[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 26 (Monday, February 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7012-7014]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02505]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2015-0001]

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final Notice.

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SUMMARY: New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood
Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways
(hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on
the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities
listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance
Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
The flood hazard determinations modified by each LOMR will be used to
calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their
contents.

DATES: The effective date for each LOMR is indicated in the table
below.

ADDRESSES: Each LOMR is available for inspection at both the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the table below and online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
(email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final flood hazard determinations as shown in the
LOMRs for each community listed in the table below. Notice of these
modified flood hazard determinations has been published in newspapers
of local circulation and 90 days have elapsed since that publication.
The Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation has resolved any
appeals resulting from this notification.
    The modified flood hazard determinations are made pursuant to
section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4105, and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of
1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq., and with 44 CFR part 65.
    For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is
shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
    The new or modified flood hazard information is the basis for the
floodplain management measures that the community is required either to
adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to remain
qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP).
    This new or modified flood hazard information, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the
community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent
in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any
time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies
established by other Federal, State, or regional entities.
    This new or modified flood hazard determinations are used to meet
the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and also are used to
calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new
buildings, and for the contents in those buildings. The changes in
flood hazard determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the final flood hazard information available at the address
cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service
Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

    Dated: January 16, 2015.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                                              Chief executive
         State and county           Location and case No.       officer of        Community map repository  Effective date of  modification   Community
                                                                 community                                                                       No.
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Alabama: Tuscaloosa (FEMA Docket    City of Tuscaloosa     The Honorable Walter  Engineering Department,    Nov. 19, 2014..................       010203
 No.: B-1442).                       (14-04-3253P).         Maddox, Mayor, City   2201 University
                                                            of Tuscaloosa, 2201   Boulevard, Tuscaloosa,
                                                            University            AL 35401.
                                                            Boulevard,
                                                            Tuscaloosa, AL
                                                            35401.
Arizona:
    Mohave (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Gary    Mohave County              Nov. 20, 2014..................       155166
     1442).                          of Mohave County (14-  Watson, Chairman,     Administration Building,
                                     09-0834P).             Mohave County Board   700 West Beale Street,
                                                            of Supervisors, 700   Kingman, AZ 86401.
                                                            West Beale Street,
                                                            Kingman, AZ 86401.
    Santa Cruz (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Nogales (13-   The Honorable Arturo  Public Works Department,   Nov. 12, 2014..................       040091
     1442).                          09-1781P).             R. Garino, Mayor,     1450 North Hohokam
                                                            City of Nogales,      Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621.
                                                            777 North Grand
                                                            Avenue, Nogales, AZ
                                                            85621.
California: Napa (FEMA Docket No.:  City of Napa (14-09-   The Honorable Jill    Public Works Department,   Nov. 12, 2014..................       060207
 B-1442).                            2231P).                Techel, Mayor, City   1600 1st Street, Napa,
                                                            of Napa, P.O. Box     CA 94559.
                                                            660, Napa, CA 94559.
Florida:
    Broward (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Fort           The Honorable John    City Hall, 100 North       Nov. 6, 2014...................       125105
     1435).                          Lauderdale (14-04-     P. ``Jack'' Seiler,   Andrews Avenue, Fort
                                     1663P).                Mayor, City of Fort   Lauderdale, FL 33301.
                                                            Lauderdale, 100
                                                            North Andrews
                                                            Avenue, Fort
                                                            Lauderdale, FL
                                                            33301.
     Polk (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas   The Honorable R.      Polk County Engineering    Nov. 6, 2014...................       120261
     1435).                          of Polk County (14-    Todd Dantzler,        Division, 330 West
                                     04-2689P).             Chairman, Polk        Church Street, Bartow,
                                                            County Board of       FL 33831.
                                                            Commissioners, P.O.
                                                            Box 9005, Bartow,
                                                            FL 33831.
    Sarasota (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Sarasota (14-  The Honorable Willie  City Hall, 1565 1st        Oct. 22, 2014..................       125150
     1435).                          04-3830P).             Charles Shaw,         Street, Sarasota, FL
                                                            Mayor, City of        34236.
                                                            Sarasota, 1565 1st
                                                            Street, Sarasota,
                                                            FL 34236.
Georgia:
    Columbia (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Ron C.  Columbia County            Nov. 10, 2014..................       130059
     1435).                          of Columbia County     Cross, Chairman,      Engineering Division,
                                     (13-04-7901P).         Columbia County       630 Ronald Regan Drive,
                                                            Board of              Building A, Evans, GA
                                                            Commissioners, 630    30809.
                                                            Ronald Regan Drive,
                                                            Building B, Evans,
                                                            GA 30809.
    Columbia (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Ron C.  Columbia County            Nov. 6, 2014...................       130059
     1435).                          of Columbia County     Cross, Chairman,      Engineering Division,
