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Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

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Federal Highway Administration

20. National Tunnel Inspection Standards

21. Lane Line Retroreflectivity

22. National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Engineering Judgments (RRR)

23. National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Compliance Dates Revision (RRR)





Federal Highway Administration


Federal Highway Administration
20.  National Tunnel Inspection Standards Red
Popular Title:Tunnel Inspection
RIN 2125-AF24
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:ANPRM: Publication Date 11/18/08; End of Comment Period 2/17/09. NPRM: Publication Date 7/22/2010; End of Comment Period 09/20/2010.
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 Final Rule:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 05/31/2011  09/14/2011  09/13/2011 
To OMB 07/01/2011  12/29/2011   
OMB Clearance 10/03/2011  03/29/2012   
Publication Date 10/14/2011  04/05/2012   
Explanation for any delay:Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None




Federal Highway Administration
21.  Lane Line Retroreflectivity Red
Popular Title:Lane Retroreflectivity
RIN 2125-AF34
Stage: SNPRM
Previous Stage:NPRM: Publication Date 4/22/2010; End of Comment Period 8/20/2010.
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. We originally scheduled publication of a final rule for 12/30/2011.
Effects:
 None
Prompting action:Statute
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/07/2009
Dates for SNPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 01/06/2012     
To OMB 02/06/2012     
OMB Clearance 05/07/2012     
Publication Date 05/14/2012     
End of Comment Period 07/14/2012     
Explanation for any delay:Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None




Federal Highway Administration
22.  National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Engineering Judgments (RRR) Red
Popular Title:MUTCD Engineering Judgment (RRR)
RIN 2125-AF41
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None.
Abstract: This rulemaking would propose changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to clarify the definition of "Standard Statements" in the MUTCD and to clarify the use of engineering judgment and studies in the application of traffic control devices.
Effects:
 None
Prompting action:2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/03/2010
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 02/14/2011  03/31/2011  03/31/2011 
To OMB 03/14/2011  05/01/2011  05/17/2011 
OMB Clearance 06/14/2011  08/17/2011  07/22/2011 
Publication Date 06/20/2011  08/24/2011  08/02/2011 
End of Comment Period 08/22/2011  10/24/2011  10/03/2011 
Explanation for any delay:Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 76 FR 46214




Federal Highway Administration
23.  National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Compliance Dates Revision (RRR) Green
Popular Title:MUTCD Compliance Dates (RRR)
RIN 2125-AF43
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None.
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to revise the compliance dates for certain requirements in the MUTCD.
Effects:
 None
Prompting action:2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review
Legal Deadline: None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/20/2011
Dates for NPRM:
MilestoneOriginally
Scheduled
Date		New
Projected
Date		Actual
Date
To OST 04/01/2011    04/18/2011 
To OMB 05/02/2011  05/02/2011  05/12/2011 
OMB Clearance 07/29/2011  07/29/2011  08/16/2011 
Publication Date 08/03/2011  08/05/2011  08/31/2011 
End of Comment Period 08/17/2011  10/05/2011  10/31/2011 
Explanation for any delay:N/A
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 76 FR 54156