Rule 14-15.002 is being amended to update material incorporated by reference. Changes to the Florida Greenbook are proposed to update approaches to geometric design, lighting, rail, transit, pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

 

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 14-15.002 is being amended to update material incorporated by reference. Changes to the Florida Greenbook are proposed to update approaches to geometric design, lighting, rail, transit, pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule incorporates the most recent version of the Florida Greenbook, providing uniform standards for design, construction, and maintenance of streets and highways. A summary of changes can be viewed at www.fdot.gov/roadway/FloridaGreenbook/FGB.shtm

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.

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), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 334.044(10)(a), 336.045, F.S.

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, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

(1) The Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways, 2016 May 2013 edition, is hereby incorporated by this rule at                            and available at www.fdot.gov/roadway/FloridaGreenbook/FGB.shtm  http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05704   made a part of the rules of the Department of Transportation. A copy of the manual can be downloaded from 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 LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design) Bridge Design Specifications, 7th Edition (2014) and Interim Revisions for 2015 and 2016 6th Edition (2012). A copy of the manual may be ordered from the AASHTO Bookstore website: https://bookstore.transportation.org under the category of historical references. A copy is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Florida Department of Transportation, Design Standards, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]. Posting of the preceding materials on the internet for purposes of public examination would violate federal copyright law.

(b) AASHTO LRFD Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, 1st Edition (2015) and 2017 Interim Revisions 5th Edition (2009). A copy of the manual may be ordered from the AASHTO Bookstore website: https://bookstore.transportation.org under the category of historical references. A copy is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Florida Department of Transportation, Design Standards, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]. Posting of the preceding materials on the internet for purposes of public examination would violate federal copyright law.

(c) Department of Transportation Structures Manual (2017), Volume 3 (2011), Volume 9 – FDOT Modifications to Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals (LRFD LTS-1) (LTS-5). A copy of the specification modifications can be downloaded from____________ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04817, or www.fdot.gov/structures/structuresmanual.shtm http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/structuresmanual/2011january/

Vol9_LTS5.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, 9-7-15, _____________.

 

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

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Rachel Cone, Interim Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 16, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 2, 2016