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Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices
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 U.S. Department of
Transportation’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or at
https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 28,
2011.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Regulatory and Legislative Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011–19592 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am]
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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.
West Texas & Lubbock Railway
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[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2011–
0006]
The West Texas & Lubbock Railway
(WTLC) seeks a waiver of compliance
from certain provisions of the Railroad
Freight Car Safety Standards,
specifically 49 CFR 215.303, which
requires stenciling to indicate a
restricted car. WTLC states that Caboose
WTLC X–40 is operated as a shove
platform on freight and excursion
passenger trains where a run-around
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track is unavailable. This improves
safety, as it eliminates the need for
railroad employees to ride the side of
freight equipment on long shoving or
backup movements. Specifically, this
car operates on WTLC’s 106.64 miles of
track from Lubbock to Seagraves and to
Whiteface, TX.
WTLC states that this caboose is
completely restored to its ‘‘as delivered’’
appearance as Great Northern X–40,
with a sound carbody. The caboose will
not be interchanged with any other
railroad and will be operated at a speed
limit of 25 mph for freight and 30 mph
for excursion passenger trains. It
typically operates no more than 40
miles in a day. Since Caboose WTLC X–
40 is painted and stenciled to reflect its
historic (Great Northern) appearance,
stenciling the car to meet 49 CFR
215.303 requirements would detract
from the historical and educational
impression this car is intended to
preserve. WTLC has issued a special
notice informing all personnel of the 49
CFR 215.203 restricted condition of this
caboose.
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–2011–
0006) 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
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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 U.S. Department of
Transportation’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or at
https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.
Issued in Washington, DC on July 28, 2011.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Regulatory and Legislative Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011–19593 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. 2011–0045]
Agency Information Collection Activity
Under OMB Review
AGENCY:
Federal Transit Administration,
DOT.
ACTION:
Notice of request for comments.
The Federal Transit
Administration invites public comment
about our intention to request the Office
of Management and Budget’s (OMB)
approval for the following new
information collection:
SUMMARY:
49 U.S.C. Section 5308—Clean Fuels
Grant Program
The information collected will
support the development and
deployment of clean fuel and advanced
propulsion technologies for transit
buses. To meet program oversight
responsibilities, FTA needs information
on the operation and performance of
clean fuel technology buses. The
Federal Register Notice with a 60-day
comment period soliciting comments
was published on May 6, 2011.
DATES: Comments must be submitted
before September 2, 2011. A comment to
OMB is most effective if OMB receives
it within 30 days of publication.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LaStar Matthews, Office of
Administration, Office of Management
Planning, (202) 366–2295.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5308—Clean
Fuels Grant Program (OMB Number:
2132–NEW).
Abstract: The Section 5308 Clean
Fuels Grant Program was initiated as a
formula program under the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA–21) in June 1998. The
program was reauthorized in August
2005 under the Safe, Accountable,
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU)
as a grant program. The program
supports the development and
deployment of clean fuel and advanced
propulsion technologies for transit
buses by providing funds for clean fuel
vehicles and facilities. To meet program
oversight responsibilities, FTA needs
information on the operations and
performance of clean fuel technology
buses to help assess the reliability,
benefits and costs of these technologies
compared to conventional vehicle
technologies.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
1,644 hours.
ADDRESSES: All written comments
must refer to the docket number that
appears at the top of this document and
be submitted to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget,
725—17th Street, NW., Washington, DC
20503, Attention: FTA Desk Officer.
Comments are Invited On: Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; the accuracy of
the Department’s estimate of the burden
of the proposed information collection;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Issued on: July 28, 2011.
Ann M. Linnertz,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011–19658 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. 2011–0044]
Agency Information Collection Activity
Under OMB Review
AGENCY:
Federal Transit Administration,
DOT.
ACTION:
Notice of request for comments.
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The Federal Transit
Administration invites public comment
about our intention to request the Office
of Management and Budget’s (OMB)
approval to renew the following
information collection:
SUMMARY:
Bus Testing Program
The information collected is
necessary to ensure that buses have
been tested at the Bus Testing Center for
maintainability, reliability, safety,
performance, structural integrity, fuel
economy, emissions and noise. The
Federal Register Notice with a 60-day
comment period soliciting comments
was published on May 10, 2011.
