Request for Nominations for the Working Group on Covered Resources to the Federal Highway Administration, 1139-1141 [2024-00251]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Request for Nominations for the
Working Group on Covered Resources
to the Federal Highway Administration
Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
Notice to solicit members for the
Working Group on Covered Resources.
ACTION:
The FHWA announces a
request for nominations to the Working
Group on Covered Resources (Working
Group). The Working Group members
will be appointed for a term of 2 years.
The Working Group will conduct a
study on access to covered resources for
infrastructure projects. In carrying out
the study, the Working Group shall
analyze the use of covered resources in
transportation projects funded with
Federal dollars; how the proximity of
covered resources to such projects
affects the cost and environmental
impact of those projects; whether and
how State, Tribal, and local
transportation and planning agencies
consider covered resources when
developing transportation projects; and
any challenges for transportation project
sponsors regarding access and proximity
to covered resources. The Working
Group shall submit to the Secretary of
Transportation the findings of its study
and any recommendations to preserve
access to and reduce the costs and
environmental impacts of covered
resources in infrastructure projects.
SUMMARY:
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The deadline for nominations for
the Working Group membership is
March 11, 2024.
ADDRESSES: All nomination materials
should be emailed to Richard.Duval@
dot.gov or mailed attention to
Designated Federal Officer Mr. Richard
Duval c/o Mrs. Gina Ahlstrom, Federal
Highway Administration, Office of
Infrastructure, Room E75–332, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590. Any person needing accessibility
accommodations should contact
Richard Duval at (202) 515–1030.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Richard B. Duval, Office of
Infrastructure, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 515–
1030 or via email at Richard.Duval@
dot.gov; or Ms. Alissa Dolan, Office of
the Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590,
(202) 631–3393 or via email at
Alissa.Dolan@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
11526 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure
Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117–
58), requires the establishment of a
‘‘Working Group on Covered
Resources.’’ The term ‘‘covered
resource’’ means a common variety
material used in transportation
infrastructure construction and
maintenance, including stone, sand, and
gravel. The Working Group will conduct
a study on access to covered resources
for infrastructure projects. Pursuant to
BIL section 11526(d), in carrying out the
study, the Working Group shall analyze
the use of covered resources in
transportation projects funded with
Federal dollars; how the proximity of
covered resources to such projects
affects the cost and environmental
impact of those projects; whether and
how State, Tribal, and local
transportation and planning agencies
consider covered resources when
developing transportation projects; and
any challenges for transportation project
sponsors regarding access and proximity
to covered resources.
In conducting this study, BIL section
11526(e) requires the Working Group to
consult, as appropriate, with chief
executive officers of States; State, Tribal,
and local transportation and planning
agencies; other relevant State, Tribal,
and local agencies, including State
agencies associated with covered
resources protection; members of the
public with industry experience with
respect to covered resources; other
Federal entities that provide funding for
transportation projects; and any other
stakeholder the Working Group
determines appropriate.
DATES:
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In accordance with BIL section
11526(f)(1), not later than 2 years after
the Working Group is established, it
shall submit to the Secretary the
findings of its study, including a
summary of comments received during
the consultation process required by
section 11526(e), and any
recommendations to preserve access to
and reduce the costs and environmental
impacts of covered resources in
infrastructure projects. The Secretary
will then submit to Congress a summary
of the findings of the Working Group’s
report and any recommendations, as
appropriate.
In accordance with section 9 of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), and as directed by BIL section
11526(b), the Secretary has established
the Working Group on Covered
Resources. This document gives notice
of the member nomination process to
potential participants and affords them
the opportunity to request
representation on the Working Group.
The procedure for requesting such
representation is set out below. FHWA
is aware that there are many more
potential organizations and participants
than there are membership slots on the
Working Group. Organizations and
participants should be prepared to
support their request for representation
on the Working Group.
Members serve at the pleasure of the
Secretary. Members will be appointed
for a 2-year term with the potential for
reappointment. 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. The Working Group shall
terminate 180 days after the date on
which the Secretary receives the report
required under BIL section 11526(f)(1).
