[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 122 (Monday, June 24, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32354-32355]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14246]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
49 CFR Parts 27 and 28
Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities--Correction of
Organizational References
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation proposes to amend its rules
to reflect a statutory change in the name of the Department's transit
agency from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA) to the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective July 24, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant
General Counsel for Regulation and Enforcement, Department of
Transportation, 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590. (202)
366-9306 (voice); (202)755-7687(TDD).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In his Regulatory Reinvention Initiative
Memorandum of March 4, 1995, President Clinton directed Federal
agencies to conduct a page-by-page review of all their regulations and
to ``eliminate or revise those that are outdated or otherwise in need
of reform.'' In response to that directive, the Department has
undertaken a review of its regulations as contained in 49 CFR Parts 27
and 28. This rule is a result of those efforts. Pursuant to the name
change mandated by Title III--Federal Transit Act Amendments of 1991,
of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (P.L.
102-240), the words ``Urban Mass Transportation Administration'' are
changed to the words ``Federal Transit Administration'' in every
instance in which those words appear; and the letters ``UMTA'' are
changed to the letters ``FTA'' in every instance in which those letters
appear.
Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866. It has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget under that order. It is not significant under the
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation
(DOT) (44 FR 11040, February 26, 1979). Because this rule is editorial
in nature, it involves no costs and no economic evaluation has been
prepared.
In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Department
has evaluated the effects of this action on small entities. Based upon
this evaluation, the Department certifies that the amendment will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
Executive Order 12612 (Federalism)
These amendments have been analyzed in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612. The
Department has determined that the amendments do not have sufficient
federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism
Assessment. The amendments will not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.
National Environmental Policy Act
The Department has also analyzed the amendments for the purpose of
the National Environmental Policy Act. The amendments will not have any
significant impact on the quality of the human environment.
Paperwork Reduction Act
There are no reporting or recordkeeping requirements associated
with the amendments.
Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment Unnecessary
Under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. section 553), the
Department determines that notice and an opportunity for public comment
are unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. The amendments
made in this document are ministerial and will have no substantive
impact.
List of Subjects
49 CFR Part 27
Administrative practice and procedure, Airports, Civil rights,
Highways and roads, Individuals with disabilities, Mass transit,
Railroads, Reports and recordkeeping requirements.
49 CFR Part 28
Administrative practice and procedure, Civil rights, Equal
employment opportunity, Federal buildings and facilities, Individuals
with disabilities, Mass transit, Railroads, Reports and recordkeeping
requirements.
PART 27--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for Part 27 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended (29 U.S.C. 794); secs. 16(a) and 16(d) of the Federal
Transit Laws (49 U.S.C. Chapter 5301 et seq.); sec. 165(b) of the
Federal-aid Highway Act of 1973 (49 U.S.C. 142nt.); the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101-12213; and 49 U.S.C.
322).
Sec. 27.5 Definitions [Amended]
2. In the definition of ``Head of Operating Administration'' in
Sec. 27.5, remove the words ``Urban Mass Transportation
Administration,'' and in their place, add the words ``Federal Transit
Administration''.
Sec. 27.19 Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
requirements and FTA policy--[Amended]
3. The heading of Sec. 27.19 is revised to read as set forth above.
4. In Sec. 27.19(b), remove the word ``UMTA,'' and add, in its
place, the word ``FTA''; remove the words ``Urban Mass Transportation
Administration,'' and add, in their place, the words ``Federal Transit
Administration.''
PART 28--[AMENDED]
5. The authority citation for Part 28 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.
Sec. 28.103 Definitions [Amended]
6. In Sec. 28.103, paragraph (g) of the difinition of
``Departmental Element'', remove the words ``Urban Mass Transportation
Administration (UMTA),'' and in their place, add the words ``Federal
Transit Administration (FTA).''
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Issued on Washington, DC, on May 31, 1996.
Federico Pena,
Secretary of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 96-14246 Filed 6-21-96; 8:45 am]
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