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Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

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Federal Highway Administration

25. Real-Time System Management Information Program

26. National Tunnel Inspection Standards

27. Lane Line Retroreflectivity





Federal Highway Administration



Federal Highway Administration
25.  Real-Time System Management Information Program Red
Popular Title:Real-Time Management
RIN 2125-AF19
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:NPRM: Publication Date 1/14/2009; End of Comment Period 4/14/2009.
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:
 Economically Significant
Major
Prompting action:Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/31/2006
Dates for Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 08/28/2009  01/26/2010   
To OMB 09/28/2009  02/26/2010   
OMB Clearance 12/28/2009  05/26/2010   
Publication Date 01/04/2010  05/31/2010   
Explanation for any delay:Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None




Federal Highway Administration
26.  National Tunnel Inspection Standards Green
Popular Title:Tunnel Inspection
RIN 2125-AF24
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:ANPRM: Publication Date 11/18/08; End of Comment Period 2/17/09.
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 23 CFR Part 650 -- Bridges, Structures, and Hydraulics, by adding the National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS) under Subpart E. We anticipate that the NTIS may be modeled after the existing National Bridge Inspection Standards and may include requirements for, among other things, inspection procedures, the qualifications and training of inspectors, and a National Tunnel Inventory.
Effects:
 None
Prompting action:None
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/2008
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 02/22/2010  01/26/2010  01/06/2010 
To OMB 03/22/2010  02/08/2010   
OMB Clearance 06/22/2010  05/10/2010   
Publication Date 07/23/2010  05/17/2010   
End of Comment Period 09/23/2010  07/19/2010   
Explanation for any delay:N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None




Federal Highway Administration
27.  Lane Line Retroreflectivity Green
Popular Title:Lane Retroreflectivity
RIN 2125-AF34
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, to include standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for pavement markings on all roads open to public travel.
Effects:
 None
Prompting action:Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/07/2009
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date
New
Projected
Date
Actual
Date
To OST 01/26/2010     
To OMB 02/26/2010     
OMB Clearance 05/24/2010     
Publication Date 05/31/2010     
End of Comment Period 08/02/2010     
Explanation for any delay:N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None