The Department believes that existing research adequately documents the detectability of warning materials meeting or exceeding the current Access Board requirement, and, therefore, that the materials will mitigate this hazard. Five commenters (one of the above transit agencies plus four of the commenters who favored the NPRM provision) said that additional provision (e.g., a voice synthesizer system) was needed on fare vending systems to serve persons with visual impairments. A substantial number of commenters opposed the Department's proposal, asserting that the detectable warnings requirement, as written, should go into effect without any postponement. The comments from the disability community emphasized the safety need for detectable warnings, particularly for blind and visually impaired persons. The rule would not impose a uniform procedure; each transit system may devise a means best suited to its operations to carry out the requirement. Other commenters suggested adding safeguards to ensure accessibility. That is, they were concerned that passengers would lose their balance and fall, hit their head, or otherwise suffer injury, as the result of using the lift. The Department can also attempt to assist in obtaining disability group input. The Department strongly urges such training programs to transit providers, both as a way of improving customer service and of reducing any risks which transit providers believe may be created by the use of lifts by standees. INTRODUCTION. It is not fair to burden research with the expectation that it will solve all practical problems, which probably are best worked out in actual planning and installation. The Department sought comment on whether this change would improve safety significantly, what the effect would be on consumer access to vehicles, and any other measures that could mitigate any potential safety problems involved with the use of existing lifts while having less significant effects on access. The second modification would except a particular model of lifts from the requirement that transportation providers permit standees to use lifts. Washington, DC 20590855-368-4200. * * * * *(d)(1) For purposes of implementing the equivalent facilitation provision in section 2.2 of appendix A to this part, the following parties may submit to the Administrator of the applicable operating administration a request for a determination of equivalent facilitation:(i)(A) A public or private entity that provides transportation facilities subject to the provisions of subpart C this part, or other appropriate party with the concurrence of the Administrator;(ii) With respect to airport facilities, an entity that is an airport operator subject to the requirements of 49 CFR part 27 or regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act, an air carrier subject to the requirements of 14 CFR part 382, or other appropriate party with the concurrence of the Administrator. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS The main reason for this was that, in the commenters' view, detectable warning materials need to be uniform nationwide. endstream endobj startxref Given the differences between the bus and rail contexts, and the specific requirements that the ADA applies to rail, it does not seem appropriate to apply the "don't diminish fleet accessibility percentage" rule to this situation. The supporting Many of these letters appeared to be generated by a. PAGE 1558 FR 63092, *63098Taking this approach would have the advantage of reducing the Department's administrative workload. Seventeen commenters supported restricting the access of standees to lifts. The Department believes that, given the safety-related reasons for a detectable warning requirement documented in the rulemaking record, deleting the requirement postponing it indefinitely, or postponing it for a lengthy period (e.g., five years) would be inadvisable. PAGE 2158 FR 63092, *63100(ATMs). Washington, DC 20590 (ii) The entity shall make its proposed request available for public comment before the request is made final or transmitted to DOT. Converts for an unauthorized term or use This was due, in part, to the absence of a diagram illustrating the required pattern. The purpose of the detectable warning is to inform blind or visually impaired passengers that they are nearing the platform edge. If a van is being used for specialized paratransit service for individuals with disabilities, then this provision-which addresses only to those vehicles. The existing detectable warning requirement, without change or postponement, will continue to apply to construction of new stations and alterations of existing stations platforms. Under the present rule, except where the Department has extended time for completion of modifications to a key station, rail operators had to make key stations accessible by July 26, 1993. The last paragraph of @ 38.113, entitled Signage and currently designated as paragraph (3), is redesignated as paragraph (e). The main point of all commenters supporting a restriction on the use of lifts by standees was the safety risk that they believe to exist. The Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) is issuing a final rule that changes the mishandled-baggage data that air carriers are required to report, II. Because this action had already been taken, it is not necessary for this document to further amend the regulatory text. Another disability community commenter suggested a requirement that the lease of rail cars by Amtrak not be permitted to decrease the overall percentage of Amtrak's fleet that was accessible (i.e., that if Amtrak leased inaccessible cars from a commuter authority, Amtrak would have to obtain accessible cars elsewhere in order to maintain the same percentage of accessibility in its fleet that it had before the lease). In issuing the NPRM, the Department stated that the existing design for detectable warnings standard fulfills detectability and safety requirements. We decline to adopt suggestions that the completion date for installation of detectable warnings be established only after certain research is completed. 