FHWA is hereby soliciting
nominations for members of the
Working Group. Members will have
knowledge and expertise in the
production and transportation of
covered resources. As prescribed by BIL
Section 11526(c)(2), the Secretary will
appoint not less than one representative
of each of the following:
(1) State departments of
transportation.
(2) State agencies associated with
covered resources protection.
(3) State planning and geologic survey
and mapping agencies.
(4) Commercial motor vehicle
operators, including small business
operators and operators who transport
covered resources.
(5) Covered resources producers.
(6) Construction contractors.
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(7) Labor organizations.
(8) Metropolitan planning
organizations and regional planning
organizations.
(9) Indian Tribes, including Tribal
elected leadership or Tribal
transportation officials.
(10) Any other stakeholders that the
Secretary determines appropriate.
Process and Deadline for Submitting
Nominations: Qualified individuals can
self-nominate or be nominated by any
individual or organization. To be
considered for the Working Group,
nominators should submit the following
information:
(1) Name, title, and relevant contact
information (including phone, and
email address) of the nominee.
(2) A letter of support containing a
brief description of why the nominee
should be considered for membership.
(3) A short biography of the nominee,
including any relevant professional and
academic credentials and any prior
experience with covered resources.
(4) For nominees seeking to serve in
their individual capacity (and not
seeking appointment to represent the
interests of a nongovernmental entity, a
recognizable group of persons or
nongovernmental entities such as an
industry sector or labor union, or State
or local governments), an affirmative
statement that the nominee is not a
federally registered lobbyist, and that
the nominee understands that if
appointed, the nominee will not be
allowed to continue to serve as a
Working Group member if the nominee
becomes a federally registered lobbyist.
(5) An affirmative statement from the
nominee of their availability and
willingness to serve on the Working
Group. Initially, board members will be
expected to participate in quarterly
meetings and are expected to attend at
least three-quarters of all meetings
during their 2-year term. Additional
meetings may be required.
(6) An affirmative statement from the
nominee of their willingness and ability
to serve as the chairperson for the
Working Group, which will require
additional time commitment beyond
simple membership. Chairperson duties
are described in DOT Order 1120.3 D,
‘‘Committee Management Policy and
Procedures.’’
Please do not send company, trade
association, or organization brochures,
or any other information. Materials
submitted should total three pages or
less, not including any letter(s) of
support. Should more information be
needed, DOT staff will contact the
nominee, obtain information from the
nominee’s past affiliations, or obtain
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information from publicly available
sources, such as the internet.
It is important to recognize that
interested parties who are not selected
for membership on the Working Group
can make valuable contributions to the
work of the Working Group in several
ways. Interested persons shall be
permitted to attend, appear before, or
file statements with any advisory
committee, subject to such reasonable
rules or regulations as the FHWA
Administrator may prescribe.
Any member of the public is welcome
to attend Working Group meetings, and,
as provided in FACA, speak to the
Working Group. Time will be set aside
during each meeting for this purpose,
consistent with the Working Group’s
need for sufficient time to complete its
deliberations.
All nomination materials should be
emailed to Richard.Duval@dot.gov or
mailed attention to Mr. Richard Duval
c/o Mrs. Gina Ahlstrom, Federal
Highway Administration, Office of
Infrastructure, Room E75–332, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590. Any person needing accessibility
accommodations should contact
Richard Duval at (202) 515–1030.
Nominations must be received by March
11, 2024. Nominees selected for
appointment to the Working Group will
be notified by return email and by a
letter of appointment.
A selection team comprising
representatives from DOT offices and
member(s) of the U.S. Department of the
Interior U.S. Geological Survey will
review the nomination packages. The
selection team will make
recommendations regarding
membership to the Secretary through
the FHWA Administrator based on
evaluation criteria including: (1)
professional or academic expertise,
experience, and knowledge; (2)
stakeholder representation; and (3)
skills working on committees and
advisory panels. The FHWA
Administrator will submit a list of
recommended candidates to the
Secretary for review and selection of
Working Group members.
