83 FR 30333 - Addition to the National Network
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 125 (June 28, 2018)
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 125 (June 28, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 125 (Thursday, June 28, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 30333-30335] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-13903] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration 23 CFR Part 658 [FHWA Docket No. FHWA-2018-0016] RIN 2125-AF82 Addition to the National Network AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FHWA is approving the addition of Sheridan Boulevard (NY 895) to the National Network (NN) and revising its regulations to reflect the addition. The facility currently known as ``Interstate-895 Sheridan Expressway'' in New York City, located in Bronx County, will be reconstructed, removed from the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (Interstate System) to accommodate new design features, and classified as an ``Urban Principal Arterial--Other.'' This facility will be identified as the ``Sheridan Boulevard (NY 895).'' DATES: This rule is effective July 30, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information, contact Ms. Caitlin Hughes, FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations, (202) 493-0457. For legal information, contact Mr. William Winne, Office of Chief Counsel, (202) 366-1397. Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access and Filing This document and all comments received may be viewed online through the Federal eRulemaking portal at www.regulations.gov. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the instructions online for more information and help. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded by accessing the Office of the Federal Register's home page at: http://www.archives.gov and the Government Publishing Office's web page at: http://www.access.thefederalregister.org/nara. Background The NN consists of Interstate System routes (except exempted routes) and those non-Interstate System routes added through the rulemaking process. See 49 U.S.C. 31111(e)-(f) and 31113(e); 23 CFR part 658 Appendix A; see also 49 FR 23302 (June, 5, 1984). To ensure that the NN remains substantially intact, FHWA retains the authority to rule upon all requests for additions to, and deletions from, the NN as well as requests for the imposition of certain restrictions. Pursuant to 23 CFR 658.11, requests for additions to the NN must be submitted in writing to the appropriate FHWA Division Office and endorsed by the Governor or the Governor's authorized representative. Proposals for addition of routes to the NN must also be accompanied by an analysis of suitability based on the criteria in 23 CFR 658.9. Once a non- Interstate [[Page 30334]] System route is added to the NN, it is included in Appendix A of 23 CFR part 658--National Network--Federally Designated Routes. On November 10, 2017, FHWA received a request from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) proposing a modification to the Interstate System. The request, available in the rulemaking docket, proposes the de-designation (removal from the Interstate System) of the Sheridan Expressway (I-895), approximately a 1.3-mile Interstate between the Bruckner Expressway (I-278) and the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95). As part of the de-designation, the State also proposes the functional reclassification of this highway segment from an Interstate to ``Urban Principal Arterial--Other'' and to rename the road Sheridan Boulevard (NY-895). The physical alignment of the highway would be maintained, and it would therefore continue to provide the same access for commercial vehicles as currently exists. The FHWA intends to act on this request pursuant to its regulatory authority on revisions to the Interstate System (23 CFR 470.115(a) and 23 CFR 658.11(d)) and guidance on Interstate System de-designations (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/national_highway_system/interstate_highway_system/withdrawalqa.cfm). The NYSDOT intends to keep Sheridan Boulevard (NY-895) in the NN. Because the route would no longer be in the Interstate System, it must be added to NN as a non-Interstate System route and be listed in 23 CFR part 658 Appendix A. The NYSDOT proposal included the required analysis of suitability based on the criteria in 23 CFR 658.9, which includes a crash analysis and safety study, and also documents effects on Interstate commerce, effects on alternate routes, effects on traffic operations, and consultation with local governments. The FHWA reviewed NYSDOT's proposal and affirms that the request to add a route to the NN is consistent with 23 CFR 658.9 and 658.11 with respect to the criteria for the NN and the procedures for additions to the NN. The FHWA published a Notice of Proposal Rulemaking at 83 FR 15524 on April 11, 2018, proposing to approve the addition of Sheridan Boulevard (NY 895) to the NN and to revise existing regulations (23 CFR part 658 Appendix A) to reflect the addition. The FHWA did not receive any comments to the NPRM and is adopting the changes as proposed. Rulemaking Analyses and Notices As the Sheridan Expressway is already part of the NN due to its Interstate designation, FHWA has determined there would be no substantive impact to the public resulting from the addition of the reconstructed facility, Sheridan Boulevard, to the NN. Executive Order 13771 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs), Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review), Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review), and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). The FHWA has determined that this action is not a significant regulatory action within the meaning of Executive Order 12866 and is not significant within the meaning of DOT regulatory policies and procedures. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting flexibility. It is anticipated that the economic impact of this rulemaking would be minimal. These changes would not adversely affect, in a material way, any sector of the economy. In addition, these changes would not interfere with any action taken or planned by another agency and would not materially alter the budgetary impact of any entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs. Consequently, a full regulatory evaluation is not required. Finally, this rule is not an E.O. 13771 regulatory action because it is not significant under E.O. 12866. Regulatory Flexibility Act In compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, 5 U.S.C. 601-612), the FHWA has evaluated the effects of this action on small entities and has determined that the action would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. ``Small entities'' include small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations under 50,000. This action does not affect any funding distributed under any of the programs administered by FHWA. For these reasons, FHWA certifies that this action would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 This rule would not impose unfunded mandates as defined by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4, 109 Stat. 48). This rule would not result in the expenditure by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $148.1 million or more in any one year (2 U.S.C. 1532). Executive Order 13132 (Federalism Assessment) This action has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132, and FHWA has determined that this action would not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a federalism assessment. The FHWA has also determined that this action would not preempt any State law or State regulation or affect the States' ability to discharge traditional State governmental functions. Executive Order 13211 (Energy Effects) We have analyzed this action under Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use, dated May 18, 2001. We have determined that it is not a significant energy action under that order since it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. Therefore, a Statement of Energy Effects is not required. Executive Order 12372 (Intergovernmental Review) Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program. Paperwork Reduction Act Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget for each collection of information they conduct, sponsor, or require through regulations. The FHWA has determined that this rule does not contain collection of information requirements for the purposes of the PRA. [[Page 30335]] Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice Reform) This action meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden. Executive Order 13045 (Protection of Children) The FHWA has analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. The FHWA certifies that this action would not cause any environmental risk to health or safety that might disproportionately affect children. Executive Order 12630 (Taking of Private Property) The FHWA has analyzed this rule under Executive Order 12630, Governmental Actions and Interface with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights. The FHWA does not anticipate that this action would affect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630. National Environmental Policy Act The Agency has analyzed this action for the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347) and has determined that this action would not have any effect on the quality of the environment. Regulation Identification Number A regulation identification number (RIN) is assigned to each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. The Regulatory Information Service Center publishes the Unified Agenda in April and October of each year. The RIN contained in the heading of this document can be used to cross reference this action with the Unified Agenda. List of Subjects in 23 CFR Part 658 Grants program--transportation, Highways and roads, Motor carriers. Issued on: June 21, 2018. Brandye L. Hendrickson, Acting Administrator, Federal Highway Administration. In consideration of the foregoing, the FHWA amends 23 CFR part 658, as set forth below: PART 658--TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT, ROUTE DESIGNATIONS--LENGTH, WIDTH AND WEIGHT LIMITATIONS 0 1. The authority citation for part 658 continues to read as follows: Authority: 23 U.S.C. 127 and 315; 49 U.S.C. 31111, 31112, and 31114; sec. 347, Pub. L. 108-7, 117 Stat. 419; sec. 756, Pub L. 109- 59, 119 Stat. 1219; sec. 115, Pub. L. 109-115, 119 Stat. 2408; 49 CFR 1.48(b)(19) and (c)(19). 0 2. Amend Appendix A to Part 658 by adding an entry to the end of the New York portion of the table to read as follows: Appendix A to Part 658--National Network--Federally-Designated Routes * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Route From To ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New York ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * Sheridan Boulevard (NY 895)..... I-278 Bruckner I-95 Cross Bronx Expressway. Expressway. * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. 2018-13903 Filed 6-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-22-P
