81 FR 39747 - Buy America Waiver Notification
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-14393 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 117 (Friday, June 17, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 39747-39748] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14393] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Buy America Waiver Notification AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice provides information regarding FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic Voith 21/R5 propulsion units compatible with domestic Caterpillar engine 3512C/1600 rpm in the State of Virginia. DATES: The effective date of the waiver is June 20, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366-1562, or via email at [email protected]. For legal questions, please contact Mr. William Winne, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-1397, or via email at [email protected]. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Federal Register's home page at: http://www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office's database at: http://www.access.thefederalregister.org/nara. Background The FHWA's Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides information regarding FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for use of non-domestic Voith 21/R5 propulsion units compatible with domestic Caterpillar engine 3512C/1600 rpm for a new Jamestown Ferry vessel in the State of Virginia. In accordance with Division K, section 122 of the ``Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015'' (Pub. L. 113-235), FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/contracts/waivers.cfm?id=124) on April 21. The FHWA received no comments in response to the publication. Based on all the information available to the agency, FHWA concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers Voith 21/R5 propulsion units compatible with domestic Caterpillar engine 3512C/1600 [[Page 39748]] rpm for a new ferry boat in the State of Virginia. In accordance with the provisions of section 117 of the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-244, 122 Stat. 1572), FHWA is providing this notice as its finding that a waiver of Buy America requirements is appropriate. The FHWA invites public comment on this finding for an additional 15 days following the effective date of the finding. Comments may be submitted to FHWA's Web site via the link provided to the waiver page noted above. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110-161, 23 CFR 635.410. Issued on: June 10, 2016. Gregory G. Nadeau, Administrator, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2016-14393 Filed 6-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-22-P
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than 150 days for filing such claim, then were taken, are described in the that a Buy America waiver is
that shorter time period still applies. Environmental Assessment (EA) with a appropriate for the use of non-domestic
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Finding of No Significant Impact Voith 21/R5 propulsion units
Caltrans: James Shankel, Senior (FONSI) for the project, approved on compatible with domestic Caterpillar
Environmental Planner, California May 4, 2016, and in other documents in engine 3512C/1600 rpm in the State of
Department of Transportation District 8, the project records. The EA/FONSI, and Virginia.
Division of Environmental Planning, other project records are available by DATES: The effective date of the waiver
464 West 4th Street, 6th Floor, MS 827, contacting Caltrans at the address is June 20, 2016.
San Bernardino, California, 92401–1400, provided above. This notice applies to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
during normal business hours from 8:00 all Federal agency decisions as of the questions about this notice, please
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., telephone (909) 383– issuance date of this notice and all laws contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA
6379, or email James.Shankel@ under which such actions were taken, Office of Program Administration, (202)
dot.ca.gov. including but not limited to: 366–1562, or via email at
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective
1. Council on Environmental Quality gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal
July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway regulations; questions, please contact Mr. William
2. National Environmental Policy Act
Administration (FHWA) assigned, and Winne, FHWA Office of the Chief
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
the California Department of 3. Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970; Counsel, (202) 366–1397, or via email at
Transportation (Caltrans) assumed, 4. Moving Ahead for Progress in the William.Winne@dot.gov. Office hours
environmental responsibilities for this 21st Century Act (MAP–21, Pub. L. 112– for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. 141); p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday,
Notice is hereby given that Caltrans and 5. Clean Air Act Amendments of except Federal holidays.
USFWS have taken final agency actions 1990; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing 6. Noise Control Act of 1979;
licenses, permits, and approvals for the 7. 23 CFR part 772 FHWA Noise Electronic Access
following highway project in the State Standards, Policies and Procedures; An electronic copy of this document
of California: Construction of one or two 8. Department of Transportation Act may be downloaded from the Federal
tolled express lanes in each direction on of 1966, Section 4(f); Register’s home page at: http://
I–15 in Riverside County between PM 9. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987; www.archives.gov and the Government
36.8 and PM 51.4. Sign improvements 10. Endangered Species Act of 1973; Printing Office’s database at: http://
would also be made to inform and guide 11. Migratory Bird Treaty Act; www.access.gpo.gov/nara.
users of the new tolled express lanes. 12. National Historic Preservation Act
of 1966, as amended; Background
Advanced signage is required to be
posted at a minimum of two miles prior 13. Historic Sites Act of 1935; The FHWA’s Buy America policy in
14. Executive Order 11990— 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic
to the start of the tolled express lanes.
