Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 9018 [2010-3949]

Download as PDF 9018 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 38 / Friday, February 26, 2010 / Notices airport.1 The FAA may grant a waiver from the minimum usage requirements in highly unusual and unpredictable conditions that are beyond the control of the carrier and affect carrier operations for a period of five consecutive days or more. Statement of Policy The FAA has determined these unusual circumstances meet the criteria for a limited waiver of the minimum slot usage. Accordingly, the FAA will treat as used any slot or Operating Authorization held by a carrier from February 5 through 15, 2010. The FAA does not intend to routinely grant general waivers to the usage requirements. Rules allow for up to 20 percent nonuse, including planned and unplanned cancellations. These rules are expected to accommodate routine weather and other cancellations under all but the most unusual circumstances. Issued in Washington, DC on February 19th, 2010. James W. Whitlow, Acting Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2010–3958 Filed 2–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–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. Genesis Worldwide Logistics sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES [Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2010– 0008] The Genesis Worldwide Logistics (GWWL) has petitioned FRA for a waiver of compliance from the requirements of 49 CFR 223.11, ‘‘Safety Glazing Standards for Locomotives,’’ and 49 CFR 231.30, ‘‘Locomotives used in Switching Service.’’ GWWL is in the business of providing in-plant switching services for a warehousing and packaging distribution business located in Houston, Texas. The efficiency and safety of their in-plant operation is 1 14 CFR § 93.227 (DCA); 74 FR 51648 (Oct. 7, 2009) (EWR); 74 FR 51650 (Oct. 7, 2009) (JFK); 74 FR 51653 (Oct. 7, 2009) (LGA). VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:39 Feb 25, 2010 Jkt 220001 dependent on their use of the ‘‘StewartStevenson SS–4650 RailKing.’’ GWWL reports that this is a most technologically up-to-date selfpropelled vehicle designed for the movement of rail cars. The switching and interchange operations of GWWL are limited to movement on tracks at speeds of less than 10 mph on ‘‘otherthan-main-track’’ and on their own leased track from the Union Pacific. The approval of this request would allow for ‘‘compliant use’’ of the SS4650 RailKing for these operations. 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–2010– 0008) 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 document (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy.html. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 22, 2010. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2010–3949 Filed 2–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket ID PHMSA–2010–0034] Pipeline Safety: Random Drug Testing Rate AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Minimum Annual Percentage Rate for Random Drug Testing. SUMMARY: PHMSA has determined that the minimum random drug testing rate for covered employees will remain at 25 percent during calendar year 2010. DATES: Effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stanley Kastanas, Program Manager, Substance Abuse Prevention Program, PHMSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, telephone 202–550– 0629 or e-mail stanley.kastanas@dot.gov. Operators of gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines and operators of liquefied natural gas facilities must select and test a percentage of covered employees for random drug testing. Pursuant to 49 CFR 199.105(c)(2), (3), and (4), the PHMSA Administrator’s decision on whether to change the minimum annual random drug testing rate is based on the reported random drug test positive rate for the pipeline industry. The data considered by the Administrator comes from operators’ annual submissions of Management Information System (MIS) reports required by 49 CFR 199.119(a). If the reported random drug test positive rate is less than one percent, the Administrator may continue the minimum random drug testing rate at 25 percent. In 2008, the random drug test positive rate was less than one percent. Therefore, the minimum random drug testing rate will remain at 25 percent for calendar year 2010. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\26FEN1.SGM 26FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 9018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-3949]


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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.

Genesis Worldwide Logistics

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-2010-0008]

    The Genesis Worldwide Logistics (GWWL) has petitioned FRA for a 
waiver of compliance from the requirements of 49 CFR 223.11, ``Safety 
Glazing Standards for Locomotives,'' and 49 CFR 231.30, ``Locomotives 
used in Switching Service.'' GWWL is in the business of providing in-
plant switching services for a warehousing and packaging distribution 
business located in Houston, Texas. The efficiency and safety of their 
in-plant operation is dependent on their use of the ``Stewart-Stevenson 
SS-4650 RailKing.'' GWWL reports that this is a most technologically 
up-to-date self-propelled vehicle designed for the movement of rail 
cars. The switching and interchange operations of GWWL are limited to 
movement on tracks at speeds of less than 10 mph on ``other-than-main-
track'' and on their own leased track from the Union Pacific. The 
approval of this request would allow for ``compliant use'' of the 
SS4650 RailKing for these operations.
    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-
2010-0008) 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 document (or signing the 
document, 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 (65 FR 19477) or at 
https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 22, 2010.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program 
Development.
[FR Doc. 2010-3949 Filed 2-25-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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