81 FR 59034 - Amended Pre-Trip Safety Information for Motorcoach Passengers
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 166 (August 26, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 166 (August 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-20493 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 166 (Friday, August 26, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 59034-59036] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20493] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Amended Pre-Trip Safety Information for Motorcoach Passengers AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FMCSA amends its pre-trip safety guidance recommending that the motorcoach industry encourage passengers to use lap/shoulder seat belts. This amended guidance is provided in response to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Final Rule published on November 25, 2013 [78 FR [[Page 59035]] 70416] titled, ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection.'' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gregory Nahmens, Commercial Passenger Carrier Safety Division (MC-ECP), [email protected], 202- 366-5054. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 26, 1999, the NTSB issued recommendations H-99-7 and H- 99-8 to the Secretary of Transportation concerning safety briefing materials for motorcoach operators, and pre-trip safety information for passengers. The recommendations provided as follows: H-99-7 Provide guidance on the minimum information to be included in safety briefing materials for motorcoach operators. H-99-8 Require motorcoach operators to provide passengers with pre-trip safety information. The recommendations resulted from NTSB's special investigation report, ``Selective Motorcoach Issues,'' which included two motorcoach crashes from the late 1990s where passengers felt a general sense of panic and did not know what to do on a motorcoach during the emergency. The NTSB concluded that emergency instructions can be crucial to a safe and expedient evacuation in the event of a motorcoach crash or emergency. In the spring of 2003, FMCSA formed a stakeholder working group to develop guidance in response to the NTSB recommendations. The working group met on September 16, 2003. Because of the operational variances in the industry, making it inappropriate to apply one basic regulatory approach universally, FMCSA decided to allow motorcoach companies the flexibility to conduct pre-trip safety briefings that are tailored to each individual company's overall safety and operational procedures. FMCSA concluded, based upon the diverse operational types of motorcoach carriers, that it would be best to initially encourage the motorcoach industry to take voluntary action to improve pre-trip safety awareness for passengers. A notice and request for comments was published in the Federal Register on August 28, 2006, [71 FR 50971] which proposed the voluntary adoption of pre-trip safety briefings by the motorcoach industry, with flexible implementation in consideration of the diverse operational types and styles. On September 13, 2007, the FMCSA published a final notice in the Federal Register [72 FR 52424] announcing the Agency's ``Basic Plan for Motorcoach Passenger Safety Awareness,'' and ranking the recommended safety topics in order of importance with a list of examples of the various methods for presenting the safety information. To assist the motorcoach industry with implementation of passenger safety-awareness programs, FMCSA developed materials including two sample pamphlets, a pre-trip informational poster, and an audio pre- trip safety briefing which was translated into six foreign languages and recorded. These informational tools were mailed to all registered motorcoach companies, distributed at industry seminars and conferences, and placed on FMCSA's Web site to encourage free downloading, adoption, and use. More recently, NHTSA published a Final Rule on November 25, 2013, [78 FR 70416] titled, ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection,'' which amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) numbers 208 and 210 to require lap/shoulder seat belts for each passenger seating position in all new over-the-road buses, and in new buses other than over-the-road buses with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 26,000 pounds, with certain exclusions. Prior to this, seat belts were only required to be installed for the driver. On August 4, 2015, in response to a multiple-fatality crash in Orland, California, the previous year involving a motorcoach and subsequent fire, NTSB issued new recommendations to FMCSA concerning safety briefing materials for motorcoach operators, and pre-trip safety information for passengers. The recommendations are provided below. H-15-14 Require all passenger motor carrier operators to (1) provide passengers with pre-trip safety information that includes, at a minimum, a demonstration of the location of all exits, explains how to operate the exits in an emergency, and emphasizes the importance of wearing seat belts, if available; and (2) also place printed instructions in readily accessible locations for each passenger to help reinforce exit operation and seat belt