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the Federal Government, with a where a news media requester has 895) to the National Network (NN) and
connection that is direct and clear, not satisfied the public interest standard, revising its regulations to reflect the
remote or attenuated. the public interest will be the interest addition. The facility currently known
(B) The informative value of the primarily served by disclosure to that as ‘‘Interstate-895 Sheridan
information to be disclosed: whether the requester. Disclosure to data brokers or Expressway’’ in New York City, located
disclosure is likely to contribute to an others who merely compile and market in Bronx County, will be reconstructed,
understanding of government operations government information for direct removed from the National System of
or activities. The disclosable portions of economic return shall not be presumed Interstate and Defense Highways
the requested records must be to primarily serve the public interest. (Interstate System) to accommodate new
meaningfully informative about (iv) If only a portion of the requested design features, and classified as an
government operations or activities to records satisfies both the requirements ‘‘Urban Principal Arterial—Other.’’ This
be likely to contribute to an increased for a waiver or reduction of fees, a facility will be identified as the
public understanding of those waiver or reduction of fees will be ‘‘Sheridan Boulevard (NY 895).’’
operations or activities. The disclosure granted for only that portion. DATES: This rule is effective July 30,
of information that already is in the (v) Requests for a waiver or reduction 2018.
public domain, in either a duplicative or of fees should address all the factors
a substantially identical form, would FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
identified in paragraphs (g)(12)(ii) and
not be likely to contribute to such (iii) of this section. technical information, contact Ms.
understanding. (vi) Denials of requests for a waiver or Caitlin Hughes, FHWA Office of Freight
(C) The contribution to an reduction of fees are adverse Management and Operations, (202) 493–
understanding of the subject by the determinations (as defined in paragraph 0457. For legal information, contact Mr.
public likely to result from disclosure: (e)(2)(iii) of this section) and may be William Winne, Office of Chief Counsel,
whether disclosure of the requested appealed to the General Counsel in (202) 366–1397. Federal Highway
information will contribute to the accordance with the procedures set Administration, 1200 New Jersey
understanding of a reasonably broad forth in paragraph (f) of this section. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
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in the commercial interest of the
Brent J. Fields, Background
requester, the Office of FOIA Services
shall consider the following factors: Secretary. The NN consists of Interstate System
(A) The existence and magnitude of a [FR Doc. 2018–13943 Filed 6–27–18; 8:45 am] routes (except exempted routes) and
commercial interest: whether the BILLING CODE 8011–01–P those non-Interstate System routes
requester has a commercial interest that added through the rulemaking process.
would be furthered by the requested See 49 U.S.C. 31111(e)–(f) and 31113(e);
disclosure. The Office of FOIA Services DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 23 CFR part 658 Appendix A; see also
shall consider any commercial interest 49 FR 23302 (June, 5, 1984). To ensure
of the requester (with reference to the Federal Highway Administration that the NN remains substantially intact,
definition of ‘‘commercial use FHWA retains the authority to rule
requester’’ in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this 23 CFR Part 658 upon all requests for additions to, and
section), or of any person on whose [FHWA Docket No. FHWA–2018–0016] deletions from, the NN as well as
behalf the requester may be acting, that requests for the imposition of certain
would be furthered by the requested RIN 2125–AF82 restrictions. Pursuant to 23 CFR 658.11,
disclosure. Requesters shall be given an requests for additions to the NN must be
opportunity to provide explanatory Addition to the National Network submitted in writing to the appropriate
information regarding this AGENCY: Federal Highway FHWA Division Office and endorsed by
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consideration. Administration (FHWA), U.S. the Governor or the Governor’s
(B) The primary interest in disclosure: Department of Transportation (DOT). authorized representative. Proposals for
whether the public interest is greater ACTION: Final rule. addition of routes to the NN must also
than any identified commercial interest be accompanied by an analysis of
in disclosure. The Office of FOIA SUMMARY: The FHWA is approving the suitability based on the criteria in 23
Services ordinarily shall presume that addition of Sheridan Boulevard (NY CFR 658.9. Once a non-Interstate
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Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice that this action would affect a taking of Issued on: June 21, 2018.