                                     (13-04-8301P).         Columbia County       630 Ronald Regan Drive,
                                                            Board of              Building A, Evans, GA
                                                            Commissioners, 630    30809.
                                                            Ronald Regan Drive,
                                                            Building B, Evans,
                                                            GA 30809.
    Richmond (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Augusta-Richmond       The Honorable Deke    Augusta-Richmond County    Nov. 14, 2014..................       130158
     1442).                          County (14-04-2417P).  S. Copenhaver,        Planning and Development
                                                            Mayor, Augusta-       Department, 525 Telfair
                                                            Richmond County,      Street, Augusta, GA
                                                            530 Greene Street,    30901.
                                                            Augusta, GA 30901.
Kentucky: Fayette (FEMA Docket      Lexington-Fayette      The Honorable Jim     Lexington-Fayette Urban    Nov. 24, 2014..................       210067
 No.: B-1442).                       Urban County           Gray, Mayor,          County Government
                                     Government (13-04-     Lexington-Fayette     Planning Division, 101
                                     1223P).                Urban County          East Vine Street,
                                                            Government, 200       Lexington, KY 40507.
                                                            East Main Street,
                                                            Lexington, KY 40507.
New York:
    Orange (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Town of New Windsor    The Honorable George  Town Hall, 555 Union       Nov. 5, 2014...................       360628
     1428).                          (13-02-1014P).         A. Green,             Avenue, New Windsor, NY
                                                            Supervisor, Town of   12553.
                                                            New Windsor, 555
                                                            Union Avenue, New
                                                            Windsor, NY 12553.
    Rockland (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Town of Clarkstown     The Honorable         Town Hall, 10 Maple        Nov. 19, 2014..................       360679
     1428).                          (13-02-1013P).         Alexander J.          Avenue, New City, NY
                                                            Gromack,              10956.
                                                            Supervisor, Town of
                                                            Clarkstown, 10
                                                            Maple Avenue, New
                                                            City, NY 10956.
North Carolina:
    Macon (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Kevin   Macon County Planning      Oct. 16, 2014..................       370150
     1435).                          of Macon County (14-   Corbin, Chairman,     Department, 5 West Main
                                     04-3043P).             Macon County Board    Street, Franklin, NC
                                                            of Commissioners, 5   28734.
                                                            West Main Street,
                                                            Franklin, NC 28734.
    Guilford (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Greensboro     The Honorable Nancy   Water Resources            Aug. 12, 2014..................       375351
     1423).                          (14-04-4489P).         Vaughn, Mayor, City   Department, Stormwater
                                                            of Greensboro, P.O.   Management Division,
                                                            Box 3136,             Planning and Engineering
                                                            Greensboro, NC        Section, 2602 South Elm-
                                                            27402.                Eugene Street,
                                                                                Greensboro, NC 27406.
South Carolina:
    Charleston (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Mount          The Honorable Linda   Town Hall, 100 Ann         Nov. 20, 2014..................       455417
     1442).                          Pleasant (14-04-       Page, Mayor, Town     Edwards Lane, Mount
                                     3646P).                of Mount Pleasant,    Pleasant, SC 29464.
                                                            100 Ann Edwards
                                                            Lane, Mount
                                                            Pleasant, SC 29464.

    Charleston (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Mount          The Honorable Linda   Town Hall, 100 Ann         Nov. 4, 2014...................       455417
     1435).                          Pleasant (14-04-       Page, Mayor, Town     Edwards Lane, Mount
                                     4488P).                of Mount Pleasant,    Pleasant, SC 29464.
                                                            100 Ann Edwards
                                                            Lane, Mount
                                                            Pleasant, SC 29464.
    Charleston (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Teddie  Charleston County          Nov. 20, 2014..................       455413
     1442).                          of Charleston County   E. Pryor, Sr.,        Building Services
                                     (14-04-3646P).         Chairman,             Department, 4045 Bridge
                                                            Charleston County     View Drive, North
                                                            Council, 2700         Charleston, SC 29405.
                                                            Crestline Drive,
                                                            North Charleston,
                                                            SC 29405.
    Charleston (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Teddie  Charleston County          Nov. 4, 2014...................       455413
     1435).                          of Charleston County   E. Pryor, Sr.,        Building Services
                                     (14-04-4488P).         Chairman,             Department, 4045 Bridge
                                                            Charleston County     View Drive, North
                                                            Council, 2700         Charleston, SC 29405.
                                                            Crestline Drive,
                                                            North Charleston,
                                                            SC 29405.
South Dakota:
    Custer (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Town of Hermosa (14-   The Honorable Linda   Planning and Zoning        Nov. 13, 2014..................       460230
     1442).                          08-0158P).             Kramer, President,    Commission, 230 Main
                                                            Town of Hermosa       Street, Hermosa, SD
                                                            Board of Trustees,    57744.
                                                            P.O. Box 298,
                                                            Hermosa, SD 57744.
     Custer (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Phil    Custer County Department   Nov. 13, 2014..................       460018
     1442).                          of Custer County (14-  Lampert, Chairman,    of Planning and Economic
                                     08-0158P).             Custer County Board   Development, 420 Mount
                                                            of Commissioners,     Rushmore Road, Custer,
                                                            420 Mount Rushmore    SD 57730.
                                                            Road, Custer, SD
                                                            57730.
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 181 (Thursday, September 17, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58106-58108]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20470]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0286]