Nominations are open to all
individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
mental or physical handicap, marital
status, or sexual orientation. To ensure
that recommendations to the Secretary
consider the needs of the diverse groups
served by DOT, membership shall
include, to the extent practicable,
individuals with demonstrated ability to
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represent disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.
Shailen P. Bhatt,
Administrator, Federal Highway
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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[Docket No. FHWA–2024–0001]
Agency Information Collection
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Department of Transportation, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steven Jessberger, (202) 366–5052/
steven.jessberger@dot.gov; Patrick
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Highway Policy Information, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590. Office hours are from 7 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Travel Monitoring Analysis
System.
OMB Control #: 2125–0587.
Background: The purpose of this
document is to request OMB’s threeyear reinstatement for a previously
approved information collection titled
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(TMAS),’’ covered by OMB Control No.
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is due to expire on August 30, 2021. The
Travel Monitoring Analysis System
(TMAS) is the current system used to
collect HVTIS information; therefore,
the extension should now be titled
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Part A. Justification
1. Circumstances That Make the
Collection of Information Necessary
23 U.S.C. 150 National Goals and
Performance Management Measures
requires that the U.S. DOT to establish
a performance management system for
its Federal-aid highway program. The
Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) promulgated the
performance management via 23 CFR
part 490: National Performance
Management Measures. Traffic data,
including volume (# of vehicles and
travelers), class (types of vehicles),
weight (weight of vehicles), and travel
time (speed), are parameters the
performance management program
relies upon.
The FHWA is planning to continue to
collect these traffic data through the
TMAS system. To carry out the data
collection, the FHWA will request that
State Departments of Transportations
(SDOTs) provide traffic volume, vehicle
classification, vehicle speed, vehicle
weight data, and nonmotorized data,
which they collect as part of their traffic
monitoring programs.
In addition, 23 CFR 1.5 and 49 CFR
1.48 provide the Federal Highway
Administrator with authority to request
such information deemed necessary to
administer the Federal-aid highway
program. Traffic data are used for
assessing highway system performance
under FHWA’s strategic planning and
performance reporting process in
accordance with the requirement of the
Government Performance and Results
Act (GPRA, Sections 3 and 4).
Finally, both the 23 U.S.C. 503 and
the 23 CFR 420.105(b) require States to
provide data that support FHWA’s
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responsibilities carrying out the Federalaid highway program to Congress and
the public.
The data to be collected will continue
to be used by the FHWA and other DOT
agencies to (a) manage its Federal-aid
highway program through the
performance management mechanism,
(b) evaluate changes in vehicular and
nonmotorized travel to assess impacts
on highway safety, (c) analyze the role
of travel in economic development and
productivity, (d) assess impacts from
truck travel on infrastructure demands,
and (e) maintain and improve our
Nation’s mobility while protecting the
human and natural environment.
2. How, by Whom, and for What
Purpose Is the Information Used
The data submitted through TMAS
will provide the amount and nature of
vehicular travel at the national, regional,
and state levels. The data also provide
information on how vehicular travel
pattern varies by hour of the day, day
of the week, the month of the year, and
year to year. Data submitted under the
TMAS program are essential to the
FHWA and the U.S. DOT in
determining:
• The effectiveness of current highway
programs in supporting travel
demands, safety improvement, and
travel reliability
• The potential of possible
modifications to the Federal-aid
highway program, and
• The need for new programs
• The adequacy of the U.S. DOT
Strategic Goals in areas of:
i. Safety exposures: providing
accurate and detailed exposure
information related to travel and
especially the roles of different vehicles
in the same traffic stream
ii. Mobility: providing data on the
relative usage of system capacity by
various vehicles by time of day and the
associated share of congestion that may
be implicit in such travel
iii. Productivity: providing data
necessary to estimate the tonnage of
goods and number of people being
moved by time of day, and season of the
year over the various highway systems
and
iv. Human and Natural Environment:
providing data needed for the highway
noise and air quality effect assessments.