9. For work-related hardship license appeals, this means that you must provide a letter from your employer which explains your work hours and need for a license. Spaces for persons who wish to remain in their wheelchairs or mobility aids shall have a minimum clear floor spacePAGE 2858 FR 63092, *6310348 inches by 30 inches. These good faith efforts are the same that apply to purchases of used rolling stock (e.g., buses) by mass transit systems-an initial solicitation for accessible vehicles, a nationwide search for accessible vehicles, including advertising in trade publications and contacting trade associations. However, this organization did not comment on the NPRM, and there were no comments to the NPRM from any blind or visually impaired individuals or organizations representing them opposing detectable warnings on rail station platform edges. Personal Assistance as a Reasonable Accommodation, FAQ About Obtaining Assistive Technology And Services, DOT Order 1011.1A-Procedures for Processing Reasonable Accommodation Requests b, DOT Disability Program Manager List (Reasonable Accommodation Contacts), Guidelines for Documenting Hidden Medical Conditions, Personal Assistance Services: Questions and Answers, complete the DRC Accommodation Request Form, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology. Twenty-six commenters favored the NPRM approach. To clarify this point, the NPRM proposed adding to @ 37.167 a new paragraph spelling out this obligation, which would apply to private as well as public transportation entities. The problematical features of this lift, as described by the PTSB, include an unusually low head clearance, the tilting action of the lift as it enters the bus, and a "pit" between the lift and the bus entrance when the lift is fully raised but has not entered the bus. We received this comment from 101 commenters, 80 of whom were disability organizations or individuals with disabilities. 35 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<219546CA2F0B1B4A956CBC6DFEFAA54F>]/Index[10 48]/Info 9 0 R/Length 119/Prev 123083/Root 11 0 R/Size 58/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The Access Board's proposed action does not apply to detectable warnings on rail platform edges. Consultation with these individuals and groups shall take place at all stages of the development of the request for equivalent facilitation. Phone: 202-366-6242, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE The latter group of commenters said that, in a vehicle that did not meet part 38 standards, there were safety concerns relating to door height, smoothness of operation etc. The drop-offs at the edges of rail station platforms create a clear, documented, and unacceptable hazard to persons with visual impairments. For example, Amtrak may need a certain number of cars to carry overflow traffic at Thanksgiving or Christmas on the Northeast Corridor. Even when Amtrak leases an entire consist from a commuter authority after that date, the consist will necessarily include at least one accessible car, assuming the commuter authority lessor is in compliance with the rule. ].14 The auditor should consider the effect of an illegal act on the amounts presented in nancial statements including contingent monetary effects, such as nes, penalties and damages. 2. OTHER ACCEPTABLE DISABILITY-RELATED INQUIRIES AND MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF EMPLOYEES. Supervisors should be aware that most technologies we purchase as an accommodation may take awhile for employees to master. The Department believes that one commenter's concerns about the relationship of the yellow safety strip or "bumpers" (i.e., strips of material along the outward-facing edges of platforms to protect the rail cars and platform edges from abrasion) on some of its platforms can be addressed successfully without regulatory change, and the Department will work with rail operators to that end. PAGE 558 FR 63092, *63093specifically for the rail platform market), they asserted, had solved these problems, and no delay in installation requirements was needed. Making the requirements effective at the same time made sense, they said, because they relate to an accessible car-station interface. They suggested that public and private entities be subject to the same procedures. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Fourteen commenters supported the NPRM provision as drafted. The proposal would also require that if the borrower had a choice of obtaining cars from more than one source, it would obtain the cars from a source that had accessible cars before it obtained inaccessible cars from the other source. The Department believes that the Access Board proposal, which focuses on the reach range requirements for ATMs, is reasonable for fare vending machines as well. (2) The requesting party shall provide the following information with its request:(i) Entity name, address, contact person and telephone;(ii) Specific provision of appendix A to this part with which the entity is unable to comply;(iii) Reasons for inability to comply;(iv) Alternative method of compliance, with demonstration of how the alternative meets or exceeds the level of accessibility or usability of the vehicle provided in appendix A to this part; and(v) Documentation of the public participation used in developing an alternative method of compliance.PAGE 2558 FR 63092, *63102(3) In the case of a request by a public entity that provides transportation facilities (including an airport operator), or a request by an air carrier with respect to airport facilities, the required public participation shall include the following:(i) The entity shall contact individuals with disabilities and groups representing them in the community. The Department will also endeavor to respond to requests for equivalent facilitation as soon as possible. The agreement would provide that when Amtrak borrowed cars from B, B would make available and Amtrak would take its accessible cars first, to the extent they are available (e.g., B would not have to provide cars that were in the repair shop or that it was impossible to make available for Amtrak's use in a timely fashion). _@b'^\481FqTK9jri0TO*5P5NUB19@u$.c[w(e- Five requested that handrails be retrofitted on existing lifts, and one commenter opposed this idea. Consultation with these individuals and groups shall take place at all stages of the development of the request for equivalent facilitation. 12. (2) By documenting that, when there is more than one source of intercity or commuter rail cars for a lease of seven days or less, the lessee has obtained all available accessible intercity or commuter rail cars from all sources before obtaining inaccessible intercity or commuter rail cars from any source. Some of these commenters expressed the concern that requiring enforcement could lead to confrontations between drivers and passengers or could disrupt service. (4) In all signage designating priority seating areas for elderly persons and persons with disabilities, or designating wheelchair securement areas, the entity shall include language informing persons sitting in these locations that they should comply with requests by transit provider personnel to vacate their seats to make room for an individual with a disability. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. At the same time, as a matter of policy, the Department will scrutinize closely applications for equivalent facilitation. The Department of Justice and the Access Board do not: In non-transportation contexts, if a facility owner determines that it has made an equivalent facilitation, if need not seek approval or confirmation from any Federal agency. (2) The requesting party shall provide the following information with its request:(i) Entity name, address, contact person and telephone;(ii) Specific provision of part 38 of this subtitle with which the entity is unable to comply;(iii) Reasons for inability to comply;(iv) Alternative method of compliance, with demonstration of how the alternative meets or exceeds the level of accessibility or usability of the vehicle provided in part 38 of this subtitle; and(v) Documentation of the public participation used in developing an alternative method of compliance. * * * * *, 8. 4 Transportation barriers 12101-12213); 49 U.S.C. Any decision in a matter of this kind requires the Department to strike a balance between the legitimate concerns that commenters have expressed. Such spaces shall adjoin, and may overlap, an accessible path. It is inappropriate under a nondiscrimination statute like the ADA, DREDF argued, to restrict the availability of a service to persons with disabilities based only on speculation or apprehension about possible risks. At the time the Access Board guidelines were published, the specifications for detectable warning surfaces were ambiguous, particularly concerning the pattern and design of the surfaces. [*63092]SUMMARY: The Department is amending its rules implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in several respects. In the course of preparing this document, DOT staff noticed two technical errors in 49 CFR part 38. @ 38.113 -- [Amended] 11. One commenter said that, if the specifications were changed, existing models of fare vending systems had installed should be grandfathered, so that retrofit was not necessary. The FTA has learned that some manufacturers have been marketing products as "U.S. Government-Approved" or "ADA-Approved." (5) A determination of compliance will be made by the Administrator of the concerned operating administration on a case-by-case basis, with the concurrence of the Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs. [*63098]. The two types of machines are similar enough in the operations that consumers must perform that the same requirements make sense in both contexts. We assume that Amtrak would prefer to lease trains from commuter authorities that comply with their ADA obligations. 2). 