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Federal Register Notices

Below is a list of Federal Register Notices relating to the Office of Operations listing most recent first.


Federal Register Notices Relating to the Office of Operations
DATE SUBJECT ACTION HTML PDF
12/22/15 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Request for Comment Request for Comments (RFC). HTML PDF, 216KB
12/19/14 MAP-21 Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study Materials Notice of extension of deadline and comment period. HTML PDF, 200KB
12/11/13 Designation of the Primary Freight Network Notice of extension of deadline and comment period. HTML PDF, 192KB
11/29/13 MAP-21 Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study Public Meeting and Outreach Sessions Notice of Public Meetings. HTML PDF, 179KB
11/19/13 Designation of the Primary Freight Network Notice; Request for Comments. HTML PDF, 232KB
6-17-13 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Notification; response to comments. HTML PDF, 202KB
2-13-13 Establishment of the National Freight Network Correction HTML PDF, 172KB
2-6-13 Establishment of the National Freight Network Notice. HTML PDF, 223KB
2-1-13 Multistate Corridor Operations and Management Program Notice; Request for applications. HTML PDF, 208KB
1-11-13 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Notification and Request for Comment [FHWA Docket Number FHWA-2012-0118] Notification; request for comment. HTML PDF, 206KB
5-14-12 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision; Final Rule [FHWA Docket Number FHWA-2010-0159] Final rule. HTML PDF, 242KB
5-14-12 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision; Final Rule [FHWA Docket Number FHWA-2010-0170] Final rule. HTML PDF, 229KB
10-21-11 Multistate Corridor Operations and Management Program Request for applications. HTML PDF, 148KB
8-31-11 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision Notice of proposed amendments; request for comments. HTML PDF, 168KB
8-2-11 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision Proposed rule; request for comments. HTML PDF, 194KB
7-19-11 Real-Time System Management Information Program Summary of responses to request for comments. HTML PDF, 182KB
1-19-11 Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 Notice of extension of deadline. HTML PDF, 50KB
11-30-10 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Compliance Dates Notice; Request for comments HTML PDF, 64KB
11-8-10 Real-Time System Management Information Program Final rule; request for comments. HTML PDF, 121KB
10-19-10 Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 Notice; solicitation for participation. HTML PDF, 76KB
8-27-10 Notice of Funding Availability Application Procedure and Deadlines for the Truck Parking Facilities Program Notice; solicitation of applications. HTML PDF, 63KB
8-9-10 IntelliDriveSM Performance Measurement and Performance-Based Management Demonstrations; Request for Information Notice. HTML PDF, 64KB
4-22-10 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Minimum Retroreflectivity of Longitudinal Pavement Markings Notice of proposed amendments (NPA). HTML PDF, 72KB
12-16-09 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision Final rule. HTML PDF, 716KB
10-8-09 Interoperability Requirements, Standards, or Performance Specifications for Automated Toll Collection Systems Final rule. HTML PDF, 90KB
08-5-09 Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 Notice; solicitation for participation. HTML PDF, 64KB
06-15-09 Worker Visibility Final rule. HTML PDF, 47KB
01-22-09 Express Lanes Demonstration Program--Performance Goals for the Texas Department of Transportation Express Lanes IH-635/IH35E and North Tarrant Express Lanes Projects Notice; request for comments. HTML PDF, 56KB
01-14-09 Real-Time System Management Information Program Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments. HTML PDF, 100KB
11-21-08 Worker Visibility Interim Final Rule HTML PDF, 56KB
10-24-08 Projects of National and Regional Significance Evaluation and Rating Final rule. HTML PDF, 88KB
09-16-08 Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Year 2009 Notice; solicitation for participation. HTML PDF, 67KB
02-4-08 Express Lanes Demonstration Program Notice; request for applications. HTML PDF, 64KB
01-2-08 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision; Proposed Rule Notice of proposed amendments. HTML PDF, 504KB
12-21-07 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Final rule. HTML PDF, 256KB
12-5-07 Temporary Traffic Control Devices Final rule. HTML PDF, 102KB
11-16-07 Announcement of Application Procedure and Deadlines for the Truck Parking Initiative Notice; solicitation of applications. HTML PDF, 68KB
10-15-07 Publication of Interim Guidance on the Information Sharing Specifications and Data Exchange Formats for the Real-Time System Management Information Program Notice of publication of interim guidance; request for comments. HTML PDF, 325KB
09-20-07 Interoperability Requirements, Standards, or Performance Specifications for Automated Toll Collection Systems Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments. HTML PDF, 72KB
12-22-06 Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Years 2007-2009 Notice; solicitation for participation. HTML PDF, 77KB
12-19-06 Temporary Traffic Control Devices Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period. HTML PDF, 44KB
12-18-06 Applications for Funding Under Intelligent Transportation Systems Operational Testing To Mitigate Congestion Program Notice of solicitation for applications for funding under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Intelligent Transportation Systems--Operational Testing to Mitigate Congestion Program. HTML PDF, 71KB
12-14-06 Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards Final rule. HTML PDF, 63KB
