Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility; Extension of Compliance Date, 92084-92085 [2024-27134]

Download as PDF 92084 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 225 / Thursday, November 21, 2024 / Proposed Rules regulations in 40 CFR part 88 provide a compliance option where vehicles and engines certified to current standards under 40 CFR parts 86 and 1036 are deemed to also meet the Clean Fuels Fleets standards as ultra low-emission vehicles. Connecticut’s adoption of the Low Emission Vehicle and Zero Emission Vehicle programs as set out in RCSA section 22a–174–36c, constitutes as vehicles meeting more stringent emission standards than those found under vehicles certified to meeting 40 CFR parts 86 and 1036 emission standards. Therefore, the purchase of any new light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle in Connecticut would provide emission reductions equivalent to or greater than a new vehicle that would have been certified to the CAA’s ultralow clean-fuel vehicle emission standards. IV. Proposed Action EPA is proposing to approve Connecticut’s RFP plan for the 2018 to 2020 timeframe, motor vehicle emissions budgets for 2020, certification of its Enhanced I/M program, and clean fuels program certification. EPA is also starting the adequacy process for the 2020 budgets. EPA is soliciting public comments on the issues discussed in this notice and on other relevant matters. These comments will be considered before taking final action. Interested parties may participate in the Federal rulemaking procedure by submitting written comments to this proposed rule by following the instructions listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Federal Register. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable Federal regulations. See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve State choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this proposed action merely approves State law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by State law. For that reason, this proposed action: • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011); • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Nov 20, 2024 Jkt 265001 of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); • Does not have federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); and • Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act. In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rulemaking does not have Tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on Tribal governments or preempt Tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, 59 FR 7629, Feb. 16, 1994) directs Federal agencies to identify and address ‘‘disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects’’ of their actions on communities with environmental justice (EJ) concerns to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law. EPA defines EJ as ‘‘the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.’’ EPA further defines the term fair treatment to mean that ‘‘no group of people should bear a disproportionate burden of environmental harms and risks, including those resulting from the negative environmental consequences of industrial, governmental, and commercial operations or programs and policies.’’ The Connecticut DEEP did not evaluate environmental justice PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 considerations as part of its SIP submittal; the CAA and applicable implementing regulations neither prohibit nor require such an evaluation. EPA did not perform an EJ analysis and did not consider EJ in this action. Due to the nature of the action being taken here, this action is expected to have a neutral to positive impact on the air quality of the affected area. Consideration of EJ is not required as part of this action, and there is no information in the record inconsistent with the stated goal of E.O. 12898 of achieving environmental justice for communities with EJ concerns. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: November 14, 2024. David Cash, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1. [FR Doc. 2024–27050 Filed 11–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 386 and 387 [Docket No. FMCSA–2024–0280] RIN 2126–AC76 Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility; Extension of Compliance Date Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period. AGENCY: FMCSA is reopening the comment period for its November 4, 2024, NPRM, proposing to amend its November 16, 2023, final rule, ‘‘Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility,’’ by extending the compliance date for certain provisions from January 16, 2025, to January 16, 2026. FMCSA’s forthcoming online registration system will be used to accept filings and track notifications, and this functionality will not be available in its legacy systems. As the new system is not expected to be available before January 16, 2025, FMCSA proposes to extend the compliance date to January 16, 2026, to provide regulated entities time to begin using and familiarizing themselves with the new system before compliance is SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21NOP1.SGM 21NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 225 / Thursday, November 21, 2024 / Proposed Rules required. The comment period is being reopened due to a request from the Small Business in Transportation Coalition. DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published November 4, 2024, at 89 FR 87532 is reopened. Comments must be received on or before November 29, 2024. Comments should be limited to the proposed change in the compliance date. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket Number FMCSA– 2024–0280 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366–9317 or (202) 366– 9826 before visiting Dockets Operations. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Alvarez, Financial Analyst, Office of Registration, Financial Responsibility Filings Division, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366–0401; ana.alvarez@dot.gov. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Dockets Operations at (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 I. Public Participation and Request for Comments A. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this NPRM (FMCSA–2024–0280), indicate the specific section of this document to which your comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Nov 20, 2024 Jkt 265001 To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/ FMCSA-2024-0280-0001, click ‘‘Comment,’’ and type your comment into the text box on the following screen. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Confidential Business Information (CBI) CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to the NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to the NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission that constitutes CBI as ‘‘PROPIN’’ to indicate it contains proprietary information. FMCSA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the Freedom of Information Act, and they will not be placed in the public docket of the NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Mr. Brian Dahlin, Chief, Regulatory Evaluation Division, Office of Policy, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590– 0001 or via email at brian.g.dahlin@ dot.gov. At this time, you need not send a duplicate hardcopy of your electronic CBI submissions to FMCSA headquarters. Any comments FMCSA receives not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. B. Viewing Comments and Documents To view any documents mentioned as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/ FMCSA-2024-0280/document and choose the document to review. To view comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA2024-0280, then click ‘‘Browse Comments.’’ If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Dockets Operations on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 92085 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366–9317 or (202) 366– 9826 before visiting Dockets Operations. C. Privacy In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its regulatory process. DOT posts these comments, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL 14— Federal Docket Management System (FDMS)), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/ individuals/privacy/privacy-act-systemrecords-notices. The comments are posted without edit and are searchable by the name of the submitter. II. Background The November 4, 2024, NPRM (89 FR 87532) requested public comment on FMCSA’s proposal to amend its November 16, 2023, final rule, ‘‘Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility,’’ by extending the compliance date for certain provisions from January 16, 2025, to January 16, 2026. The extension to the compliance date is being proposed because FMCSA has determined that only its forthcoming online registration system will be used to accept filings and track notifications, and this functionality will not be added to its legacy systems. As the new system is not expected to be widely available before January 16, 2025, FMCSA proposes to extend the compliance date to January 16, 2026, to provide regulated entities time to begin using and familiarizing themselves with the system before compliance is required. The comment period for the NPRM expires on November 19, 2024. The Small Business in Transportation Coalition requested an extension of the comment period on November 12, 2024. FMCSA believes it is in the interest of the public to allow for public comment on this proposal, and accordingly reopens the comment period for all comments on the NPRM until November 29, 2024. Issued under the authority of delegation in 49 CFR 1.87. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–27134 Filed 11–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P E:\FR\FM\21NOP1.SGM 21NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 225 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 92084-92085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27134]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 386 and 387

[Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0280]
RIN 2126-AC76


Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility; Extension 
of Compliance Date

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department 
of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA is reopening the comment period for its November 4, 
2024, NPRM, proposing to amend its November 16, 2023, final rule, 
``Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility,'' by extending 
the compliance date for certain provisions from January 16, 2025, to 
January 16, 2026. FMCSA's forthcoming online registration system will 
be used to accept filings and track notifications, and this 
functionality will not be available in its legacy systems. As the new 
system is not expected to be available before January 16, 2025, FMCSA 
proposes to extend the compliance date to January 16, 2026, to provide 
regulated entities time to begin using and familiarizing themselves 
with the new system before compliance is

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required. The comment period is being reopened due to a request from 
the Small Business in Transportation Coalition.

DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published November 4, 2024, at 
89 FR 87532 is reopened. Comments must be received on or before 
November 29, 2024. Comments should be limited to the proposed change in 
the compliance date.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket Number FMCSA-
2024-0280 using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Dockets Operations, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, 
Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is 
there to help you, please call (202) 366-9317 or (202) 366-9826 before 
visiting Dockets Operations.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Alvarez, Financial Analyst, Office 
of Registration, Financial Responsibility Filings Division, FMCSA, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20590; 
(202) 366-0401; [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing 
or submitting material to the docket, call Dockets Operations at (202) 
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
NPRM (FMCSA-2024-0280), indicate the specific section of this document 
to which your comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion 
or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or 
by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. 
FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an 
email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so FMCSA 
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2024-0280-0001, click ``Comment,'' and type your comment 
into the text box on the following screen.
    If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them 
in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for 
copying and electronic filing.
    FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the 
comment period.
Confidential Business Information (CBI)
    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily 
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of 
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. 
If your comments responsive to the NPRM contain commercial or financial 
information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually 
treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to the NPRM, it is 
important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. 
Please mark each page of your submission that constitutes CBI as 
``PROPIN'' to indicate it contains proprietary information. FMCSA will 
treat such marked submissions as confidential under the Freedom of 
Information Act, and they will not be placed in the public docket of 
the NPRM.
    Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Mr. Brian Dahlin, 
Chief, Regulatory Evaluation Division, Office of Policy, FMCSA, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 or via email at 
[email protected]. At this time, you need not send a duplicate 
hardcopy of your electronic CBI submissions to FMCSA headquarters. Any 
comments FMCSA receives not specifically designated as CBI will be 
placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

B. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view any documents mentioned as being available in the docket, 
go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2024-0280/document and 
choose the document to review. To view comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2024-0280, then click ``Browse 
Comments.'' If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the 
docket online by visiting Dockets Operations on the ground floor of the 
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-
0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 
366-9317 or (202) 366-9826 before visiting Dockets Operations.

C. Privacy

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the 
public to better inform its regulatory process. DOT posts these 
comments, including any personal information the commenter provides, to 
www.regulations.gov as described in the system of records notice (DOT/
ALL 14--Federal Docket Management System (FDMS)), which can be reviewed 
at https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/privacy/privacy-act-system-records-notices. The comments are posted without edit and are 
searchable by the name of the submitter.

II. Background

    The November 4, 2024, NPRM (89 FR 87532) requested public comment 
on FMCSA's proposal to amend its November 16, 2023, final rule, 
``Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility,'' by extending 
the compliance date for certain provisions from January 16, 2025, to 
January 16, 2026. The extension to the compliance date is being 
proposed because FMCSA has determined that only its forthcoming online 
registration system will be used to accept filings and track 
notifications, and this functionality will not be added to its legacy 
systems. As the new system is not expected to be widely available 
before January 16, 2025, FMCSA proposes to extend the compliance date 
to January 16, 2026, to provide regulated entities time to begin using 
and familiarizing themselves with the system before compliance is 
required.
    The comment period for the NPRM expires on November 19, 2024. The 
Small Business in Transportation Coalition requested an extension of 
the comment period on November 12, 2024. FMCSA believes it is in the 
interest of the public to allow for public comment on this proposal, 
and accordingly reopens the comment period for all comments on the NPRM 
until November 29, 2024.

    Issued under the authority of delegation in 49 CFR 1.87.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2024-27134 Filed 11-20-24; 8:45 am]
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