Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funding Availability for the FRA Railroad System Issues Research and Development Program, 34213 [2010-14478]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 115 / Wednesday, June 16, 2010 / Notices no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV. He was cited for an improper stop on a highway. Derik T. Winebrenner Mr. Winebrenner, 26, has had complete loss of vision his right eye since birth due to optic nerve hypoplasia. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2010, his optometrist noted, ‘‘I believe that Derik Winebrenner has more than adequate visual skills to perform the duties of a commercial vehicle operator.’’ Mr. Winebrenner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 200,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 275,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Curtis L. Wolff sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES Robert L. Zebrowski Mr. Zebrowski, 68, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ‘‘I believe Mr. Zebrowski is safe to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Zebrowski reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 150,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years, accumulating 499,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. 16:19 Jun 15, 2010 Issued on: June 10, 2010. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2010–14537 Filed 6–15–10; 8:45 am] Mr. Wolff, 47, has had loss of vision his left eye since 1981 due to cataract surgery and retinal surgery. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, hand-motion vision. Following an examination in 2010, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Curtis has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Wolff reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 140,000 miles. He holds a Class D Chauffeur’s license from Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions described in this Notice. The Agency will consider all comments received before the close of business July 16, 2010. Comments will be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will consider them to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing date. Interested persons should monitor the public docket for new material. Jkt 220001 BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funding Availability for the FRA Railroad System Issues Research and Development Program AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of funding availability; extension of deadline on solicitation for applications. SUMMARY: Under a notice published in the Federal Register on May 13, 2010 (75 FR 27112), the FRA sought applications from interested and responsible parties for two grants: to conduct a Locomotive Biofuel Study, and to conduct a Study of the Use of Bio-based Technologies (Lubricants) that can be used in locomotives, rolling stock and other rail equipment. The application deadline was June 7, 2010. FRA is extending the deadline until June 21, 2010 to give applicants additional time to complete the application process and submit applications. DATES: FRA will accept applications for these grant opportunities until June 21, 2010. ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted electronically to https:// www.grants.gov (‘‘Grants.gov’’). PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34213 Grants.gov allows organizations electronically to find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Any entity wishing to submit an application pursuant to this notice should immediately initiate the process of registering with Grants.gov at https:// www.grants.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Shurland, Office of Research and Development, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone: (202) 493–1316; or Jennifer Capps, Grants Officer, Office of Acquisition and Grants Services, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone: (202) 493–0112. This notice simply extends the application deadline for the two grant programs: (1) To conduct a Locomotive Biofuel Study, and (2) to conduct a Study of the Use of Bio-based Technologies (Lubricants) that can be used in locomotives, rolling stock and other rail equipment. The new application deadline is June 21, 2010. Interested applicants should consult the notice published on May 13, 2010 in the Federal Register (75 FR 27112) for additional details about the program and the application process. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2010. Mark Yachmetz, Associate Administrator, Office of Railroad Policy and Development. [FR Doc. 2010–14478 Filed 6–11–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 9, 2010. The Department of Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. A copy of this submission may be obtained by calling the Treasury Department Office Clearance Officers listed. Comments regarding these information collections should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 11010, Washington, DC 20220. E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 16, 2010)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-14478]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funding Availability 
for the FRA Railroad System Issues Research and Development Program

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

ACTION: Notice of funding availability; extension of deadline on 
solicitation for applications.

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SUMMARY: Under a notice published in the Federal Register on May 13, 
2010 (75 FR 27112), the FRA sought applications from interested and 
responsible parties for two grants: to conduct a Locomotive Biofuel 
Study, and to conduct a Study of the Use of Bio-based Technologies 
(Lubricants) that can be used in locomotives, rolling stock and other 
rail equipment. The application deadline was June 7, 2010. FRA is 
extending the deadline until June 21, 2010 to give applicants 
additional time to complete the application process and submit 
applications.

DATES: FRA will accept applications for these grant opportunities until 
June 21, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted electronically to https://www.grants.gov (``Grants.gov''). Grants.gov allows organizations 
electronically to find and apply for competitive grant opportunities 
from all Federal grant-making agencies. Any entity wishing to submit an 
application pursuant to this notice should immediately initiate the 
process of registering with Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Shurland, Office of Research 
and Development, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone: (202) 493-1316; or Jennifer 
Capps, Grants Officer, Office of Acquisition and Grants Services, 
Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. Phone: (202) 493-0112.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice simply extends the application 
deadline for the two grant programs: (1) To conduct a Locomotive 
Biofuel Study, and (2) to conduct a Study of the Use of Bio-based 
Technologies (Lubricants) that can be used in locomotives, rolling 
stock and other rail equipment. The new application deadline is June 
21, 2010. Interested applicants should consult the notice published on 
May 13, 2010 in the Federal Register (75 FR 27112) for additional 
details about the program and the application process.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2010.
Mark Yachmetz,
Associate Administrator, Office of Railroad Policy and Development.
[FR Doc. 2010-14478 Filed 6-11-10; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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