period for a notice of proposed amendments (NPA) and request for comments, which was published on December 14, 2020 in the Federal Register. The original comment period is set to close on March 15, 2021. The extension is based on concern expressed by a number of stakeholders that, as a result of the scope and complexity of the NPA, the March 15, 2021, closing date does not provide sufficient time to review and provide comprehensive comments. 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 May 14, 2021, which will provide stakeholders and others interested in commenting additional time to discuss, evaluate, and submit responses to the docket. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 14, 2021. Late-filed comments will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not duplicate your docket submissions, please submit them by only one of the following means: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001; • Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, between 9 a.m. 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 366–9329; • Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number or the Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for the rulemaking at the beginning of your comments. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Sylvester, Office of Transportation Operations, (202) 366– 2161, Kevin.Sylvester@dot.gov, or Mr. William Winne, Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–1397, William.Winne@dot.gov, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access and Filing This document and all comments received may be viewed online through the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov. The website is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded by accessing the Office of the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.federalregister.gov. Background The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) is incorporated in FHWA regulations and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all public roads. On December 14, 2020, at 85 FR 80898, FHWA published in the Federal Register an NPA proposing to revise standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to the traffic control devices in all parts of the MUTCD. The original comment period for the NPA closes on March 15, 2021. Stakeholders have expressed concern that this closing date does not provide sufficient time to review and provide comprehensive comments on the proposal. The FHWA recognizes that others interested in commenting may have similar concerns and agrees that the comment period should be extended by 60 days for these organizations and others to submit comprehensive E:\FR\FM\02FEP1.SGM 02FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 20 / Tuesday, February 2, 2021 / Proposed Rules comments. The closing date is changed from March 15, 2021, to May 14, 2021. Authority: Sections 1525 and 1303 of Pub. L. 112–141, Sec. 1503 of Pub. L. 109–59, 119 Stat. 1144; 23 U.S.C. 101, 103(b)(2), 103(c), 104, 109, 112, 113, 114, 116, 119, 128, 134, 135, 217, 315 and 402(a); 31 U.S.C. 6505; 42 U.S.C. 3334, 4601 et seq.; Sec. 1041(a), Pub. L. 102–240, 105 Stat. 1914; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.85(a)(1). Thomas Everett, Executive Director, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–01440 Filed 2–1–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 51 [WC Docket No. 18–156; DA 21–42; FRS 17407] Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Proceeding Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Petition for reconsideration. AGENCY: USTelecom—The Broadband Association (USTelecom) has filed a Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) in jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Feb 01, 2021 Jkt 253001 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) WC Docket No. 18–156. DATES: Oppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before February 17, 2021. Replies to any oppositions must be filed on or before March 1, 2021. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ahuva Battams, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at (202) 418–1565 or via email at ahuva.battams@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the FCC’s Public Notice, DA 21–42, released January 12, 2021. The full text of the FCC’s Public Notice is available at: (https://docs.fcc.gov/ public/attachments/DA-21-42A1.pdf). The full text of USTelecom’s Petition for Reconsideration is available at: https:// ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/1228118483840/ USTelecom%208YY%20PFR%20 Draft%2012.28.20%20FINAL.pdf. USTelecom requests reconsideration of the portion of the 8YY Access Charge Reform Order related to a revenue recovery mechanism for price cap incumbent local exchange carriers.1 1 See USTelecom—The Broadband Association Petition for Reconsideration, WC Docket No. 18– 156 (filed Dec. 28, 2020) (seeking partial PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 7839 Pursuant to the Commission’s rules, oppositions to the Petition for Reconsideration must be filed no later than 15 days after the publication date of this Public Notice in the Federal Register and replies to oppositions must be filed no later than 10 days thereafter.2 Oppositions and replies may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System, or by filing paper copies. Subject: 8YY Charge Reform, FCC 20– 143, published at 85 FR 75894, November 27, 2020, in WC Docket No. 18–156. This document is being published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See also 47 CFR 1.4(b)(1) and 1.429(f), (g). Number of Petitions Filed: 1. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 2, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7838-7839]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-01440]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

23 CFR Parts 470, 635, and 655

[FHWA Docket No. FHWA-2020-0001]
RIN 2125-AF85


National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on 
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: FHWA is extending the comment period for a notice of proposed 
amendments (NPA) and request for comments, which was published on 
December 14, 2020 in the Federal Register. The original comment period 
is set to close on March 15, 2021. The extension is based on concern 
expressed by a number of stakeholders that, as a result of the scope 
and complexity of the NPA, the March 15, 2021, closing date does not 
provide sufficient time to review and provide comprehensive comments. 
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 May 14, 2021, 
which will provide stakeholders and others interested in commenting 
additional time to discuss, evaluate, and submit responses to the 
docket.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 14, 2021. Late-filed 
comments will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not duplicate your docket submissions, 
please submit them by only one of the following means:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, between 9 a.m. 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 366-
9329;
     Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket 
number or the Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for the rulemaking 
at the beginning of your comments. All comments received will be posted 
without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Sylvester, Office of 
Transportation Operations, (202) 366-2161, [email protected], or 
Mr. William Winne, Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-1397, 
[email protected], Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Electronic Access and Filing

    This document and all comments received may be viewed online 
through the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov. 
The website is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An 
electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded by accessing 
the Office of the Federal Register's home page at: https://www.federalregister.gov.

Background

    The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and 
Highways (MUTCD) is incorporated in FHWA regulations and recognized as 
the national standard for traffic control devices used on all public 
roads. On December 14, 2020, at 85 FR 80898, FHWA published in the 
Federal Register an NPA proposing to revise standards, guidance, 
options, and supporting information relating to the traffic control 
devices in all parts of the MUTCD. The original comment period for the 
NPA closes on March 15, 2021. Stakeholders have expressed concern that 
this closing date does not provide sufficient time to review and 
provide comprehensive comments on the proposal. The FHWA recognizes 
that others interested in commenting may have similar concerns and 
agrees that the comment period should be extended by 60 days for these 
organizations and others to submit comprehensive

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comments. The closing date is changed from March 15, 2021, to May 14, 
2021.

    Authority: Sections 1525 and 1303 of Pub. L. 112-141, Sec. 1503 
of Pub. L. 109-59, 119 Stat. 1144; 23 U.S.C. 101, 103(b)(2), 103(c), 
104, 109, 112, 113, 114, 116, 119, 128, 134, 135, 217, 315 and 
402(a); 31 U.S.C. 6505; 42 U.S.C. 3334, 4601 et seq.; Sec. 1041(a), 
Pub. L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.85(a)(1).

Thomas Everett,
Executive Director, Federal Highway Administration.
[FR Doc. 2021-01440 Filed 2-1-21; 8:45 am]
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