Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 45096-45097 [E8-17705]

Download as PDF 45096 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 149 / Friday, August 1, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2008–0113] Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection Office of the Secretary (OST). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The OST invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for renewal of a previously approved information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by September 30, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number FHWA–2008–0113 by any of the following methods: Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// dms.dot.gov at any time or to U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Koontz, 202–366–2076, Office of Natural and Human Environment, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC, 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB: 2125–0614. Title: Annual Reporting for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program. Background: Section 1808 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:39 Jul 31, 2008 Jkt 214001 Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users of 2005 (SAFETEA–LU) calls for an Evaluation and Assessment of CMAQ Projects. The statute calls for the identification and analysis of a representative sample of CMAQ projects and the development and population of a database that describes the impacts of the program both on traffic congestion levels and air quality. To establish and maintain this database, the FHWA is requesting States to submit annual reports on their CMAQ investments that cover projected air quality benefits, financial information, a brief description of projects, and several other factors outlined in the Interim Program Guidance for the CMAQ program. States are requested to provide the end of year summary reports via the automated system provided through FHWA by the first day of March of each year, covering the prior Federal fiscal year. Respondents: 51; each State DOT, and Washington, DC. Frequency: Annually. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 125 hours per annual report. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,375 hours. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48. Issued On: July 25, 2008. Judith Kane, Team Leader, Management Programs and Analysis Division. [FR Doc. E8–17673 Filed 7–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–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 PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Connecticut Department of Transportation [Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2008– 0088] The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) in conjunction with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 238, Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. Specifically, § 238.309(d)(2), which provide the clean, oil, test, and stencil (COT&S) requirements for air brake valves. In the aftermath of the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has identified a need to have passenger car equipment readily available for emergency evacuation purposes. CDOT has responded by making 10 demotored SPV passenger cars that have been identified and are currently in storage available to support this effort. In order to expedite the return of this equipment for immediate service, CDOT requests relief from the COT&S requirements. The range of dates in which these cars last had a COT&S performed is July 2001, to May 2006. The regulation requires a COT&S every 1,476 days. Prior to being placed in-service, CDOT will contract Amtrak to perform a single car air brake test on each car to ensure the integrity of the air brake system. Additionally, Amtrak will ensure the integrity of all safety critical systems, as outlined in §§ 238.303, 238.305 and 238.311 and will be the custodian of the cars while in emergency stand-by status. FRA reserves the right to issue a temporary interim waiver if an emergency arises or other conditions warrant before the comment period ends for this waiver request. 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 E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 149 / Friday, August 1, 2008 / Notices appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2008– 0088) 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 20 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 July 29, 2008. Michael Logue, Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Compliance and Program Implementation. [FR Doc. E8–17705 Filed 7–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration mstockstill on PROD1PC66 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 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:39 Jul 31, 2008 Jkt 214001 Norfolk Southern Corporation [Docket Number FRA–2008–0077] The Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 232, Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment. Specifically, NS is requesting a waiver to increase the 4hour off-air requirement, as prescribed in 49 CFR 232.205(a)(3), to 24 hours at certain locations on NS’s Pocahontas Division in West Virginia. NS has approximately 12 locations where they will park a train of approximately 100 cars that have received a Class I brake test. The locomotives will cut away from the cars and leave them in the siding without any means to maintain air. These cars will remain in the siding until another train arrives and attaches to the cars that have been left in the siding. Because these cars have been off-air for more than 4 hours (sometimes as much as 24 hours) § 205(a)(3) requires that they be given another Class I brake test, although they have only travelled a distance of approximately 150 miles. NS feels that these tests are unnecessary and subject their employees to performing these tests in less than desirable walking conditions. NS has tried to leave a locomotive attached to the cars in the siding to maintain air pressure. However, NS states that this is not cost effective, since the locomotive may be required to idle for 24 hours at a cost of $57 an hour, in addition to the system average of $750 per day for the locomotive out of service cost. The addition of yard air sources has been considered, but due to the geographic location and lack of available electrical power, the installation cost is estimated at $707,397. NS does not feel that safety will be compromised as a Class III brake test would be performed on the blocks left in the siding when added to trains. To date, NS states that there is no evidence of vandalism at any of the locations where they would invoke this waiver. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00141 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45097 Petition Docket Number FRA–2008– 0077) 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 July 29, 2008. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E8–17707 Filed 7–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2008 0069] 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 TRINITY. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105–383 and Public Law 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 149 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-17705]


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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.

Connecticut Department of Transportation

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-2008-0088]

    The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) in conjunction 
with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) seeks a 
waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 238, 
Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. Specifically, Sec.  
238.309(d)(2), which provide the clean, oil, test, and stencil (COT&S) 
requirements for air brake valves.
    In the aftermath of the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina, the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has identified a need to 
have passenger car equipment readily available for emergency evacuation 
purposes. CDOT has responded by making 10 demotored SPV passenger cars 
that have been identified and are currently in storage available to 
support this effort. In order to expedite the return of this equipment 
for immediate service, CDOT requests relief from the COT&S 
requirements.
    The range of dates in which these cars last had a COT&S performed 
is July 2001, to May 2006. The regulation requires a COT&S every 1,476 
days. Prior to being placed in-service, CDOT will contract Amtrak to 
perform a single car air brake test on each car to ensure the integrity 
of the air brake system. Additionally, Amtrak will ensure the integrity 
of all safety critical systems, as outlined in Sec. Sec.  238.303, 
238.305 and 238.311 and will be the custodian of the cars while in 
emergency stand-by status.
    FRA reserves the right to issue a temporary interim waiver if an 
emergency arises or other conditions warrant before the comment period 
ends for this waiver request.
    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

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appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-
2008-0088) 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 20 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 July 29, 2008.
Michael Logue,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Compliance and Program 
Implementation.
[FR Doc. E8-17705 Filed 7-31-08; 8:45 am]
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