81 FR 48496 - Commercial Driver's License Standards: Application for Exemption; Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 142 (July 25, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 142 (July 25, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-17463 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 142 (Monday, July 25, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 48496-48498] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-17463] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0032] Commercial Driver's License Standards: Application for Exemption; Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition; grant of application for exemption. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to grant an exemption to Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) for one of its commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Daimler requested a 5-year exemption from the Federal requirement to hold a U.S. commercial driver's license (CDL) for Mr. Sebastian Boehm, a project engineer for the Daimler Trucks and Bus Division. Mr. Boehm holds a valid German commercial license and wants to test drive Daimler vehicles on U.S. roads to better understand product requirements in ``real world'' environments, and verify results. Daimler believes the requirements for a German commercial license ensure that operation under the exemption will likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level that would be obtained in the absence of the exemption. DATES: This exemption is effective July 25, 2016 and expires July 25, 2021. ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The on-line FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter [[Page 48497]] provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning this notice, contact Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards; Telephone: 202-366-4325. Email: [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, ``FMCSA-2012-0032 in the ``Keyword'' box and click ``Search.'' Next, click the ``Open Docket Folder'' button and choose the document to review. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. II. Legal Basis FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public an opportunity to inspect the information relevant to the application, including any safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide an opportunity for public comment on the request. The Agency reviews the safety analyses and the public comments, and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(b)) with the reason for the grant or denial, and, if granted, the specific person or class of persons receiving the exemption, and the regulatory provision or provisions from which exemption is granted. The notice must also specify the effective period of the exemption, and explain its terms and conditions. The exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)). Section 5206(a)(3) of the ``Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act,'' (FAST Act) [Pub. L. 114-94, 129 Stat. 1312, 1537, Dec. 4, 2015], amended 49 U.S.C. 31315(b) by adding a new paragraph (2) which permits exemptions for no longer than 5 years from their dates of inception, instead of the previous 2 years. This statutory provision will be codified in 49 CFR part 381 in a forthcoming rulemaking. III. Request for Exemption On behalf of Sebastian Boehm, Daimler has applied for a 5-year exemption from 49 CFR 383.23, which prescribes licensing requirements for drivers operating CMVs in interstate or intrastate commerce. Mr. Boehm is unable to obtain a CDL in any of the States due to his lack of residency in the United States. A copy of the application is in Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0032. The exemption would allow Mr. Boehm to operate CMVs in interstate or intrastate commerce to support Daimler field tests designed to meet future vehicle safety and environmental requirements and to promote technological advancements in vehicle safety systems and emissions reductions. Mr. Boehm needs to drive Daimler vehicles on public roads to better understand ``real world'' environments in the U.S. market. According to Daimler, Mr. Boehm will typically drive for no more than 6 hours per day, and that 10 percent of the test driving will be on two- lane state highways, while 90 percent will be on interstate highways. The driving will consist of no more than 200 miles per day, for one to two weeks on a quarterly basis. He will in all cases be accompanied by a holder of a U.S. CDL who is familiar with the routes to be traveled. Mr. Boehm would be required to comply with all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) (49 CFR parts 350-399) except the CDL provisions described in this notice. Mr. Boehm holds a valid German commercial license, and as explained by Daimler in its exemption request, the requirements for that license ensure that the same level of safety is met or exceeded as if this driver had a U.S. CDL. Furthermore, according to Daimler, Mr. Boehm is familiar with the operation of CMVs worldwide. FMCSA has previously determined that the process for obtaining a German commercial license is comparable to, or as effective as, the requirements of part 383, and adequately assesses the driver's ability to operate CMVs in the U.S. Since 2012, FMCSA has granted Daimler drivers similar exemptions [May 25, 2012 (77 FR 31422); July 22, 2014 (79 FR 42626); March 27, 2015 (80 FR 16511); October 5, 2015 (80 FR 60220); December 7, 2015 (80 FR 76059); December 21, 2015 (80 FR 79410)]. Public Comments On May 4, 2016, FMCSA published notice of this application and requested public comments (81 FR 26866). No comments were submitted. FMCSA Decision Based upon the merits of this application, including Mr. Boehm's extensive driving experience and safety record, FMCSA has concluded