State highway agencies use the traffic
data for project and program level
applications such as geometric design,
pavement design, safety analysis,
overweight and oversize vehicle
permitting, designating truck routes,
estimating trends in freight movement,
highway noise abatement needs
assessment.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Request for Nominations for the Working Group on Covered
Resources to the Federal Highway Administration
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice to solicit members for the Working Group on Covered
Resources.
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SUMMARY: The FHWA announces a request for nominations to the Working
Group on Covered Resources (Working Group). The Working Group members
will be appointed for a term of 2 years. The Working Group will conduct
a study on access to covered resources for infrastructure projects. In
carrying out the study, the Working Group shall analyze the use of
covered resources in transportation projects funded with Federal
dollars; how the proximity of covered resources to such projects
affects the cost and environmental impact of those projects; whether
and how State, Tribal, and local transportation and planning agencies
consider covered resources when developing transportation projects; and
any challenges for transportation project sponsors regarding access and
proximity to covered resources. The Working Group shall submit to the
Secretary of Transportation the findings of its study and any
recommendations to preserve access to and reduce the costs and
environmental impacts of covered resources in infrastructure projects.
DATES: The deadline for nominations for the Working Group membership is
March 11, 2024.
ADDRESSES: All nomination materials should be emailed to
[email protected] or mailed attention to Designated Federal Officer
Mr. Richard Duval c/o Mrs. Gina Ahlstrom, Federal Highway
Administration, Office of Infrastructure, Room E75-332, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Any person needing accessibility
accommodations should contact Richard Duval at (202) 515-1030.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard B. Duval, Office of
Infrastructure, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, (202)
515-1030 or via email at [email protected]; or Ms. Alissa Dolan,
Office of the Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590, (202) 631-3393 or via email at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 11526 of the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58), requires the establishment of a ``Working
Group on Covered Resources.'' The term ``covered resource'' means a
common variety material used in transportation infrastructure
construction and maintenance, including stone, sand, and gravel. The
Working Group will conduct a study on access to covered resources for
infrastructure projects. Pursuant to BIL section 11526(d), in carrying
out the study, the Working Group shall analyze the use of covered
resources in transportation projects funded with Federal dollars; how
the proximity of covered resources to such projects affects the cost
and environmental impact of those projects; whether and how State,
Tribal, and local transportation and planning agencies consider covered
resources when developing transportation projects; and any challenges
for transportation project sponsors regarding access and proximity to
covered resources.
In conducting this study, BIL section 11526(e) requires the Working
Group to consult, as appropriate, with chief executive officers of
States; State, Tribal, and local transportation and planning agencies;
other relevant State, Tribal, and local agencies, including State
agencies associated with covered resources protection; members of the
public with industry experience with respect to covered resources;
other Federal entities that provide funding for transportation
projects; and any other stakeholder the Working Group determines
appropriate.
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In accordance with BIL section 11526(f)(1), not later than 2 years
after the Working Group is established, it shall submit to the
Secretary the findings of its study, including a summary of comments
received during the consultation process required by section 11526(e),
and any recommendations to preserve access to and reduce the costs and
environmental impacts of covered resources in infrastructure projects.
The Secretary will then submit to Congress a summary of the findings of
the Working Group's report and any recommendations, as appropriate.
In accordance with section 9 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), and as directed by BIL section 11526(b), the Secretary has
established the Working Group on Covered Resources. This document gives
notice of the member nomination process to potential participants and
affords them the opportunity to request representation on the Working
Group. The procedure for requesting such representation is set out
below. FHWA is aware that there are many more potential organizations
and participants than there are membership slots on the Working Group.
Organizations and participants should be prepared to support their
request for representation on the Working Group.
Members serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. Members will be
appointed for a 2-year term with the potential for reappointment. 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. The Working Group shall terminate 180 days after the date on
which the Secretary receives the report required under BIL section
11526(f)(1).
