HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2014-10-13 Item 2C - Update - Annual Bridge Inspections and Repairs / Tukwila Bridge ProgramTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Grant Griffin, Senior Program Manager
DATE: October 10, 2014
SUBJECT: 2014 Annual Bridge Inspection and Repairs
Project No. 91410402
Tukwila Bridge Program Update
ISSUE
The City of Tukwila funds an annual Bridge Inspection & Repair Program. The funds are used to
inspect and repair the City's bridges in order to ensure compliance with federal law, ensure that the
bridges continue to safely serve the traveling public, and ensure extended service life. Since this is an
ongoing effort, Public Works wants to provide an informational update to the Transportation
Committee on the state of Tukwila's bridges.
BACKGROUND
All bridges on public roads that are more than twenty feet long and carry motor vehicles are listed in
the National Bridge Inventory (NBI). All bridges in the NBI are subject to the National Bridge
Inspection Standards (NBIS) as listed in the Code of Federal Regulations 23 CFR, Part 650, Subpart
C. The NBIS is the document that defines how we manage our bridges nationwide in the United
States.
DISCUSSION
Tukwila is required to fulfill several obligations under the NBIS. These bridge requirements can be
summarized into three main categories; bridge inspection, load rating, and scour analysis. There are
subcategories to these categories that include specific and complex requirements for the certification
of bridge program personnel, listings of specific types of bridge inspections, and requirements for
record keeping and documentation. There are also ongoing maintenance requirements that ensure
bridge safety and longevity.
Ongoing inspection and maintenance economically preserves and protects the public investment and
also will limit costly and disruptive major construction projects. Tukwila's bridge program provides
funding to meet the requirements of federal law as well as fulfill the public's trust that our bridges are
safe and well maintained.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Annual Bridge Inspection and Repairs Program is currently funded at $270,000.00 per year. This
funding level is sufficient for inspections as well as additional analysis, design, and maintenance. This
amount has also proved sufficient for unplanned bridge repairs and appears reasonable for the future.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
Attachments: Page, 10, Proposed 2015 CIP
Tukwila Bridge Inventory
National Bridge Inspection Standards
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CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
2015 to 2020
PROJECT: Annual Bridge Inspections and Repairs Project No. Varies
DESCRIPTION: Ongoing program of bi- annual inspections, repairs, painting and rehabilitation of the 22 City bridges.
Federally required program identifies safety or repair needs in the early stages to minimize hazards and
JUSTIFICATION: costs. The number of bridge inspections necessary each year can vary between 3 and 8 bridges.
Inspection frequencies vary from bridge to bridge and WSDOT provides some inspection services.
STATUS: Construction projects will be determined from inspection reports and noted deficiencies /problems.
MAINT. IMPACT: Reduces maintenance costs.
COMMENT:
Ongoing project, only one year actuals are shown in the first column. 42nd Ave S Truss Bridge had repairs
completed in 2014 along with matching funds for the I -5 /Klickitat Dr - Unstable Slope /Elevated Walkway.
FINANCIAL Through Estimated
(in $000's)
2013 2014 2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
BEYOND TOTAL
EXPENSES
Design
65
40
40
40
40
45
45
45
45
405
Land (R/W)
0
Const. Mgmt.
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
280
Construction
27
200
200
200
200
250
250
250
250
1,827
TOTAL EXPENSES
92
270
270
270
270
335
335
335
335
2,512
FUND SOURCES
Awarded Grant
236
236
Proposed Grant
0
Mitigation Actual
0
Mitigation Expected
0
City Oper. Revenue
92
34
270
270
270
335
335
335
335
2,276
TOTAL SOURCES
92
270
270
270
270
335
335
335
335
2,512
Project Location:
Entire System
2015 - 2020 Capital Improvement Program
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Bridge Name
Bridge Number
Roadway Carried
Feature Intersected
Year Built
Year Rebuilt
Sufficiency Rating
Last Inspn Date
Open /Closed /Posted Code
Scour Code
NBI Bridge
MACADAM ROAD
TUKWILA -01
MACADAM ROAD S.