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Robert Bosch,
LLC and Mekra Lang North America, LLC Application for an Exemption

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA),
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
announces its decision to grant a limited 5-year exemption to Robert
Bosch, LLC and Mekra Lang North America, LLC (Bosch and Mekra Lang) to
allow motor carriers to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with
the companies' CV (Commercial Vehicle) Digital Mirror System installed
as an alternative to the two rear-vision mirrors required by the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The Agency has
determined that granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of
safety equivalent to or greater than the level of safety provided by
the regulation.

DATES: This exemption is effective September 17, 2020 and ending
September 17, 2025.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Luke Loy, Vehicle and Roadside
Operations Division, Office of Carrier, Driver, and Vehicle Safety, MC-
PSV, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001;<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments submitted to notice requesting public comments on the
exemption application, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit
Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to
help you, please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER> before visiting
Docket Operations. The on-line Federal document management system is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
    The docket number is listed at the beginning of this notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant
exemptions from certain parts of the FMCSRs. FMCSA must publish a
notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register (49 CFR
381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public an opportunity to
inspect the information relevant to the application, including any
safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide
an opportunity for public comment on the request.
    The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted,
and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of
the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR
381.315(b)) with the reasons for denying or granting the application
and, if granted, the name of the person or class of persons receiving
the exemption, and the regulatory provision from which the exemption is
granted. The notice must also specify the effective period (up to 5
years) and explain the terms and conditions of the exemption. The
exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)).

Bosch and Mekra Lang Application for Exemption

    Bosch and Mekra Lang applied for an exemption from 49 CFR 393.80(a)
to allow its CV Digital Mirror System to be installed as an alternative
to the two rear-vision mirrors required on CMVs. A copy of the
application is included in the docket referenced at the beginning of
this notice.
    Section 393.80(a) of the FMCSRs requires that each bus, truck, and
truck-tractor be equipped with two rear-vision mirrors, one at each
side. The mirrors must be positioned to reflect to the driver a view of
the highway to the rear and the area along both sides of the CMV.
Section 393.80(a) cross-references the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's (NHTSA) standards for mirrors on motor vehicles (49
CFR 571.111, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard [FMVSS] No. 111).
Paragraph S7.1 of FMVSS No. 111 provides requirements for mirrors on
multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks with a gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) greater than 4,536 kg and less than 11,340 kg and each
bus, other than a school bus, with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kg.
Paragraph S8.1 provides requirements for mirrors on multipurpose
passenger vehicles and trucks with a GVWR of 11,340 kg or more.
    The CV Digital Mirror System consists of multiple digital cameras
firmly

mounted high on the exterior of the vehicle, enclosed in an aerodynamic
package that provides both environmental protection for the cameras and
a mounting location for optimal visibility. Each camera has proprietary
video processing software that presents a clear, high-definition image
to the driver by means of a monitor firmly mounted to the left and
right A-pillar of the CMV, i.e., the structural member between the
windshield and door of the cab. Bosch and Mekra Lang explain that
attaching the monitors to the A-pillars avoids the creation of
additional blind spots while eliminating the blind spots associated
with conventional mirrors. Bosch and Mekra Lang state that its CV
Digital Mirror System meets or exceeds the visibility requirements
provided in FMVSS No. 111 based on the following factors:
     The cameras and screens are securely mounted to ensure
that vibration does not adversely affect field of vision or cause the
driver to misinterpret images.
     The system tracks the end of the trailer and pans the
camera's view to ensure that the trailer's end remains in view while it
is in motion.
     The left and right video channels are processed
independently so that a failure of one camera or one monitor does not
affect the camera or monitor on the opposite side.
     The system reduces glare from ambient light, provides
color night vision, and uses lowlight functionality.
     The screen uses anti-glare, anti-reflection, and anti-
fingerprinting coating to keep the screens readable in a variety of
environmental conditions.
     The system's ergonomics are such that it requires reduced
upper-body range of motion, thereby reducing driver fatigue.
     The system's fixed-mount design eliminates the need for
aim adjusting for different drivers.
     Polarization of the screen is aligned with that in
polarized sunglasses so that the screen remains visible to operators
using such sunglasses.
    The exemption would apply to all CMV operators driving vehicles
with the CV Digital Mirror System. Bosch and Mekra Lang believe that
mounting the system as described would maintain a level of safety that
is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety achieved without
the exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA published a notice of the application in the Federal Register
on January 30, 2020, and asked for public comment (85 FR 5534). The
Agency received 3 comments, from the American Bus Association (ABA) and
2 individuals.
    ABA supports granting the application, stating:

