Petition for Special Approval of Alternative Compliance, 12499-12500 [E8-4521]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 46 / Friday, March 7, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6123] In the Matter of the Designation of Sirajuddin Haqqani, aka Sirajuddin Haqani, aka Siraj Haqqani, aka Siraj Haqani, aka Saraj Haqqani, aka Saraj Haqani, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Pursuant to Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as Amended Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by Executive Order 13268 of July 2, 2002, and Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, I hereby determine that the individual known as Sirajuddin Haqqani (aka Sirajuddin Haqani, aka Siraj Haqqani, aka Siraj Haqani, aka Saraj Haqqani, aka Saraj Haqani) has committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of Executive Order 13224 that ‘‘prior notice to persons determined to be subject to the Order who might have a constitutional presence in the United States would render ineffectual the blocking and other measures authorized in the Order because of the ability to transfer funds instantaneously,’’ I determine that no prior notice needs to be provided to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because to do so would render ineffectual the measures authorized in the Order. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: February 29, 2008. Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–4527 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2008–08] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:46 Mar 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA’s regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number involved and must be received on or before March 27, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA– 2007–0041 using any of the following methods: • Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Fax: Fax comments to the Docket Management Facility at 202–493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Bring comments to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. Using the search function of our docket web site, anyone can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jan Thor, ANM–113, (425) 227–2127, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057– 3356, or Frances Shaver, (202–267– 9681). Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 PO 00000 Frm 00133 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12499 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Washington, DC on March 4, 2008. Pamela Hamilton-Powell, Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2007–0041. Petitioner: The Boeing Company. Section of 14 CFR Affected: §§ 25.785(j); 25.807(d), (g)(1) and (i)(1); 25.809(a); 25.810(a)(1); 25.812(e); 25.813(b); 25.857(e); and 25.1447(c)(1). Description of Relief Sought: To allow carriage of up to 4 supernumeraries on the flightdeck of the B767–300 Boeing Converted Freighter airplane which has a main deck Class E cargo compartment. The supernumeraries would be allowed access to this compartment during flight. [FR Doc. E8–4587 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Special Approval of Alternative Compliance In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 238.21, notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for special approval of alternative compliance, under 49 CFR 238.230, from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). 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. American Public Transportation Association [Docket Number FRA–2007–0010] APTA seeks FRA approval of an industrywide safety appliance standard for all newly manufactured passenger cars, in accordance with 49 CFR 238.230(d). This section provides a process by which a railroad or a railroad’s recognized representative may request approval of safety appliance arrangements on any passenger car considered a car of special construction under 49 CFR 231.18. Asserting that it has become difficult to apply FRA’s safety appliance regulations, contained in 49 CFR part 231, to modern passenger equipment, on September 4, 2007, APTA petitioned FRA for approval of E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 12500 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 46 / Friday, March 7, 2008 / Notices APTA Standard SS–M–016–06, ‘‘Standard for Safety Appliances for Rail Passenger Cars,’’ as an alternative means to comply with 49 CFR part 231. APTA has submitted a final copy of APTA Standard SS–M–016–06, together with a table that compares the APTA standard to FRA’s safety appliance regulations contained in 49 CFR part 231 and drawings (referred to as plates) that reflect placement of safety appliances in accordance with the APTA standard. An annex has also been included in the APTA standard, which contains a sample car inspection checklist that could be used by railroads and car builders for quality control and to confirm proper design and installation of the safety appliances on newly manufactured passenger cars. All of these documents are available in Docket Number FRA–2007–0010, the docket for this proceeding, which can be accessed online at https:// www.regulations.gov. Written comments on this petition must be received by April 7, 2008. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent possible without incurring additional expenses or delays. You may submit written comments and related information (identified by Docket Number FRA– 2007–0010) by any of the following methods: Web site: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: 202–493–2251. FRA anticipates being able to resolve this petition without a public, oral hearing. However, if FRA receives a specific request for a public, oral hearing prior to April 7, 2008, one will be scheduled, and FRA will publish a supplemental notice in the Federal Register to inform interested parties of the date, time, and location of any such hearing. 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.). Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:46 Mar 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 personal information provided. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit https:// DocketsInfo.dot.gov. Issued in Washington, DC on March 4, 2008. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E8–4521 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on December 11, 2007, and comments were due by February 11, 2008. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 7, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Jackson, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–0284; or e-mail: rita.jackson@marad.dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for Admission. OMB Control Number: 2133–0010. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals desiring to become students at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Forms: KP 2–65. Abstract: The collection consists of Parts I, II, and III of Form KP 2–65 (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application). Part I of the form is completed by individuals wishing to be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 admitted as students to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 12,500 hours. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention MARAD Desk Officer. Comments Are Invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. Issued in Washington, DC on February 20, 2008. Christine Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–4467 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2008–0019] 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 KELANA. 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 MARAD–2008– 0019 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Petition for Special Approval of Alternative Compliance

    In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
238.21, notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration 
(FRA) has received a request for special approval of alternative 
compliance, under 49 CFR 238.230, from the American Public 
Transportation Association (APTA). 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.

American Public Transportation Association

[Docket Number FRA-2007-0010]

    APTA seeks FRA approval of an industrywide safety appliance 
standard for all newly manufactured passenger cars, in accordance with 
49 CFR 238.230(d). This section provides a process by which a railroad 
or a railroad's recognized representative may request approval of 
safety appliance arrangements on any passenger car considered a car of 
special construction under 49 CFR 231.18. Asserting that it has become 
difficult to apply FRA's safety appliance regulations, contained in 49 
CFR part 231, to modern passenger equipment, on September 4, 2007, APTA 
petitioned FRA for approval of

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APTA Standard SS-M-016-06, ``Standard for Safety Appliances for Rail 
Passenger Cars,'' as an alternative means to comply with 49 CFR part 
231.
    APTA has submitted a final copy of APTA Standard SS-M-016-06, 
together with a table that compares the APTA standard to FRA's safety 
appliance regulations contained in 49 CFR part 231 and drawings 
(referred to as plates) that reflect placement of safety appliances in 
accordance with the APTA standard. An annex has also been included in 
the APTA standard, which contains a sample car inspection checklist 
that could be used by railroads and car builders for quality control 
and to confirm proper design and installation of the safety appliances 
on newly manufactured passenger cars. All of these documents are 
available in Docket Number FRA-2007-0010, the docket for this 
proceeding, which can be accessed online at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Written comments on this petition must be received by April 7, 
2008. Comments received after that date will be considered to the 
extent possible without incurring additional expenses or delays. You 
may submit written comments and related information (identified by 
Docket Number FRA-2007-0010) by any of the following methods:
    Web site: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground 
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
    Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Fax: 202-493-2251.
    FRA anticipates being able to resolve this petition without a 
public, oral hearing. However, if FRA receives a specific request for a 
public, oral hearing prior to April 7, 2008, one will be scheduled, and 
FRA will publish a supplemental notice in the Federal Register to 
inform interested parties of the date, time, and location of any such 
hearing.
    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.). Note that all comments 
received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, 
including any personal information provided. You may review DOT's 
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on 
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit https://
DocketsInfo.dot.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC on March 4, 2008.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program 
Development.
[FR Doc. E8-4521 Filed 3-6-08; 8:45 am]
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