S 133RD
1997
0
80.64
04/22/2013
A
N
Y
FRANK ZEPP BRIDGE
TUKWILA -02
S 180TH ST
GREEN RIVER
1968
1995
73.95
FO
04/09/2013
A
8
Y
LOIS T NEWTON
TUKWILA -03
STRANDER BLVD
GREEN RIVER
1973
0
83.94
04/15/2013
A
8
Y
SC BLVD, GREEN RIVER BR
TUKWILA -05
SOUTHCENTER BLVD
GREEN RIVER
1994
0
95.32
09/18/2012
A
8
Y
FOSTER 56 AVE SO
TUKWILA -06
56TH AVE SO
DUWAMISH RIVER
1985
0
60
04/22/2013
A
5
Y
51ST AVE SOUTH
TUKWILA -07
51ST AVE SOUTH
154TH ST
1996
0
80.09
04/16/2013
A
5
Y
GRADY WAY
TUKWILA -08
GRADY WAY
UPRR & BNRR
1986
0
67.49
FO
04/25/2013
A
N
Y
EAST MARGINAL WAY
TUKWILA -09
EAST MARGINAL WAY
DUWAMISH RIVER
1989
0
90.07
04/16/2013
A
8
Y
S BAR OVER AIRPORT WAY
TUKWILA -11
S BOEING ACCESS RD
AIRPORT WAY BAR RAMP
1952
0
57.98
SD
04/18/2013
A
N
Y
S BAR OVER BNRR
TUKWILA -12
S BOEING ACCESS RD
BNRR
1945
1966
22.45
SD
04/30/2013
A
N
Y
BEACON AVE SO
TUKWILA -13
BEACON AVE S
SO RYAN WY
1971
0
59.25
10/17/2013
P
N
Y
42ND AVENUE SOUTH BR
TUKWILA -14
42ND AVE SO
DUWAMISH RIVER
1949
0
66.89
FO
04/08/2013
A
U
Y
TUKWILA INTL BLVD
TUKWILA -15
TUKWILA INTL BLVD
DUWAMISH RIVER
2000
0
86.43
08/30/2012
A
8
Y
FORT DENT PARK BRIDGE
TUKWILA -21
STARFIRE WAY
GREEN RIVER
1975
0
47.23
FO
09/18/2012
A
5
Y
KLICKITAT BRIDGE
TUKWILA -24
KLICKITAT DRIVE
SB SOUTHCENTER PKWY
2012
0
92.31
FO
04/18/2013
A
N
Y
196TH -200TH STREET
4001
196th -200th Street
GREEN RIVER
1998
0
94.16
04/18/2013
A
8
Y
50. 118TH PED
TUKWILA -16
SO. 118TH PED
DUWAMISH RIVER
1965
0
04/17/2013
A
6
N
FOSTER GOLF COURSE PED
TUKWILA -17
FOSTER GOLF TRAIL
GREEN RIVER
1987
0
12/22/2009
A
U
N
GREEN RIVER PED & UTILIT
TUKWILA -18
GREEN RIVER TRAIL
GREEN RIVER
1983
0
04/18/2013
A
U
N
INTERURBAN TRAIL BRIDGE
TUKWILA -19
INTERURBAN TRAIL
GREEN RIVER
2006
0
12/22/2010
A
U
N
180TH PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
TUKWILA -20
INTERURBAN TRAIL
S 180th ST
2001
0
09/18/2012
A
N
N
FORT DENT TRAIL BRIDGE
TUKWILA -22
FORT DENT TRAIL
GREEN RIVER
2002
0
09/18/2012
K
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imposes on the States. These
requirements include the development
of procedures for follow -up on critical
findings.
In the NPRM published on September
9, 2003, the FHWA proposed a burden
increase of 67,000 hours for the
information collection, OMB control
number 2125 -0501, and invited
interested parties to send comments
regarding any aspect of these
information collection requirements.
Such comments could include, but were
not limited to: (1) Whether the
collection of information will be
necessary for the performance of the
functions of the FHWA, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the
estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
collection of information; and (4) ways
to minimize the collection burden
without reducing the quality of the
information collected. The FHWA did
not receive any comments in response
to the proposed burden hour increase of
67,000 hours. The revision to the
information collection, OMB control
number 2125 -0501, based on this final
rule will increase the burden hours by
only 2,080 hours, a much smaller
amount than that originally proposed in
the NPRM.
National Environmental Policy Act
The agency has analyzed this action
for the purpose of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321) and has determined that
this action will not have any effect on
the quality of the environment.