usage. H-15-15 Update your Web site guidance to include information on the mandated three-point restraints effective November 2016 for all new over-the-road buses and for other than over-the-road buses with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds). With this notice, FMCSA is adding the use of seat belts to the previously issued pre-trip safety information for passenger carriers. In an effort to assist motorcoach companies with implementing this amended safety-awareness program for passengers, FMCSA has developed sample safety information, which it makes available to motorcoach carriers and passengers through presentations, during industry and public safety events and through the FMCSA public Web site at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/passenger-safety/pre-trip-safety-information-bus-passengers. An electronic version of the safety briefing information is available in both English and other languages. Content is also available on the Agency's Web site which can be downloaded and printed for the convenience and use of the industry and public. These materials are available at no charge and can be used by motorcoach companies whether they choose to distribute safety information to passengers during boarding or elect to place safety briefing information in the pouches or sleeves of the seatbacks. Amended Basic Plan for Motorcoach Passenger Safety Awareness FMCSA announces the following revisions to the Basic Plan; they are listed in order of importance. Amended Basic Plan for Motorcoach Passenger Safety Awareness Recommended Safety Topics To Be Covered 1. Emergency exits--Point out the location of all emergency exits (push-out windows, roof vent, and side door) and explain how to operate them. Emphasize that, whenever feasible, the motorcoach door should be the primary exit choice. Encourage able-bodied passengers to assist any injured or mobility-impaired passengers during an emergency evacuation. Provide passengers with sufficient guidance to ensure compliance with 49 CFR 392.62, ``Safe operation, buses.'' 2. Seat Belt Use--If equipped, recommend the use of shoulder/lap seat belts whenever passengers occupy any seating position. 3. Emergency Contact--Advise passengers to call 911 by cellular telephone in the event of an emergency. 4. Driver Direction--Advise passengers to look to the driver for direction and follow his/her instructions. 5. Fire Extinguisher--Point out the location of the fire extinguisher. 6. Restroom Emergency Push Button or Switch--Inform motorcoach passengers of the emergency signal device in the restroom. 7. Avoiding Slips and Falls--Warn passengers to exercise care when [[Page 59036]] boarding and exiting the motorcoach and to use the handrail when ascending or descending steps. Encourage passengers to remain seated as much as possible while the motorcoach is in motion. If it is necessary to walk while the motorcoach is moving, passengers should always use handrails and supports. Methods of Presenting the Amended Safety Information The following presentation methods are examples of how to present safety information to motorcoach passengers. The list below should not be construed to restrict combinations of the following methods or additional presentation methods. 1. During passenger boarding--Informational pamphlets or printed materials could be distributed to motorcoach passengers during boarding. 2. After passenger boarding and immediately prior to moving the motorcoach-- a. The driver requests the passengers to review informational pamphlets/printed materials located in the seat back pocket. b. The driver provides an oral presentation (similar to the presentations by airline flight attendants prior to take-off) with or without informational pamphlets/printed materials as visual aids. c. An automated presentation over the motorcoach audio system. d. An automated presentation over the motorcoach video system. Timing and Frequency of the Presentation Demand-responsive motorcoach operations, such as charters and tour services, should present the safety information to motorcoach passengers after boarding and prior to movement of the motorcoach. Fixed route motorcoach service operations should present the safety information at all major stops or terminals, after any new passengers have boarded and prior to movement of the motorcoach. Issued on: August 18, 2016. T.F. Scott, Darling, III, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2016-20493 Filed 8-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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exemption sought by LRDM, in light of because LRDM takes the time and effort to burden its customers with the
the limitations set forth in § 13541(e)(1). to load and unload these small ‘‘excessive costs’’ and ‘‘unreasonable
shipments for its customers. As a result forms’’ associated with HHG regulations
IV. Background
the regulations classify these shipments intended for much larger moves, LRDM
A motor carrier engaged in the as large HHG moves. would be able to offer shipment of the
interstate transportation of household LRDM seeks the ability to offer its same merchandise for a flat fee in the
goods must follow the regulations in 49 customers an option to ship a limited range of $125–$500.
