Rule Chapter 14-15.002 is being amended to update material incorporated by reference. Changes to the Manual of Uniform Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways, commonly referred to as the Florida Greenbook, are ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

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

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule Chapter 14-15.002 is being amended to update material incorporated by reference. Changes to the Manual of Uniform Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways, commonly referred to as the Florida Greenbook, are proposed to reflect new engineering principles used in public roadways including bridge widths, pavement design, and traffic management through roundabouts.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule incorporates the most recent version of federal and state design manuals. The Florida Greenbook providing uniform standards for design, construction, and maintenance of streets and highways has been updated to address new standards for roundabouts, pavement design, and low traffic bridge widths. Tables and figures, previously presented at the end of chapters, have been incorporated into the text of the Florida Greenbook.

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.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The standards have been developed for use by governmental entities responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of roadways. Any costs associated with the revised standards will be contractual requirements, not a regulatory cost to small businesses. In addition, the agency has determined that the rule(s) will not require legislative ratification pursuant to Section 120.541(3), Florida Statutes.

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 FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Schwartz, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, [phone], [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 2013 2011 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.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04506, or http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/ FloridaGreenbook/FGB.shtm.

(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, 6th Edition, 2013 Interim Revisions 5th Edition (2010). 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 (2012). A copy of the manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04507, or http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statemaintenanceoffice/LRManual82012.pdf http://www.dot.state.fl.us/ statemaintenanceoffice/Bridge%20Load%20Rating%20Manual%20-%20January%202011.pdf.

(c) Sections 2.11 and 2.12 of Department of Transportation Structures Manual (2014) , Volume I Structures Design Guidelines Section 2.11 and 2.12. A copy of the guidelines manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04508 or http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/StructuresManual/Current Release/StructuresManual.shtm.

(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/.

(d)(e) AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, 6th 5th Edition (2013) (2009). A copy of the manual may be ordered from the AASHTO Bookstore website: https://bookstore.transportation.org/.

(e)(f) Chapter 4 of Department of Transportation Drainage Manual,(2014), Chapter 4. A copy of the chapter manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04509, or http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/ http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/dr/Manualsandhand books.shtm.

(f)(g) Department of Transportation Structures Manual (2014), Volume 3 9 – FDOT Modifications to Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals (LTS-6) (LTS-4). A copy of the specification modifications manual can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04510, or http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/StructuresManual/CurrentRelease/StructuresManual.shtm.

(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://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01243. http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/proceduraldocuments/procedures/bin/850010035.pdf.

Rulemaking 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, 6-4-12,__________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Michael Shepard, State Roadway Design Engineer

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ananth Prasad, P.E., Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 28, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 28, 2013