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Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued the
National Environmental Policy Act
Guidance on Consideration of
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate
Change (88 FR 1196) (CEQ guidance) to
assist agencies in analyzing greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions and climate change
effects of their proposed actions under
NEPA. The CEQ guidance provides a
framework for agencies to consider the
effects of a proposed action on climate
change, as indicated by its estimated
GHG emissions. It also advises agencies
to assess the effects of climate change on
their proposed actions.
The CEQ guidance acknowledges that
incorporation by reference is of great
value in considering GHG emissions or
the implications of climate change for
the proposed action and its
environmental effects. The CEQ
guidance also notes that an agency may
decide that it would be useful and
efficient to provide an aggregate analysis
of GHG emissions or climate change
effects in a programmatic analysis and
then incorporate that analysis by
reference into future NEPA reviews.
FTA considers it practicable to assess
the effects of GHG emissions and
climate change for transit projects at a
programmatic level, where possible.
The Programmatic Assessment of
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transit
Projects (Programmatic Assessment) is a
NEPA streamlining tool that creates
greater efficiency by: (1) reporting on
whether certain types of proposed
transit projects merit detailed analysis
of their GHG emissions at the projectlevel; and (2) providing a source of data
and analysis for FTA and its project
sponsors to reference in future
environmental documents for projects
where detailed, project-level GHG
analysis would provide only limited
information beyond what is collected
and considered in the Programmatic
Assessment. The Programmatic
Assessment is intended to update and
supersede FTA’s January 2017
Programmatic Assessment of
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transit
Projects (82 FR 5636).
The Programmatic Assessment
presents results from an analysis to
estimate direct and indirect GHG
emissions generated from the
construction, operations, and
maintenance phases for a sample of bus
rapid transit, streetcar rail, light rail,
commuter rail, and heavy rail projects,
as well as an estimate of personal
vehicle emissions displaced due to
transit’s ‘‘ridership effect.’’ Emissions
estimates were calculated using FTA’s
Transit Greenhouse Gas Estimator,
version 3.0 (https://www.transit.dot.gov/
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environmental-programs/ftas-transitgreenhouse-gas-emissions-estimator),
which is an Excel-based tool that allows
users to calculate partial lifecycle GHG
emissions estimates by transit mode
based on limited data inputs. The CEQ
guidance also indicates that project
proponents should place potential GHG
emissions and their impacts in
appropriate context. In order to provide
additional context for the GHG
estimates included in the Programmatic
Assessment, the net social benefits of
reduced operational emissions resulting
from each transit project in the sample
were estimated.
The Programmatic Assessment
provides a reference for FTA and its
project sponsors to use in future NEPA
documents to describe the effects of
proposed transit investments on partial
lifecycle GHG emissions. The
Programmatic Assessment’s results can
inform transit project proponents who
are considering the GHG emissions of
future transit investments or who might
independently want to evaluate the
GHG emissions benefits and cost of such
investments.
FTA requests comments on the
Programmatic Assessment, which is
available in the docket. FTA will
respond to comments received on the
Programmatic Assessment in a second
Federal Register notice to be published
after the comment period closes. That
second notice will also announce the
availability of a final Programmatic
Assessment that reflects any changes
implemented as a result of comments
received.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.; 40
CFR 1507.3; 49 CFR 1.81(a)(5).
Felicia L. James,
Associate Administrator for Planning and
Environment.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2023–0048]
Motorcyclist Advisory Council
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of establishment of the
Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC)
and solicitation for appointment to the
MAC.
AGENCY:
NHTSA announces the
establishment of MAC for a 2-year
SUMMARY:
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period. The MAC will coordinate with
and advise the Secretary of
Transportation, the NHTSA
Administrator and the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Administrator
on transportation issues of concern to
motorcyclists, including: motorcycle
and motorcyclist safety; barrier and road
design, construction, and maintenance
practices; and the architecture and
implementation of intelligent
transportation system technologies.
NHTSA is also soliciting nominations
for appointment to the MAC.
DATES: Applications for membership
must be received by NHTSA on or
before 5 p.m. EST, December 15, 2023.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for
membership, your application should be
submitted to:
• Email:
MotorcyclistAdvisoryCouncil@dot.gov.
• Mail: Use only overnight mail and
send to: U.S. Department of
Transportation, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, Office of
Safety Programs, Room W44–308, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
DC, 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
W. Marshall, Director, Office of Safety
Programs, Office of Research and
Program Development, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
john.marshall@dot.gov or 202–366–
3803. Any Council related questions
should be sent to the persons listed in
this section.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: Section 24111 of the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also
known as the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117–58) (codified
at 49 U.S.C. 355) requires the
establishment of a Motorcyclist
Advisory Council (MAC). The Secretary
of Transportation is required to
establish a MAC to advise on
transportation safety issues of concern
to motorcyclists, including:
(1) Motorcycle and motorcyclist safety
(2) Barrier and road design,
construction, and maintenance
practices; and
(3) The architecture and
implementation of intelligent
transportation system technologies.
