Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 82139-82140 [2010-32823]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 29, 2010 / Notices SE 144th Avenue private crossing and to identify a low cost safety improvement for the crossing. BNSF only supported a full supplemental safety measure (SSM) consisting of a four-quadrant gate improvement. This would result in significant civil improvements and associated costs (estimated to be more than $500,000) and environmental impacts to a nearby wetland. At the second diagnostic team meeting, input from additional parties was sought out, and included representatives from the Washington State Department of Transportation Rail Office, Amtrak, and the Washington Utility and Transportation Commission. The diagnostic team, again, was not able to reach consensus, so an SSM of a fourquadrant gate system was recommended by BNSF as the default SSM. The use of wayside horns was discussed but was unacceptable to the residents in the area. The City states that it works closely with BNSF on a variety of projects and believes it has a good working relationship with the railroad. The City contacted BNSF immediately regarding the proposed waiver. The City requested BNSF’s input on this waiver; however, BNSF has indicated in a letter dated October 29, 2010, that it will not support the City’s petition. The City does not believe a joint petition, in this particular case, significantly contributes to public safety. 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– 0170) 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 02:10 Dec 29, 2010 Jkt 223001 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 December 23, 2010. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–32826 Filed 12–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–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. Grand Canyon Railway, Inc. [Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2010– 0143] The Grand Canyon Railway, Inc. (GRCX) seeks a waiver of compliance with the Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards, 49 CFR 230.16 and 230.17, as they pertain to the requirement for annual inspection and 1,472 service day inspection for steam locomotive number 4960. Locomotive number 4960 inspections are due to expire on June 30, 2011, and GRCX request the locomotive be allowed to continue in service until September 30, PO 00000 Frm 00175 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 82139 2011, an additional 92 days. If granted, the locomotive would accrue an additional 10 service days and would receive all required inspections after the September 30, 2011, date. 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– 0143) 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. E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 82140 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 29, 2010 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC on December 23, 2010. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–32823 Filed 12–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 211, 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. CSX Transportation, Inc. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES [Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2010– 0173] Pursuant to 49 CFR 213.113(a), and with respect to testing Class 1 tracks in yards, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX) petitions for a waiver from applying remedial actions, which are prescribed for defects found during rail inspections for Class 3 tracks and above, and is proposing alternate remedial actions to be taken for defects found during inspection of Class 1 yard tracks. CSX requests a waiver from 49 CFR 213.113 remedial actions for the following reasons: 1. Inspection of rail is not required for Class 1 yard tracks under 49 CFR 213.237, and a program to do so (under a waiver grant) increases safety beyond present requirements. 2. Class 1 yard tracks are low risk due to the 10 mph maximum speed. 3. Defect growth, which is dependent on accumulated tonnage, is slower on Class 1 yard tracks due to slow accumulation of tonnage. 4. Yard tracks can have unusual rail sections requiring uncommon rail plugs and bars, which can extend the remedial action lead time beyond the actions prescribed for Class 3 and above tracks. 5. The proposed Class 1 yard track remedial actions provide for additional time, if necessary and prudent, to relay and replace fit rail into the track instead of using plug rail. 6. Application of remedial actions of defects found in Class 3 and above tracks, to defects found in Class 1 yard tracks, may divert limited resources and VerDate Mar<15>2010 02:10 Dec 29, 2010 Jkt 223001 focus away from higher risk Class 3 and above tracks. CSX proposes the following remedial actions for defects found during rail inspection of Class 1 yard track, and requests that this waiver be granted to apply these remedial actions to Class 1 yard track only. (Refer to 49 CFR 213.113(a)(2), remedial action table and notes.) Proposed remedial actions for defects found during testing of Class 1 yard tracks: 1. Compound fissure: • Note B, no change. • Note A2, change to, ‘‘* * * up to 48 hours prior to another such visual inspection * * *.’’ • Note A, no change. 2. Transverse fissure, detail fracture, engine burn fracture, defective weld: • Less than 80 percent but not less than 60 percent; apply bars within 48 hours. • 100 percent but not less than 80 percent; inspect every 48 hours until repaired or bars applied. 3. Horizontal split head, vertical split head, split web, piped rail, and head and web separation: • Greater than 1 inch and less than 4 inches; inspect rail during monthly yard track inspection. • Greater than 4 inches; inspect every 48 hours until repaired or bars applied. • Break out in rail head; inspect every 48 hours until repaired or bars applied. 4. Bolt hole crack: • Greater than 1⁄2 inch and less than 11⁄2 inches; inspect rail during monthly yard track inspection. • Break out in rail head; inspect every 48 hours until repaired or bars applied. 5. Broken base, damaged rail: • Inspect during monthly yard track inspection. 6. Ordinary break: • Apply bars within 48 hours. Once granted, this waiver will improve track safety by specifically identifying rail inspection programs for yard tracks and prescribing remedial actions specific to yard tracks. 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– PO 00000 Frm 00176 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 0173) 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; Page 19477–78) or at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html. Issued in Washington, DC, on December 23, 2010. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–32819 Filed 12–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 211, 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. E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 82139-82140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32823]


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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.

Grand Canyon Railway, Inc.

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-2010-0143]

    The Grand Canyon Railway, Inc. (GRCX) seeks a waiver of compliance 
with the Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards, 49 CFR 
230.16 and 230.17, as they pertain to the requirement for annual 
inspection and 1,472 service day inspection for steam locomotive number 
4960. Locomotive number 4960 inspections are due to expire on June 30, 
2011, and GRCX request the locomotive be allowed to continue in service 
until September 30, 2011, an additional 92 days. If granted, the 
locomotive would accrue an additional 10 service days and would receive 
all required inspections after the September 30, 2011, date.
    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-
2010-0143) 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.


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    Issued in Washington, DC on December 23, 2010.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2010-32823 Filed 12-28-10; 8:45 am]
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