DATES: Comments must be submitted
before September 2, 2011. A comment to
OMB is most effective if OMB receives
it within 30 days of publication.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LaStar Matthews, Office of
Administration, Office of Management
Planning, (202) 366–2295.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Bus Testing (OMB Number:
2132–0550).
Abstract: 49 U.S.C. Section 5323(c)
provides that no federal funds
appropriated or made available after
September 30, 1989, may be obligated or
expended for the acquisition of a new
bus model (including any model using
alternative fuels) unless the bus has
been tested at the Bus Testing Center
(Center) in Altoona, Pennsylvania. 49
U.S.C. Section 5318(a) further specifies
that each new bus model is to be tested
for maintainability, reliability, safety,
performance (including braking
performance), structural integrity, fuel
economy, emissions, and noise.
The operator of the Bus Testing
Center, the Pennsylvania Transportation
Institute (PTI), has entered into a
cooperative agreement with FTA. PTI
operates and maintains the Center, and
establishes and collects fees for the
testing of the vehicles at the facility.
Upon completion of the testing of the
vehicle at the Center, a test report is
provided to the manufacturer of the new
bus model. The bus manufacturer
certifies to a FTA grantee that the bus
the grantee is purchasing has been
tested at the Center. Also, grantees about
to purchase a bus use this report to
assist them in making their purchasing
decisions. PTI maintains a reference file
for all the test reports which are made
available to the public.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 404
hours.
ADDRESSES: All written comments must
refer to the docket number that appears
at the top of this document and be
submitted to the Office of Information
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and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, 725—17th
Street, NW. Washington, DC 20503,
Attention: FTA Desk Officer.
Comments are Invited On: Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; the accuracy of
the Department’s estimate of the burden
of the proposed information collection;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Issued: July 28, 2011.
Ann M. Linnertz,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011–19660 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[Docket No. MARAD–2011 0101]
Requested Administrative Waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws
Maritime Administration,
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Invitation for public comments
on a requested administrative waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel
XECULINK 1.
AGENCY:
As authorized by 46 U.S.C.
12121, the Secretary of Transportation,
as represented by the Maritime
Administration (MARAD), is authorized
to grant waivers of the U.S.-build
requirement of the coastwise laws under
certain circumstances. A request for
such a waiver has been received by
MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
description of the proposed service, is
listed below. The complete application
is given in DOT docket MARAD–2011–
0101 at https://www.regulations.gov.
Interested parties may comment on the
effect this action may have on U.S.
vessel builders or businesses in the U.S.
that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD
determines, in accordance with 46
U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations
at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084, April
30, 2003), that the issuance of the
waiver will have an unduly adverse
effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a
business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in
that business, a waiver will not be
granted. Comments should refer to the
docket number of this notice and the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. 2011-0045]
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment
about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's
(OMB) approval for the following new information collection:
49 U.S.C. Section 5308--Clean Fuels Grant Program
The information collected will support the development and
deployment of clean fuel and advanced propulsion technologies for
transit buses. To meet program oversight responsibilities, FTA needs
information on the operation and performance of clean fuel technology
buses. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments was published on May 6, 2011.
DATES: Comments must be submitted before September 2, 2011. A comment
to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of
publication.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LaStar Matthews, Office of
Administration, Office of Management Planning, (202) 366-2295.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5308--Clean Fuels Grant Program (OMB
Number: 2132-NEW).
Abstract: The Section 5308 Clean Fuels Grant Program was initiated
as a formula program under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA-21) in June 1998. The program was reauthorized in August
2005 under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) as a grant program. The
program supports the development and deployment of clean fuel and
advanced propulsion technologies for transit buses by providing funds
for clean fuel vehicles and facilities. To meet program oversight
responsibilities, FTA needs information on the operations and
performance of clean fuel technology buses to help assess the
reliability, benefits and costs of these technologies compared to
conventional vehicle technologies.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,644 hours.
ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number
that appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
725--17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FTA Desk
Officer.
Comments are Invited On: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Issued on: July 28, 2011.
Ann M. Linnertz,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-19658 Filed 8-2-11; 8:45 am]
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