National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
23 CFR Part 655
FHWA Docket No. FHWA-2003-15149
RIN 2125-AE98
ACTION: Final rule.

December 21, 2007

Summary

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administration, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all public roads. The purpose of this final rule is to revise standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for traffic signs on all roads open to public travel.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

This final rule is effective [insert date 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]. The incorporation by reference of the publication listed in this regulation is approved by the Director of the Office of the Federal Register as of [Insert date 30 days after publication in the Federal Register].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Mary McDonough, Office of Safety Design, (202) 366-2175, or Mr. Raymond W. Cuprill, Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-0791, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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