Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 67781-67782 [E7-23200]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 230 / Friday, November 30, 2007 / Notices information feedback, which allows drivers and dispatchers to proactively plan trips in advance of commencing them and to make adjustments to trips as unplanned events that impact the driver’s work schedule occur. According to Verigo, if its application for exemption is denied, the trucking industry will lose an opportunity to become more efficient and cost-effective in complying with the HOS regulations. The use of Verigo’s technological solution will allow the industry to reduce administrative costs and increase productivity by providing a simple and effective alternative to paper RODS. Verigo therefore requests that an exemption be granted for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal. A copy of Verigo’s exemption application is in the docket identified at the beginning of this notice. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) and 31136(e), FMCSA requests public comment on Verigo’s application for an exemption. The Agency will consider all comments received by close of business on December 31, 2007. Comments will be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under the ‘‘Addresses’’ section of this notice. The Agency will file comments received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will consider them to the extent practicable. Issued on: November 26, 2007. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E7–23245 Filed 11–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner’s arguments in favor of relief. Mount Vernon Terminal Railway, Inc. [Docket Number FRA–2007–29238] Mount Vernon Terminal Railway, Inc. (MVT) of Clear Lake, Washington, seeks VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:27 Nov 29, 2007 Jkt 214001 a waiver of compliance from Safety Glazing Standards 49 CFR 223.11, ‘‘Requirements for existing locomotives.’’ The petitioner operates a 1953, vintage switching, Locomotive Number 1200, 2 to 3 times a week over 1⁄2 mile of main track and 1⁄2 mile of sidings and spurs at a speed not to exceed 10 miles per hour. The railroad states they have operated locomotives under the same conditions as requested since 1939, without a single glazing 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 (Docket Number FRA–2007–29238) 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. 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://www.regulations.gov. 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67781 published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). Issued in Washington, DC, on November 26, 2007. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E7–23199 Filed 11–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner’s arguments in favor of relief. SMS Lines [Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2007– 0007] The SMS Lines (SMS), a Class III railroad, seeks a waiver of compliance from the requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 223.11 Requirements for existing locomotives. SMS has operated within the Pureland Industrial Park in Bridgeport, Gloucester County, New Jersey since June, 1994. The petitioner proposes to use three switching type locomotives numbers 102, 308, and 309 on a limited reserve basis for yard and local switching service. SMS Locomotives Number 102, model DS 4–4–750 was built in 1951, 308 model S–12 was built in 1953, and 309 model S–12 was built in 1952, by the Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW). They would operate over approximately 5 miles of track with four grade crossings within the Industrial Park at Bridgeport, New Jersey, and one grade crossing at the Valery Refinery in Paulsboro, New Jersey. Current operations average 1 train per day, 6 days per week, year-round at each location operating at restricted speed, as all track is FRA Class I (10 mph). The petitioner believes that this locomotive can be safely operated throughout the industrial park and refinery with the current non-compliant safety-type glazing. The cost to the SMS for installation of all new window frames and compliant FRA Types I and II glazing is significant, with only a E:\FR\FM\30NON1.SGM 30NON1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 67782 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 230 / Friday, November 30, 2007 / Notices marginal increase in safety due to the low speed. Historically, railroad glazing has not been vandalized within the Pureland Industrial Park or the Valero Refinery, and there are no overhead bridges or tunnels. All three locomotives are in reserve status, and only used when the regularly assigned locomotives are unavailable due to inspection or repair. SMS plans to upgrade the glazing in all three locomotives to compliant FRA Types I and II material as they are overhauled and repainted. 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 (i.e., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2007– 0007) 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. 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 http: //www.regulations.gov. 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 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:27 Nov 29, 2007 Jkt 214001 published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). Issued in Washington, DC, on November 26, 2007. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E7–23200 Filed 11–29–07; 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 Number FRA–2007–29295] Applicant: R. J. Corman Railroad, Mr. J. D. Boles, Manager of Signals, 101 McKenna Way, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004. The R. J. Corman Railroad seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of two operative approach signals. The operative approach signals are located at each end of the R. J. Corman Railroad, Central Kentucky Line Old Road Subdivision, one approaching CSX Transportation’s (CSXT) CP North Cabin, Milepost VB 113.8, Winchester, Kentucky, and one approaching CSXT’s CP HK Tower, Milepost W12.5, Anchorage, Kentucky. Signal 1128 is located within yard limits, and is approaching North Cabin CP. Signal 131 is approaching HK Tower CP. It is proposed to replace each signal with a permanent fixed sign. The reason for the proposed changes is that present day operation does not warrant need or retention of operative approach signals. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number ( Docket No. FRA–2007–29295) 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. 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://www.regulations.gov. 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 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). Issued in Washington, DC on November 26, 2007. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E7–23201 Filed 11–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2007–27181 (Notice No. 07–11)] Information Collection Activities Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\30NON1.SGM 30NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration 
(FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain 
requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is 
described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory 
provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the 
petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.

SMS Lines

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-2007-0007]

    The SMS Lines (SMS), a Class III railroad, seeks a waiver of 
compliance from the requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) Sec.  223.11 Requirements for existing locomotives. 
SMS has operated within the Pureland Industrial Park in Bridgeport, 
Gloucester County, New Jersey since June, 1994. The petitioner proposes 
to use three switching type locomotives numbers 102, 308, and 309 on a 
limited reserve basis for yard and local switching service.
    SMS Locomotives Number 102, model DS 4-4-750 was built in 1951, 308 
model S-12 was built in 1953, and 309 model S-12 was built in 1952, by 
the Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW). They would operate over 
approximately 5 miles of track with four grade crossings within the 
Industrial Park at Bridgeport, New Jersey, and one grade crossing at 
the Valery Refinery in Paulsboro, New Jersey. Current operations 
average 1 train per day, 6 days per week, year-round at each location 
operating at restricted speed, as all track is FRA Class I (10 mph).
    The petitioner believes that this locomotive can be safely operated 
throughout the industrial park and refinery with the current non-
compliant safety-type glazing. The cost to the SMS for installation of 
all new window frames and compliant FRA Types I and II glazing is 
significant, with only a

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marginal increase in safety due to the low speed. Historically, 
railroad glazing has not been vandalized within the Pureland Industrial 
Park or the Valero Refinery, and there are no overhead bridges or 
tunnels.
    All three locomotives are in reserve status, and only used when the 
regularly assigned locomotives are unavailable due to inspection or 
repair. SMS plans to upgrade the glazing in all three locomotives to 
compliant FRA Types I and II material as they are overhauled and 
repainted.
    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 (i.e., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-
2007-0007) 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.
    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 http: //www.regulations.gov.
    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 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).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 26, 2007.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program 
Development.
[FR Doc. E7-23200 Filed 11-29-07; 8:45 am]
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