Description of Duties: The Council
shall:
a. Provide advice on transportation
safety issues of concern to motorcyclists
consistent with the statutorily specified
advising duties.
b. Provide a forum for the
development, consideration, and
communication of information from a
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knowledgeable and independent
perspective.
c. Not later than October 31 of the
calendar year following the calendar
year in which the Council is
established, and not less than once
every 2 years thereafter, submit to the
Secretary a report containing
recommendations of the Council
regarding (1) Motorcycle and
motorcyclist safety; (2) Barrier and road
design, construction, and maintenance
practices; and (3) The architecture and
implementation of intelligent
transportation system technologies.
Membership: Consistent with the
statute, the MAC shall be comprised of
13 members appointed by the Secretary
of Transportation for a single term of up
to 2 years. The MAC seeks to have a
fairly balanced membership with
expertise in motorcycle and
motorcyclist safety, highway
engineering, and safety analysis.
Specifically, as set by statute, the MAC
shall be comprised of the following
groups: ‘‘(A) 5 shall be representatives
of units of State or local government
with expertise relating to highway
engineering and safety issues,
including—(i) motorcycle and
motorcyclist safety; (ii) barrier and road
design, construction, and maintenance;
or (iii) intelligent transportation
systems; (B) 1 shall be a motorcyclist
who serves as a State or local—(i) traffic
and safety engineer; (ii) design engineer;
or (iii) other transportation department
official; (C) 1 shall be a representative of
a national association of State
transportation officials; (D) 1 shall be a
representative of a national motorcyclist
association; (E) 1 shall be a
representative of a national motorcyclist
foundation; (F) 1 shall be a
representative of a national motorcycle
manufacturing association; (G) 1 shall
be a representative of a motorcycle
manufacturing company headquartered
in the United States; (H) 1 shall be a
roadway safety data expert with
expertise relating to crash testing and
analysis; and (I) 1 shall be a member of
a national safety organization that
represents the traffic safety systems
industry.’’ 49 U.S.C. 355(b)(1).
Members serve on the basis of
selection by the Secretary for 2 years. If
a successor is not appointed for a
member of the Council before the
expiration of the term of service of the
member, the member may serve on the
Council for a second term of no longer
than 2 years. The Secretary may extend
appointments and may appoint
replacements for members who have
resigned outside of a stated term, as
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necessary. Members may continue to
serve until their replacements have been
appointed. If a member of the Council
resigns before the expiration of the 2year term of service of the member—‘‘(i)
the Secretary may appoint a
replacement for the member, who shall
serve the remaining portion of the term;
and (ii) the resigning member may
continue to serve after resignation until
the date on which a successor is
appointed.’’ Id. section 355(b)(2). A
vacancy on the Council shall be filled in
the manner in which the original
appointment was made.
MAC members will not receive pay or
other compensation from NHTSA for
their MAC service, but are entitled to
reimbursement for their travel expenses,
including per diem. The MAC shall
meet approximately twice a Federal
fiscal year. Members appointed solely
for their expertise will serve as special
Government employees and relevant
ethics laws will apply.
Qualifications: Members will be
selected based on their expertise,
training, and experience and their
ability to represent one of the identified
groups.
Materials To Submit: Individuals
interested in serving on the MAC are
invited to apply for appointment by
submitting a resume or curriculum
vitae. Individuals also may submit
letters of recommendation that highlight
their qualifications as to expertise,
training, or experience or their ability to
represent one of the identified groups.
Application materials must be
submitted to one of the locations listed
in the ADDRESSES section by the
deadline listed in the DATES section.
Please include your full legal name and
date of birth in your application. Each
applicant must identify the category that
he or she seeks to represent. Members
will be selected on the basis of materials
submitted and in a manner that ensures
equal opportunity for all people
consistent with all Federal antidiscrimination laws that prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, gender identity,
sexual orientation, national origin,
disability or age. Moreover, selection
will be undertaken in a manner that
encourages participation by members of
underrepresented and underserved
communities.
Authority: 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.
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Issued in Washington, DC.
Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan,
Associate Administrator, Research and
Program Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
Hazardous Materials: Notice of
Applications for Modification to
Special Permits
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), DOT.
ACTION: List of applications for
modification of special permits.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special
permits from the Department of
Transportation’s Hazardous Material
Regulations, notice is hereby given that
the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
has received the application described
herein.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before October 10, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington, DC 20590.
Comments should refer to the
application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of
comments is desired, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard showing
the special permit number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Donald Burger, Chief, Office of
Hazardous Materials Safety General
Approvals and Permits Branch, Pipeline
and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, East Building, PHH–13,
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast,
Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366–
4535.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each
mode of transportation for which a
particular special permit is requested is
indicated by a number in the ‘‘Nature of
Application’’ portion of the table below
as follows: 1—Motor vehicle, 2—Rail
freight, 3—Cargo vessel, 4—Cargo
aircraft only, 5—Passenger-carrying
aircraft.
Copies of the applications are
available for inspection in the Records
Center, East Building, PHH–13, 1200
New Jersey Avenue Southeast,
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2023-0048]
Motorcyclist Advisory Council
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of establishment of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council
(MAC) and solicitation for appointment to the MAC.
