81 FR 12781 - Draft National Freight Strategic Plan: Notice of Deadline for Submitting Comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 47 (March 10, 2016)
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Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 47 (March 10, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 12781-12782] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-05370] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT-OST-2015-0248] Draft National Freight Strategic Plan: Notice of Deadline for Submitting Comments ACTION: Notice of deadline for submitting comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces a deadline for submitting comments on the draft National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to satisfy requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). On October 18, 2015, DOT released for public comment a draft NFSP (available at https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/DRAFT_NFSP_for_Public_Comment_508_10%2015%2015%20v1.pdf). The DOT intends to consider all comments received from the public when updating and finalizing the NFSP to be consistent with the FAST Act requirements. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 25, 2016 to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the final NFSP. ADDRESSES: Comments on the draft NFSP may be submitted and viewed at Docket Number DOT-OST-2015-0248. The web address is: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-0248. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vinn White, at (202) 366-9044 or email [email protected]. Additional Information BACKGROUND: The MAP-21 (Pub. L. 112-141) required DOT to develop a NFSP that included (1) an assessment of the conditions and performance of the National Freight Network; (2) an identification of bottlenecks on the National Freight Network that create significant freight congestion; (3) forecasts of freight volumes; (4) an identification of major trade gateways and national freight corridors; (5) an assessment of statutory, regulatory, technological, institutional, financial, and other barriers to improved freight transportation performance, including a description of opportunities for overcoming the barriers; (6) an identification of corridors providing access to energy exploration, development, installation, or production areas; (7) an identification of best practices for improving the performance of the National Freight Network; (8) an identification of best practices to mitigate the impacts of freight movement on communities; (9) a process for addressing multistate projects and encouraging jurisdictions to collaborate; and (10) strategies to improve freight intermodal connectivity. On October 18, 2015, the DOT issued the draft NFSP for public comment, available at www.transportation.gov/freight and also at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-0248. At that time, the DOT requested comments on the draft NFSP but did not provide a specific date by which comments were due. To date, the DOT has received numerous comments from the public but understands that many in the public who plan to submit comments have been waiting for specific instructions about the end of the comment period. On December 4, 2015, the President signed the FAST Act (Pub. L. 114-94) into law, before the draft NFSP could be finalized. Section 8001 of the FAST Act continues the requirement that the DOT develop an NFSP, generally requiring most of the same content for the NFSP as was required under MAP-21. The FAST Act specifically makes the NFSP multimodal in scope, links it to the National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN) (created under the FAST Act) rather than the former National Freight Network created under MAP-21, and also requires the NFSP to include an identification of corridors providing access to major areas for manufacturing, agriculture, or natural resources and requires the DOT to provide notice and an opportunity for public comment. The DOT is currently in the process of revising the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP to conform to the additional requirements of the FAST Act. Whereas the FAST Act allows the DOT to take up to two years from the date of the FAST Act's enactment to complete the NFSP, the DOT intends to make use of the work already completed on the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP, as modified by comments received from the public on [[Page 12782]] that draft and the new FAST Act provisions, to issue a fully compliant National Freight Strategic Plan in final format by the end of July 2016. To do so, the DOT is asking the public to submit comments on the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP on or before [45 days from posting of this notice] to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the final NFSP. Commenters are encouraged to address any aspects of the draft NFSP or the FAST Act that they believe should be reflected in the final National Freight Strategic Plan. All comments on the draft NFSP that have already been submitted to DOT will be transferred to this docket and will receive full consideration by the DOT with respect to the NFSP to be issued by the end of July 2016. Commenters who have already responded prior to this notice are also free to update or replace their previous comments. The