that the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent such exemption, in accordance with Sec. 381.305(a). Terms and Conditions for the Exemption FMCSA grants Daimler and Sebastian Boehm an exemption from the CDL requirement in 49 CFR 383.23 to allow Mr. Boehm to drive CMVs in this country without a U.S. State-issued CDL, subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) The driver and carrier must comply with all other applicable provisions of the FMCSRs (49 CFR parts 350-399); (2) the driver must be in possession of the exemption document and a valid German commercial license; (3) the driver must be employed by and operate the CMV within the scope of his duties for Daimler; (4) at all times while operating a CMV under this exemption, the driver must be accompanied by a holder of a U.S. CDL who is familiar with the routes traveled; (5) Daimler must notify FMCSA in writing within 5 business days of any accident, as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, involving this driver; and (6) Daimler must notify FMCSA in writing if this driver is convicted of a disqualifying offense under Sec. 383.51 or Sec. 391.15 of the FMCSRs. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), the exemption will be valid for 5 years unless revoked earlier by the FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if: (1) Mr. Boehm fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption results in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would be inconsistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136. [[Page 48498]] VIII. Preemption In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(d), as implemented by 49 CFR 381.600, during the period this exemption is in effect, no State shall enforce any law or regulation applicable to interstate or intrastate commerce that conflicts with or is inconsistent with this exemption with respect to a firm or person operating under the exemption. Issued on: July 14, 2016. T.F. Scott Darling, III, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 2016-17463 Filed 7-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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conclude that safety is being that was in effect on the date of Agency has the data/information to
compromised. enactment of the Act to a period of 5 conclude that safety is being
Issued on: July 14, 2016. years from the date the exemption was compromised.
T.F. Scott Darling, III,
granted. The exemption may be Issued on: July 14, 2016.
renewed. Because this action merely T.F. Scott Darling, III,
Acting Administrator.
implements a statutory mandate that
[FR Doc. 2016–17459 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] Acting Administrator.
took effect on the date of enactment of
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P the FAST Act, notice and comment are [FR Doc. 2016–17462 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am]
not required. BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WestRock Exemption
WestRock, a motor carrier formerly DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety known as RockTenn, applied for a
Administration limited exemption from the prohibition Federal Motor Carrier Safety
[Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0027] from operating a CMV on a public road Administration
after the end of the 14th hour after [Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0032]
Hours of Service of Drivers: WestRock coming on duty following 10 or more
Exemption; FAST Act Extension of consecutive hours off duty [49 CFR Commercial Driver’s License
Compliance Date 395.3(a)(2)] on behalf of their shipping Standards: Application for Exemption;
department employees operating CMVs. Daimler Trucks North America
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety FMCSA reviewed WestRock’s (Daimler)
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. application and the public comments
ACTION: Notice; extension of exemption. and concluded that limiting the AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
exemption to CDL holders employed by Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces the ACTION: Notice of final disposition; grant
extension of the exemption granted to WestRock who are exclusively assigned
to a specific route, and may operate a of application for exemption.
WestRock, formerly known as
RockTenn, on April 17, 2014, for short CMV on a public road past the 14-hour
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
trips to their loading docks. The Agency limit, will promote safety at least as
decision to grant an exemption to
extends the expiration date from April effectively as the ‘‘14-hour rule.’’ These
Daimler Trucks North America
drivers operate like certain short-haul
17, 2014 to April 16, 2019, in response (Daimler) for one of its commercial
drivers, who are already permitted a 16-
to the ‘‘Fixing America’s Surface motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Daimler
hour driving ‘‘window’’ once a week
Transportation Act’’ (FAST Act). That requested a 5-year exemption from the
and other non-CDL short-haul drivers
Act extends the expiration date of Federal requirement to hold a U.S.
who are allowed two 16-hour duty
hours-of-service (HOS) exemptions in commercial driver’s license (CDL) for
periods per week. WestRock held a
effect on the date of enactment of the Mr. Sebastian Boehm, a project engineer
similar 2-year exemption from 2012–
FAST Act to 5 years from the date of for the Daimler Trucks and Bus
2014. A Notice of Final Determination
issuance of the exemptions. The Division. Mr. Boehm holds a valid
granting the WestRock exemption was
WestRock exemption from the Agency’s German commercial license and wants
published on April 22, 2014 [79 FR
14 hour rule is limited to WestRock to test drive Daimler vehicles on U.S.
