Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 236, 58908-58909 [E6-16476]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 58908 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 193 / Thursday, October 5, 2006 / Notices TC–200 Revision A, incorporates the P470 Angle Application. This Notice No. 2 to Safety Advisory 2006–04 announces the availability of the revised Maintenance Bulletin. In addition, this Notice provides updated contact information for obtaining a copy of the Maintenance Bulletin from ACF. Recommended Action: FRA is reiterating below its original recommended actions published in Safety Advisory 2006–04, with two minor revisions. First, FRA is recommending that ACF–200 tank car owners obtain a copy of the revised version of ACF Maintenance Bulletin TC–200 (Revision A). Second, FRA has updated the contact information for obtaining the revised Bulletin from ACF. 1. ACF–200 tank car owners should enter into discussions with the car builder and decide the best course of action with regard to inspection of and modifications to tank cars built with the ACF–200 stub sill design and not yet retrofitted to the ACF–270 design. Copies of the ACF Maintenance Bulletin TC–200 Revision A are available to owners of tank cars built with the ACF– 200 underframe from—Mr. Dave Maechling, Senior Manager Leasing Services, American Railcar Leasing, 620 North Second Street, St. Charles, MO 63301. (Dmaechling@arleasing.com). 2. ACF–200 tank car owners should modify ACF–200 tank cars to the ACF– 270 design at the earliest of any of the following events: • A tank car is due for re-qualification under 49 CFR 180.509; • A tank car is recalled under an AAR Maintenance Advisory requiring modification in the draft sill area; • A tank car has been in service for 150,000 miles; or • A tank car requires general repairs and the repairs consume (or are expected to consume) at least 36 hours. 3. First priority in modifying unretrofitted ACF–200 tank cars to the ACF–270 design should go to cars in the general service fleet and, then, to the pressure car fleet. As noted in the Safety Advisory issued on May 1, 2006, FRA policy is that the owner of the car’s reporting marks is the owner of the car and primarily responsible for maintaining the car in a safe and compliant condition. However, for purposes of this Safety Advisory, FRA expects cooperation from the entity who controls the usage of the car in day to day operations, from the lessee/shipper, and from the title holder of the car. Although FRA does not see the need for further regulatory or enforcement action at this time, FRA will continue to VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:42 Oct 04, 2006 Jkt 211001 monitor the status of ACF–200 tank cars in the hazardous materials industry and will take any necessary regulatory or enforcement action to ensure the highest level of safety on the nation’s railroads. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 2, 2006. Jo Strang, Associate Administrator for Safety. [FR Doc. E6–16477 Filed 10–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 236 Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below. Docket No. FRA–2006–25864 Applicant: Canadian National Railway, Mr. Timothy R. Luhm, Senior Manager of S&C, Signal and Communications, 1625 Depot Street, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481. The Canadian National Railway (CN) seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of the traffic control system on the Neenah siding runner track, from milepost 184.29 to milepost 187.42, Wisconsin Zone, Neenah Subdivision, near Neenah, Wisconsin. The reason given for the proposed changes is that the traffic control system impedes train operations. When this section of the traffic control system was installed in the first quarter of 2006, the original plan was to run through trains on this track; however, the operation plan has since changed. Any interested party desiring to protest the granting of an application shall set forth specifically the grounds upon which the protest is made, and include a concise statement of the interest of the party in the proceeding. Additionally, one copy of the protest shall be furnished to the applicant at the address listed above. All communications concerning this proceeding should be identified by the docket number and must be submitted to the Docket Clerk, DOT Central Docket Management Facility, Room PL–401 PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (Plaza Level), 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by the 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. FRA wishes to inform all potential commenters that 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 65, Number 70; Pages 19477– 78) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. FRA expects to be able to determine these matters without an oral hearing. However, if a specific request for an oral hearing is accompanied by a showing that the party is unable to adequately present his or her position by written statements, an application may be set for public hearing. Issued in Washington, DC on October 2, 2006. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E6–16475 Filed 10–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 236 Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroads have petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below. [Docket Number FRA–2006–25893] Applicants: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Mr. Thomas T. Ogee, Assistant Vice President, Engineering E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 193 / Thursday, October 5, 2006 / Notices Design, 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 0910, Omaha, NE 68179. Peoria and Pekin Union Railway, Mr. Paul D. Feltenstein, President, P. O. Box 139, Springfield, IL 62705. The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) and the Peoria and Pekin Union Railway (PPU), jointly seek approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of Darst Interlocking, at milepost 82.6, on UP’s Adams Street Low Line in Peoria, Illinois. The proposed changes consist of the discontinuance and removal of three controlled signals and the electric lock from the hand-operated switch at the connection between UP and PPU. The reason given for the proposed changes is that there is no longer a need for the interlocking since the removal of BNSF Railway’s crossing at grade. Any interested party desiring to protest the granting of an application shall set forth specifically the grounds upon which the protest is made, and contain a concise statement of the interest of the party in the proceeding. Additionally, one copy of the protest shall be furnished to the applicant at the addresses listed above. All communications concerning this proceeding should be identified by the docket number and must be submitted to the Docket Clerk, DOT Central Docket Management Facility, Room PL–401 (Plaza Level), 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by the 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. FRA wishes to inform all potential commenters that 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 65, Number 70; Pages 19477– 78) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. FRA expects to be able to determine these matters without an oral hearing. However, if a specific request for an oral VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Oct 04, 2006 Jkt 211001 hearing is accompanied by a showing that the party is unable to adequately present his or her position by written statements, an application may be set for public hearing. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 2, 2006. Grady C. Cothen, Jr. Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E6–16476 Filed 10–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number 2006 25954] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel ARIEL. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105–383 and Public Law 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2006–25954 at https://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105–383 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before November 6, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD 2006–25954. Written comments may be submitted by PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58909 hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL–401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https:// dmses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR–830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–366–5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ARIEL is: Intended Use: ‘‘Bareboat, and Captained Charters and Sailing School in the Florida Keys out of Key West.’’ Geographic Region: Florida Keys. Dated: September 26, 2006. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E6–16431 Filed 10–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number 2006 25986] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel FINAL EDITION. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105–383 and Public Law 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2006–25986 at https://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 193 (Thursday, October 5, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58908-58909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16476]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or 
Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the 
Requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 236

    Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and 
49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroads have petitioned the Federal 
Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance 
or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 
49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.

[Docket Number FRA-2006-25893]

Applicants: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Mr. Thomas T. Ogee, 
Assistant Vice President, Engineering

[[Page 58909]]

Design, 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 0910, Omaha, NE 68179. Peoria 
and Pekin Union Railway, Mr. Paul D. Feltenstein, President, P. O. Box 
139, Springfield, IL 62705.

    The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) and the Peoria and Pekin 
Union Railway (PPU), jointly seek approval of the proposed 
discontinuance and removal of Darst Interlocking, at milepost 82.6, on 
UP's Adams Street Low Line in Peoria, Illinois. The proposed changes 
consist of the discontinuance and removal of three controlled signals 
and the electric lock from the hand-operated switch at the connection 
between UP and PPU.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is that there is no 
longer a need for the interlocking since the removal of BNSF Railway's 
crossing at grade.
    Any interested party desiring to protest the granting of an 
application shall set forth specifically the grounds upon which the 
protest is made, and contain a concise statement of the interest of the 
party in the proceeding. Additionally, one copy of the protest shall be 
furnished to the applicant at the addresses listed above.
    All communications concerning this proceeding should be identified 
by the docket number and must be submitted to the Docket Clerk, DOT 
Central Docket Management Facility, Room PL-401 (Plaza Level), 400 7th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Communications received within 
45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by the 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.
    FRA wishes to inform all potential commenters that 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 
65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
    FRA expects to be able to determine these matters without an oral 
hearing. However, if a specific request for an oral hearing is 
accompanied by a showing that the party is unable to adequately present 
his or her position by written statements, an application may be set 
for public hearing.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 2, 2006.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program 
Development.
[FR Doc. E6-16476 Filed 10-4-06; 8:45 am]
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