Executive Order 13211 (Energy Effects)
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have
determined that it is not a significant
energy action under that order, because
although it is a significant regulatory
action under Executive Order 12866 it is
not likely to have a significant adverse
effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy.
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 650
Bridges, Grant Programs —
transportation, Highways and roads,
Incorporation by reference, Reporting
and record keeping requirements.
Issued on: December 9, 2004.
Mary E. Peters,
Federal Highway Administrator.
• In consideration of the foregoing, the
FHWA is amending title 23, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 650, subpart C,
as follows:
PART 650— BRIDGES, STRUCTURES,
AND HYDRAULICS
• 1. The authority citation for part 650
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 109 (a) and (h), 144,
151, 315, and 319; 33 U.S.C. 401, 491 et seq.,
511 et seq.; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48(b), E.O.
11988 (3 CFR, 1977 Comp. p. 117);
Department of Transportation Order 5650.2
dated April 23, 1979 (44 FR 24678); sec. 161
of Public Law 97 -424, 96 Stat. 2097, 3135;
sec. 4(b) of Public Law 97 -134, 95 Stat. 1699;
and sec. 1057 of Public Law 102 -240, 105
Stat. 2002; and sec. 1311 of Pub. L. 105 -178,
as added by Pub. L. 105 -206, 112 Stat. 842
(1998).
• 2. Revise subpart C to read as follows:
Subpart C— National Bridge Inspection
Standards
Sec.
650.301
650.303
650.305
650.307
650.309
650.311
650.313
650.315
650.317
Purpose.
Applicability.
Definitions.
Bridge inspection organization.
Qualifications of personnel.
Inspection frequency.
Inspection procedures.
Inventory.
Reference manuals.
Subpart C— National Bridge Inspection
Standards
§ 650.301 Purpose.
This subpart sets the national
standards for the proper safety
inspection and evaluation of all
highway bridges in accordance with 23
U.S.C. 151.
§ 650.303 Applicability.
The National Bridge Inspection
Standards (NBIS) in this subpart apply
to all structures defined as highway
bridges located on all public roads.
§650.305 Definitions.
Terms used in this subpart are
defined as follows:
American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) Manual. "Manual for
Condition Evaluation of Bridges,"
second edition, published by the
American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials
(incorporated by reference, see
§ 650.317).
Bridge. A structure including supports
erected over a depression or an
obstruction, such as water, highway, or
railway, and having a track or
passageway for carrying traffic or other
moving loads, and having an opening
measured along the center of the
roadway of more than 20 feet between
undercopings of abutments or spring
lines of arches, or extreme ends of
openings for multiple boxes; it may also
include multiple pipes, where the clear
distance between openings is less than
half of the smaller contiguous opening.
Bridge inspection experience. Active
participation in bridge inspections in
accordance with the NBIS, in either a
field inspection, supervisory, or
management role. A combination of
bridge design, bridge maintenance,
bridge construction and bridge
inspection experience, with the
predominant amount in bridge
inspection, is acceptable.
Bridge inspection refresher training.
The National Highway Institute "Bridge
Inspection Refresher Training Course" 1
or other State, local, or federally
developed instruction aimed to improve
quality of inspections, introduce new
techniques, and maintain the
consistency of the inspection program.
Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual
(BIRM). A comprehensive FHWA
manual on programs, procedures and
techniques for inspecting and evaluating
a variety of in- service highway bridges.
This manual may be purchased from the
U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402 and from
National Technical Information Service,
Springfield, Virginia 22161, and is
available at the following URL: http: //
www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/bripub.htm.
Complex bridge. Movable,
suspension, cable stayed, and other
bridges with unusual characteristics.
Comprehensive bridge inspection
training. Training that covers all aspects
of bridge inspection and enables
inspectors to relate conditions observed
on a bridge to established criteria (see
the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual
for the recommended material to be
covered in a comprehensive training
course).
Critical finding. A structural or safety
related deficiency that requires
immediate follow -up inspection or
action.
Damage inspection. This is an
unscheduled inspection to assess
structural damage resulting from
environmental factors or human actions.
The National Highway Institute training may be
found at the following URL: http: //
www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov./
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Fracture critical member (FCM). A
steel member in tension, or with a
tension element, whose failure would
probably cause a portion of or the entire
bridge to collapse.
Fracture critical member inspection.
