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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

23 CFR Part 658

[FHWA Docket No. 93-35]
RIN 2125-AD26

 

Truck Size and Weight; National Network

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA has modified the National Network for commercial 
motor vehicles by adding routes in Georgia. The National Network was 
established by a final rule on truck size and weight published at 49 FR 
23302 on June 5, 1984. This rulemaking adds 26 segments to the National 
Network as requested by the State of Georgia.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 15, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Klimek, Office of Motor 
Carrier Information Management and Analysis (202-366-2212), or Mr. 
Charles Medalen, Office of the Chief Counsel (202-366-1354), Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. 
Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through 
Friday, except legal Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The National Network of Interstate highways and federally-
designated routes, on which commercial vehicles with the dimensions 
authorized by the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) of 1982, 
49 U.S.C. App. 2311 et seq., may operate, was established by the final 
rule published in the Federal Register on June 5, 1984 (49 FR 23302). 
These highways are located in each State, the District of Columbia, and 
Puerto Rico. Routes on the National Network are listed in appendix A of 
Part 658. Additional routes not on the network but available for STAA 
vehicles are also identified at State request.
    Procedures for the addition and deletion of routes are outlined in 
23 CFR 658.11 and include the issuance of a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) before final rulemaking. The NPRM listing Georgia's 
proposed changes to the National Network was published on December 16, 
1993 [58 FR 65677].
    The State of Georgia, under authority of the Governor, requests the 
addition of 26 route segments to the National Network. The segments 
have been reviewed by State and FHWA offices for general adherence to 
the criteria of 23 CFR 658.9 and found to provide for the safe 
operation of larger commercial vehicles and for the needs of interstate 
commerce.
    The segments requested are generally described as:

1. US 19 (GA 300) from Florida State Line to Pelham, 27.6 miles;
2. US 27 (GA 1) from GA 53 south of Rome to US 278 in Cedartown, 12.0 
miles;
3. US 27 (GA 1) from Florida State Line to GA 38 in Bainbridge, 19.0 
miles;
4. US 41 (GA 3) from GA 5 Connector to County Road 633 near Emerson, 
15.2 miles;
5. US 78 (GA 10) from Stone Mountain Freeway to Monroe Bypass, 25.9 
miles;
6. US 80 (GA 22) from Alabama State Line to GA 85 in Columbus, 9.9 
miles;
7. US 84 (GA 38) from Alabama State Line to I-75, 124.4 miles;
8. US 84 (GA 38) from GA 520 in Waycross to GA 32 in Patterson, 18.1 
miles;
9. US 129 (GA 11) from I-85 to I-985, 14.9 miles;
10. US 319 (GA 35) from GA 300 in Thomasville to US 82 in Tifton, 55.7 
miles,
11. US 441 (GA 31) from GA 520 in Pearson to GA 135 in Douglas, 13.2 
miles;
12. US 441 (GA 24) from I-20 to GA 22 in Milledgeville, 40.1 miles,
13. US 441 (GA 15 Alternate) from Athens Bypass to I-85, 21.1 miles,
14. GA 5 Connector from I-75 to U. S. 41 (GA 3), 1.3 miles;
15. GA 6 from I-20 to GA 6 Bypass near Dallas, 13.8 miles;
16. GA 6 Bypass around Dallas, 6.0 miles;
17. GA 10 Loop (East and South Bypass) in Athens, 11.6 miles;
18. GA 61 from I-20 to GA 166 near Carrollton, 8.6 miles;
19. GA 166 from GA 61 to the end of the 4 lane divided section west of 
GA 1 at Carrollton, 7.8 miles;
20. GA 247 Connector from I-75 to GA 247 in Warner Robins, 8.5 miles;
21. GA 316 from GA 120 to U S 29 (GA 8), 6.0 miles;
22. GA 515 from I-575 to Blairsville, 63.4 miles;
23. GA 520 from Cusseta to Dawson, 45.7 miles;
24. GA 520 from I-75 to Waycross, 74.8 miles;
25. GA 520 from I-95 to GA 25, 5.4 miles;
26. GA 25 from GA 520 to GA 25 Spur, 6.0 miles.

