[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 183 (Thursday, September 21, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23349]
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Part VII
Department of Transportation
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Federal Highway Administration
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23 CFR Part 655
National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Revision of the Manual
on Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD); Proposed Rule
Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 183 / Thursday, September 21, 1995 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
23 CFR Part 655
[FHWA Docket No. 95-8, Notice No. 1]
RIN 2125-AD57
National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Revision of the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: The FHWA proposes to extend the comment period for a notice of
proposed amendments to the MUTCD which was published June 12, 1995, at
60 FR 31008. The original comment period was set to close on September
11, 1995. The proposed extension stems from concern expressed by the
National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) that the
September 11 closing date does not provide sufficient time for
appropriate response to the proposed MUTCD changes. The FHWA recognizes
that other commenters may be subject to similar time constraints and
agrees with the NCUTCD that the comment period should be extended.
Therefore, the closing date for comments is changed to March 11, 1996
which will provide the NCUTCD and other interested commenters
additional time to evaluate the proposed changes and to submit
responses.
DATES: Submit written comments on or before March 11, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Submit written, signed comments to FHWA Docket No. 95-8,
Federal Highway Administration, Room 4232, HCC-10, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590. All comments received will be available for
examination at the above address between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., e.t.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Those desiring
notification of receipt of comments must include a self-addressed,
stamped postcard.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the notice
of proposed amendments or a copy of the proposed text contact Mr.
Ernest Huckaby, Office of Highway Safety, (202) 366-9064, Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Room 3419, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m.
to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MUTCD is incorporated by reference in 23
CFR part 655, subpart F, and recognized as the national standard for
traffic control on all public roads. As discussed in the June 12, 1995
notice of proposed rulemaking, the FHWA is in the process of rewriting
and reformatting the MUTCD. As the effort proceeds, many changes to the
MUTCD will be identified. The June 12, 1995 notice of proposed
rulemaking invites comments on the proposed changes which the FHWA has
identified to date. As other changes are identified or proposed, they
will be published in a future rulemaking. These changes affect various
parts of the MUTCD and are intended to expedite traffic, promote
uniformity, improve safety and traffic control device application, and
provide a clearer understanding of the principles contained in the
MUTCD.
As noted, the original comment period for the June 12, 1995 notice
of proposed amendments to the MUTCD is set to close on September 11,
1995. The NCUTCD has expressed concern that this closing date does not
provide sufficient time to review the proposed changes, consolidate
comments, and submit these comments to its member organizations for
approval. The NCUTCD only meets in January and June of each year to
vote as a full body on proposals and issues relating to the MUTCD. The
FHWA recognizes that the issuance of the June 12, 1995 notice did not
allow enough time for the proposed changes to be discussed and approved
at the regularly scheduled meetings. Therefore, the closing date for
comments is changed to March 11, 1996 to allow the NCUTCD and other
commenters additional time to respond.
The MUTCD is available for inspection and copying as prescribed in
49 CFR Part 7, appendix D. It may be purchased for $44.00 from the
Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 050-001-00308-2.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315, 49 CFR 1.48.
Issued on: September 13, 1995.
Rodney E. Slater,
Federal Highway Administrator.
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