Reform) private property or otherwise have Brandye L. Hendrickson,
This action meets applicable taking implications under Executive Acting Administrator, Federal Highway
standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Order 12630. Administration.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice National Environmental Policy Act In consideration of the foregoing, the
Reform, to minimize litigation, FHWA amends 23 CFR part 658, as set
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce The Agency has analyzed this action forth below:
burden. for the purpose of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 PART 658—TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT,
Executive Order 13045 (Protection of U.S.C. 4321–4347) and has determined ROUTE DESIGNATIONS—LENGTH,
Children) that this action would not have any WIDTH AND WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
The FHWA has analyzed this rule effect on the quality of the environment.
under Executive Order 13045, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 658
Regulation Identification Number continues to read as follows:
Protection of Children from
Environmental Health Risks and Safety A regulation identification number Authority: 23 U.S.C. 127 and 315; 49
Risks. The FHWA certifies that this (RIN) is assigned to each regulatory U.S.C. 31111, 31112, and 31114; sec. 347,
action would not cause any action listed in the Unified Agenda of Pub. L. 108–7, 117 Stat. 419; sec. 756, Pub
environmental risk to health or safety Federal Regulations. The Regulatory L. 109–59, 119 Stat. 1219; sec. 115, Pub. L.
that might disproportionately affect Information Service Center publishes 109–115, 119 Stat. 2408; 49 CFR 1.48(b)(19)
children. the Unified Agenda in April and and (c)(19).
October of each year. The RIN contained ■ 2. Amend Appendix A to Part 658 by
Executive Order 12630 (Taking of in the heading of this document can be adding an entry to the end of the New
Private Property) used to cross reference this action with York portion of the table to read as
The FHWA has analyzed this rule the Unified Agenda. follows:
under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interface List of Subjects in 23 CFR Part 658 Appendix A to Part 658—National
with Constitutionally Protected Property Grants program—transportation, Network—Federally-Designated Routes
Rights. The FHWA does not anticipate Highways and roads, Motor carriers. * * * * *
Route From To
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New York
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Sheridan Boulevard (NY 895) ................................................................ I–278 Bruckner Expressway .......... I–95 Cross Bronx Expressway.
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BILLING CODE 4910–22–P (NSPM–11). Specifically, OFAC is States person.
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and dealings in, Iranian-origin carpets tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director
Office of Foreign Assets Control and foodstuffs, as well as related letters for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–
of credit and brokering services, to 4855; Assistant Director for Sanctions
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licenses to the wind down of such 2490; or the Department of the
Iranian Transactions and Sanctions activities through August 6, 2018; add a Treasury’s Office of the Chief Counsel
Regulations new general license to authorize the (Foreign Assets Control), Office of the
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Aircraft and Related Parts and Services,
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States’ participation in the Joint general license to authorize the wind On May 8, 2018, the President issued
Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) down, through November 4, 2018, of NSPM–11, which set forth his decision
on Iran’s nuclear program, as outlined certain transactions relating to foreign to end the United States’ participation
in National Security Presidential in the JCPOA. In NSPM–11, the
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| Dates | This rule is effective July 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | For technical information, contact Ms. Caitlin Hughes, FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations, (202) 493-0457. For legal information, contact Mr. William Winne, Office of Chief Counsel, (202) 366-1397. Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 30333 | |
| RIN Number | 2125-AF82 | |
| CFR Associated | Grants Program-Transportation; Highways and Roads and Motor Carriers |
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