    Eight segments of the current and requested NN routes have been 
combined for clarity and to better describe the termini. The changes 
are as follows:

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          Route                     From                    To          
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Segments listed in the                                                  
 NPRM:                                                                  
  US 19...................  US 82 Albany.........  Near Pelham.         
  US 19...................  Florida State Line...  Pelham.              
Replaced by:                                                            
  US 19...................  FL State Line........  US 82 Albany.        
Segments listed in the                                                  
 NPRM:                                                                  
  US 82...................  Dawson...............  I-75 Tifton.         
  US 82...................  US 84 Waycross.......  I-95 Exit 6          
                                                    Brunswick.          
  GA 520/US 82............  I-75.................  Waycross.            
Replaced by:                                                            
  US 82/GA 520............  Dawson...............  I-95 Exit 6          
                                                    Brunswick.          
Segments listed in the                                                  
 NPRM:                                                                  
  US 280..................  Alabama State Line...  Cussetta.            
  GA520/US 280............  Cusseta..............  Dawson.              
Replaced by:                                                            
  US 280/GA 520...........  Alabama State Line...  Dawson.              
Segments listed in the                                                  
 NPRM:                                                                  
  GA 316 (5 miles)........  I-85.................  Near Lawrenceville.  
  GA 316..................  GA 120...............  US 29.               
Replaced by:                                                            
  GA 316..................  I-85.................  US 29.               
Segments listed in the                                                  
 NPRM:                                                                  
  US 441/GA 15 Alternate..  Athens Bypass........  I-85.                
Replaced by:                                                            
  US 441/GA 15............  Athens Bypass........  I-85.                
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The word ``Alternate'' has been removed from the listing contained in   
  the NPRM as a technical correction because Alternate 15 does not      
  coincide with US 441.                                                 

    With these changes the FHWA is adding the segments requested to the 
existing route descriptions for Georgia. We are publishing the new 
Georgia listing in its entirety because of the extent of the revisions.

Rulemaking Analyses and Notices

    No comments were received, and FHWA is therefore adopting the rule 
as proposed. Eight segments have been combined for clarity and to 
better describe the termini. The changes are described in the 
Supplementary Information section. The word ``Alternate'' has been 
removed as a technical correction because Alternate 15 does not 
coincide with US 441.

Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures

    The FHWA has determined that this action does not constitute a 
``significant regulatory action,'' within the meaning of E.O. 12866, 
nor is it considered ``significant'' under the regulatory policies and 
procedures of the DOT. It is anticipated that the economic impact of 
this rulemaking will be minimal. This rulemaking proposes technical 
amendments to 23 CFR 658, adding certain highway segments in accordance 
with statutory provisions. These segments represent a very small 
portion of the National Network and have a negligible impact on the 
prior system. Therefore, a full regulatory evaluation is not required.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    In compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-
612), FHWA has evaluated the effects of this proposal on small 
entities. As stated in the preceding paragraph, this rulemaking 
proposes technical amendments to 23 CFR 658, adding certain highway 
segments in accordance with statutory provisions. These segments 
represent a very small portion of the National Network and have a 
negligible impact on the prior system. This rulemaking would, however, 
allow motor carriers, including small carriers, access to highways not 
available to them at the present time.
    Based on its evaluation of this proposal, the FHWA certifies that 
this action would not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.

Executive Order 12612 (Federalism Assessment)

    This action has been analyzed in accordance with the principals and 
criteria contained in Executive Order 12612, and it has been determined 
that the final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to 
warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Executive Order 12372 (Intergovernmental Review)

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.217, Motor 
Carrier Safety. The Regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 
regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal Programs and 
activities apply to this program.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The proposal in this document does not contain information 
collection requirements [44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.].

National Environmental Policy Act

    The agency has analyzed this action for the purpose of the National 
Environment Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and has 
determined that this action would not have any effect on the quality of 
the environment.

Regulation Identification Number

    A regulation identification number (RIN) is assigned to each 
regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. 
The Regulatory Information Service center publishes the Unified Agenda 
in April and October of each year. The RIN contained in the heading of 
this document can be used to cross reference this action with the 
Unified Agenda.

List of Subjects in 23 CFR Part 658

    Grants programs--transportation, Highway and roads, Motor carrier--
size and weight.

    Issued on: July 7, 1994.
Rodney E. Slater,
Federal Highway Administrator.