A hands -on inspection of a fracture
critical member or member components
that may include visual and other
nondestructive evaluation.
Hands -on. Inspection within arms
length of the component. Inspection
uses visual techniques that may be
supplemented by nondestructive
testing.
Highway. The term "highway" is
defined in 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(11).
In -depth inspection. A close -up,
inspection of one or more members
above or below the water level to
identify any deficiencies not readily
detectable using routine inspection
procedures; hands -on inspection may be
necessary at some locations.
Initial inspection. The first inspection
of a bridge as it becomes a part of the
bridge file to provide all Structure
Inventory and Appraisal (SI &A) data
and other relevant data and to
determine baseline structural
conditions.
Legal load. The maximum legal load
for each vehicle configuration permitted
by law for the State in which the bridge
is located.
Load rating. The determination of the
live load carrying capacity of a bridge
using bridge plans and supplemented by
information gathered from a field
inspection.
National Institute for Certification in
Engineering Technologies (NICET). The
NICET provides nationally applicable
voluntary certification programs
covering several broad engineering
technology fields and a number of
specialized subfields. For information
on the NICET program certification
contact: National Institute for
Certification in Engineering
Technologies, 1420 King Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314 -2794.
Operating rating. The maximum
permissible live load to which the
structure may be subjected for the load
configuration used in the rating.
Professional engineer (PE). An
individual, who has fulfilled education
and experience requirements and
passed rigorous exams that, under State
licensure laws, permits them to offer
engineering services directly to the
public. Engineering licensure laws vary
from State to State, but, in general, to
become a PE an individual must be a
graduate of an engineering program
accredited by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology, pass
the Fundamentals of Engineering exam,
gain four years of experience working
under a PE, and pass the Principles of
Practice of Engineering exam.
Program Manager. The individual in
charge of the program, that has been
assigned or delegated the duties and
responsibilities for bridge inspection,
reporting, and inventory. The program
manager provides overall leadership
and is available to inspection team
leaders to provide guidance.
Public road. The term "public road"
is defined in 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(27).
Quality assurance (QA). The use of
sampling and other measures to assure
the adequacy of quality control
procedures in order to verify or measure
the quality level of the entire bridge
inspection and load rating program.
Quality control (QC). Procedures that
are intended to maintain the quality of
a bridge inspection and load rating at or
above a specified level.
Routine inspection. Regularly
scheduled inspection consisting of
observations and /or measurements
needed to determine the physical and
functional condition of the bridge, to
identify any changes from initial or
previously recorded conditions, and to
ensure that the structure continues to
satisfy present service requirements.
Routine permit load. A live load,
which has a gross weight, axle weight or
distance between axles not conforming
with State statutes for legally configured
vehicles, authorized for unlimited trips
over an extended period of time to move
alongside other heavy vehicles on a
regular basis.
Scour. Erosion of streambed or bank
material due to flowing water; often
considered as being localized around
piers and abutments of bridges.
Scour critical bridge. A bridge with a
foundation element that has been
determined to be unstable for the
observed or evaluated scour condition.
Special inspection. An inspection
scheduled at the discretion of the bridge
owner, used to monitor a particular
known or suspected deficiency.
State transportation department. The
term "State transportation department"
is defined in 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(34).
Team leader. Individual in charge of
an inspection team responsible for
planning, preparing, and performing
field inspection of the bridge.
Underwater diver bridge inspection
training. Training that covers all aspects
of underwater bridge inspection and
enables inspectors to relate the
conditions of underwater bridge
elements to established criteria (see the
Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual
section on underwater inspection for the
recommended material to be covered in
an underwater diver bridge inspection
training course).
Underwater inspection. Inspection of
the underwater portion of a bridge
substructure and the surrounding
channel, which cannot be inspected
visually at low water by wading or
probing, generally requiring diving or
other appropriate techniques.
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(a) Each State transportation
department must inspect, or cause to be
inspected, all highway bridges located
on public roads that are fully or
partially located within the State's
boundaries, except for bridges that are
owned by Federal agencies.
(b) Federal agencies must inspect, or
cause to be inspected, all highway
bridges located on public roads that are
fully or partially located within the
respective agency responsibility or
jurisdiction.
