Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 19930-19931 [E8-7682]
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 71 / Friday, April 11, 2008 / Notices
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Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S.
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Communications received within 45
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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 April 7,
2008.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety
Standards and Program Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
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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.
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Docket Number FRA–2008–0011
Applicant: New York, Susquehanna
and Western Railway Corporation, Mr.
Nathan R. Fenno, President, 1 Railroad
Avenue, Cooperstown, New York 13326.
The New York, Susquehanna and
Western Railway Corporation seeks
approval of the proposed
discontinuance and removal of the
interlocking signal system at CP Forks,
Milepost (MP) 201 to MP 205 and MP
203.62 to MP 205 on two main lines
originating in Binghamton, New York,
the Syracuse Main Line and the Utica
Main Line.
The reason given for the proposed
changes is that since June 2006, the
Utica Main Line has been out of service
from MP 205 to MP 243.51 due to
extensive flooding. The Utica Main Line
from MP 202.62 to MP 205 is used as
a storage spur under the Maintenance of
Way supervision.
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.
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.
All communications concerning this
proceeding should be identified by
Docket Number FRA–2008–0011 and
may be submitted by one of the
following methods:
• Web site: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments
on the DOT electronic site;
• Fax: 202–493–2251;
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590; or
• Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 of
the U.S. Department of Transportation
West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC,
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
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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.
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.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 7,
2008.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety
Standards and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E8–7681 Filed 4–10–08; 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) has
received a request for a waiver of
compliance from 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.
Lavacot Locomotive Works, Inc.
Docket Number FRA–2008–0021
Lavacot Locomotive Works, Inc.
(LLW) requests a waiver from the
requirement of 49 CFR Section
224.103(b), Characteristics of
Retroreflective Sheeting; Color. LLW
requests that it be permitted to use the
color red instead of yellow to comply
with this rule.
LLW owns two ex-Southern Pacific
Railroad (SP) SD–9 type locomotives,
which are occasionally leased and used
by the Portland & Western Railroad in
freight service. The Albany & Eastern
Railroad and the Port of Tillamook Bay
Railroad also have used them. All three
of these railroads are shortlines located
in northwestern Oregon. When the
locomotives were last in SP service,
they were numbered SP 4364 and 4433.
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When delivered from the builder, they
were identified as SP 5399 and 5426,
respectively. These locomotives were
built in 1955 and rebuilt by SP in the
1970s.
Wishing to acknowledge the historic
heritage of these locomotives, LLW has
returned the ex-SP 4364 to its, as built,
‘‘Black Widow’’ livery and original
number of 5399. LLW intends to repaint
and renumber 4433 similarly. The Black
Widow paint scheme consists of a black
car body with silver ends and a 9-inch
red side frame stripe immediately below
the walkway. The front end, in addition
to the silver painted nose, has a
horizontal silver side stripe above two
orange stripes, all trailing back toward
the cab. The trucks are painted silver.
Title 49 CFR Part 224, Reflectorization
of Rail Freight Rolling Stock (Final
Rule), does not provide a mechanism for
facilitating the application of
historically correct paint schemes to
antique or historic rail equipment. LLW
states in its request for relief that they
recognize the importance of the
visibility issue addressed by the rule
and proposes to substitute reflectorized
red material meeting the same
standards, as required by 49 CFR
Section 224.103(b). LLW states that red
reflectorized material is widely used for
safety in such applications as striping
on grade crossing gate arms. Also, the
trucks of the locomotives are painted
silver to enhance visibility.
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 FRA–2008–
0021) 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.
VerDate Aug<31>2005
19:21 Apr 10, 2008
Jkt 214001
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 April 7,
2008.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety
Standards and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E8–7682 Filed 4–10–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[Docket No. MARAD–2008 0033]
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
ANCHOR MANAGEMENT.
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–
XXXX at https://www.regulations.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
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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
May 12, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
docket number MARAD–2008–XXXX.
Written comments may be submitted by
hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You may also
send comments electronically via the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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://
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Maritime
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Room W21–203,
Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–
366–5979.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As
described by the applicant the intended
service of the vessel ANCHOR
MANAGEMENT is:
Intended Use: ‘‘Day sailing trips.’’
Geographic Region: ‘‘Galveston Bay
and possibly the Gulf of Mexico’’
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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).
Dated: April 2, 2008.
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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) has received a request for a waiver of compliance from 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.
Lavacot Locomotive Works, Inc.
Docket Number FRA-2008-0021
Lavacot Locomotive Works, Inc. (LLW) requests a waiver from the
requirement of 49 CFR Section 224.103(b), Characteristics of
Retroreflective Sheeting; Color. LLW requests that it be permitted to
use the color red instead of yellow to comply with this rule.
LLW owns two ex-Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) SD-9 type
locomotives, which are occasionally leased and used by the Portland &
Western Railroad in freight service. The Albany & Eastern Railroad and
the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad also have used them. All three of
these railroads are shortlines located in northwestern Oregon. When the
locomotives were last in SP service, they were numbered SP 4364 and
4433.
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When delivered from the builder, they were identified as SP 5399 and
5426, respectively. These locomotives were built in 1955 and rebuilt by
SP in the 1970s.
Wishing to acknowledge the historic heritage of these locomotives,
LLW has returned the ex-SP 4364 to its, as built, ``Black Widow''
livery and original number of 5399. LLW intends to repaint and renumber
4433 similarly. The Black Widow paint scheme consists of a black car
body with silver ends and a 9-inch red side frame stripe immediately
below the walkway. The front end, in addition to the silver painted
nose, has a horizontal silver side stripe above two orange stripes, all
trailing back toward the cab. The trucks are painted silver.
Title 49 CFR Part 224, Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling
Stock (Final Rule), does not provide a mechanism for facilitating the
application of historically correct paint schemes to antique or
historic rail equipment. LLW states in its request for relief that they
recognize the importance of the visibility issue addressed by the rule
and proposes to substitute reflectorized red material meeting the same
standards, as required by 49 CFR Section 224.103(b). LLW states that
red reflectorized material is widely used for safety in such
applications as striping on grade crossing gate arms. Also, the trucks
of the locomotives are painted silver to enhance visibility.
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 FRA-
2008-0021) 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 April 7, 2008.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program
Development.
[FR Doc. E8-7682 Filed 4-10-08; 8:45 am]
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