Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 54916-54917 [2016-19654]

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[FR Doc. 2016–19604 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2015–0019] mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this provides the public notice that by a document dated May 23, 2016, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) requested that the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Railroad Safety Board (Board) amend NS’ existing waiver to allow an expansion of the territory for its nonstop continuous rail testing process in Docket Number FRA– 2015–0019. The projected start date to VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Aug 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 implement testing on the additional territory would be July 1, 2016, and would continue for a period up to July 1, 2018. The original waiver, granted by FRA’s decision letter dated July 8, 2015, allowed NS to perform the continuous nonstop rail testing process on various main track segments in the Dearborn, Lake, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg Divisions. In a decision letter dated March 21, 2016, FRA granted NS’ request to expand its continuous nonstop rail testing program to additional trackage in the Central Georgia, Dearborn, and Lake Divisions. In the current request, NS seeks permission to expand the continuous nonstop testing to additional territory under the existing waiver conditions. Specifically, the additional territory is: Alabama Division: Memphis District (Chattanooga, TN, to Memphis, TN, MP 279.83 A–551.7 A, Tracks 1 and 2); AGS District (Chattanooga, TN, to Meridian, MS, MP 0.0–295.44, Tracks 1 and 2); NO&NE District (Meridian, MS, to New Orleans, LA, MP NO 0.35–195.92, Tracks 1 and 2); East End District (Atlanta, GA, to Birmingham, AL, MP 650.00–798.36, Tracks 1 and 2). Central Division: Knoxville District (Bristol, TN, to Ooltewah, TN, MP 0.00 A–235.07 A, Tracks 1 and 2); Knoxville District (Knoxville, TN, to Harriman, TN, MP 0.00 CO–51.3 D, Tracks 1 and 2); Louisville District (Louisville, KY, to Danville, KY, MP 268.3 W–357.65 W, Tracks 1 and 2). Dearborn Division: Detroit Line (Gibralter, OH, to Lasalle, OH, MP HK 20.00–HK 40.00); Detroit Line (Blaha, MI, to Swan Creek, OH, MP DR 20.00–DR 57.70, Tracks 1 and 2). Georgia Division: Atlanta South District (Atlanta, GA to Macon, GA, MP 158.80 H to MP 240.40 H, Tracks 1 and 2); Macon/ Valdosta District (Macon, GA, to Jacksonville, FL, MP 0.00 G to MP 260.56 G, Tracks 1 and 2). Harrisburg Division: Reading/Harrisburg Line (Belt, PA, to Titus, PA, MP AF 5.60 to AF 13.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Lehigh Line (Bethlehem, PA, to Lehighton, PA, MP LB 84.00 to LB 114.70); Lehigh Line (Manville, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, MP LE 35.80 to LE 88.90, Tracks 1 and 2); Lurgan Branch (Capital, PA, to Town, PA, MP LG 0.00 to HW 73.70, Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line (Blandon, PA, to Allentown, PA, MP RV 7.50 to RV 36.30, Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line (Blandon, PA, to Belt, PA, MP TK 0.00 to TK 5.40, Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line (Tulp, PA, to Wyomissing, PA, MP TW 8.40 to TW 9.40). Illinois Division: Lafayette District (Peru, IN, to Decatur, IL, MP D 204.53 to D 375.59, Tracks 1 and 2); Brooklyn District (Decatur, IL, to East St. Louis, IL, MP D 375.59 to D 485.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Springfield/Hannibal District (Decatur, IL, to Moberly, MO, MP DH 376.50 to MP H 69.85); St. Louis/Kansas City District (St. Louis, MO, to Kansas City, MO, MP S 3.00 to S 274.83, Tracks 1 and 2); Southern East/West District (East St. Louis, IL, to New Albany, IN, MP 3.28 W to 268.30 W). Lake Division: Dayton District (Columbus, OH, to Sharonville, OH, PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 MP CJ 134.40 to CJ 255.10, Tracks 1 and 2); Huntington District (Butler, IN, to Peru, IN, MP D 114.10 to D 204.53, Tracks 1 and 2); Marion District (Goshen, IN, to Anderson, IN, MP 0.00 to MP 110.98); Kenova/Columbus District (Williamson, WV, to Columbus, OH, MP N 470.00 to N 704.50, Tracks 1 and 2); Sandusky District (Columbus, OH, to Flat Rock, OH, MP S 1.00 to S 96.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Frankfort District (Muncie, IN, to Lafayette, IN, MP SP 173.70 to SP 259.00). Piedmont Division: Washington District (Manassas, VA, to Front Royal, VA, MP B 0.00 to B 51.00); Washington/Danville/ Charlotte/Greenville District (Alexandria, VA, to Atlanta, GA, MP 9.25 to 635.21, Tracks 1 and 2). Pittsburgh Division: Cleveland Line (Rochester, OH, to Alliance, OH, MP RD 0.00 to RD 67.00, Tracks 1 and 2). Pocahontas Division: Hagerstown/ Roanoke District (Hagerstown, MD, to Roanoke, VA, MP H 0.63 to H 239.28, Tracks 1 and 2); Norfolk/Blue Ridge/Christiansburg/ Pocahontas District (Norfolk, VA, to Williamson, WV, MP N 1.23 to N 470.