107. hXko+1Ap`;McIsc j&BesfI#H%53EKdJ[qZyfQE)*f:C Iy2-:WA`\I * * * * *7. The Department's proposal was based on a belief that rail operators may need additional time to resolve concerns over adhesion, durability, and maintainability of detectable warning materials in the context of key station modifications. For safety and liability reasons, they would prefer not to carry standees on such lifts. (The study suggests that frequent cleaning is important.) The first change would extend until July 1994 the compliance date for retrofitting key rail station platforms with detectable warnings. Liz has low vision and uses assistive technologies to assist her with the essential functions of her job in the Office of Human Resources. Other firms claim that their products comply, even though the products differ from those diagrams which were submitted to FTA. Even should the ultimate result of the Access Board's rulemaking process be to delete or modify the requirement for detectable warnings in other contexts, there would not be any inconsistency between the Access Board guidelines and DOT regulations, since the guidelines serve as minimum requirements that DOT may exceed in its standards. WebUnlawful use of means of transportation can result in a conviction of class 5 or class 6 felony. Before the NPRM was issued, Amtrak told DOT staff that this provision is not appropriate in an important situation in which it leases rail cars. If a range of reasonable estimates is supported by sufficient appropriate audit evidence and the recorded estimate is outside of the range of reasonable Lift-off problems were reported in some stations (for example, one BART station had a high lift-off rate, of about a third of tiles after 18 months, while other BART stations had low lift-off rates in the 1-10 percent range.) Mr. X has Reasonable Cause for Not Filing and Turning Over Form 941 Withholding Taxes. The case of installing detectable warnings sooner, rather than later, is made stronger by three publicly reported deaths of visually impaired passengers in the time since the comment period for this rulemaking closed, of which the. A manufacturer said it should not have to consult with disability groups: it had tried, and had a hard time finding anyone who would respond or who was technically qualified to help. Web_____ Statement regarding inability to obtain reasonable transportation (applies to 2 designation above) _____ Proof of SR-22 insurance (if applicable) Documentation of The proposed changes concerned the "reach range" (e.g., how far a person must reach to operate the controls) of ATMs. We have some doubts about the practicality of providers carrying wheelchairs on their vehicles to use for standees who are trying to access a vehicle via the lift. PAGE 1658 FR 63092, *63098concerning detectable warning materials to make sure that, in all respects, a proposed "equivalent" material truly provides equal or greater detectability and safety benefits. WebStatement regarding reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act generally apply to requests for reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, practices, and In making the request available for public review, the entity shall ensure that it is available, upon request, in accessible formats. WebFor those illegal acts that are defined in that section as having a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts, the auditors responsibility to detect misstatements resulting from such illegal acts is the same as that for error or fraud. One partial exception to this pattern was a comment from the New York State Public Transportation Safety Board (PTSB). Providing reasonable accommodations is an interactive process where the employee and his or her manager need to participate to help achieve a successful accommodation. Engineered Plastics, Inc. (EPI) requested a finding of equivalent facilitation for its detectable warning product, "Armor-Tile." There are no Federalism impacts sufficient to warrant the preparation of a Federalism assessment. In addition, in December 1992, a visually impaired passenger fell to the tracks on Baltimore's subway system, and was struck and injured by a train. 93-29257 Filed 11-29-93; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P-M, Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities --Detectable Warnings, Standees on Lifts, Equivalent Facilitation, Priority Seating, Rail Car Acquisition, United States Department of Transportation, Coordinating Council on Access & Mobility, Low and No-Emission Vehicle Federal Technical Assistance, Federal Register Notices & Rulemaking Documents, National Transit Institute (NTI) Course Offerings. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS PAGE 1958 FR 63092, *63099covered by FTA [*63100] regulations concerning priority seating-would not apply. X The Department understands that this lift model is no longer being manufactured, but remains in use on some buses. Amtrak may have a standing reimbursable agreement with Boston or Washington/Baltimore area commuter authorities to borrow commuter rail cars on short notice in these situations. Thirteen of these, including ten state or local transportation agencies, supported the NPRM proposal. W56-403 Doing so will increase the likelihood that, when installed, detectable warnings do their intended job well without creating unnecessary problems for either passengers or transit providers. (ii) The entity shall make its proposed request available for public comment before the request is made final or transmitted to DOT. DOT is committed to maintaining public safety while providing maximum flexibility to allow transportation