Notice of Clarification of Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funding Availability for the Capital Assistance to States-Intercity Passenger Rail Service Program, 31735-31736 [08-1313]
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diabetes management, and is on a stable
insulin regimen. These drivers report no
other disqualifying conditions,
including diabetes-related
complications. Each meets the vision
standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
The qualifications and medical
condition of each applicant were stated
and discussed in detail in the March 31,
2008, Federal Register Notice (73 FR
16946). Therefore, they will not be
repeated in this notice.
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Basis for Exemption Determination
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may grant an exemption from
the diabetes standard in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(3) if the exemption is likely to
achieve an equivalent or greater level of
safety than would be achieved without
the exemption. The exemption allows
the applicants to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce.
To evaluate the effect of these
exemptions on safety, FMCSA
considered medical reports about the
applicants’ ITDM and vision, and
reviewed the treating endocrinologist’s
medical opinion related to the ability of
the driver to safely operate a CMV while
using insulin.
Consequently, FMCSA finds that
exempting these applicants from the
diabetes standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)
is likely to achieve a level of safety
equal to that existing without the
exemption.
Conditions and Requirements
The terms and conditions of the
exemption will be provided to the
applicants in the exemption document
and they include the following: (1) That
each individual submits to FMCSA a
quarterly monitoring checklist
completed by the treating
endocrinologist as well as an annual
checklist with a comprehensive medical
evaluation; (2) that each individual
reports to FMCSA within 2 business
days of occurrence, all episodes of
severe hypoglycemia, significant
complications, or inability to manage
diabetes; also, any involvement in an
accident or any other adverse event in
a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or
not they are related to an episode of
hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual
provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s
or optometrist’s report to the medical
examiner at the time of the annual
medical examination; and (4) that each
individual provide a copy of the annual
medical certification to the employer for
retention in the driver’s qualification
file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s
qualification file if he/she is selfemployed. The driver must also have a
copy of the certification when driving,
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for presentation to a duly authorized
Federal, State, or local enforcement
official.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Discussion of Comments
Notice of Clarification of Solicitation of
Applications and Notice of Funding
Availability for the Capital Assistance
to States—Intercity Passenger Rail
Service Program
FMCSA received one comment in this
proceeding. A letter of recommendation
was written in favor of granting the
Federal Diabetes Exemption to Mr. Jason
Daily. It was written by Mr. Ernest A.
White, who states that Mr. Daily has not
had diabetic difficulties that would
preclude him from operating a motor
vehicle safely.
Conclusion
After considering the comments to the
docket, and based upon its evaluation of
the twenty-nine exemption applications,
FMCSA exempts, Gary D. Coonfield,
Edward F. Connole, Jason C. Daily,
Mark B. Demmer, Francis W. Devine,
Paul W. Dietze, Harold W. Goodwill,
Shannon D. Hanson, Craig A.
Hendrickson, Michael T. Johnson,
Michael K. Limberg, Maurice R. McGill,
Jr., Aundra Menefield, Charles E.
Murphy, Eric B. Pies, Douglas G.
Puckett, Eric A. Quisling, James T.
Rothwell, Bob L. Rumble, Larry D.
Schweisberger, Randy A. Shannon,
Dalton T. Smith, Jr., Kim M.
Stickelmeyer, Marvin D. Webster,
Harold A. Wendt, Donald D. Willard,
Anthony O. Wilson, Travis S. Wolfe,
and Jason J. Wolff, from the ITDM
standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), subject
to the conditions listed under
‘‘Conditions and Requirements’’ above.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, each exemption will be valid
for two years unless revoked earlier by
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked
if: (1) The person fails to comply with
the terms and conditions of the
exemption; (2) the exemption has
resulted in a lower level of safety than
was maintained before it was granted; or
(3) continuation of the exemption would
not be consistent with the goals and
objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315. If the exemption is still effective
at the end of the 2-year period, the
person may apply to FMCSA for a
renewal under procedures in effect at
that time.
Issued on: May 28, 2008.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and
Program Development.
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Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Clarification regarding
solicitation of applications and notice of
funding availability.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On February 19, 2008, FRA
issued a Notice of Funding Availability
and Solicitation of Applications for the
Capital Assistance to States—Intercity
Passenger Rail Service Program. On
April 18, 2008, in response to questions
posed by prospective applicants, FRA
issued Notice of Clarification addressing
three issues related to applicant and
project eligibility. FRA is now issuing
further clarification, as described below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Peter Schwartz, Office of Railroad
Development (RDV–11), Federal
Railroad Administration, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590. Phone: (202) 493–6360; Fax:
(202) 493–6330.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
sections of the February 19, 2008 notice
labeled DATES and ‘‘Schedule for Capital
Grant Program’’ are amended to read as
follows.
DATES: FRA will begin accepting grant
applications on March 18, 2008.
Applications may be submitted until the
earlier of September 30, 2009, or the
date on which all available funds will
have been committed under this
program. The last-mentioned date will
be announced in the Federal Register.
Applications submitted by June 30,
2008 will be considered in the first
round of awards on the basis of
application materials that FRA has
received as of that date. Any subsequent
rounds of awards will depend on the
availability of funds after the first round
of awards.
Schedule for Capital Grant Program:
FRA will begin accepting grant
applications on March 18, 2008.