CFR part 375. The term ‘‘household number of small items at a flat rate that LRDM contends that the intent of the
goods motor carrier’’ is defined in its customers can afford, free from extra LSE was to give consumers ‘‘access to
section 375.103 as a motor carrier that, costs and burdens associated with HHG low-cost transportation services as an
in the ordinary course of business of regulations. LRDM is requesting that its alternative to traditional, full-service,
providing transportation of household specialized service be exempt from the moving companies.’’ The intent of its
goods, offers some or all of the following HHG requirements under 49 CFR part exemption application is exactly the
additional services: binding and 375. LRDM asserts that its SRS warrant same; to give consumers access to an
nonbinding estimates; inventorying; an exemption from the application of efficient and affordable shipping option
protective packing and unpacking of part 375 because such an exemption is for SRS.
items at personal residences; and in the public interest. It claims that the LRDM states that the HHG regulations
loading and unloading at personal exemption would further support DOT’s were not meant to regulate SRS. LRDM
residences. However, the term HHG transportation policy goals by believes the HHG regulations, as they
motor carrier excludes any motor carrier promoting safe, economical, and are currently applied to smaller
providing transportation of HHGs in efficient transportation by allowing a shipments, are unnecessary and
containers or trailers that are entirely variety of quality and price options to unreasonable. Rather than being a
loaded and unloaded by an individual the public. means of protecting the public from
(other than an employee or agent of the To LRDM’s knowledge no other carrier abuses, HHG regulations burden
motor carrier). This is the LSE carrier/mover, ground, freight, or LRDM’s customers with excessive costs
provision. otherwise, offers a similar service. These and unreasonably lengthy and confusing
V. Request for Exemption shipments are unique and in a class of forms that undermine DOT’s
their own; are too large and/or heavy for transportation policy goals.
LRDM (US DOT # 25982) is a ground transportation; and too small to LRDM advises that the forms require
minority-owned motor carrier with its be economical or affordable to be LRDM to spend time and resources
principal place of business located in shipped as freight or through a portable assisting its customers traverse the maze
Bronx, New York. According to LRDM, storage container covered under the of paperwork required by the HHG
for almost 50 years this company has LSE. regulations no matter how small the
been a leader in providing interstate LRDM explains that its customers shipment. These resources could be
household goods moving and storage cannot turn to traditional ground used to make SRS shipments more
services for primarily minority carriers because the SRS shipments far affordable and more efficient.
communities from and between New exceed those services’ 150 pound A copy of LRDM’s application for the
York, Florida, Connecticut, Illinois, maximum weight for any one parcel. exemption is available for review in the
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Puerto Nor can its customers turn to less-than- docket for this notice.
Rico, and the Dominican Republic. truckload (LTL) freight services which
According to LRDM, in the past Issued on: August 18, 2016.
are prohibitively expensive due to Larry W. Minor,
several years there has been a need in mileage and other freight charges. LTL
communities served by LRDM for an Associate Administrator for Policy.
carriers also require sophisticated
efficient, low-cost, no-frills shipment packing with items securely fastened to [FR Doc. 2016–20498 Filed 8–25–16; 8:45 am]
service for SRS consisting primarily of a pallet or skid. BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
fewer than 10 items weighing a total of LRDM advises that customers cannot
no more than 1,000 pounds. Such items turn to the portable storage container
include bicycles, refrigerators, washer/ service options. According to LRDM, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
dryers and other similar goods. In those services, although excluded from
response to this need, LRDM offers an Federal Motor Carrier Safety
HHG moving regulations under the LSE, Administration
SRS service that it says combines the are not made for SRS and are
efficiency and economy of freight with prohibitively expensive. For example, Amended Pre-Trip Safety Information
the safety and professional service of a the cost of shipping an average sized for Motorcoach Passengers
traditional HHG move. refrigerator from New York to Miami
LRDM contends that the HHG would cost between $600–$1,000 by AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
regulations hinder its efforts to meet the traditional freight service (not including Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
needs of the communities it serves. The the cost and time to properly pack and ACTION: Notice.
