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          **FAQs on public comments, questions, and concerns about an existing Federal – Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware device**

**1. Question. How should comments or complaints regarding FHWA’s issuance of a Federal-Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware device be submitted to FHWA?**

***Answer:****Written comments should be submitted to the following addresses:*

*If you send by mail delivery services such as USPS, UPS, Fed-Ex:*

*Office of Safety
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1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590
Attention: Roadway Departure Safety Program*

*If you send electronically:*

*Safety.fhwa@dot.gov*

**2. Question: Do comments or complaints about the issuance of a Federal-Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware device need to be in writing?**

***Answer:****Yes, all comments to FHWA need to be in writing and be as detailed as possible.*

**3. Question: Will FHWA share any comments or complaints received with the manufacturer or testing facility?**

***Answer:** FHWA may share these comments with the testing facility, manufacturer, or any other interested party.*
              
      
    
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