Notice of Petition for Approval, 69180 [E6-20177]

Download as PDF 69180 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 229 / Wednesday, November 29, 2006 / Notices 19477; Apr. 11, 2000). This information is also available at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical Qualifications Division, 202–366–4001, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. INFORMATION ON SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Kaye Kirby at 202– 366–4001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The preliminary agenda for the meeting includes: 0900–0905 Call to Order, Agenda Review. 0905–0920 Medical Review Board (MRB) Actions. 0920–0945 Schedule II Medications. 0945–1015 Medications Expert Panel Recommendations. 1015–1045 MRB questions on Schedule II Medications. 1045–1145 Deliberations on Evidence Report & Panel Comments. 1145–1230 Public Comment Period. 1230 Adjourn. *Breaks will be announced on meeting day and may be adjusted according to schedule changes, other meeting requirements. Background jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES The U.S. Secretary of Transportation announced on March 7, 2006, the five medical experts who serve on FMCSA’s Medical Review Board (MRB). Section 4116 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU, Pub. L. 109–59) requires the Secretary of Transportation with the advice of the MRB to ‘‘establish, review, and revise medical standards for operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) that will ensure that the physical condition of operators is adequate to enable them operate the vehicles safely.’’ FMCSA is planning updates to the physical qualification regulations of CMV drivers, and the MRB will provide the necessary science-based guidance to VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:37 Nov 28, 2006 Jkt 211001 establish realistic and responsible medical standards. The MRB operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) as announced in the Federal Register (70 FR 57642, October 3, 2005). The MRB is charged initially with the review of all current FMCSA medical standards (49 CFR 391.41), as well as proposing new science-based standards and guidelines to ensure that drivers operating CMVs in interstate commerce, as defined in CFR 390.5, are physically capable of doing so. Meeting Participation Attendance is open to all interested parties, including the general public, medical professionals, motor carriers, drivers and representatives of associations. Written comments for this MRB meeting are being accepted and will be accepted until January 25, 2007. Written comments should include the docket number that is listed in the ADDRESSES section. During the meeting, public oral comments are accepted for 45 minutes (11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Individual comments may be limited depending on the number of persons who wish to comment. Oral comments will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis as requestors register at the meeting. The comments must directly address relevant medical and scientific issues on the MRB meeting agenda. For more information, please view the following Web site: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ mrb. Issued on: November 22, 2006. Pamela M. Pelcovits, Office Director, Policy, Plans, and Regulations. [FR Doc. E6–20247 Filed 11–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Petition for Approval Although not required, notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a petition for approval of a Railroad Safety Program Plan (RSPP) submitted PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart H. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking approval, the requisite docket number, and a brief summary of the petition. Union Pacific Railroad [Docket Number FRA–2006–24002] The Union Pacific Railroad submitted a petition for approval of its RSPP Version 4.2. This RSPP is Union Pacific Railroad’s strategic safety planning document for the development and implementation of Safety-Critical Processor-Based Signal and Train Control Systems or Active Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems subject to the provisions of 49 CFR section 234.275 or 49 CFR part 236, subpart H. Interested parties are invited to review the petition and associated documents at the following: • Web site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for a simple search on the DOT electronic docket site (docket number 24002). • DOT Central Docket Management Facility, Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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 the comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). The Statement may also be found at https://dms.dot.gov. Issued in Washington, D.C. on November 20, 2006. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety, Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E6–20177 Filed 11–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P E:\FR\FM\29NON1.SGM 29NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 29, 2006)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-20177]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Notice of Petition for Approval

    Although not required, notice is hereby given that the Federal 
Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a petition for approval of a 
Railroad Safety Program Plan (RSPP) submitted pursuant to Title 49 Code 
of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart H. The individual 
petition is described below, including the party seeking approval, the 
requisite docket number, and a brief summary of the petition.

Union Pacific Railroad

[Docket Number FRA-2006-24002]

    The Union Pacific Railroad submitted a petition for approval of its 
RSPP Version 4.2. This RSPP is Union Pacific Railroad's strategic 
safety planning document for the development and implementation of 
Safety-Critical Processor-Based Signal and Train Control Systems or 
Active Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems subject to the 
provisions of 49 CFR section 234.275 or 49 CFR part 236, subpart H.
    Interested parties are invited to review the petition and 
associated documents at the following:
     Web site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for 
a simple search on the DOT electronic docket site (docket number 
24002).
     DOT Central Docket Management Facility, Room PL-401 on the 
plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    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 the comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or signing the comment on behalf of an 
association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's 
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on 
April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78). The Statement 
may also be found at https://dms.dot.gov.

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on November 20, 2006.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety, Standards and Program 
Development.
[FR Doc. E6-20177 Filed 11-28-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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