Federal Railroad Administration, 61552 [2010-25013]

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[FR Doc. 2010–24992 Filed 10–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Informational Filing In accordance with Section 236.913 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received an informational filing from the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra) to permit phased revenue testing of the railroad’s processor-based train control system. The informational filing is described below, including the requisite docket number where the informational filing and any related information may be found. The document is also available for public inspection. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES [Docket Number FRA–2008–0057] Metra has submitted an informational filing to FRA to permit phased revenue testing of the railroad’s processor-based train control system identified as Electronic Train Management System (ETMS). The informational filing addresses the requirements under 49 CFR 236.913(j)(1). Specifically, the informational filing contains a description of the ETMS product, an operational concepts document, and a test plan. A temporary waiver petition to support phased revenue testing of ETMS was submitted separately. The ETMS is a locomotivecentric, non-vital system designed to be overlaid on existing methods of operation and to provide an improved level of railroad safety through enforcement of a train’s authority limits and both permanent and temporary speed restrictions. Metra desires to commence phased revenue testing as soon as practicable, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:36 Oct 04, 2010 Jkt 223001 contingent upon FRA’s acceptance and approval of their informational filing. Metra intends to test ETMS on its Joliet Sub-District between Chicago Terminal and Joliet, Illinois, and its Beverly SubDistrict between Gresham Junction and Western Avenue Junction. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number (Docket Number FRA–2008–0057) and may be submitted by one 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. 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. Communications received within 30 days of the date of this notice will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after this period 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 DOT Docket Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12– 140, in Washington DC. All documents in the public docket are also available for inspection and copying on the internet 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 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 the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or at https://dot.gov/privacy.html. PO 00000 Frm 00142 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued in Washington, DC on September 28, 2010. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–25013 Filed 10–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration RTCA Government/Industry Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee (ATMAC) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of RTCA Government/ Industry Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee (ATMAC) AGENCY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Government/Industry Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee (ATMAC) DATES: The meeting will be held October 28, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at RTCA Headquarters, Colson Board Room, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036 METRO: Red Line—Farragut North Station (Use L Street Exit) Blue/Orange Line—Farragut West Station (Use 18th Street Exit). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RTCA Secretariat, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC, 20036; telephone (202) 833–9339; fax (202) 833–9434; Web site https://www.rtca.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), notice is hereby given for the Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting. The agenda will include: • Opening Plenary (Welcome and Introductions). • Consideration for approval of Interim Recommendations from the Trajectory Operations (Tops) Work Group providing guidance to SC–214 related to the development of standards for Air Traffic Control Data Communications. • FAA response on remaining gaps identified by the ATMAC between the TF5 recommendations and the FAA’s NextGen Implementation Plan. • Closing Plenary (Adjourn). Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space availability. With the approval of the chairmen, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 5, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-25013]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Federal Railroad Administration

Notice of Informational Filing

    In accordance with Section 236.913 of Title 49 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal 
Railroad Administration (FRA) has received an informational filing from 
the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra) 
to permit phased revenue testing of the railroad's processor-based 
train control system. The informational filing is described below, 
including the requisite docket number where the informational filing 
and any related information may be found. The document is also 
available for public inspection.

Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation

[Docket Number FRA-2008-0057]

    Metra has submitted an informational filing to FRA to permit phased 
revenue testing of the railroad's processor-based train control system 
identified as Electronic Train Management System (ETMS). The 
informational filing addresses the requirements under 49 CFR 
236.913(j)(1).
    Specifically, the informational filing contains a description of 
the ETMS product, an operational concepts document, and a test plan. A 
temporary waiver petition to support phased revenue testing of ETMS was 
submitted separately. The ETMS is a locomotive-centric, non-vital 
system designed to be overlaid on existing methods of operation and to 
provide an improved level of railroad safety through enforcement of a 
train's authority limits and both permanent and temporary speed 
restrictions.
    Metra desires to commence phased revenue testing as soon as 
practicable, contingent upon FRA's acceptance and approval of their 
informational filing. Metra intends to test ETMS on its Joliet Sub-
District between Chicago Terminal and Joliet, Illinois, and its Beverly 
Sub-District between Gresham Junction and Western Avenue Junction.
    Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings 
by submitting written views, data, or comments. All communications 
concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket 
number (Docket Number FRA-2008-0057) and may be submitted by one 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.
    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.
    Communications received within 30 days of the date of this notice 
will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments 
received after this period 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 
DOT Docket Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12-
140, in Washington DC. All documents in the public docket are also 
available for inspection and copying on the internet 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 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 the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal 
Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 
19477-78) or at https://dot.gov/privacy.html.

    Issued in Washington, DC on September 28, 2010.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2010-25013 Filed 10-4-10; 8:45 am]
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