    In consideration of the foregoing, the FHWA amends title 23, Code 
of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, by amending appendix A to Part 658 
for the State of Georgia as set forth below:

PART 658--TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT, ROUTE DESIGNATIONS--LENGTH, WIDTH 
AND WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

    1. The authority citation for 23 CFR Part 658 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  23 U.S.C. 127 and 315; 49 U.S.C. app. 2311, 2312, 
and 2316; 49 CFR 1.48 (b)(19) and (c)(19).

Appendix A  [Amended]

    2. Appendix A to Part 658 is amended for the State of Georgia by 
revising the route listing to read as follows:

Appendix A to Part 658--National Network--Federally-Designated Routes

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                                Georgia                                 
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       Route                    From                       To           
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US 19...............  FL State Line...........  US 82 Albany.           
US 23/GA 365........  I-985 near Gainesville..  US 441 near Cornelia.   
US 25...............  I-16....................  N. of Statesboro.       
US 27...............  GA 53 Rome..............  US 278 Cedartown.       
US 27...............  FL State Line...........  GA 38 Bainbridge.       
US 27 Alternate GA    I-185 Columbus..........  Ellerslie.              
 85.                                                                    
US 29...............  US 78 W. Interchange....  US 129/441 E.           
                                                 Interchange Athens.    
US 41...............  I-75 W. of Morrow.......  Near Barnesville.       
US 41...............  GA 5 Connector..........  County Road 633 Emerson.
US 76...............  I-75 Dalton.............  US 411 Chatsworth.      
US 78-US 29.........  GA 138 Monroe...........  US 29 W. Interchange    
                                                 Athens.                
US 78/GA 410........  Valleybrook Rd.           GA 10 Stone Mountain.   
                       Scottsdale.                                      
US 78/GA 10.........  Stone Mountain Freeway..  Monroe Bypass.          
US 80/GA 22.........  AL State Line...........  GA 85 Columbus.         
US 82/GA 520........  Dawson..................  I-95 Exit 6 Brunswick.  
US 84/GA 38.........  Alabama State Line......  I-75.                   
US 84/GA 38.........  GA 520 Waycross.........  GA 32 Patterson.        
US 129..............  I-16....................  Gray.                   
US 129..............  GA 247 Connector Warner   I-75 Macon.             
                       Robins.                                          
US 129/GA 11........  I-85....................  I-985.                  
US 280/GA 520.......  Alabama State Line......  Dawson.                 
US 319/GA 35........  US 19/GA 300 Thomasville  US 82/GA 520 Tifton.    
US 411-US 41........  US 27 Rome..............  I-75 near Emerson.      
US 441/GA 31........  US 82/GA 520 Pearson....  GA 135 Douglas.         
US 441/GA 24........  I-20....................  GA 22 Milledgeville.    
US 441/GA 15........  Athens Bypass...........  I-85.                   
GA 2................  US 27 Fort Oglethorpe...  I-75.                   
GA 5 Connector......  I-75....................  US 41.                  
GA 6................  I-20....................  GA 6 Bypass near Dallas.
GA 6 Bypass.........  E. of Dallas............  W. of Dallas.           
GA 10 Loop..........  E. and S. Bypass in       ........................
                       Athens.                                          
GA 14 Spur..........  US 29/Welcome All Road..  I-85/285 S. Interchange 
                                                 Atlanta.               
GA 21...............  I-95 Monteith...........  GA 204 Savannah.        
GA 25...............  GA 520..................  GA 25 Spur.             
GA 25 Spur..........  US 17 N. of Brunswick...  I-95 Exit 8.            
GA 53...............  Rome....................  I-75 Calhoun.           
GA 61...............  I-20....................  GA 166 near Carrollton. 
GA 85...............  Fayetteville............  I-75.                   
GA 138..............  I-20 Conyers............  US 78 Monroe.           
GA 166..............  GA 61...................  End of 4-lane section of
                                                 W. GA 1 Carrollton.    
GA 247C.............  I-75....................  GA 247 Warner Robins.   
GA 300..............  US 82 Albany............  I-75 near Cordele.      
GA 316..............  I-85....................  US 29.                  
GA 400..............  I-285 near Atlanta......  GA 60.                  
GA 515..............  I-575...................  Blairsville.            
GA 520..............  I-95....................  GA 25.                  
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Note: Atlanta area--Interstate highways within the I-285 beltway are not
  available to through trucks with more than 6 wheels because of        
  construction.                                                         

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