regulations do not exempt SRS under secure the refrigerator on a pallet) and
the Limited Service Exclusion 1 (LSE) over $1,800 by a portable storage SUMMARY: The FMCSA amends its pre-
container service. However, in trip safety guidance recommending that
1 The LSE is a statutory provision that pertains to
comparison, if LRDM was not required the motorcoach industry encourage
the definition of ‘‘household goods motor carrier.’’ passengers to use lap/shoulder seat
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Through the LSE, Congress specifically excluded
certain motor carriers from the definition of household goods, including form requirements),
belts. This amended guidance is
household goods motor carriers, and thus exempted 365 (for motor carrier registration requirements) and provided in response to National
those carriers from household goods regulations 387 (for insurance requirements). See 49 U.S.C. Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
when the carrier ‘‘does not load and unload’’ the 13102(12)(C): see also 49 CFR 375.103, HHG recommendations and the National
contents of the containers the carrier is shipping. definition, paragraphs (3) and (4); Limited Service
Carriers falling under the LSE are not subject to Exclusion for Household Goods Motor Carriers and
Highway Transportation Safety
household goods and consumer protection Related Registration Requirements for Brokers, 78 Administration’s (NHTSA) Final Rule
regulations under FMCSA regulations parts 375 (for Fed. Reg. 19568 (Apr. 1, 2013). published on November 25, 2013 [78 FR
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70416] titled, ‘‘Federal Motor Vehicle On September 13, 2007, the FMCSA motorcoach companies with
Safety Standards; Occupant Crash published a final notice in the Federal implementing this amended safety-
Protection.’’ Register [72 FR 52424] announcing the awareness program for passengers,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Agency’s ‘‘Basic Plan for Motorcoach FMCSA has developed sample safety
Gregory Nahmens, Commercial Passenger Safety Awareness,’’ and information, which it makes available to
Passenger Carrier Safety Division (MC– ranking the recommended safety topics motorcoach carriers and passengers
ECP), greg.nahmens@dot.gov, 202–366– in order of importance with a list of through presentations, during industry
5054. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to examples of the various methods for and public safety events and through
5:00 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, presenting the safety information. the FMCSA public Web site at https://
To assist the motorcoach industry www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/passenger-
except Federal holidays.
with implementation of passenger safety/pre-trip-safety-information-bus-
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: safety-awareness programs, FMCSA passengers. An electronic version of the
Background developed materials including two safety briefing information is available
sample pamphlets, a pre-trip in both English and other languages.
On February 26, 1999, the NTSB
informational poster, and an audio pre- Content is also available on the
issued recommendations H–99–7 and
trip safety briefing which was translated Agency’s Web site which can be
H–99–8 to the Secretary of
into six foreign languages and recorded. downloaded and printed for the
Transportation concerning safety
These informational tools were mailed convenience and use of the industry and
briefing materials for motorcoach
to all registered motorcoach companies, public. These materials are available at
operators, and pre-trip safety
distributed at industry seminars and no charge and can be used by
information for passengers. The
conferences, and placed on FMCSA’s motorcoach companies whether they
recommendations provided as follows:
Web site to encourage free downloading, choose to distribute safety information
H–99–7 Provide guidance on the adoption, and use. to passengers during boarding or elect to
minimum information to be included in More recently, NHTSA published a
safety briefing materials for motorcoach place safety briefing information in the
Final Rule on November 25, 2013, [78 pouches or sleeves of the seatbacks.
operators.
FR 70416] titled, ‘‘Federal Motor
H–99–8 Require motorcoach operators to Amended Basic Plan for Motorcoach
provide passengers with pre-trip safety Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant
Crash Protection,’’ which amended Passenger Safety Awareness
information.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMCSA announces the following
The recommendations resulted from (FMVSS) numbers 208 and 210 to
NTSB’s special investigation report, revisions to the Basic Plan; they are
require lap/shoulder seat belts for each listed in order of importance.
‘‘Selective Motorcoach Issues,’’ which passenger seating position in all new
included two motorcoach crashes from over-the-road buses, and in new buses Amended Basic Plan for Motorcoach
the late 1990s where passengers felt a other than over-the-road buses with a Passenger Safety Awareness
general sense of panic and did not know gross vehicle weight rating greater than
what to do on a motorcoach during the Recommended Safety Topics To Be
26,000 pounds, with certain exclusions. Covered
emergency. The NTSB concluded that Prior to this, seat belts were only
emergency instructions can be crucial to 1. Emergency exits—Point out the
required to be installed for the driver.
a safe and expedient evacuation in the On August 4, 2015, in response to a location of all emergency exits (push-
event of a motorcoach crash or multiple-fatality crash in Orland, out windows, roof vent, and side door)
emergency. California, the previous year involving a and explain how to operate them.