Applications for the first round of
awards must be submitted by June 30,
2008. For subsequent rounds of awards,
if any, deadlines will be announced in
the Federal Register. Due to the limited
funding available under this program:
(1) Applicants are encouraged to submit
their applications at the earliest date
practicable in order to maximize the
consideration of their applications in
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the competition; (2) applications will be
considered in their entirety; applicants
proposing two or more projects, each
with independent utility, are
encouraged to submit a separate
application for each project; and (3)
FRA may suggest that an applicant
submit a revised application reflecting a
refined scope of work and budget.
Applicants that have submitted an
application by June 30, 2008 will be
considered in the first round of awards
on the basis of application materials that
FRA has received as of that date. FRA
anticipates announcing the first
award(s) pursuant to this notice during
FY 2008. Applications (including any
subsequent revisions thereto) not
selected for award in a given round in
the competition, along with applications
received subsequent to the cut-off date
for the prior round of awards, may be
considered, if merited, in a subsequent
round of awards.
Issued in Washington, DC on May 29,
2008.
Mark E. Yachmetz,
Associate Administrator for Railroad
Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0029]
Proposed Information Collection (Offer
to Purchase and Contract of Sale)
Activity: Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on the
information needed from a private
sector sales broker to submit an offer to
VA on behalf of a prospective buyer of
a VA-acquired property.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
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collection of information should be
received on or before August 4, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
https://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy
J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0029’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) at https://
www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or
FAX (202) 275–5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–21), Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
This request for comment is being made
pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Titles:
a. Offer to Purchase and Contract of
Sale, VA Form 26–6705.
b. Credit Statement of Prospective
Purchaser, VA Form 26–6705b.
c. Addendum to VA Form 26–6705
Offer to Purchase and Contract of Sale,
VA Form 26–6705d.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0029.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract:
a. VA Form 26–6705 is completed by
private sector sales broker to submit an
offer to purchase VA-acquired property
on behalf of a prospective buyer. VA
Form 26–6705 becomes a contract of
sale if VA accepts the offer to purchase.
It serves as a receipt for the prospective
buyer for his/her earnest money deposit,
describes the terms of sale, and
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eliminates the need for separate
transmittal of a purchase offer.
b. VA Form 26–6705b is used as a
credit application to determine the
prospective buyer creditworthiness in
instances when the prospective buyer
seeks VA vendee financing. In such
sales, the offer to purchase will not be
accepted until the buyer’s income and
credit history have been verified and a
loan analysis has been completed.
c. VA Form 26–6705d is an
addendum to VA Form 26–6705 for use
in the state of Virginia. The forms
requires the buyer to be informed of the
State’s law at or prior to closing the
transaction.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden:
a. VA Form 26–6705—10,000 hours.
b. VA Form 26–6705b—7,333 hours.
c. VA Form 26–6705d—125 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent:
a. VA Form 26–6705—20 minutes.
b. VA Form 26–6705b—20 minutes.
c. VA Form 26–6705d—5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Total
Respondents:
a. VA Form 26–6705—30,000.
b. VA Form 26–6705b—22,000.
c. VA Form 26–6705d—1,500.
Dated: May 23, 2008.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0594]
Proposed Information Collection
(Election to Apply Selected Reserve
Services to either Montgomery GI BillActive Duty or to the Montgomery GI
Bill-Selected Reserve) Activity:
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Notice of Clarification of Solicitation of Applications and
Notice of Funding Availability for the Capital Assistance to States--
Intercity Passenger Rail Service Program
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Clarification regarding solicitation of applications and notice
of funding availability.
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SUMMARY: On February 19, 2008, FRA issued a Notice of Funding
Availability and Solicitation of Applications for the Capital
Assistance to States--Intercity Passenger Rail Service Program. On
April 18, 2008, in response to questions posed by prospective
applicants, FRA issued Notice of Clarification addressing three issues
related to applicant and project eligibility. FRA is now issuing
further clarification, as described below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Schwartz, Office of Railroad
Development (RDV-11), Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone: (202) 493-6360; Fax: (202)
493-6330.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The sections of the February 19, 2008 notice
labeled DATES and ``Schedule for Capital Grant Program'' are amended to
read as follows.
DATES: FRA will begin accepting grant applications on March 18, 2008.
Applications may be submitted until the earlier of September 30, 2009,
or the date on which all available funds will have been committed under
this program. The last-mentioned date will be announced in the Federal
Register.
Applications submitted by June 30, 2008 will be considered in the
first round of awards on the basis of application materials that FRA
has received as of that date. Any subsequent rounds of awards will
depend on the availability of funds after the first round of awards.
Schedule for Capital Grant Program: FRA will begin accepting grant
applications on March 18, 2008. Applications for the first round of
awards must be submitted by June 30, 2008. For subsequent rounds of
awards, if any, deadlines will be announced in the Federal Register.
Due to the limited funding available under this program: (1) Applicants
are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest date
practicable in order to maximize the consideration of their
applications in
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the competition; (2) applications will be considered in their entirety;
applicants proposing two or more projects, each with independent
utility, are encouraged to submit a separate application for each
project; and (3) FRA may suggest that an applicant submit a revised
application reflecting a refined scope of work and budget.
Applicants that have submitted an application by June 30, 2008 will
be considered in the first round of awards on the basis of application
materials that FRA has received as of that date. FRA anticipates
announcing the first award(s) pursuant to this notice during FY 2008.
Applications (including any subsequent revisions thereto) not selected
for award in a given round in the competition, along with applications
received subsequent to the cut-off date for the prior round of awards,
may be considered, if merited, in a subsequent round of awards.
Issued in Washington, DC on May 29, 2008.
Mark E. Yachmetz,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Development.
[FR Doc. 08-1313 Filed 5-29-08; 2:35 pm]
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