Rule 14-15.002, F.A.C., is being amended to update the manual and other incorporated materials.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
14-15.002: Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule 14-15.002, F.A.C., is being amended to update the manual and other incorporated materials.
SUMMARY: The amendments include rewrites of the chapters addressing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, work zone safety, and bridges and other structures. Additionally, two new chapters are being added to address Signing and Marking, and Traditional Neighborhood Developments.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 334.044(10)(a), 334.048(3), 336.045(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 334.044(10)(a), 336.045 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

14-15.002 Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways.

(1) The Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways, May 2011 2007 edition, is hereby incorporated by this rule and made a part of the rules of the Department of Transportation. A copy of the manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/FloridaGreenbook/FGB.shtm; http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/FloridaGreenbook/FGB.htm. A certified copy has been filed with the Department of State.

(2) The following documents also are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule:

(a) AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, 5 4th Edition (2010 2007). A copy of the manual may be ordered from the AASHTO Bookstore website: https://bookstore.transportation.org/.

(b) Department of Transportation Office of Maintenance, Bridge Load Rating Manual. A copy of the manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statemaintenanceoffice/Bridge%20Load%20Rating%20Manual%20-%20January%202011.pdf. Structures Manual, Volume 8 – FDOT Modifications to Manual for Conditions Evaluation and Load Resistance Factor Rating (LRFR) of Highway Bridges. A copy of the manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/StructuresManual/CurrentRelease/StructuresManual.htm.

(c) Sections 2.11 and 2.12 of Department of Transportation Structures Manual, Volume 1 I Structures Design Guidelines. A copy of the manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/StructuresManual/CurrentRelease/StructuresManual.shtm http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/StructuresManual/CurrentRelease/StructuresManual.htm.

(d) AASHTO Guide Specifications for Structural Design of Sound Barriers (1989) with the 2002 Interim to Guide Specifications for Structural Design of Sound Barriers. A copy of the manual may be ordered from the AASHTO Bookstore website: https://bookstore.transportation.org/.

(e) AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, 5th Edition (2009 2001), with 2002 and 2003 Interims. A copy of the manual may be ordered from the AASHTO Bookstore website: https://bookstore.transportation.org/.

(f) Chapter 4 of Department of Transportation Drainage Manual. A copy of the manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/dr/Manualsandhandbooks.shtm http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/dr/Manualsandhandbooks.htm.

(g) Department of Transportation Structures Manual, Volume 9 IX – FDOT Modifications to Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals (LTS-54). A copy of the manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/StructuresManual/CurrentRelease/StructuresManual.shtm. http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/StructuresManual/CurrentRelease/StructuresManual.htm.

(h) Department of Transportation Bridge Load Rating, Permitting and Posting Manual (2006). A copy of the manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/proceduraldocuments/procedures/bin/850010035.pdf.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(10)(a), 334.048(3), 336.045(1) FS. Law Implemented 334.044(10)(a), 336.045 FS. History–New 1-22-76, Amended 7-13-81, 6-24-84, Formerly 14-15.02, Amended 8-25-86, 11-29-89, 11-1-94, 5-15-01, 7-9-02, 11-24-05, 10-16-07,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: David C. O’Hagan, P.E., State Roadway Design Engineer
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ananth Prasad, P.E., Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 9, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 4, 2011