Federal Highway Administration 24. Popular Title: Pavement Markings RIN 2125-AF34 Stage: Undetermined 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. A supplemental NPRM had been scheduled for 05/14/2012. Effects: Prompting action: Statute Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/07/2009 Docket Number: FHWA-2009-0139 Dates for Undetermined: Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None Federal Highway Administration 25. Popular Title: Performance Management 1 RIN 2125-AF49 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage:None Abstract: This rulemaking would create national performance management measures and standards to be used by the States to meet the national transportation goals identified in Section 1203 of MAP-21. This rulemaking would also establish the process to be used by States to set performance targets that reflect their performance measures. The FHWA anticipates publishing up to three separate rulemakings to address the different areas covered by this section. This rulemaking, the first, will cover safety. Effects:
purpose rulemaking submitted by industry representatives, requesting this action. Developing requirements for the HMR would provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility currently only offered by special permit and competent authorities. The HMR would authorize the transportation of certain explosives, ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate emulsions, and other specific hazardous materials in bulk packagings, which are not otherwise authorized under the HMR. These hazardous materials are used in blasting operations on specialized vehicles, bulk trucks (MBTs). MBTs are used as mobile work platforms to create blends of explosives that are unique for each blast site. Effects: Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/21/2011 Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0345 Dates for NPRM: Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 107. Popular Title: Enhanced Rail Tank Car Standards RIN 2137-AE91 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM published 9/6/2013; C/P extension published 11/5/2013; C/P closed 12/5/2013. Abstract: This rule proposes new operational requirements for certain trains transporting a large volume of flammable materials, improvements in tank car standards, and revision of the general requirements for offerors to ensure proper classification and characterization of mined gases and liquids. These new requirements are designed to lessen the frequency and consequences of derailments involving ethanol, crude oil, and certain trains transporting a large volume of flammable materials. The growing reliance on trains to transport large volumes of flammable materials poses a significant risk to life, property, and the environment. These significant risks have been highlighted by the recent derailments of trains carrying crude oil in Casselton, North Dakota, Aliceville, Alabama, and Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Canada. The proposed changes also address National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations on accurate classification, enhanced tank cars, rail routing, oversight, and adequate response capabilities. Effects: Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/13/2012