Petition for Waivers of Compliance, 39140 [E6-10755]

Download as PDF 39140 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 132 / Tuesday, July 11, 2006 / Notices only that information you are willing to provide for the public docket and submit your application electronically using the docket number provided on this notice through the U.S. DOT online Document Management System found at: https://dms.dot.gov/submit. Every effort will be made to select Task Force members who are objective. A balanced membership is needed and weight will be given to a variety of factors including but not limited to geographical distribution, gender, minority status, organization, and expertise. Members of the Task Force may receive travel and per diem, as allowed by Federal regulations and U.S. Department of Transportation policy. F. Duration Two years from the establishment of the Task Force Charter. G. Notice of Establishment After evaluating applications and nominations received as a result of this notice, the Department will publish in the Federal Register a notice announcing the establishment and composition of the SRTS Task Force. (Authority: Section 1914 of Pub. L. 109– 59.) Issued on: July 3, 2006. J. Richard Capka, Federal Highway Administrator. [FR Doc. E6–10754 Filed 7–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Waivers of Compliance In accordance with 49 CFR 211.9 and 211.41, notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of the Federal safety laws and regulations. The petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, and the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner’s arguments in favor of relief. Canadian National Railway Company sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES [Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2000– 8089] Canadian National Railway Company (CN) seeks an extension of an existing waiver in Docket Number FRA 2000– 8089 on behalf of itself and its U.S. affiliates. CN is North America’s fifth largest railroad with 18,300 route miles and VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:49 Jul 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 approximately 22,000 employees in Canada and the U.S. It operates the largest rail network in Canada and the only transcontinental network in North America. Within the last ten years, CN has integrated operations with Illinois Central, Wisconsin Central, and Great Lakes Transportation rail entities. CN seeks an extension for an existing waiver in which the FRA has waived compliance with 49 CFR part 231, which specifies the number, location and dimensional specifications for handholds, ladders, sill steps, uncoupling levers and handbrakes, and 49 CFR 231.31 (formerly 232.2), which regulates drawbar height, for CN’s use of RoadRailer equipment. In a letter dated May 23, 2001, the FRA granted CN approval of their petition FRA–2000–8089 to operate RoadRailer trains on their railroad property. Since granting of the waiver in 2001, the CN has operated RoadRailer equipment without incident. 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 2000–8089) and must be submitted to the Docket Clerk, DOT Docket Management Facility, Room PL–401 (Plaza Level), 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. All written communications concerning these proceedings are available for examination during regular business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the above facility. All documents in the public docket are also available for inspection and copying on the Internet at the docket facility’s Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 665, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). The Statement may also be found at https:// dms.dot.gov. Issued in Washington, DC on July 5, 2006. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E6–10755 Filed 7–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. AGENCY: National Advisory Council public meeting. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration announces that the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) will hold a meeting to discuss MTS needs, regional MTS outreach and education initiatives, Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) coordination, congestion issues, and disaster response and recovery efforts. A public comment period is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2006. To provide time for as many people to speak as possible, speaking time for each individual will be limited to three minutes. Members of the public who would like to speak are asked to contact Richard J. Lolich by July 20, 2006. Commenters will be placed on the agenda in the order in which notifications are received. If time allows, additional comments will be permitted. Copies of oral comments must be submitted in writing at the meeting. Additional written comments are welcome and must be filed by August 4, 2006. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held in the Norfolk Marriott Waterside Hotel, 235 E Main Street, Norfolk, VA. The hotel’s phone number is 757–627–4200. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Lolich, (202) 366–4357; Maritime Administration, MAR–830, Room 7201, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590; richard.lolich@dot.gov. (Authority: 49 CFR 1.66) E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 11, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 39140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10755]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Petition for Waivers of Compliance

    In accordance with 49 CFR 211.9 and 211.41, notice is hereby given 
that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request 
for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of the Federal 
safety laws and regulations. The petition is described below, including 
the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, and the 
nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in 
favor of relief.

Canadian National Railway Company

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-2000-8089]

    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) seeks an extension of an 
existing waiver in Docket Number FRA 2000-8089 on behalf of itself and 
its U.S. affiliates.
    CN is North America's fifth largest railroad with 18,300 route 
miles and approximately 22,000 employees in Canada and the U.S. It 
operates the largest rail network in Canada and the only 
transcontinental network in North America. Within the last ten years, 
CN has integrated operations with Illinois Central, Wisconsin Central, 
and Great Lakes Transportation rail entities.
    CN seeks an extension for an existing waiver in which the FRA has 
waived compliance with 49 CFR part 231, which specifies the number, 
location and dimensional specifications for handholds, ladders, sill 
steps, uncoupling levers and handbrakes, and 49 CFR 231.31 (formerly 
232.2), which regulates drawbar height, for CN's use of 
RoadRailer[supreg] equipment.
    In a letter dated May 23, 2001, the FRA granted CN approval of 
their petition FRA-2000-8089 to operate RoadRailer[supreg] trains on 
their railroad property. Since granting of the waiver in 2001, the CN 
has operated RoadRailer[supreg] equipment without incident.
    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 2000-
8089) and must be submitted to the Docket Clerk, DOT Docket Management 
Facility, Room PL-401 (Plaza Level), 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20590. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this 
notice will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments 
received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. All 
written communications concerning these proceedings are available for 
examination during regular business hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the above 
facility. All documents in the public docket are also available for 
inspection and copying on the Internet at the docket facility's Web 
site at https://dms.dot.gov.
    Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf 
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's 
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on 
April 11, 2000 (Volume 665, Number 70; Pages 19477-78). The Statement 
may also be found at https://dms.dot.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC on July 5, 2006.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program 
Development.
 [FR Doc. E6-10755 Filed 7-10-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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