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Pulaski District (Walton, VA, to Bristol, VA, MP NB 297.63 to NB 408.38, Tracks 1 and 2); Altavista/Whitethorne District (Abilene, VA, to Roanoke, VA, MP V 141.39 to V 316.86). A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request. All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2015– 0019) and may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Web site: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2016. Karl Alexy, Director, Office of Safety Analysis. [FR Doc. 2016–19654 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2016–0002–N–18] Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the renewal of the information collection requirements (ICRs) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs describe the nature of the information collections and expected burdens. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the ICRs was published on May 3, 2016. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 16, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Railroad Safety, Safety Regulatory Analysis Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Aug 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493–6292, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Administration, Office of Information Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493–6132. These telephone numbers are not toll-free. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520 (1995), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. 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See 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. The summary below describes the nature of the ICRs and expected burdens. FRA is submitting the renewal request for OMB clearance the PRA requires. Title: Filing of Dedicated Cars. OMB Control Number: 2130–0502. Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 215 contains standards for freight car safety and prescribes certain conditions railroads must follow to move freight cars in dedicated service. Dedicated service means the exclusive assignment of railroad cars to the transportation of freight between specified points under the conditions defined in § 215.5(d), including stenciling, or otherwise displaying, in clear legible letters on each side of the car body the words ‘‘Dedicated Service.’’ A railroad must PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54917 identify those cars in a written report to FRA before the railroad assigns the cars to dedicated service. The railroad must file that report with FRA not less than 30 days before the cars operate in dedicated service. FRA uses the information collected under § 215.5(d) to determine the number of railroads affected, the number and type of cars involved, the commodities being carried, and the territorial and speed limits within which the cars will be operated. FRA reviews these reports to determine if the equipment is safe to operate and if the operation qualifies for dedicated service. The information collected indicates to FRA and State inspectors the particular or ‘‘dedicated’’ cars are in special service and that certain restrictions apply to their movement under part 215. FRA inspectors may cite cars not in compliance for violations. Railroads also use the information collected to provide identification and control so dedicated cars remain in the prescribed service. Type of Request: Extension without change of a currently approved information collection. Affected Public: Businesses (Railroads). Form(s): N/A. Total Annual Estimated Burden: 4 hours. Total Annual Estimated Responses: 4. Title: Special Notice for Repairs. OMB Control Number: 2130–0504. Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 216, FRA and State inspectors may issue a Special Notice for Repairs to notify railroads in writing of an unsafe condition involving a locomotive, car, or track. The railroad must notify FRA in writing when the equipment is returned to service or the track restored to a condition permitting operations at speeds authorized for a higher class, specifying the repairs completed. FRA and State inspectors use this information to remove from service freight cars, passenger cars, and locomotives until they can be restored to a serviceable condition. They also use this information to reduce the maximum authorized speed on a section of track until repairs can be made. Type of Request: Extension without change of a currently approved information collection. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19654]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2015-0019]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR), this provides the public notice that by a document dated May 23, 
2016, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) requested that the Federal 
Railroad Administration's (FRA) Railroad Safety Board (Board) amend NS' 
existing waiver to allow an expansion of the territory for its nonstop 
continuous rail testing process in Docket Number FRA-2015-0019. The 
projected start date to implement testing on the additional territory 
would be July 1, 2016, and would continue for a period up to July 1, 
2018. The original waiver, granted by FRA's decision letter dated July 
8, 2015, allowed NS to perform the continuous nonstop rail testing 
process on various main track segments in the Dearborn, Lake, 
Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg Divisions.
    In a decision letter dated March 21, 2016, FRA granted NS' request 
to expand its continuous nonstop rail testing program to additional 
trackage in the Central Georgia, Dearborn, and Lake Divisions.