(c) Each State transportation
department or Federal agency must
include a bridge inspection organization
that is responsible for the following:
(1) Statewide or Federal agencywide
bridge inspection policies and
procedures, quality assurance and
quality control, and preparation and
maintenance of a bridge inventory.
(2) Bridge inspections, reports, load
ratings and other requirements of these
standards.
(d) Functions identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (2) of this section maybe
delegated, but such delegation does not
relieve the State transportation
department or Federal agency of any of
its responsibilities under this subpart.
(e) The State transportation
department or Federal agency bridge
inspection organization must have a
program manager with the qualifications
defined in § 650.309(a), who has been
delegated responsibility for paragraphs
(c)(1) and (2) of this section.
§ 650.309 Qualifications of personnel.
(a) A program manager must, at a
minimum:
(1) Be a registered professional
engineer, or have ten years bridge
inspection experience; and
(2) Successfully complete a Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA)
approved comprehensive bridge
inspection training course.
(b) There are five ways to qualify as
a team leader. A team leader must, at a
minimum:
(1) Have the qualifications specified
in aragraph (a) of this section; or
(22) Have five years bridge inspection
experience and have successfully
completed an FHWA approved
comprehensive bridge inspection
training course; or
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(3) Be certified as a Level III or IV
Bridge Safety Inspector under the
National Society of Professional
Engineer's program for National
Certification in Engineering
Technologies (NICET) and have
successfully completed an FHWA
approved comprehensive bridge
inspection training course, or
(4) Have all of the following:
(i) A bachelor's degree in engineering
from a college or university accredited
by or determined as substantially
equivalent by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology;
(ii) Successfully passed the National
Council of Examiners for Engineering
and Surveying Fundamentals of
Engineering examination;
(iii) Two years of bridge inspection
experience; and
(iv) Successfully completed an FHWA
approved comprehensive bridge
inspection training course, or
(5) Have all of the following:
(i) An associate's degree in
engineering or engineering technology
from a college or university accredited
by or determined as substantially
equivalent by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology;
(ii) Four years of bridge inspection
experience; and
(iii) Successfully completed an FHWA
approved comprehensive bridge
inspection training course.
(c) The individual charged with the
overall responsibility for load rating
bridges must be a registered professional
engineer.
(d) An underwater bridge inspection
diver must complete an FHWA
approved comprehensive bridge
inspection training course or other
FHWA approved underwater diver
bridge inspection training course.
§ 650.311 Inspection frequency.
(a) Routine inspections. (1) Inspect
each bridge at regular intervals not to
exceed twenty -four months.
(2) Certain bridges require inspection
at less than twenty- four -month
intervals. Establish criteria to determine
the level and frequency to which these
bridges are inspected considering such
factors as age, traffic characteristics, and
known deficiencies.
(3) Certain bridges may be inspected
at greater than twenty -four month
intervals, not to exceed forty- eight-
months, with written FHWA approval.
This may be appropriate when past
inspection findings and analysis
justifies the increased inspection
interval.
(b) Underwater inspections. (1)
Inspect underwater structural elements
at regular intervals not to exceed sixty
months.
(2) Certain underwater structural
elements require inspection at less than
sixty -month intervals. Establish criteria
to determine the level and frequency to
which these members are inspected
considering such factors as construction
material, environment, age, scour
characteristics, condition rating from
past inspections and known
deficiencies.
(3) Certain underwater structural
elements may be inspected at greater
than sixty -month intervals, not to
exceed seventy -two months, with
written FHWA approval. This may be
appropriate when past inspection
findings and analysis justifies the
increased inspection interval.
(c) Fracture critical member (FCM)
inspections. (1) Inspect FCMs at
intervals not to exceed twenty -four
months.
(2) Certain FCMs require inspection at
less than twenty- four -month intervals.
Establish criteria to determine the level
and frequency to which these members
are inspected considering such factors
as age, traffic characteristics, and known
deficiencies.
(d) Damage, in- depth, and special
inspections. Establish criteria to
determine the level and frequency of
these inspections.
§650.313 Inspection procedures.
(a) Inspect each bridge in accordance
with the inspection procedures in the
AASHTO Manual (incorporated by
reference, see § 650.317).
(b) Provide at least one team leader,
who meets the minimum qualifications
stated in § 650.309, at the bridge at all
times during each initial, routine, in-
depth, fracture critical member and
underwater inspection.