22571].
drivers operating commercial motor The substance of the exemption is not roads to better understand product
vehicles (CMVs) between WestRock affected by this extension. The requirements in ‘‘real world’’
shipping and receiving departments exemption covers only the ‘‘14 hour environments, and verify results.
only, on the public road (Compress rule’’ [49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(ii)]. The Daimler believes the requirements for a
Street). The Agency previously exemption is restricted to drivers German commercial license ensure that
determined that the CMV operations of employed by WestRock operating CMVs operation under the exemption will
WestRock’s drivers under this on a specified route. On each trip, the likely achieve a level of safety
exemption would likely achieve a level CMV must only travel on the public equivalent to or greater than the level
of safety equivalent to or greater than road (Compress Street)—approximately that would be obtained in the absence
the level of safety that would be 275 feet in one direction—between of the exemption.
obtained in the absence of the WestRock’s shipping and receiving DATES: This exemption is effective July
exemption. departments. The exemption enables 25, 2016 and expires July 25, 2021.
DATES: This limited exemption is WestRock’s shipping department drivers ADDRESSES:
effective from April 17, 2014 through and occasional substitute CDL holders Docket: For access to the docket to
April 16, 2019. who transport paper mill products read background documents or
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: between WestRock’s shipping and comments, go to www.regulations.gov at
receiving locations on Compress Street any time or visit Room W12–140 on the
Legal Basis to work up to 16 hours in a day and ground level of the West Building, 1200
FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. return to work with a minimum of at New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
31136(e) and 31315 to grant exemptions least 8 hours off duty. DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET,
from certain parts of the Federal Motor The FMCSA does not believe the Monday through Friday, except Federal
Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA must safety record of any driver operating holidays. The on-line FDMS is available
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publish a notice of each exemption under this exemption will deteriorate. 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
request in the Federal Register [49 CFR However, should deterioration in safety Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
381.315(a)]. occur, FMCSA will take all steps U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
Section 5206(b)(2)(A) of the FAST Act necessary to protect the public interest, from the public to better inform its
requires FMCSA to extend any including revocation of the exemption. rulemaking process. DOT posts these
exemption from any provision of the The FMCSA has the authority to comments, without edit, including any
HOS regulations under 49 CFR part 395 terminate the exemption at any time the personal information the commenter
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provides, to www.regulations.gov, as and conditions. The exemption may be driver’s ability to operate CMVs in the
described in the system of records renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)). U.S. Since 2012, FMCSA has granted
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can Section 5206(a)(3) of the ‘‘Fixing Daimler drivers similar exemptions
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. America’s Surface Transportation Act,’’ [May 25, 2012 (77 FR 31422); July 22,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
(FAST Act) [Pub. L. 114–94, 129 Stat. 2014 (79 FR 42626); March 27, 2015 (80
information concerning this notice, 1312, 1537, Dec. 4, 2015], amended 49 FR 16511); October 5, 2015 (80 FR
contact Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA U.S.C. 31315(b) by adding a new 60220); December 7, 2015 (80 FR
Driver and Carrier Operations Division; paragraph (2) which permits exemptions 76059); December 21, 2015 (80 FR
for no longer than 5 years from their 79410)].
Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle
dates of inception, instead of the
Safety Standards; Telephone: 202–366– Public Comments
previous 2 years. This statutory
4325. Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. If you
provision will be codified in 49 CFR On May 4, 2016, FMCSA published
have questions on viewing or submitting
part 381 in a forthcoming rulemaking. notice of this application and requested
material to the docket, contact Docket
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. III. Request for Exemption public comments (81 FR 26866). No
comments were submitted.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On behalf of Sebastian Boehm,
Daimler has applied for a 5-year FMCSA Decision
I. Public Participation
exemption from 49 CFR 383.23, which
Based upon the merits of this
Viewing Comments and Documents prescribes licensing requirements for
application, including Mr. Boehm’s
drivers operating CMVs in interstate or
To view comments, as well as extensive driving experience and safety
intrastate commerce. Mr. Boehm is
documents mentioned in this preamble record, FMCSA has concluded that the
unable to obtain a CDL in any of the
as being available in the docket, go to exemption would likely achieve a level
States due to his lack of residency in the
www.regulations.gov and insert the of safety that is equivalent to or greater
United States. A copy of the application
docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2012–0032 in than the level that would be achieved
is in Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0032.
the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’ The exemption would allow Mr. absent such exemption, in accordance
Next, click the ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ Boehm to operate CMVs in interstate or with § 381.305(a).