DOT is also working to establish an Interim National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN) that is due 180 days following the enactment date of the FAST Act, which would be on June 1, 2016. The NMFN will be similar in concept to the draft multimodal freight network that was issued as part of the October 18, 2015 draft NFSP, but will now be handled as a separate product from the NFSP. The DOT will publish a separate Federal Register notice on or about June 1, 2016 requesting public comment on the Interim NMFN. The NFSP will reference the NMFN but not include it. All comments on the draft NFSP that pertain to the multimodal freight network included in the draft NFSP will receive full consideration by the DOT with respect to the development of the Interim Final Multimodal Freight Network. Public Comment: The DOT invites comments by all those interested in the draft National Freight Strategic Plan. Comments on the draft NFSP may be submitted and viewed at Docket Number DOT-OST-2015-0248. The web address is: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015- 0248. Comments must be received on or before [45 days from posting of this notice] to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the final NFSP. After [45 days from posting of this notice], comments will continue to be available for viewing by the public. Dated: March 3, 2016. Vinn White, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-05370 Filed 3-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P
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scene reconstruction tool that assists in products by NHTSA or the U.S. forecasts of freight volumes; (4) an
the determination of the cause of the Department of Transportation. The identification of major trade gateways
crash and can support crash United States Government does not and national freight corridors; (5) an
investigations. It is an electronic/optical endorse products or manufacturers. assessment of statutory, regulatory,
instrument that specializes in surveying Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161. technological, institutional, financial,
with tools to provide precise and other barriers to improved freight
measurements for diagraming crash Issued in Washington, DC, on March 4, transportation performance, including a
2016 under authority delegated in 49 CFR
scenes, including a laser range finder part 1.95.
description of opportunities for
and a computer to assist law overcoming the barriers; (6) an
Paul A. Hemmersbaugh,
enforcement to determine post-accident identification of corridors providing
reconstruction. The total station system Chief Counsel. access to energy exploration,
is designed to gather evidence of the [FR Doc. 2016–05371 Filed 3–9–16; 8:45 am] development, installation, or production
events leading up to, during and BILLING CODE 4910–59–P areas; (7) an identification of best
following a crash. These tools are used practices for improving the performance
to gather evidence to determine such of the National Freight Network; (8) an
facts as minimum speed at the time of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION identification of best practices to
a crash, the critical speed of a roadway mitigate the impacts of freight
curve, the distance a vehicle may have Office of the Secretary movement on communities; (9) a
traveled when out of control and other [Docket No. DOT–OST–2015–0248] process for addressing multistate
factors that involve a crash projects and encouraging jurisdictions
investigation. In some instances, the Draft National Freight Strategic Plan: to collaborate; and (10) strategies to
facts collected through the use of a total Notice of Deadline for Submitting improve freight intermodal
station are used to form a basis of a Comments connectivity.
criminal charge or evidence in a On October 18, 2015, the DOT issued
criminal prosecution. ACTION: Notice of deadline for the draft NFSP for public comment,
Based upon our recent market submitting comments. available at www.transportation.gov/
analysis, we are unaware of any total SUMMARY: This notice announces a freight and also at http://www.
station equipment that is manufactured deadline for submitting comments on regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOT-
domestically. Ibid. Since a total station the draft National Freight Strategic Plan OST-2015-0248. At that time, the DOT
is unavailable from a domestic (NFSP) to the U.S. Department of requested comments on the draft NFSP
manufacturer and the equipment would Transportation (DOT) to satisfy but did not provide a specific date by
assist in post-accident reconstruction requirements of the Moving Ahead for which comments were due. To date, the
and enforcement to advance the purpose Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP– DOT has received numerous comments
of 23 U.S.C. 402, a Buy America waiver 21) and the Fixing America’s Surface from the public but understands that
is appropriate. NHTSA invites public Transportation Act (FAST Act). On many in the public who plan to submit
comment on this conclusion. October 18, 2015, DOT released for comments have been waiting for
In light of the above discussion, and specific instructions about the end of
public comment a draft NFSP (available
pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 313(b)(2), NHTSA the comment period.