(c) Rate each bridge as to its safe load -
carrying capacity in accordance with the
AASHTO Manual (incorporated by
reference, see § 650.317). Post or restrict
the bridge in accordance with the
AASHTO Manual or in accordance with
State law, when the maximum
unrestricted legal loads or State routine
permit loads exceed that allowed under
the operating rating or equivalent rating
factor.
(d) Prepare bridge files as described in
the AASHTO Manual (incorporated by
reference, see § 650.317). Maintain
reports on the results of bridge
inspections together with notations of
any action taken to address the findings
of such inspections. Maintain relevant
maintenance and inspection data to
allow assessment of current bridge
condition. Record the findings and
results of bridge inspections on standard
State or Federal agency forms.
(e) Identify bridges with FCMs,
bridges requiring underwater
inspection, and bridges that are scour
critical.
(1) Bridges with fracture critical
members. In the inspection records,
identify the location of FCMs and
describe the FCM inspection frequency
and procedures. Inspect FCMs
according to these procedures.
(2) Bridges requiring underwater
inspections. Identify the location of
underwater elements and include a
description of the underwater elements,
the inspection frequency and the
procedures in the inspection records for
each bridge requiring underwater
inspection. Inspect those elements
requiring underwater inspections
according to these procedures.
(3) Bridges that are scour critical.
Prepare a plan of action to monitor
known and potential deficiencies and to
address critical findings. Monitor
bridges that are scour critical in
accordance with the plan.
(f) Complex bridges. Identify
specialized inspection procedures, and
additional inspector training and
experience required to inspect complex
bridges. Inspect complex bridges
according to those procedures.
(g) Quality control and quality
assurance. Assure systematic quality
control (QC) and quality assurance (QA)
procedures are used to maintain a high
degree of accuracy and consistency in
the inspection program. Include
periodic field review of inspection
teams, periodic bridge inspection
refresher training for program managers
and team leaders, and independent
review of inspection reports and
computations.
(h) Follow -up on critical findings.
Establish a statewide or Federal agency
wide procedure to assure that critical
findings are addressed in a timely
manner. Periodically notify the FHWA
of the actions taken to resolve or
monitor critical findings.
§ 650.315 Inventory.
(a) Each State or Federal agency must
prepare and maintain an inventory of all
bridges subject to the NBIS. Certain
Structure Inventory and Appraisal
(SI &A) data must be collected and
retained by the State or Federal agency
for collection by the FHWA as
requested. A tabulation of this data is
contained in the SI &A sheet distributed
by the FHWA as part of the "Recording
and Coding Guide for the Structure
Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation's
Bridges," (December 1995) together with
subsequent interim changes or the most
recent version. Report the data using
FHWA established procedures as
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outlined in the "Recording and Coding
Guide for the Structure Inventory and
Appraisal of the Nation's Bridges."
(b) For routine, in- depth, fracture
critical member, underwater, damage
and special inspections enter the SI &A
data into the State or Federal agency
inventory within 90 days of the date of
inspection for State or Federal agency
bridges and within 180 days of the date
of inspection for all other bridges.
(c) For existing bridge modifications
that alter previously recorded data and
for new bridges, enter the SI &A data
into the State or Federal agency
inventory within 90 days after the
completion of the work for State or
Federal agency bridges and within 180
days after the completion of the work
for all other bridges.
(d) For changes in load restriction or
closure status, enter the SI &A data into
the State or Federal agency inventory
within 90 days after the change in status
of the structure for State or Federal
agency bridges and within 180 days
after the change in status of the
structure for all other bridges.
§ 650.317 Reference manuals.
(a) The materials listed in this subpart
are incorporated by reference in the
corresponding sections noted. These
incorporations by reference were
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. These
materials are incorporated as they exist
on the date of the approval, and notice
of any change in these documents will
be published in the Federal Register.
The materials are available for purchase
at the address listed below, and are
available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). These materials may also be
reviewed at the Department of
Transportation Library, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC, in Room
2200. For information on the availability
of these materials at NARA call (202)
741 -6030, or go to the following URL:
http://www.archives.gov/
federal_register /
code_of federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. In the event there is
a conflict between the standards in this
subpart and any of these materials, the
standards in this subpart will apply.