    Camera-based visibility systems or CBVSs, like the CV Digital
Mirror System technology, are vehicle technology advancements ABA
believes should be deployed to improve safety of CMV operations.
Such systems are currently being installed and tested by equipment
manufacturers in limited capacity; however, to ascertain real-world
viability, equipment manufacturers need to deploy these systems for
use in actual commercial operations. As with FMCSA's decision to
grant an exemption to Stoneridge, Inc. for use of its MirrorEye
Camera Monitor System (see Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0141, published
February 21, 2019), and Vision Systems North America for its
SmartVision system (see Docket No. FMCSA-FMCSA-2019-0159, published
January 15, 2020) in place of mirrors[, the CV Digital Mirror
System] will achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than
the level of safety provided by the regulation.

    In addition, ABA stated that when compared to traditional mirrors,
the CV Digital Mirror System provides additional visibility benefits
including (1) anti-glare, (2) improved visibility at night and during
adverse weather conditions, and (3) elimination of blind spots by
providing a broader field of vision around the vehicle. ABA noted that
the improvements in driver visibility can lead to enhanced
maneuverability in backing up or turning a large vehicle. ABA also
stated that eliminating the side mirrors may also provide fuel
efficiency gains and carbon emission reductions, and may assist in
reducing actions that lead to increased driver fatigue such as head and
eye movements. In addition to noting that the exemption would be
consistent with FMCSA's decision to grant exemptions to Stoneridge,
Inc. and Vision Systems for similar systems, ABA also stated that
granting the exemption is consistent with recent activities by NHTSA
relating to possible revisions to FMVSS No. 111. Specifically, NHTSA
published a notice and request for public comment on August 28, 2019
(84 FR 45209), on a proposed collection of information relating to a
multi-year research effort to learn about drivers' use of camera-based
systems designed to replace traditional outside rearview mirrors.
Initial research will focus on light vehicles, and be followed by
research examining camera-based visibility systems on heavy trucks.
Additionally, NHTSA published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking
on October 10, 2019 (84 FR 54533), seeking public comment on permitting
camera-based rear visibility systems as an alternative to inside and
outside rearview mirrors.
    Two individuals provided comments and noted concerns with the CV
Digital Mirror System. One commenter suggested that the cameras be used
in conjunction with standard rearview mirrors, rather than replacing
them, due to concerns that an unsafe operating condition would exist in
the event of a camera failure. Another commenter noted that neither the
FMCSRs nor the CVSA out-of-service criteria address camera-based mirror
systems.

FMCSA Decision

    The FMCSA has evaluated the Bosch and Mekra Lang exemption
application, and the comments received. For the reasons discussed
below, FMCSA believes that granting the exemption to allow motor
carriers to operate CMVs with the CV Digital Mirror System installed as
an alternative to the two rear-vision mirrors required by the FMCSRs is
likely to achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the
level of safety provided by the regulation.
    Use of the CV Digital Mirror System provides CMV drivers with an
enhanced field of view when compared to the required rear-vision
mirrors because (1) it eliminates the blind spots on both sides of the
vehicle created by the required rear-vision mirrors, (2) the multi-
camera system expands the field of view compared to the required rear-
vision mirrors by an estimated 25 percent, and (3) the system uses high
definition cameras and monitors that include features such as color
night vision, low light sensitivity, and light and glare reduction that
together help provide drivers with improved vision in the field of view
when compared to traditional rear-vision mirrors.
    FMCSA notes that the CV Digital Mirror system is currently being
used in a number of European countries as a legal alternative to the
traditional rear-vision mirrors under the requirements of ISO
(International Organization for Standardization) 16505 Rev 2019. That
standard provides minimum safety, ergonomic, and performance
requirements for camera monitor systems to replace mandatory inside and
outside rearview mirrors for road vehicles. The ISO standard addresses
camera monitor systems that will be used in road vehicles to present
the required outside information of a specific field of view inside the
vehicle. The CV Digital Mirror System has also been validated to meet
ISO 26262-2011, Road Vehicles--Functional Safety; and United Nations
Economic Commission