FHWA is hereby soliciting nominations for members of the Working
Group. Members will have knowledge and expertise in the production and
transportation of covered resources. As prescribed by BIL Section
11526(c)(2), the Secretary will appoint not less than one
representative of each of the following:
(1) State departments of transportation.
(2) State agencies associated with covered resources protection.
(3) State planning and geologic survey and mapping agencies.
(4) Commercial motor vehicle operators, including small business
operators and operators who transport covered resources.
(5) Covered resources producers.
(6) Construction contractors.
(7) Labor organizations.
(8) Metropolitan planning organizations and regional planning
organizations.
(9) Indian Tribes, including Tribal elected leadership or Tribal
transportation officials.
(10) Any other stakeholders that the Secretary determines
appropriate.
Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified
individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or
organization. To be considered for the Working Group, nominators should
submit the following information:
(1) Name, title, and relevant contact information (including phone,
and email address) of the nominee.
(2) A letter of support containing a brief description of why the
nominee should be considered for membership.
(3) A short biography of the nominee, including any relevant
professional and academic credentials and any prior experience with
covered resources.
(4) For nominees seeking to serve in their individual capacity (and
not seeking appointment to represent the interests of a nongovernmental
entity, a recognizable group of persons or nongovernmental entities
such as an industry sector or labor union, or State or local
governments), an affirmative statement that the nominee is not a
federally registered lobbyist, and that the nominee understands that if
appointed, the nominee will not be allowed to continue to serve as a
Working Group member if the nominee becomes a federally registered
lobbyist.
(5) An affirmative statement from the nominee of their availability
and willingness to serve on the Working Group. Initially, board members
will be expected to participate in quarterly meetings and are expected
to attend at least three-quarters of all meetings during their 2-year
term. Additional meetings may be required.
(6) An affirmative statement from the nominee of their willingness
and ability to serve as the chairperson for the Working Group, which
will require additional time commitment beyond simple membership.
Chairperson duties are described in DOT Order 1120.3 D, ``Committee
Management Policy and Procedures.''
Please do not send company, trade association, or organization
brochures, or any other information. Materials submitted should total
three pages or less, not including any letter(s) of support. Should
more information be needed, DOT staff will contact the nominee, obtain
information from the nominee's past affiliations, or obtain information
from publicly available sources, such as the internet.
It is important to recognize that interested parties who are not
selected for membership on the Working Group can make valuable
contributions to the work of the Working Group in several ways.
Interested persons shall be permitted to attend, appear before, or file
statements with any advisory committee, subject to such reasonable
rules or regulations as the FHWA Administrator may prescribe.
Any member of the public is welcome to attend Working Group
meetings, and, as provided in FACA, speak to the Working Group. Time
will be set aside during each meeting for this purpose, consistent with
the Working Group's need for sufficient time to complete its
deliberations.
All nomination materials should be emailed to [email protected]
or mailed attention to Mr. Richard Duval c/o Mrs. Gina Ahlstrom,
Federal Highway Administration, Office of Infrastructure, Room E75-332,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Any person needing
accessibility accommodations should contact Richard Duval at (202) 515-
1030. Nominations must be received by March 11, 2024. Nominees selected
for appointment to the Working Group will be notified by return email
and by a letter of appointment.
A selection team comprising representatives from DOT offices and
member(s) of the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey
will review the nomination packages. The selection team will make
recommendations regarding membership to the Secretary through the FHWA
Administrator based on evaluation criteria including: (1) professional
or academic expertise, experience, and knowledge; (2) stakeholder
representation; and (3) skills working on committees and advisory
panels. The FHWA Administrator will submit a list of recommended
candidates to the Secretary for review and selection of Working Group
members.
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that
recommendations to the Secretary consider the needs of the diverse
groups served by DOT, membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to
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represent disadvantaged and under-represented groups.
Shailen P. Bhatt,
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-00251 Filed 1-8-24; 8:45 am]
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