(b) The following materials are
available for purchase from the
American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials, Suite 249,
444 N. Capitol Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20001. The materials may also be
ordered via the AASHTO bookstore
located at the following URL: http: //
www.aashto.org/aashto/home.nsf/
FrontPage.
(1) The Manual for Condition
Evaluation of Bridges, 1994, second
edition, as amended by the 1995, 1996,
1998, and 2000 interim revisions,
AASHTO, incorporation by reference
approved for §§650.305 and 650.313.
(2) 2001 Interim Revision to the
Manual for Condition Evaluation of
Bridges, AASHTO, incorporation by
reference approved for §§650.305 and
650.313.
(3) 2003 Interim Revision to the
Manual for Condition Evaluation of
Bridges, AASHTO, incorporation by
reference approved for §§650.305 and
650.313.
[FR Doc. 04 -27355 Filed 12- 13 -04; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910 -22 -P
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
31 CFR Part 103
Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network; Interpretive Release 2004-1 -
Anti -Money Laundering Program
Requirements for Money Services
Businesses With Respect to Foreign
Agents or Foreign Counterparties
AGENCY: Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network (FinCEN), Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule; interpretive release.
SUMMARY: This Interpretive Release sets
forth an interpretation of the regulation
requiring Money Services Businesses
that are required to register with
FinCEN to establish and maintain anti -
money laundering programs.
Specifically, this Interpretive Release
clarifies that the anti -money laundering
program regulation requires such Money
Services Businesses to establish
adequate and appropriate policies,
procedures and controls commensurate
with the risk of money laundering and
the financing of terrorism posed by their
relationship with foreign agents or
foreign counterparties of the Money
Services Business.
DATES: Effective June 13, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of Regulatory Policy and
Programs Division, 1- 800 - 800 -2877,
Office of Chief Counsel (703) 905 -3590
(not a toll free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
5318(h) of the Bank Secrecy Act, which
is codified in subchapter II of chapter 53
of title 31, United States Code, requires
every financial institution to establish
an anti -money laundering program. The
Bank Secrecy Act regulations define
financial institution to include money
service businesses. On April 29, 2002,
FinCEN issued interim final rules -31
CFR 103.125- concerning the application
of the anti -money laundering program
requirement to money services
businesses. 67 FR 21114.
List of Subjects in 31 CFR Part 103
Authority delegations (government
agencies), bank, banking, currency,
investigations, reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Department of the Treasury
31 CFR Chapter I
Authority and Issuance
• For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, part 103 of title 31 of the Code
of Federal Regulations is amended as
follows:
PART 103 — FINANCIAL
RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING
OF CURRENCY AND FOREIGN
TRANSACTIONS
• 1. The authority citation for part 103
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1829b and 1951 -1959:
31 U.S.0 5311 -5314 and 5316 -5332; title III,
secs. 312, 313, 314, 319, 326, 352, Pub. L.
107 -56, 115 Stat. 307, 12 U.S.C. 1786(q).
• 2. Part 103 is amended by adding a
new appendix C to read as follows:
APPENDIX C TO PART 103 —
INTERPRETIVE RULES
Release No. 2004 -01
This Interpretive Guidance sets forth our
interpretation of the regulation requiring
Money Services Businesses that are required
to register with FinCEN to establish and
maintain anti -money laundering programs.
See 31 CFR 103.125. Specifically, this
Interpretive Guidance clarifies that the anti -
money laundering program regulation
requires Money Services Businesses to
establish adequate and appropriate policies,
procedures, and controls commensurate with
the risks of money laundering and the
financing of terrorism posed by their
relationship with foreign agents or foreign
counterparties of the Money Services
Business.1
Under existing Bank Secrecy Act
regulations, we have defined Money Services
Businesses to include five distinct types of
financial services providers and the U.S.
Postal Service: (1) Currency dealers or
exchangers; (2) check cashers; (3) issuers of
traveler's checks, money orders, or stored
1 This Interpretive Guidance focuses on the need
to control risks arising out of the relationship
between a Money Service Business and its foreign
counterparty or agent. Under existing FinCEN
regulations, only Money Service Business
principals are required to register with FinCEN, and
only Money Service Business principals establish
the counterparty or agency relationships. 31 CFR
103.41. Accordingly, this Interpretive Guidance
only applies to those Money Service Businesses
required to register with FinCEN, that is, only those
Money Service Businesses that may have a
relationship with a foreign agent or counterparty.
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