Notice of Availability of Guidance on the Application of 49 U.S.C. 5324(c), Railroad Corridor Preservation, and Request for Comments, 78424 [E8-30372]

Download as PDF 78424 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 246 / Monday, December 22, 2008 / Notices vision impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption standards. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver’s ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Request for Comments FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a particular driver’s safety record and determine if the continuation of the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit comments by January 21, 2009. FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed, subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition announcing its decision to exempt these 44 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an exemption to each of these individuals was based on the merits of each case and only after careful consideration of the comments received to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register publications. Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all of these drivers, are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Dec 19, 2008 Jkt 217001 Issued on: December 12, 2008. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E8–30389 Filed 12–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [Docket Number: FTA–2008–0054] Notice of Availability of Guidance on the Application of 49 U.S.C. 5324(c), Railroad Corridor Preservation, and Request for Comments AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. SUMMARY: This notice by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of proposed guidance on the application of a provision of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) concerning the acquisition of railroad right-of-way for transit projects. The guidance explains FTA’s interpretation of the provision, which allows the acquisition of pre-existing railroad rightof-way, under certain conditions, before the completion of the environmental review for a transit project that would use the right-of-way. FTA requests comments on this guidance, which is available on the U.S. Government electronic docket site and on the FTA Web site. DATES: Comments must be received by January 21, 2009. Comments filed after the deadline will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: You must include the agency name (Federal Transit Administration) and the docket number (FTA–2008–0054) with your comments. To ensure your comments are not entered into the docket more than once, please submit comments, identified by the docket number [FTA–2008–0054], by only one of the following methods: 1. Web site: The U.S. Government electronic docket site is https:// www.regulations.gov. Go to this Web site and follow the instructions for submitting comments into docket number FTA–2008–0054. 2. Fax: Telefax comments to (202) 493–2251. 3. Mail: Mail your comments to U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket Operations, M–30, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. PO 00000 Frm 00141 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4. Hand Delivery: Bring your comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket Operations, M–30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Ossi, Office of Planning and Environment (TPE–30), 202–366–1613, or Christopher VanWyk, Office of Chief Counsel (TCC–30), 202–366–1733, Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3024 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) added a new provision at 49 U.S.C. 5324(c) that allows a grant applicant, under conditions that may be specified by the Secretary of Transportation, to acquire existing railroad right-of-way prior to the completion of the environmental review of the transportation project(s) that will eventually use that right-ofway. Under authority delegated by the Secretary, FTA has developed proposed guidance that would (1) specify the conditions under which this provision may be used and (2) give guidance on applying that provision to specific situations. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 246 (Monday, December 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 78424]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30372]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[Docket Number: FTA-2008-0054]


Notice of Availability of Guidance on the Application of 49 
U.S.C. 5324(c), Railroad Corridor Preservation, and Request for 
Comments

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 
announces the availability of proposed guidance on the application of a 
provision of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation 
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) concerning the acquisition 
of railroad right-of-way for transit projects. The guidance explains 
FTA's interpretation of the provision, which allows the acquisition of 
pre-existing railroad right-of-way, under certain conditions, before 
the completion of the environmental review for a transit project that 
would use the right-of-way. FTA requests comments on this guidance, 
which is available on the U.S. Government electronic docket site and on 
the FTA Web site.

DATES: Comments must be received by January 21, 2009. Comments filed 
after the deadline will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: You must include the agency name (Federal Transit 
Administration) and the docket number (FTA-2008-0054) with your 
comments. To ensure your comments are not entered into the docket more 
than once, please submit comments, identified by the docket number 
[FTA-2008-0054], by only one of the following methods:
    1. Web site: The U.S. Government electronic docket site is https://
www.regulations.gov. Go to this Web site and follow the instructions 
for submitting comments into docket number FTA-2008-0054.
    2. Fax: Telefax comments to (202) 493-2251.
    3. Mail: Mail your comments to U.S. Department of Transportation, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket Operations, M-30, Room W12-140, 
Washington, DC 20590.
    4. Hand Delivery: Bring your comments to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket Operations, M-30, 
West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590 between 
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Ossi, Office of Planning and 
Environment (TPE-30), 202-366-1613, or Christopher VanWyk, Office of 
Chief Counsel (TCC-30), 202-366-1733, Federal Transit Administration, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3024 of the Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users 
(SAFETEA-LU) added a new provision at 49 U.S.C. 5324(c) that allows a 
grant applicant, under conditions that may be specified by the 
Secretary of Transportation, to acquire existing railroad right-of-way 
prior to the completion of the environmental review of the 
transportation project(s) that will eventually use that right-of-way. 
Under authority delegated by the Secretary, FTA has developed proposed 
guidance that would (1) specify the conditions under which this 
provision may be used and (2) give guidance on applying that provision 
to specific situations. We request your comments on the guidance, which 
is available in the U.S. Government's electronic docket site at https://
www.regulations.gov under docket number FTA-2008-0054 and on the FTA 
Web site at https://www.fta.dot.gov under ``Planning and Environment.'' 
FTA will respond to comments received on this Notice in a second 
Federal Register notice to be published after the close of the comment 
period. That second notice is expected to announce the availability of 
final guidance that reflects the changes implemented as a result of 
comments received.

    Issued on: December 16, 2008.
Sherry E. Little,
Acting Administrator.
 [FR Doc. E8-30372 Filed 12-19-08; 8:45 am]
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