button and choose the document to intrastate commerce to support Daimler Terms and Conditions for the
review. If you do not have access to the field tests designed to meet future Exemption
Internet, you may view the docket vehicle safety and environmental
online by visiting the Docket requirements and to promote FMCSA grants Daimler and Sebastian
Management Facility in Room W12–140 technological advancements in vehicle Boehm an exemption from the CDL
on the ground floor of the DOT West safety systems and emissions requirement in 49 CFR 383.23 to allow
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., reductions. Mr. Boehm needs to drive Mr. Boehm to drive CMVs in this
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Daimler vehicles on public roads to country without a U.S. State-issued
and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, better understand ‘‘real world’’ CDL, subject to the following terms and
except Federal holidays. environments in the U.S. market. conditions: (1) The driver and carrier
According to Daimler, Mr. Boehm will must comply with all other applicable
II. Legal Basis
typically drive for no more than 6 hours provisions of the FMCSRs (49 CFR parts
FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. per day, and that 10 percent of the test 350–399); (2) the driver must be in
31136(e) and 31315 to grant exemptions driving will be on two-lane state possession of the exemption document
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety highways, while 90 percent will be on and a valid German commercial license;
Regulations. FMCSA must publish a interstate highways. The driving will (3) the driver must be employed by and
notice of each exemption request in the consist of no more than 200 miles per operate the CMV within the scope of his
Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). day, for one to two weeks on a quarterly duties for Daimler; (4) at all times while
The Agency must provide the public an basis. He will in all cases be operating a CMV under this exemption,
opportunity to inspect the information accompanied by a holder of a U.S. CDL the driver must be accompanied by a
relevant to the application, including who is familiar with the routes to be holder of a U.S. CDL who is familiar
any safety analyses that have been traveled. with the routes traveled; (5) Daimler
conducted. The Agency must also Mr. Boehm would be required to must notify FMCSA in writing within 5
provide an opportunity for public comply with all applicable Federal business days of any accident, as
comment on the request. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations defined in 49 CFR 390.5, involving this
The Agency reviews the safety (FMCSRs) (49 CFR parts 350–399) driver; and (6) Daimler must notify
analyses and the public comments, and except the CDL provisions described in FMCSA in writing if this driver is
determines whether granting the this notice. convicted of a disqualifying offense
exemption would likely achieve a level Mr. Boehm holds a valid German under § 383.51 or § 391.15 of the
of safety equivalent to, or greater than, commercial license, and as explained by FMCSRs.
the level that would be achieved by the Daimler in its exemption request, the In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315
current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). requirements for that license ensure that and 31136(e), the exemption will be
The decision of the Agency must be the same level of safety is met or valid for 5 years unless revoked earlier
published in the Federal Register (49 exceeded as if this driver had a U.S. by the FMCSA. The exemption will be
CFR 381.315(b)) with the reason for the CDL. Furthermore, according to revoked if: (1) Mr. Boehm fails to
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grant or denial, and, if granted, the Daimler, Mr. Boehm is familiar with the comply with the terms and conditions
specific person or class of persons operation of CMVs worldwide. of the exemption; (2) the exemption
receiving the exemption, and the FMCSA has previously determined results in a lower level of safety than
regulatory provision or provisions from that the process for obtaining a German was maintained before it was granted; or
which exemption is granted. The notice commercial license is comparable to, or (3) continuation of the exemption would
must also specify the effective period of as effective as, the requirements of part be inconsistent with the goals and
the exemption, and explain its terms 383, and adequately assesses the objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136.
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VIII. Preemption with the National Environmental Policy DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. Act (NEPA) and in other documents in
31315(d), as implemented by 49 CFR the FTA administrative record for the Office of the Comptroller of the
381.600, during the period this project. Interested parties may contact Currency
exemption is in effect, no State shall either the project sponsor or the relevant
FTA Regional Office for more Agency Information Collection
enforce any law or regulation applicable Activities: Proposed Information
to interstate or intrastate commerce that information. Contact information for
FTA’s Regional Offices may be found at Collection; Submission for OMB
conflicts with or is inconsistent with Review; Reduction of Permanent
this exemption with respect to a firm or https://www.fta.dot.gov.
This notice applies to all FTA Capital Notice
person operating under the exemption.
decisions on the listed project as of the AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the
Issued on: July 14, 2016. issuance date of this notice and all laws Currency (OCC), Treasury.