for Europe (UNECE) R46 rev 06--Devices for Indirect Vision.
    FMCSA acknowledges the concerns of the two individual commenters
regarding use of the CV Digital Mirror System. The FMCSRs impose
several operational controls that will help ensure that the CV Digital
Mirror System is functioning properly at all times. Section 396.7 of
the FMCSRs, ``Unsafe operations forbidden,'' prohibits any vehicle from
being operated in such a condition as to likely cause an accident or
breakdown of the vehicle. Section 392.7(a) requires each CMV driver to
satisfy himself/herself that a vehicle is in safe condition before
operating the vehicle, which would include ensuring that the rear-
vision mirrors are (or in this case, that the CV Digital Mirror System
is) in good working order. Similarly, section 396.13(a) of the FMCSRs
requires that, before driving a vehicle, a driver must be satisfied
that the vehicle is in safe operating condition. If the CV Digital
Mirror System (effectively functioning as the rear vision mirrors)
fails during operation, the driver must complete a driver vehicle
inspection report at the completion of the work day as required by
section 396.11 of the FMCSRs, and the motor carrier must ensure that
the defect is corrected.

Terms and Conditions for the Exemption

    The Agency hereby grants the exemption for a 5-year period,
beginning September 17, 2020 and ending September 17, 2025. During the
temporary exemption period, motor carriers operating CMVs may utilize
the Bosch and Mekra Lang CV Digital Mirror System installed in lieu of
the two rear-vision mirrors required by section 393.80 of the FMCSRs.
FMCSA emphasizes that this exemption is limited to the Bosch and Mekra
Lang CV Digital Mirror System, and does not apply to any other camera-
based mirror replacement system/technology. Section 396.7 of the
FMCSRs, ``Unsafe operations forbidden,'' prohibits any vehicle from
being operated in such a condition as to likely cause an accident or a
breakdown of the vehicle. If the camera or monitor system fails during
normal vehicle operation on the highway, continued operation of the
vehicle shall be forbidden until (1) the CV Digital Mirror system can
be repaired, or (2) conventional rear-vision mirrors that are compliant
with section 393.80 are installed on the vehicle.
    The exemption will be valid for 5 years unless rescinded earlier by
FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) Motor carriers and/or
CMVs fail to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2)
the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was
maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315(b).
    Interested parties possessing information that would demonstrate
that motor carriers operating CMVs utilizing the Bosch and Mekra Lang
CV Digital Mirror System installed as an alternative to two rear-vision
mirrors are not achieving the requisite statutory level of safety
should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any such
information and, if safety is being compromised or if the continuation
of the exemption is not consistent with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption.

Preemption

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31313(d), as implemented by 49 CFR
381.600, during the period this exemption is in effect, no State shall
enforce any law or regulation applicable to interstate commerce that
conflicts with or is inconsistent with this exemption with respect to a
firm or person operating under the exemption. States may, but are not
required to, adopt the same exemption with respect to operations in
intrastate commerce.

James W. Deck,
Deputy Administrator.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1121-119]

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Application Accepted
for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Recreation Plan Amendment.
    b. Project No: 1121-119.
    c. Date Filed: August 27, 2015.
    d. Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    e. Name of Project: Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the mainstem Battle Creek,
North Fork Battle Creek, and South Fork Battle Creek, in Shasta and
Tehama counties, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a--825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Elisabeth Rossi, License Coordinator,
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Mail Code N13E, P.O. Box 770000, San
Francisco, CA 94177,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Kevin Anderson,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: October 2, 2015.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676,
or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file,
mail an original and seven copies to: Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
Please include the project number (P-1121-119) on any comments,
motions, or recommendations filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee filed a revised recreation
plan in response to a Commission staff request following an inspection
which found that several sites on the approved recreation plan were
either closed to the public or received little to no public
recreational use. The proposed revised plan would close the fishing
access areas at the Inskip Powerhouse and Coleman Forebay. To offset
these closures, the licensee proposes to improve a fishing access area
at the North Battle Creek Reservoir and create a new fishing access
area on the Cross Country Canal off of Rock Creek Road. Aside from
these revisions and deletion of extraneous or outdated information,
other aspects of the current recreation plan would remain the same.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from
the applicant.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.

    Dated: September 1, 2015
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-22516 Filed 9-4-15; 8:45 am]
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