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DOT/FHWA RIN: 2125-AF41 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Engineering Judgments (RRR) 
Abstract: This rulemaking would propose changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to clarify the definition of "Standard Statements" in the MUTCD and to clarify the use of engineering judgment and studies in the application of traffic control devices. 
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, 402(a)    23 CFR 1.32    49 CFR 1.48(b   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/02/2011  76 FR 46214   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/03/2011 
Final Rule  05/14/2012  77 FR 28456   
Final Rule Effective  06/12/2012 
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 August 2012. Anticipated savings in costs and/or information collection burdens, together with any anticipated changes in benefits - The FHWA plans to revise certain standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to traffic control devices in part 1 (General) of the MUTCD. The proposed changes are intended to provide necessary flexibility and to clarify both the definition of Standard statements in the MUTCD and the use of engineering judgment and studies in the application of traffic control devices. Progress updates and anticipated accomplishments - The NPRM was published on August 2, 2011, at 76 FR 46214, and the comment period closed on October 3, 2011. The FHWA estimates that a final rule will be published in August 2012. Notes - None.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
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