12-08-06 Applications for Urban Partnership Agreement as Part of Congestion Initiative Notice of solicitation for applications to enter into urban partnership agreements with the U.S. Department of Transportation. HTML PDF, 81KB
11-24-06 Worker Visibility Final rule. HTML PDF, 86KB
11-01-06 Temporary Traffic Control Devices NPRM; request for comments. HTML PDF, 82KB
10-18-06 Interstate Oasis Program Notice. HTML PDF, 74KB
08-28-06 Announcement of Application Procedure and Deadlines for the Truck Parking Initiative Notice; solicitation of applications. HTML PDF, 59KB
07-17-06 SAFETEA-LU; Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation Empty Cell HTML PDF, 49KB
06-14-06 Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards NPRM; extension of comment period. HTML PDF, 46KB
05-08-06 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity SNPA; request for comments. HTML PDF, 97KB
05-04-06 Real-Time System Management Information Program Notice; Request for comments. HTML PDF, 65KB
04-25-06 Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards NPRM; request for comments. HTML PDF, 65KB
04-24-06 Worker Visibility NPRM; request for comments. HTML PDF, 69KB
02-27-06 Interstate Oasis Program Notice; request for comments. HTML PDF, 55KB
01-06-06 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU); Opportunities for State and Other Qualifying Agencies To Gain Authority to Toll Facilities Constructed Using Federal Funds Notice; process to solicit participation in various programs that grant authority to toll Federal-aid facilities. HTML PDF, 67KB
01-06-06 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU); Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation Notice; solicitation for participation. HTML PDF, 80KB
10-19-05 Participation in the Transportation Technology Innovation and Demonstration Program Notice; request for expression of consent to participate. HTML PDF, 70KB
12-01-04 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Specific Service and General Service Signing for 24-Hour Pharmacies Final rule. HTML PDF, 31KB
10-22-04 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Proposed rule; extension of comment period. HTML PDF, 50KB
09-09-04 Work Zone Safety and Mobility Final rule. HTML PDF, 93KB
07-30-04 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity (NPA) Notice of proposed amendments to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD); request for comments. HTML PDF, 85KB
06-15-04 AMBER Plan Implementation
Assistance Program; Request for
Applications
Notice; request for applications. HTML PDF, 57KB
05-13-04 Work Zone Safety and Mobility (SNPRM) Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments. HTML PDF, 104KB
05-10-04 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Specific Service and General Service Signing for 24-Hour Pharmacies Interim final rule; request for comments. HTML PDF, 62KB
11-20-03 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision Final rule. HTML PDF, 497KB
06-26-03 Designation of Dromedary Equipped Truck Tractor-Semitrailers as Specialized Equipment Final rule. HTML PDF, 48KB
05-07-03 Work Zone Safety and Mobility NPRM; request for comments. HTML PDF, 124KB
03-24-03 Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards Final rule. HTML PDF, 37KB
02-12-03 Amber Plan Program Support Assistance; Request for Applications Notice; request for applications. HTML PDF, 48KB
11-21-02 Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Color Specifications for Retroreflective Sign and Pavement Marking Materials Final rule; amendment. HTML PDF, 44KB
10-30-02 Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards NPRM; request for comments. HTML PDF, 41KB
07-31-02 Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Color Specifications for Retroreflective Sign and Pavement Marking Materials Final rule. HTML PDF, 67KB
07-30-02 Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Accessible Pedestrian Signals Final rule. HTML PDF, 37KB
07-29-02 Commercial Vehicle Width Exclusive Devices NPRM; request for comments. HTML PDF, 45KB
05-21-02 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision NPA to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); request for comments. HTML PDF, 249KB
02-15-02 Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Accessible Pedestrian Signals Interim final rule; request for comments. HTML PDF, 46KB
02-06-02 Work Zone Safety (ANPRM) Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments. HTML PDF, 62KB
01-16-02 Model Deployment of a Regional, Multi-Modal 511 Traveler Information System; Request for Participation Notice; request for participation. HTML PDF, 52KB
07-26-01 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Corrections Corrections to the final amendments to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. HTML PDF, 51KB
07-23-01 511 Traveler Information Telephone Number Program Support Assistance Program; Request for Applications Notice; request for applications. HTML PDF, 48KB
05-17-01 Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; General Provisions, Markings, and Signals (NPA) Notice of proposed amendments to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); request for comments. HTML PDF, 40KB
01-08-01 Intelligent Transportation System Architecture and Standards Final rule. HTML PDF, 241KB
12-18-00 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Final amendments to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD). HTML PDF, 263KB
08-09-00 Conversion of Traveler Information Telephone Numbers to 511; Request for Participation Notice; request for participation. HTML PDF, 125KB
12-21-99 Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Color Specifications for Retroreflective Sign and Pavement Marking Materials NPRM; request for comments. HTML PDF, 139KB
02-11-98 Additional Interchanges to the Interstate System ACTION: Notice of policy statement. HTML PDF, 28KB

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