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DOT/FHWA RIN: 2125-AF43 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Compliance Dates Revision (RRR) 
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to revise the compliance dates for certain requirements in the MUTCD. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655   
Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a), 104, 109(d), 114(a), 217, 315, and 402(a)    49 CFR 1.48(b)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/31/2011  76 FR 54156   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/31/2011  76 FR 54156   
Final Rule  05/14/2012  77 FR 28460   
Final Rule Effective  06/13/2012 
Additional Information: SB - No; IC - No; SLT - Yes. Includes Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563: Actual or Target Completion Date - The FHWA estimates that the final rule will be published in July 2012. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits - The FHWA proposes to revise certain information relating to target compliance dates for traffic control devices. Consistent with Executive Order 13563, and in particular its emphasis on burden-reduction and on retrospective analysis of existing rules, the proposed changes are intended to reduce the costs and impacts of compliance dates on State and local highway agencies and to streamline and simplify the information. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - The NPRM was published on August 31, 2011, at 76 FR 54156, and the comment period closed on October 31, 2011. The FHWA estimates that a final rule will be published in July 2012. Notes - None.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: Yes 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Hari Kalla
Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202-366-5915
Email: hari.kalla@fhwa.dot.gov