Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting, 28588-28589 [E9-14123]

Download as PDF 28588 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 114 / Tuesday, June 16, 2009 / Notices codified at 49 U.S.C. 14123. On September 30, 1998, the Secretary delegated and transferred the authority to administer the F&OS program to the former Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), now part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), to former chapter XI, subchapter B of 49 CFR part 1420 (63 FR 52192). On September 29, 2004, the Secretary transferred the responsibility for the F&OS program from BTS to FMCSA in the belief that the program was more aligned with FMCSA’s mission and its other motor carrier responsibilities (69 FR 51009). On August 10, 2006, the Secretary published a final rule (71 FR 45740) that transferred and redesignated certain motor carrier financial and statistical reporting regulations of BTS, that were formerly located at chapter XI, subchapter B of title 49 CFR part 1420, to FMCSA under chapter III of title 49 CFR part 369. On April 8, 2009, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice on this same topic and provided 60 days for public comment (74 FR 16037). The Agency received no comments to the docket in response to this notice. 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 FMCSA to perform its functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for the FMCSA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. Issued on: June 2, 2009 David G. Anewalt, Acting Associate Administrator for Research and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E9–14122 Filed 6–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:50 Jun 15, 2009 Jkt 217001 requirements of 49 CFR Part 236, as detailed below. Docket Number: FRA–2009–0047 Applicant: CSX Transportation, Inc., Mr. C.M. King, Chief Engineer, Communications and Signals, 500 Water Street, SC J–350, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The CSX Transportation, Inc (CSXT) seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance of the manned tower ‘‘MK’’ at Rowlesburg, Milepost (MP) BA253.9; the conversion of poweroperated switches #10 and #16 at Rowlesburg to DTMF controlled switches; the discontinuance of controlled signals #4 and #42 at Terra Alta, MP BA242.0; the installation of double track hold-out signals #2, #4, #6, #8 and the conversion of the power operated switch to a hand-operated throw electrically locked switch at Rinard, MP BA240.7; and the rearrangement of track configuration at Rowlesburg and McMillan, MP BA252.3. Signal Rule CPS–261 will be used between Rowlesburg and Rinard. The location of the application is Rowlesburg, West Virginia, MP BA240.7 to BA253.9, on the Mountain Subdivision, Huntington Division. The reason given for the proposed changes is to eliminate facilities no longer needed in present day operation. 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. 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–2009– PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 0047) 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 June 9, 2009. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–14049 Filed 6–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2000–7257; Notice No. 53] Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Announcement of Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) meeting. SUMMARY: FRA announces the thirtyninth meeting of the RSAC, a Federal advisory committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a consensus process. The RSAC meeting E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 114 / Tuesday, June 16, 2009 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES topics will include opening remarks from the FRA Administrator and presentations on the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA) Hazardous Materials Personal Protective Equipment Initiative, RSIA HighwayRail Grade Crossings and Trespass Initiatives, and RSIA forthcoming rulemaking regarding maintenance-ofway employees. Status reports will be provided by the Passenger Safety, Track Safety Standards, and Medical Standards Working Groups. Status updates will be provided on the RSIA Positive Train Control Task, Hours of Service Task, and the Railroad Bridge Task. The Committee may also be asked to accept another RSIA-mandated task concerning critical incident programs. This agenda is subject to change, including the possible addition of further proposed tasks under the RSIA. DATES: The meeting of the RSAC is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009, and will adjourn by 4:30 p.m. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:50 Jun 15, 2009 Jkt 217001 The RSAC meeting will be held at the Marriott Washington, Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW., Washington, DC 20008. The meeting is open to the public on a firstcome, first-served basis, and is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Sign and oral interpretation can be made available if requested 10 calendar days before the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Woolverton, RSAC Administrative Officer/Coordinator, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Mailstop 25, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493–6212; or Grady Cothen, Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Mailstop 25, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493–6302. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463), FRA is giving notice of a meeting of the RSAC. The RSAC was established to provide advice and recommendations to FRA on railroad safety matters. The ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28589 RSAC is composed of 54 voting representatives from 31 member organizations, representing various rail industry perspectives. In addition, there are non-voting advisory representatives from the agencies with railroad safety regulatory responsibility in Canada and Mexico, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Federal Transit Administration. The diversity of the Committee ensures the requisite range of views and expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities. See the RSAC Web site for details on pending tasks at: https://rsac.fra.dot.gov/. Please refer to the notice published in the Federal Register on March 11, 1996 (61 FR 9740), for additional information about the RSAC. Issued in Washington, DC on June 10, 2009. John Leeds, Director, Office of Safety Analysis. [FR Doc. E9–14123 Filed 6–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 114 (Tuesday, June 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28588-28589]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14123]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2000-7257; Notice No. 53]


Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Announcement of Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) 
meeting.

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SUMMARY: FRA announces the thirty-ninth meeting of the RSAC, a Federal 
advisory committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a 
consensus process. The RSAC meeting

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topics will include opening remarks from the FRA Administrator and 
presentations on the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA) 
Hazardous Materials Personal Protective Equipment Initiative, RSIA 
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings and Trespass Initiatives, and RSIA 
forthcoming rulemaking regarding maintenance-of-way employees. Status 
reports will be provided by the Passenger Safety, Track Safety 
Standards, and Medical Standards Working Groups. Status updates will be 
provided on the RSIA Positive Train Control Task, Hours of Service 
Task, and the Railroad Bridge Task. The Committee may also be asked to 
accept another RSIA-mandated task concerning critical incident 
programs. This agenda is subject to change, including the possible 
addition of further proposed tasks under the RSIA.

DATES: The meeting of the RSAC is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. on 
Thursday, June 25, 2009, and will adjourn by 4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The RSAC meeting will be held at the Marriott Washington, 
Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW., Washington, DC 20008. The 
meeting is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, and 
is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Sign and oral 
interpretation can be made available if requested 10 calendar days 
before the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Woolverton, RSAC Administrative 
Officer/Coordinator, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Mailstop 25, 
Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493-6212; or Grady Cothen, Deputy Associate 
Administrator for Safety, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Mailstop 
25, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493-6302.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), FRA is giving notice of a 
meeting of the RSAC. The RSAC was established to provide advice and 
recommendations to FRA on railroad safety matters. The RSAC is composed 
of 54 voting representatives from 31 member organizations, representing 
various rail industry perspectives. In addition, there are non-voting 
advisory representatives from the agencies with railroad safety 
regulatory responsibility in Canada and Mexico, the National 
Transportation Safety Board, and the Federal Transit Administration. 
The diversity of the Committee ensures the requisite range of views and 
expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities. See the RSAC Web 
site for details on pending tasks at: https://rsac.fra.dot.gov/. Please 
refer to the notice published in the Federal Register on March 11, 1996 
(61 FR 9740), for additional information about the RSAC.

    Issued in Washington, DC on June 10, 2009.
John Leeds,
Director, Office of Safety Analysis.
[FR Doc. E9-14123 Filed 6-15-09; 8:45 am]
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