at https://www.transportation.gov/sites/
finds that it is appropriate to grant a On December 4, 2015, the President
dot.gov/files/docs/DRAFT_NFSP_for_
waiver from the Buy America signed the FAST Act (Pub. L. 114–94)
requirements to MBHS in order to Public_Comment_508_10%2015%20 into law, before the draft NFSP could be
purchase the Leica total station 15%20v1.pdf). The DOT intends to finalized. Section 8001 of the FAST Act
equipment. This waiver applies to consider all comments received from continues the requirement that the DOT
Maine and all other states seeking to use the public when updating and finalizing develop an NFSP, generally requiring
section 402 funds to purchase Leica the NFSP to be consistent with the most of the same content for the NFSP
total stations for the purposes FAST Act requirements. as was required under MAP–21. The
mentioned herein. This waiver is DATES: Comments must be received on FAST Act specifically makes the NFSP
effective through fiscal year 2016 and or before April 25, 2016 to receive full multimodal in scope, links it to the
expires at the conclusion of the fiscal consideration by DOT with respect to National Multimodal Freight Network
year (September 30, 2016). In the final NFSP. (NMFN) (created under the FAST Act)
accordance with the provisions of ADDRESSES: Comments on the draft rather than the former National Freight
section 117 of the Safe, Accountable, NFSP may be submitted and viewed at Network created under MAP–21, and
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Docket Number DOT–OST–2015–0248. also requires the NFSP to include an
Act: A Legacy of Users Technical The web address is: http:// identification of corridors providing
Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110– www.regulations.gov/ access to major areas for manufacturing,
244, 122 Stat. 1572), NHTSA is #!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-0248. agriculture, or natural resources and
providing this notice as its finding that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: requires the DOT to provide notice and
a waiver of the Buy America Vinn White, at (202) 366–9044 or email an opportunity for public comment.
requirements is appropriate for the freight@dot.gov. The DOT is currently in the process
Leica total station. of revising the October 18, 2015 draft
Written comments on this finding Additional Information NFSP to conform to the additional
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may be submitted through any of the BACKGROUND: The MAP–21 (Pub. requirements of the FAST Act. Whereas
methods discussed above. NHTSA may L. 112–141) required DOT to develop a the FAST Act allows the DOT to take up
reconsider this finding if, through NFSP that included (1) an assessment of to two years from the date of the FAST
comment, it learns additional relevant the conditions and performance of the Act’s enactment to complete the NFSP,
information regarding its decision to National Freight Network; (2) an the DOT intends to make use of the
grant MBHS’s waiver request. identification of bottlenecks on the work already completed on the October
This finding should not be construed National Freight Network that create 18, 2015 draft NFSP, as modified by
as an endorsement or approval of any significant freight congestion; (3) comments received from the public on
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that draft and the new FAST Act DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OCC.treas.gov or by telephone at (202)
provisions, to issue a fully compliant 649–5420. Attendees should provide
National Freight Strategic Plan in final Office of the Comptroller of the their full name, email address, and
format by the end of July 2016. To do Currency organization, if any. For security
so, the DOT is asking the public to [Docket ID OCC–2016–0004] reasons, attendees will be subject to
submit comments on the October 18, security screening procedures and must
2015 draft NFSP on or before [45 days Minority Depository Institutions present a valid government-issued
from posting of this notice] to receive Advisory Committee Meeting identification to enter the building.
full consideration by DOT with respect Members of the public who are deaf or
to the final NFSP. Commenters are AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the hard of hearing should call (202) 649–
encouraged to address any aspects of the Currency, Department of the Treasury. 5597 (TTY) at least five days before the
draft NFSP or the FAST Act that they ACTION: Notice. meeting to arrange auxiliary aids such
believe should be reflected in the final as sign language interpretation for this
SUMMARY: The Office of the Comptroller
National Freight Strategic Plan. All meeting.
of the Currency (OCC) announces a
comments on the draft NFSP that have Dated: March 4, 2016.
meeting of the Minority Depository
already been submitted to DOT will be Thomas J. Curry,
Institutions Advisory Committee
transferred to this docket and will
(MDIAC). Comptroller of the Currency.
receive full consideration by the DOT
DATES: The OCC MDIAC will hold a [FR Doc. 2016–05339 Filed 3–9–16; 8:45 am]
with respect to the NFSP to be issued by
the end of July 2016. Commenters who public meeting on Tuesday, April 5, BILLING CODE 4810–33–P
have already responded prior to this 2016, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern
notice are also free to update or replace Daylight Time (EDT).
