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

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
23 CFR Part 655
FHWA Docket No. FHWA-2003-15149
RIN 2125-AE98
ACTION: Final rule.

December 21, 2007

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Summary

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administration, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all public roads. The purpose of this final rule is to revise standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for traffic signs on all roads open to public travel.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

This final rule is effective [insert date 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]. The incorporation by reference of the publication listed in this regulation is approved by the Director of the Office of the Federal Register as of [Insert date 30 days after publication in the Federal Register].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Mary McDonough, Office of Safety Design, (202) 366-2175, or Mr. Raymond W. Cuprill, Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-0791, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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Table of Contents

• Supplementary Information
  • Electronic Access
  • Background
  • Summary of Comments
• Discussion of General Comments
  
  
• Discussion of Major Issues
  • Clarification of the compliance period
  • Resource burdens on public agencies
  • Statutory requirements
  • Table of minimum retroreflectivity levels in the MUTCD
  • Impacts of sign retroreflectivity on safety
• Discussion of Other Comments
  • Assessment methods
  • Blue and brown signs
  • Minimum retroreflectivity levels
• Conclusion
  
  
• Rulemaking Analyses and Notices
  • Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and U.S. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
  • Regulatory Flexibility Act
  • Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
  • Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
  • Executive Order 13211 (Energy Effects)
  • Executive Order 12372 (Intergovernmental Review)
  • Paperwork Reduction Act
  • Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice Reform)
  • Executive Order 13045 (Protection of Children)
  • Executive Order 12630 (Taking of Private Property)
  • National Environmental Policy Act
  • Regulation Identification Number
  • List of Subjects in 23 CFR Part 655

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