NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ADOPTION: ITE ITS INTERIM STANDARD

Recommended Practice for Preemption of Traffic Signals Near Railroad Crossings

The proposed recommended practice for Preemption of Traffic Signals Near Railroad Crossings-2004 has been approved by the ITE Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Combined Committees as a recommended practice. ITE intends

Please check the ITE Web site for notice as to whether ITE has adopted this version. When adopted, this standard will be published by ITE and will replace the existing recommended practice.

Effective Date of the Standard

The effective date of this standard will not occur until after the ITE International Board of Direction successfully ballots this document, unless an appeal is received.

How to View the Draft Standard

The final draft version of the proposed recommended practice can be viewed on the ITE Web site at www.ite.org/standards/index.asp. If no appeals are filed, the ITE International Board of Direction will ballot the recommended practice and it will be available for purchase from ITE.

How to File an Appeal

If you wish to appeal the adoption of the above-mentioned interim standard, submit a written appeal to ITE Headquarters, Attn: James M. Cheeks Jr., 1099 14th St., NW, Suite 300 West, Washington, DC 20005-3438 USA, by the close of business on August 10, 2004.

The written appeal shall state the nature of the objection(s), including any adverse effects, the step(s) of the ITE procedures or section(s) of the standard that are at issue and the specific remedial action(s) that would satisfy the appellant's concerns. Any previous efforts to resolve the objection(s) and the outcome of each also shall be noted.

If an Appeal Is Received by ITE

ITE Headquarters will work with the ITE Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Committee chair to develop a response. Within 30 days after receipt of the appeal, ITE Headquarters shall respond in writing to the appellant, specifically addressing each allegation of fact in the appeal to the extent possible.

If an appeal is not able to be resolved informally in a manner consistent with ITE procedures, ITE Headquarters shall initiate the process for the appointment of an appeals panel and will schedule a hearing.

If the time frame for the above actions will extend beyond August 10, 2004, another notice shall be provided announcing a delay in the anticipated date of adoption by ITE.