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
their previous comments. ADDRESSES: The OCC will hold the April
The DOT is also working to establish 5, 2016 meeting of the MDIAC at the Internal Revenue Service
an Interim National Multimodal Freight Office of the Comptroller of the
Network (NMFN) that is due 180 days Currency, 400 7th Street SW., Proposed Collection; Comment
following the enactment date of the Washington, DC 20219. Request for Form 14157 and Form
FAST Act, which would be on June 1, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 14157–A
2016. The NMFN will be similar in Beverly Cole, Designated Federal Officer
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
concept to the draft multimodal freight and Senior Advisor to the Senior
Treasury.
network that was issued as part of the Deputy Comptroller for Midsize and
Community Bank Supervision, (202) ACTION: Notice and request for
October 18, 2015 draft NFSP, but will
now be handled as a separate product 649–5420, Office of the Comptroller of comments.
from the NFSP. The DOT will publish the Currency, Washington, DC, 20219. SUMMARY: The Department of the
a separate Federal Register notice on or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By this Treasury, as part of its continuing effort
about June 1, 2016 requesting public notice, the OCC is announcing that the to reduce paperwork and respondent
comment on the Interim NMFN. The MDIAC will convene a meeting at 8:00 burden, invites the general public and
NFSP will reference the NMFN but not a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at other Federal agencies to take this
include it. All comments on the draft the Office of the Comptroller of the opportunity to comment on proposed
NFSP that pertain to the multimodal Currency, 400 7th Street SW., and/or continuing information
freight network included in the draft Washington, DC 20219. Agenda items collections, as required by the
NFSP will receive full consideration by will include current topics of interest to Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
the DOT with respect to the the industry. The purpose of the Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
development of the Interim Final meeting is for the MDIAC to advise the 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is
Multimodal Freight Network. OCC on steps the agency may be able to soliciting comments concerning Form
Public Comment: The DOT invites take to ensure the continued health and 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer
comments by all those interested in the viability of minority depository and Form 14157–A, Tax Return
draft National Freight Strategic Plan. institutions and other issues of concern Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit.
Comments on the draft NFSP may be to minority depository institutions. DATES: Written comments should be
submitted and viewed at Docket Members of the public may submit received on or before May 9, 2016 to be
Number DOT–OST–2015–0248. The written statements to the MDIAC by any assured of consideration.
web address is: http:// one of the following methods:
• Email to: MDIAC@OCC.treas.gov. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
www.regulations.gov/ to Tuawana Pinkston, Internal Revenue
#!docketDetail;D=DOT-OST-2015-0248. • Mail to: Beverly Cole, Designated
Federal Officer, Office of the Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution
Comments must be received on or Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.
before [45 days from posting of this Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
notice] to receive full consideration by
The OCC must receive written Requests for additional information or
DOT with respect to the final NFSP.
statements no later than Tuesday, March copies of the form and instructions
After [45 days from posting of this
29, 2016. Members of the public who should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala,
notice], comments will continue to be
at (202) 317–5746, or at Internal
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available for viewing by the public. plan to attend the meeting should
contact the OCC by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111
Dated: March 3, 2016. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 to inform the Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
Vinn White, OCC of their desire to attend the DC 20224, or through the internet, at
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation meeting and to provide information that RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov.
Policy. will be required to facilitate entry into SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. 2016–05370 Filed 3–9–16; 8:45 am] the meeting. Members of the public may Title: Tax Return Preparer Complaint.
BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P contact the OCC via email at MDIAC@ OMB Number: 1545–2168.
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| Contact | Vinn White, at (202) 366-9044 or email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 12781 |
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