In the spring of 2003, FMCSA formed motorcoach and subsequent fire, NTSB Emphasize that, whenever feasible, the
a stakeholder working group to develop issued new recommendations to motorcoach door should be the primary
guidance in response to the NTSB FMCSA concerning safety briefing exit choice. Encourage able-bodied
recommendations. The working group materials for motorcoach operators, and passengers to assist any injured or
met on September 16, 2003. Because of pre-trip safety information for mobility-impaired passengers during an
the operational variances in the passengers. The recommendations are emergency evacuation. Provide
industry, making it inappropriate to provided below. passengers with sufficient guidance to
apply one basic regulatory approach ensure compliance with 49 CFR 392.62,
universally, FMCSA decided to allow H–15–14 Require all passenger motor ‘‘Safe operation, buses.’’
carrier operators to (1) provide passengers
motorcoach companies the flexibility to with pre-trip safety information that
2. Seat Belt Use—If equipped,
conduct pre-trip safety briefings that are includes, at a minimum, a demonstration of recommend the use of shoulder/lap seat
tailored to each individual company’s the location of all exits, explains how to belts whenever passengers occupy any
overall safety and operational operate the exits in an emergency, and seating position.
procedures. FMCSA concluded, based emphasizes the importance of wearing seat 3. Emergency Contact—Advise
upon the diverse operational types of belts, if available; and (2) also place printed passengers to call 911 by cellular
motorcoach carriers, that it would be instructions in readily accessible locations telephone in the event of an emergency.
for each passenger to help reinforce exit 4. Driver Direction—Advise
best to initially encourage the
operation and seat belt usage.
motorcoach industry to take voluntary H–15–15 Update your Web site guidance passengers to look to the driver for
action to improve pre-trip safety to include information on the mandated direction and follow his/her
awareness for passengers. three-point restraints effective November instructions.
A notice and request for comments 5. Fire Extinguisher—Point out the
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2016 for all new over-the-road buses and for
was published in the Federal Register other than over-the-road buses with a gross location of the fire extinguisher.
on August 28, 2006, [71 FR 50971] vehicle weight rating greater than 11,793 6. Restroom Emergency Push Button
which proposed the voluntary adoption kilograms (26,000 pounds). or Switch—Inform motorcoach
of pre-trip safety briefings by the With this notice, FMCSA is adding passengers of the emergency signal
motorcoach industry, with flexible the use of seat belts to the previously device in the restroom.
implementation in consideration of the issued pre-trip safety information for 7. Avoiding Slips and Falls—Warn
diverse operational types and styles. passenger carriers. In an effort to assist passengers to exercise care when
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boarding and exiting the motorcoach DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Contact’’ paragraph below. Internet and
and to use the handrail when ascending email correspondence may be submitted
or descending steps. Encourage Federal Railroad Administration through the Long Bridge Project Web
passengers to remain seated as much as site (http://longbridgeproject.com/) or at
Environmental Impact Statement for
possible while the motorcoach is in info@longbridgeproject.com.
the Long Bridge Project in
motion. If it is necessary to walk while Washington, DC FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the motorcoach is moving, passengers Amanda Murphy, Environmental
should always use handrails and AGENCY: Federal Railroad
Protection Specialist, Office of Railroad
supports. Administration (FRA), U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT). Policy and Development, Federal
Methods of Presenting the Amended Railroad Administration, 1200 New
ACTION: Notice of intent (NOI) to prepare
Safety Information Jersey Avenue SE., (Mail Stop–20),
an environmental impact statement
(EIS). Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202)
The following presentation methods 493–0624.
