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Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

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Federal Highway Administration

21. National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity

22. Express Lane Demonstration Project

23. Projects of National and Regional Significance

24. Metropolitan Transportation Planning

25. Design-Build Contracting

26. Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program

27. Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites

28. Real-Time System Management Information Program



Federal Highway Administration
Federal Highway Administration
21. 
National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Red
Popular Title: Retroreflectivity of Road Signs
RIN 2125-AE98
Stage: SNPRM
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/30/2004; End of Comment Period 10/28/2004; Extension of Comment Period 10/22/2004; End of Extended Comment Period 02/01/2005.
Abstract: This action would update the standards for retroreflectivity of traffic signs. Section 406(a) of the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1993, requires the Secretary of Transportation to revise the MUTCD to include a standard for a minimum level of retroreflectivity that must be maintained for traffic signs. The FHWA is interested in establishing standards for nighttime visibility of traffic signs. The FHWA will develop these standards by considering the results of research, engineering practices and comments received in response to this notice of proposed amendments.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/07/2003
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/25/2005    08/22/2005 
To OMB 09/23/2005  02/15/2006  02/14/2006 
OMB Clearance 12/23/2005  05/16/2006  04/24/2006 
Publication Date 01/09/2006  05/10/2006  05/08/2006 
End of Comment Period 07/09/2006  11/10/2006  11/06/2006 
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: 71 FR 26711


Federal Highway Administration
22. 
Express Lane Demonstration Project Red
Popular Title: Tolling
RIN 2125-AF07
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would establish requirements, standards, or performance specifications for automated toll collection systems implemented under the Express Lanes Demonstration Project.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Complete rulemaking : 02/06/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 01/31/2006  10/04/2006  09/13/2006 
To OMB 03/02/2006  12/30/2006   
OMB Clearance 06/02/2006  04/02/2007   
Publication Date 06/09/2006  04/14/2007   
End of Comment Period 08/09/2006  06/14/2007   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Highway Administration
23. 
Projects of National and Regional Significance Black
Popular Title: PNRS
RIN 2125-AF08
Stage: Undetermined
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/24/2006; End of Comment Period 9/24/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, establish the manner in which the Secretary will evaluate and rate the transportation infrastructure projects based on the results of preliminary engineering, project justification, and the degree of non-Federal financial commitment.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final rule : 02/06/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST      
To OMB      
OMB Clearance      
Publication Date      
End of Comment Period      
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None


Federal Highway Administration
24. 
Metropolitan Transportation Planning Red
Popular Title: Planning
RIN 2125-AF09
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/09/2006; End of Comment Period 09/07/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, set standards for the annual listing of projects for which Federal funds have been obligated in the preceeding year and would specify the types of data to be included in such list, including sufficient information about each project to identify its type, location, and amount obligated.
Effects:
  Information Collection
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule : 02/06/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/20/2006  10/20/2006  10/20/2006 
To OMB 11/09/2006    11/20/2006 
OMB Clearance 01/09/2007  01/20/2007   
Publication Date 01/19/2007  01/25/2007   
Explanation for any delay: Awaiting development of additional data
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
25. 
Design-Build Contracting Red
Popular Title: Design-Build
RIN 2125-AF12
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/25/2006;End of Comment Period 07/24/2006.
Abstract: Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would eliminate the prohibition on States issuing requests for proposals, proceeding with awards of design-build contracts, or issuing notices to proceed with preliminary design work under design-build contracts prior to compliance with section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and requiring State Departments of Transportation or local transportation agencies to receive approval from the Secretary of Transportation before carrying out such activity. This rulemaking would also preclude a design-build contractor from proceeding with final design or construction of any permanent improvement prior to completion of the section 102 NEPA process.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Complete rulemaking by : 11/08/2005
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 01/18/2007     
To OMB 02/18/2007     
OMB Clearance 05/18/2007     
Publication Date 06/07/2007     
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
26. 
Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program Red
Popular Title: Project Pilot Program
RIN 2125-AF13
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 04/05/2006;End of Comment Period 06/05/2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish requirements relating to information required to be contained in any application of a State to participate in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Complete rulemaking by : 05/08/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 09/18/2006    09/08/2006 
To OMB 10/03/2006  11/15/2006  11/13/2007 
OMB Clearance 01/04/2007  02/15/2007   
Publication Date 01/12/2007  02/20/2007   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
27. 
Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites Red
Popular Title: 4(f) Parks
RIN 2125-AF14
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/27/2006; End of Comment Period 9/26/2006.
Abstract: This FHWA/FTA joint rulemaking would clarify the factors to be considered and the standards to be applied in determining the prudence and feasability of alternatives under section 4(f) (138 of title 23, U.S. Code, and section 303 of title 49, U.S. Code). Section 4(f) properties include certain parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites described in section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-670). Section 4(f) generally prohibits the use of such properties for transportation projects unless the Secretary of Transportation finds there is no feasible and prudent alternative and all possible planning to minimize the harm is undertaken.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final rule by : 08/10/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/03/2007     
To OMB 05/31/2007     
OMB Clearance 08/29/2007     
Publication Date 09/10/2007     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Highway Administration
28. 
Real-Time System Management Information Program Green
Popular Title: Real-Time Management
RIN 2125-AF19
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This action would establish a real-time system management information program to provide, in all States, the capability to monitor, in real-time, the traffic and travel conditions of the major highways of the United States. Section 1201 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) provides that the purpose of this program would be to improve the security of the surface transportation system, to address the congestion problems facing motorists, to support improved response to weather events and surface transportation incidents and to facilitate national and regional highway traveler information.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/31/2006
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 01/11/2007     
To OMB 02/11/2007     
OMB Clearance 05/11/2007     
Publication Date 05/31/2007     
End of Comment Period 07/31/2007     
Explanation for any delay: N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None