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SUMMARY: NHTSA announces the establishment of MAC for a 2-year period.
The MAC will coordinate with and advise the Secretary of
Transportation, the NHTSA Administrator and the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Administrator on transportation issues of concern
to motorcyclists, including: motorcycle and motorcyclist safety;
barrier and road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and
the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation
system technologies. NHTSA is also soliciting nominations for
appointment to the MAC.
DATES: Applications for membership must be received by NHTSA on or
before 5 p.m. EST, December 15, 2023.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should
be submitted to:
Email: [email protected].
Mail: Use only overnight mail and send to: U.S. Department
of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Office of Safety Programs, Room W44-308, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John W. Marshall, Director, Office of
Safety Programs, Office of Research and Program Development, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, [email protected] or 202-366-3803. Any Council
related questions should be sent to the persons listed in this section.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: Section 24111 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
(BIL), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub.
L. 117-58) (codified at 49 U.S.C. 355) requires the establishment of a
Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). The Secretary of Transportation is
required to establish a MAC to advise on transportation safety issues
of concern to motorcyclists, including:
(1) Motorcycle and motorcyclist safety
(2) Barrier and road design, construction, and maintenance
practices; and
(3) The architecture and implementation of intelligent
transportation system technologies.
Description of Duties: The Council shall:
a. Provide advice on transportation safety issues of concern to
motorcyclists consistent with the statutorily specified advising
duties.
b. Provide a forum for the development, consideration, and
communication of information from a
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knowledgeable and independent perspective.
c. Not later than October 31 of the calendar year following the
calendar year in which the Council is established, and not less than
once every 2 years thereafter, submit to the Secretary a report
containing recommendations of the Council regarding (1) Motorcycle and
motorcyclist safety; (2) Barrier and road design, construction, and
maintenance practices; and (3) The architecture and implementation of
intelligent transportation system technologies.
Membership: Consistent with the statute, the MAC shall be comprised
of 13 members appointed by the Secretary of Transportation for a single
term of up to 2 years. The MAC seeks to have a fairly balanced
membership with expertise in motorcycle and motorcyclist safety,
highway engineering, and safety analysis. Specifically, as set by
statute, the MAC shall be comprised of the following groups: ``(A) 5
shall be representatives of units of State or local government with
expertise relating to highway engineering and safety issues,
including--(i) motorcycle and motorcyclist safety; (ii) barrier and
road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent
transportation systems; (B) 1 shall be a motorcyclist who serves as a
State or local--(i) traffic and safety engineer; (ii) design engineer;
or (iii) other transportation department official; (C) 1 shall be a
representative of a national association of State transportation
officials; (D) 1 shall be a representative of a national motorcyclist
association; (E) 1 shall be a representative of a national motorcyclist
foundation; (F) 1 shall be a representative of a national motorcycle
manufacturing association; (G) 1 shall be a representative of a
motorcycle manufacturing company headquartered in the United States;
(H) 1 shall be a roadway safety data expert with expertise relating to
crash testing and analysis; and (I) 1 shall be a member of a national
safety organization that represents the traffic safety systems
industry.'' 49 U.S.C. 355(b)(1).
Members serve on the basis of selection by the Secretary for 2
years. If a successor is not appointed for a member of the Council
before the expiration of the term of service of the member, the member
may serve on the Council for a second term of no longer than 2 years.
The Secretary may extend appointments and may appoint replacements for
members who have resigned outside of a stated term, as necessary.
Members may continue to serve until their replacements have been
appointed. If a member of the Council resigns before the expiration of
the 2-year term of service of the member--``(i) the Secretary may
appoint a replacement for the member, who shall serve the remaining
portion of the term; and (ii) the resigning member may continue to
serve after resignation until the date on which a successor is
appointed.'' Id. section 355(b)(2). A vacancy on the Council shall be
filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
MAC members will not receive pay or other compensation from NHTSA
for their MAC service, but are entitled to reimbursement for their
travel expenses, including per diem. The MAC shall meet approximately
twice a Federal fiscal year. Members appointed solely for their
expertise will serve as special Government employees and relevant
ethics laws will apply.
Qualifications: Members will be selected based on their expertise,
training, and experience and their ability to represent one of the
identified groups.
Materials To Submit: Individuals interested in serving on the MAC
are invited to apply for appointment by submitting a resume or
curriculum vitae. Individuals also may submit letters of recommendation
that highlight their qualifications as to expertise, training, or
experience or their ability to represent one of the identified groups.
Application materials must be submitted to one of the locations listed
in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline listed in the DATES section.
Please include your full legal name and date of birth in your
application. Each applicant must identify the category that he or she
seeks to represent. Members will be selected on the basis of materials
submitted and in a manner that ensures equal opportunity for all people
consistent with all Federal anti-discrimination laws that prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Moreover, selection will be undertaken in a manner that encourages
participation by members of underrepresented and underserved
communities.
Authority: 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan,
Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2023-20726 Filed 9-22-23; 8:45 am]
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