Everglades Agricultural Area Tandems

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

14-26.00435Everglades Agricultural Area Tandems

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 46 No. 185, September 22, 2020 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

14-26.00435 Everglades Agricultural Area Tandems.

(1) No change.

(2) Designated Route.

(a) and (b) No change.

(c) The analysis must include a:

(1.) Diagram of the route.,

(2.) Vehicle configuration.,

(3.) Verification that horizontal and longitudinal clearances exist.,

(4.) Route Analysis must show access on public roads and streets that have not been restricted from tandem trailer truck operations in accordance with section 316.515, F.S.

(5.) Route Analysis must include determination of safe and unimpeded operations at all route intersections (Signalized and Unsignalized).,

(6.) Everglades Agricultural Area tandems must meet the Minimum Turning Path for Double-Trailer Combination (WB-109D) as defined by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Design Vehicle Standards and contained in AASHTO’s A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (Green Book). AASHTO’s A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 7th Edition (2018), is hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this rule. A copy of the Green Book may be ordered from the AASHTO Bookstore website: https://bookstore.transportation.org. A copy is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Maintenance, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone] and at the Florida Department of State, Administrative Code and Register Section, Room 701, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]. Posting of the preceding material on the internet for purposes of public examination would violate federal copyright law.

(7.) Everglades Agricultural Area tandems shall not use intersection turning lanes along the route that are shown to be less than the total length of the combined transport unit.

(8.) The analysis must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, certifying that the route can safely accommodate the vehicle configuration for both length (state and local network) and weight (local bridges only).

(d) No change.

(3) Prohibited routes.

(a) No travel, except for direct crossing over, is permitted on roadways on the National Network as found in 23 CFR Part 658. 23 CRF Part 658 is hereby incorporated by reference, made part of this rule, and is available electronically at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/directives/fapg/cfr0658b.htm.

(b) through (c) No change. 

(4) Driver Requirements.

(a) All drivers of Everglades Agricultural Area tandems must comply with the regulations in accordance with section 316.302, F.S., unless specifically excluded under the provisions of the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law, this rule chapter 316, F.S.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) All drivers of Everglades Agricultural Area tandems must be properly trained and certified to operate a Longer Combination Vehicle in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 380 and 391. 49 CFR Parts 380 and 391 are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this rule. 49 CFR Part 380 is available electronically at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2019-title49-vol5/xml/CFR-2019-title49-vol5-part380.xml. 49 CFR Part 391 is available electronically at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2011-title49-vol5/xml/CFR-2011-title49-vol5-part391.xml.

(e) through (f) No change.

(5) through (7) No change.

(8) Brake Requirements.

(a) Every Everglades Agricultural Area tandem shall be equipped with full air brakes on the tractor and air brakes on the dolly and trailers. All brakes shall equal or comply exceed with both the equipment requirements and the performance standards cited in chapter 316, F.S.

(b) The brakes on any vehicle or combination of vehicles, used in Everglades Agricultural Area tandem operations shall be adequate to control the movement of, and to stop and hold, such vehicle, or combination of vehicles, and meet the general requirements of the provisions of the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law, chapter 316, F.S., and section 316.262, F.S.

(9) through (12) No change.

(13) Permittee Responsibility.

(a) No change.

1. No change.

2. Ensuring that the vehicle is inspected and maintained in a safe and reliable condition; including ensuring all commercial motor vehicles used in Everglades Agricultural Area tandem combinations are annually inspected in accordance with 49 CFR Part 396. 49 CFR Part 396 is hereby incorporated by reference, made part of this rule, and is available electronically at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2011-title49-vol5/xml/CFR-2011-title49-vol5-part396.xml.

3. No change.

4. Ensuring all documentation, including the permit, the analysis of the designated route, and the authorization letter from the local entity, if applicable, is maintained and available for review when requested by law enforcement; and

5. No change.

(14) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 316.550(6), 334.044(2), F.S. Law Implemented 316.302, 316.515, 316.535, 316.550, 316.5501, F.S. History-New_____.