T.F. Scott Darling, III, under which such actions were taken,
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
Acting Administrator. including, but not limited to, NEPA [42
[FR Doc. 2016–17463 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] U.S.C. 4321–4375], Section 4(f) of the SUMMARY: The OCC, as part of its
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Department of Transportation Act of continuing effort to reduce paperwork
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303], Section 106 of the and respondent burden, invites the
National Historic Preservation Act [16 general public and other Federal
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S.C. 470f], and the Clean Air Act [42 agencies to take this opportunity to
U.S.C. 7401–7671q]. This notice does comment on a new information
Federal Transit Administration not, however, alter or extend the collection as required by the Paperwork
limitation period for challenges of Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
Limitation on Claims Against a project decisions subject to previous An agency may not conduct or
Proposed Public Transportation notices published in the Federal sponsor, and a respondent is not
Project Register. The project and actions that required to respond to, an information
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration are the subject of this notice are: collection unless it displays a currently
(FTA), DOT. Project name and location: Southwest valid Office of Management and Budget
Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, (OMB) control number.
ACTION: Notice.
Hennepin County, MN. Project sponsor: The OCC is soliciting comment
SUMMARY: This notice announces final Metropolitan Council. Project concerning a new information collection
environmental actions taken by the description: The proposed project is titled ‘‘Reduction of Permanent Capital
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) approximately 14.5 miles of new Notice.’’ The OCC also is giving notice
for a project in Hennepin County, MN. double-track proposed as an extension that it has sent the collection to OMB for
The purpose of this notice is to of the METRO Green Line (Central review.
announce publicly the environmental Corridor LRT), which will operate from
DATES: Comments must be received by
decisions by FTA on the subject project downtown Minneapolis through the
August 24, 2016.
and to activate the limitation on any communities of St. Louis Park, Hopkins,
Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie, passing ADDRESSES: Because paper mail in the
claims that may challenge these final
in close proximity to Edina. The project Washington, DC area and at the OCC is
environmental actions.
will operate primarily at-grade, with subject to delay, commenters are
DATES: By this notice, FTA is advising encouraged to submit comments by
the public of final agency actions structures providing grade separation of
LRT crossings, roadways, and water email, if possible. Comments may be
subject to Section 139(l) of Title 23, sent to: Legislative and Regulatory
United States Code (U.S.C.). A claim bodies at specified locations. For just
under one-half mile, the project will Activities Division, Office of the
seeking judicial review of FTA actions Comptroller of the Currency, Attention:
announced herein for the listed public operate in a shallow light rail tunnel in
the Kenilworth Corridor, between West 1557–NEW, 400 7th Street SW., Suite
transportation project will be barred 3E–218, Mail Stop 9W–11, Washington,
unless the claim is filed on or before Lake Street and just south of the
Kenilworth Lagoon. Proposed system DC 20219. In addition, comments may
December 22, 2016. be sent by fax to (571) 465–4326 or by
elements include 16 new light rail
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jay electronic mail to prainfo@occ.treas.gov.
stations (including the Eden Prairie
M. Fox, Acting Assistant Chief Counsel, You may inspect and photocopy
Town Center Station that is deferred for
Office of Chief Counsel, (215) 656–7258 comments in person at the OCC, 400 7th
construction at a later date), one
or Terence Plaskon, Environmental Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. For
operations and maintenance facility, 20
Protection Specialist, Office of security reasons, the OCC requires that
traction power substations, 25 signal
Environmental Programs, (202) 366– visitors make an appointment to inspect
bungalow sites, and other ancillary
0442. FTA is located at 1200 New Jersey comments. You may do so by calling
facilities. Final agency actions: Section
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. (202) 649–6700 or, for persons who are
4(f) determination; a Section 106
Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 deaf or hard of hearing, TTY, (202) 649–
Memorandum of Agreement, dated July
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 5597. Upon arrival, visitors will be
13, 2016; project-level air quality
Federal holidays. required to present valid government-
conformity; and a Record of Decision,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is dated July 15, 2016. Supporting issued photo identification and submit
hereby given that FTA has taken final to a security screening in order to
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documentation: Final Environmental
agency actions by issuing certain Impact Statement, dated May 13, 2016. inspect and photocopy comments.
approvals for the public transportation All comments received, including
project listed below. The actions on the Lucy Garliauskas, attachments and other supporting
project, as well as the laws under which Associate Administrator Planning and materials, are part of the public record
such actions were taken, are described Environment. and subject to public disclosure. Do not
in the documentation issued in [FR Doc. 2016–17469 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] include any information in your
connection with the project to comply BILLING CODE P comment or supporting materials that
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| Dates | This exemption is effective July 25, 2016 and expires July 25, 2021. | |
| Contact | For information concerning this notice, contact Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards; Telephone: 202-366-4325. Email: [email protected] If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. | |
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