Protection of Wetlands; manufacturing process for any steel or
The project limits for the signage extend 15. Executive Order 12898—
from PM 34.7 in Riverside County to PM iron products (including protective
Environmental Justice; coatings) that are permanently
1.3 in San Bernardino County. The 16. Executive Order 13112—Invasive
Build Alternative would specifically incorporated in a Federal-aid
Species;
provide one tolled express lane in each 17. Uniform Relocation Assistance construction project. The regulation also
direction from Cajalco Road to Hidden and Real Property Acquisition Act of provides for a waiver of the Buy
Valley Parkway, provide two tolled 1970; America requirements when the
express lanes in each direction from application would be inconsistent with
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance the public interest or when satisfactory
Hidden Valley Parkway northbound and
Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning
Second Street southbound (Norco) to quality domestic steel and iron products
and Construction. The regulations
Cantu Galleano Ranch Road (Eastvale/ implementing Executive Order 12372 are not sufficiently available. This
Jurupa Valley), and construct one tolled regarding intergovernmental consultation on notice provides information regarding
express lane in each direction from Federal programs and activities apply to this FHWA’s finding that a Buy America
Cantu Galleano Ranch Road (Eastvale/ program.) waiver is appropriate for use of non-
Jurupa Valley) to SR–60, with isolated domestic Voith 21/R5 propulsion units
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1)
outside widening at Riverside Avenue compatible with domestic Caterpillar
to maintain lane balance for the SR–60 Shawn E. Oliver, engine 3512C/1600 rpm for a new
West Bound loop connector. Team Leader, Program Development, Federal Jamestown Ferry vessel in the State of
The total length of the express lanes Highway Administration, Sacramento, CA. Virginia.
is approximately 14.6 miles. The [FR Doc. 2016–14391 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] In accordance with Division K,
purpose of the I–15 Express Lanes BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P section 122 of the ‘‘Consolidated and
Project is to improve existing and future Further Continuing Appropriations Act,
traffic operations and mainline travel 2015’’ (Pub. L. 113–235), FHWA
times, expand travel choice, increase DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION published a notice of intent to issue a
travel time reliability, and expand tolled waiver on its Web site (http://
express lane network. The lane Federal Highway Administration www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/
improvements are located within contracts/waivers.cfm?id=124) on April
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Riverside County, California, and from Buy America Waiver Notification 21. The FHWA received no comments
south to north run through the cities of AGENCY: Federal Highway in response to the publication. Based on
Corona, Norco, Eastvale, and Jurupa Administration (FHWA), DOT. all the information available to the
Valley and portions of unincorporated ACTION: Notice. agency, FHWA concludes that there are
Riverside County. no domestic manufacturers Voith 21/R5
The actions by the Federal agencies, SUMMARY: This notice provides propulsion units compatible with
and the laws under which such actions information regarding FHWA’s finding domestic Caterpillar engine 3512C/1600
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rpm for a new ferry boat in the State of (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Virginia. New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140,
In accordance with the provisions of Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Federal Railroad Administration
section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m.
Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, [Docket Number FRA–2002–12268]
L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), FHWA is except Federal Holidays.
providing this notice as its finding that Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Interested parties are invited to
a waiver of Buy America requirements participate in these proceedings by In accordance with part 211 of Title
is appropriate. The FHWA invites submitting written views, data, or 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
public comment on this finding for an comments. FRA does not anticipate this document provides the public
additional 15 days following the scheduling a public hearing in notice that by a document dated May
effective date of the finding. Comments connection with these proceedings since 13, 2016, the Plymouth & Lincoln
may be submitted to FHWA’s Web site the facts do not appear to warrant a Railroad (PLL) has petitioned the
via the link provided to the waiver page hearing. If any interested party desires Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
noted above. an opportunity for oral comment, they for a waiver of compliance from certain
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161, should notify FRA, in writing, before provisions of the Federal railroad safety
23 CFR 635.410. the end of the comment period and regulations contained at 49 CFR part
Issued on: June 10, 2016. specify the basis for their request. 219. FRA assigned the petition Docket
Gregory G. Nadeau, All communications concerning these Number FRA–2002–12268.
proceedings should identify the PLL requests an extension of an
Administrator, Federal Highway
Administration. appropriate docket number and may be existing waiver providing relief from 49
submitted by any of the following CFR part 219, subparts D (Testing for
[FR Doc. 2016–14393 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am]
methods: Cause), E (Identification of Troubled
BILLING CODE 4910–22–P
• Web site: http:// Employees), F (Pre-Employment Tests),
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online and G (Random Alcohol and Drug
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION instructions for submitting comments. Testing Programs).
A copy of the petition, as well as any
• Fax: 202–493–2251. written communications concerning the
Federal Railroad Administration
• Mail: Docket Operations Facility, petition, is available for review online at
[Docket Number FRA–2016–0057] U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 www.regulations.gov and in person at
New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, the Department of Transportation’s
Notice of Application for Approval of Washington, DC 20590. Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New
Discontinuance or Modification of a
• Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140,
Railroad Signal System
Avenue SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket
In accordance with part 235 of Title Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m.
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document except Federal Holidays. except Federal Holidays.
provides the public notice that by a Communications received by August Interested parties are invited to
document dated May 23, 2016, Norfolk 1, 2016 will be considered by FRA participate in these proceedings by
Southern Railway (NS) petitioned the before final action is taken. Comments submitting written views, data, or
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received after that date will be comments. FRA does not anticipate
seeking approval for the discontinuance considered as far as practicable. scheduling a public hearing in
or modification of a signal system. FRA Anyone is able to search the connection with these proceedings since
assigned the petition Docket Number electronic form of any written the facts do not appear to warrant a
FRA–2016–0057. communications and comments hearing. If any interested party desires
Applicant: Norfolk Southern Railway; received into any of our dockets by the an opportunity for oral comment and a
Mr. B.L. Sykes, Chief Engineer, C&S name of the individual submitting the public hearing, they should notify FRA,
Engineering, 1200 Peachtree Street NE., comment (or signing the document, if in writing, before the end of the
Atlanta, GA 30309. submitted on behalf of an association, comment period and specify the basis
NS seeks approval of the modification business, labor union, etc.). In for their request.
of power-operated Switch 17 at Control accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT All communications concerning these
Point (CP) MO, Milepost (MP) PT 250.5 solicits comments from the public to proceedings should identify the
on the NS Pittsburgh Line at Cresson, better inform its processes. DOT posts appropriate docket number and may be
PA. these comments, without edit, including submitted by any of the following
Switch 17 will be converted to a any personal information the methods:
hand-operated switch with an electric commenter provides, to • Web site: http://
lock. Signal 12W will be moved west, www.regulations.gov, as described in www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
placing the converted switch outside of the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– instructions for submitting comments.
the limits of CP MO. The method of 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at • Fax: 202–493–2251.
operation on main tracks 1 and 3 will www.dot.gov/privacy. See also http:// • Mail: Docket Operations Facility,
be NS Operating Rule 261. U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
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www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice
These changes are being proposed to for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140,
improve operations in the area. Washington, DC 20590.
A copy of the petition, as well as any Robert C. Lauby, • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey
written communications concerning the Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Avenue SE., Room W12–140,
petition, is available for review online at Chief Safety Officer. Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
www.regulations.gov and in person at [FR Doc. 2016–14324 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
the U.S. Department of Transportation’s BILLING CODE 4910–06–P except Federal Holidays.
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| Contact | For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366-1562, or via email at [email protected] For legal questions, please contact Mr. William Winne, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-1397, or via email at [email protected] Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. | |
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