are examples of how to present safety SUMMARY: FRA announces its intent to
information to motorcoach passengers. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FRA is an
prepare an EIS for the Long Bridge
The list below should not be construed operating administration of DOT and is
Project jointly with the District
to restrict combinations of the following Department of Transportation (DDOT). responsible for overseeing the safety of
methods or additional presentation The Long Bridge Project (Proposed railroad operations, including the safety
methods. Action) consists of potential of any proposed rail ground
improvements to bridge and related transportation system. FRA is also
1. During passenger boarding— authorized to provide, subject to
Informational pamphlets or printed railroad infrastructure located between
the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) appropriations, funding for intercity
materials could be distributed to passenger and rail capital investments
Crystal City Station in Arlington,
motorcoach passengers during boarding. and to provide loans and other financial
Virginia and Control Point (CP) Virginia
2. After passenger boarding and in Washington, DC. FRA and DDOT will support for railroad investment. In 2016,
immediately prior to moving the develop the EIS in compliance with the FRA awarded DDOT a grant to prepare
motorcoach— National Environmental Policy Act of an EIS for the Proposed Action, and
a. The driver requests the passengers 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. FRA may provide funding or financing
to review informational pamphlets/ FRA and DDOT invite the public and for the rehabilitation or replacement of
printed materials located in the seat Federal, state, and local agencies to the Long Bridge in the future.
back pocket. provide comments on the scope of the FRA is the lead Federal agency under
EIS, including the purpose and need; NEPA; DDOT, as project sponsor, is a
b. The driver provides an oral alternatives to analyze; environmental
presentation (similar to the joint lead agency. FRA and DDOT will
effects to consider and evaluate; prepare the EIS consistent with NEPA,
presentations by airline flight attendants methodologies to use for evaluating
prior to take-off) with or without the Council on Environmental Quality
effects; and the approach for public and Regulations for Implementing the
informational pamphlets/printed agency involvement.
materials as visual aids. Procedural Provisions of NEPA in 40
DATES: Persons interested in providing CFR parts 1500–1508; FRA’s Procedures
c. An automated presentation over the written comments on the scope of the for Considering Environmental Impacts
motorcoach audio system. EIS (scoping comments) must do so by in 64 FR 28545, dated May 26, 1999;
d. An automated presentation over the September 26, 2016. Please submit and 23 U.S.C. 139. After release and
written comments via the methods
motorcoach video system. circulation of a Draft EIS for public
specified below.
A public scoping meeting is comment, FRA will issue a single
Timing and Frequency of the document consisting of the Final EIS
Presentation scheduled on Wednesday, September
14, 2016, between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 and a Record of Decision under the
Demand-responsive motorcoach p.m. in Washington, DC. The meeting Fixing America’s Surface Transportation
operations, such as charters and tour will be held at the L’Enfant Plaza Club Act (Pub. L. 114–94, section 1304(n)(2))
services, should present the safety Room, Promenade Level, 470 L’Enfant unless it determines that statutory
information to motorcoach passengers Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Oral criteria or practicability considerations
after boarding and prior to movement of and written comments will be accepted preclude issuing a combined document.
the motorcoach. at the September 14, 2016 meeting. The The EIS will also document
Fixed route motorcoach service meeting facilities will be accessible to compliance with other applicable
persons with disabilities. If special Federal, state, and local environmental
operations should present the safety
translation, signing services, or other laws and regulations, including: section
information at all major stops or
special accommodations are needed, 106 of the National Historic
terminals, after any new passengers
please email: info@ Preservation Act; the Clean Water Act;
have boarded and prior to movement of longbridgeproject.com, or call 202–671– section 4(f) of the Department of
the motorcoach. 2829 at least one week prior to the Transportation Act of 1966; the
Issued on: August 18, 2016. meeting. Endangered Species Act; Executive
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T.F. Scott, Darling, III, ADDRESSES: The public and other Order 11988 and USDOT Order 5650.2
Administrator. interested parties are encouraged to on Floodplain Management; Executive
[FR Doc. 2016–20493 Filed 8–25–16; 8:45 am] submit written scoping comments by Order 11990 on Protection of Wetlands;
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mail, the Internet, email, or in person at the Magnuson-Stevens Act related to
the scoping meeting. Scoping comments Essential Fish Habitat; the Coastal Zone
can be mailed to the address identified Management Act; and Executive Order
in the ‘‘For Further Information 12898 on Environmental Justice.
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