    In the current request, NS seeks permission to expand the 
continuous nonstop testing to additional territory under the existing 
waiver conditions. Specifically, the additional territory is:

    Alabama Division: Memphis District (Chattanooga, TN, to Memphis, 
TN, MP 279.83 A-551.7 A, Tracks 1 and 2); AGS District (Chattanooga, 
TN, to Meridian, MS, MP 0.0-295.44, Tracks 1 and 2); NO&NE District 
(Meridian, MS, to New Orleans, LA, MP NO 0.35-195.92, Tracks 1 and 
2); East End District (Atlanta, GA, to Birmingham, AL, MP 650.00-
798.36, Tracks 1 and 2). Central Division: Knoxville District 
(Bristol, TN, to Ooltewah, TN, MP 0.00 A-235.07 A, Tracks 1 and 2); 
Knoxville District (Knoxville, TN, to Harriman, TN, MP 0.00 CO-51.3 
D, Tracks 1 and 2); Louisville District (Louisville, KY, to 
Danville, KY, MP 268.3 W-357.65 W, Tracks 1 and 2). Dearborn 
Division: Detroit Line (Gibralter, OH, to Lasalle, OH, MP HK 20.00-
HK 40.00); Detroit Line (Blaha, MI, to Swan Creek, OH, MP DR 20.00-
DR 57.70, Tracks 1 and 2). Georgia Division: Atlanta South District 
(Atlanta, GA to Macon, GA, MP 158.80 H to MP 240.40 H, Tracks 1 and 
2); Macon/Valdosta District (Macon, GA, to Jacksonville, FL, MP 0.00 
G to MP 260.56 G, Tracks 1 and 2). Harrisburg Division: Reading/
Harrisburg Line (Belt, PA, to Titus, PA, MP AF 5.60 to AF 13.00, 
Tracks 1 and 2); Lehigh Line (Bethlehem, PA, to Lehighton, PA, MP LB 
84.00 to LB 114.70); Lehigh Line (Manville, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, MP 
LE 35.80 to LE 88.90, Tracks 1 and 2); Lurgan Branch (Capital, PA, 
to Town, PA, MP LG 0.00 to HW 73.70, Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line 
(Blandon, PA, to Allentown, PA, MP RV 7.50 to RV 36.30, Tracks 1 and 
2); Reading Line (Blandon, PA, to Belt, PA, MP TK 0.00 to TK 5.40, 
Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line (Tulp, PA, to Wyomissing, PA, MP TW 
8.40 to TW 9.40). Illinois Division: Lafayette District (Peru, IN, 
to Decatur, IL, MP D 204.53 to D 375.59, Tracks 1 and 2); Brooklyn 
District (Decatur, IL, to East St. Louis, IL, MP D 375.59 to D 
485.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Springfield/Hannibal District (Decatur, IL, 
to Moberly, MO, MP DH 376.50 to MP H 69.85); St. Louis/Kansas City 
District (St. Louis, MO, to Kansas City, MO, MP S 3.00 to S 274.83, 
Tracks 1 and 2); Southern East/West District (East St. Louis, IL, to 
New Albany, IN, MP 3.28 W to 268.30 W). Lake Division: Dayton 
District (Columbus, OH, to Sharonville, OH, MP CJ 134.40 to CJ 
255.10, Tracks 1 and 2); Huntington District (Butler, IN, to Peru, 
IN, MP D 114.10 to D 204.53, Tracks 1 and 2); Marion District 
(Goshen, IN, to Anderson, IN, MP 0.00 to MP 110.98); Kenova/Columbus 
District (Williamson, WV, to Columbus, OH, MP N 470.00 to N 704.50, 
Tracks 1 and 2); Sandusky District (Columbus, OH, to Flat Rock, OH, 
MP S 1.00 to S 96.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Frankfort District (Muncie, 
IN, to Lafayette, IN, MP SP 173.70 to SP 259.00). Piedmont Division: 
Washington District (Manassas, VA, to Front Royal, VA, MP B 0.00 to 
B 51.00); Washington/Danville/Charlotte/Greenville District 
(Alexandria, VA, to Atlanta, GA, MP 9.25 to 635.21, Tracks 1 and 2). 
Pittsburgh Division: Cleveland Line (Rochester, OH, to Alliance, OH, 
MP RD 0.00 to RD 67.00, Tracks 1 and 2). Pocahontas Division: 
Hagerstown/Roanoke District (Hagerstown, MD, to Roanoke, VA, MP H 
0.63 to H 239.28, Tracks 1 and 2); Norfolk/Blue Ridge/
Christiansburg/Pocahontas District (Norfolk, VA, to Williamson, WV, 
MP N 1.23 to N 470.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Pulaski District (Walton, 
VA, to Bristol, VA, MP NB 297.63 to NB 408.38, Tracks 1 and 2); 
Altavista/Whitethorne District (Abilene, VA, to Roanoke, VA, MP V 
141.39 to V 316.86).

    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications 
concerning the petition, is available for review online at 
www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation's (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations 
Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal Holidays.
    Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings 
by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate 
scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since 
the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party 
desires an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in 
writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for 
their request.
    All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the 
appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-
2015-0019) and may be submitted by any of the following methods:
     Web site: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 
20590.
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

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    Communications received by October 3, 2016 will be considered by 
FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date 
will be considered as far as practicable.
    Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any written 
communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the 
name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, 
if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the 
public to better inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, 
without edit, including any personal information the commenter 
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records 
notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. 
See also https://www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy 
notice of regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2016.
Karl Alexy,
Director, Office of Safety Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2016-19654 Filed 8-16-16; 8:45 am]
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