industries to conduct their operations safely and One disability community. (Deletion or indefinite suspension, in any case, would appear to exceed the scope of the notice for this rulemaking.) Again, I must emphasize he needs to be reasonably sure and NOT The less stringent standard could also encourage misleading or unethical practices, they said. One transit agency suggested explicitly excluding paratransit vans used for passengers with disabilities from this policy. One of these commenters opposed the public hearing requirement, while another said public participation should receive greater emphasis. The discussion below pertains to this timing issue. WebReasonable Accommodation (request): the act of enabling a qualified individual with a disability to obtain full and equal access to TriMet services, programs or activities If the entity chooses not to allow such individuals to use such a lift, it shall clearly notify consumers of this fact by signage on the exterior of the vehicle (adjacent to and of equivalent size with the accessibility symbol). Safety railings on platforms, while perhaps useful for safety of visually impaired passengers, could create crowding and obstacles for other passengers, and might not be practical given that train doors do not always stop at the same point on a platform. What If I Want Interpreting Services Or Other Ongoing Supports? People using canes or walkers and other standees with disabilities who do not use wheelchairs but have difficulty using steps (e.g., an elderly person who can walk on a plane without use of a mobility aid but cannot raise his or her legs sufficiently to climb bus steps) must also be permitted to use the lift, on request. In the NPRM, the Department emphasized that its concerns were neither about the basic design of the [*63093] detectable warnings or their usefulness to people with vision impairments. 4. For example, if the corners of a tile segment curl up, people can trip on them. Since the FTA issued these letters, the Access Board published Bulletin # 1 in May 1992, clarifying many of the ambiguities left by its original guidelines and containing a diagram illustrating the pattern prescribed for detectable warning surfaces. We also do not believe there is a strong connection between the July 1995 one car per train deadline (which pertains mostly to making service for persons with mobility impairments accessible) and the installation of detectable warnings (which pertains mostly to making platforms safe for visually impaired passengers). DREDF also alluded to a DOT study which found that standees could use lifts successfully. On January 10, 1992, the FTA Administrator determined that the criteria under 49 CFR 37.9 had been met, and he advised EPI that the detectability of the Armor-Tile warning strip was equivalent to those meeting the Access Board guidelines. b```YL83Y[20+2'0r20H 2b_j(!c#af(MP03 5[ The DRC will then purchase the items or services outlined in the Action Plan, at no additional cost to your operating administration. Some services, such as sign language interpreting, reader services, or personal assistance while on travel, can be provided by DRC on a continuing basis. WebIf the auditor believes that the financial statements are notfairly stated or is unable to reach a conclusion because of insufficient evidence, the auditor A) should withdraw from the engagement. The Department encourages rail operators to install detectable warnings before the required date. These support services are provided throughout DOT, regardless of an employee's geographic location. We would ask that you fill out a "Request for Accommodation" on the first instance of your request, and at that time, the procedure for obtaining your needed service will be explained. When the needed technologies or other products are delivered, DRC doesn't stop there. Given the urgency of the concerns expressed by disability community comments and the strong safety rationale for installing detectable warnings, the Department will not adopt the proposed 18-month extension, however. In @ 37.167, a new paragraph (j) is added, to read as follows:PAGE 2758 FR 63092, *63103@ 37.167 -- Other service requirements. Lifts meeting Access Board standards will have handrails. This rule is not a significant rule under the Executive Order on Regulatory Planning and Review. Business Hours:8:30am-5:00pm ET, M-F. The entity shall permit individuals with disabilities who do not use wheelchairs, including standees, to use a vehicle's lift or ramp to enter the vehicle. Examples of Reasonable Accommodations can include: Of course, the list above is not all-inclusive. We do not believe it is necessary to add language concerning the "one car per train" requirement. Thirteen of the remaining comments were from manufacturers of detectable warnings and associated products, with four from state or local agencies working on disability matters and two each from state or local transportation agencies and other commenters. This requirement applies to all fixed route vehicles when they are acquired by the entity or to new or replacement signage in the entity's existing fixed route vehicles. One disability community commenter and one state or local agency working on disability matters recommended that, regardless of other considerations, each train always have at least one accessible car (after July 1955, presumably). 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