Petition for Waivers of Compliance, 59482 [2011-24574]

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[FR Doc. 2011–24641 Filed 9–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2000–8089] jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Petition for Waivers of Compliance In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 211.9 and 211.41, notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a modification of an existing waiver of compliance with certain requirements of the Federal safety laws and regulations. The petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, and the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner’s arguments in favor of relief. Canadian National Railway Company (CN) seeks to modify an existing waiver in Docket Number FRA–2000–8089 on behalf of itself and its U.S. affiliates. CN is North America’s fifth largest railroad; with 20,600 route miles and approximately 22,000 employees in Canada and the United States. It operates the largest rail network in Canada and the only transcontinental network in North America. Within the last 15 years, CN has carried out extremely successful integrations with the Illinois Central, Wisconsin Central, Great Lakes Transportation, and Elgin, Joliet & Eastern rail systems. CN seeks to modify an existing waiver in which FRA has waived compliance with 49 CFR part 231, which specifies the number, location, and dimensional specifications for handholds, ladders, sill steps, uncoupling levers, and handbrakes; and which regulates drawbar height, for CN’s use of RoadRailer equipment. The original CN waiver to operate RoadRailer equipment was issued by FRA on May 23, 2001, and was extended on August 17, 2011. Subsequent to the most recent extension VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:37 Sep 23, 2011 Jkt 223001 of the current waiver in force, CN received a request from a customer to extend the number of RoadRailer units handled by its operation. Basically, CN is requesting a modification to the current waiver, which would grant CN the same operational capability and limitations as provided to Norfolk Southern Railway to operate RoadRailer equipment by FRA in Docket Number FRA–2002–11896. Since having the waiver granted in 2001, CN has operated RoadRailer equipment without incident. 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 numbers, 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 by November 10, 2011 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. 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 the U.S. Department of Transportation’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Page 19477), at https:// www.dot.gov/privacy.html. PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2011. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–24574 Filed 9–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. FD 35520; Docket No. FD 35518; Docket No. FD 35519; Docket No. FD 35521] The New Brunswick Railway Company—Continuance in Control Exemption—Maine Northern Railway Company; Maine Northern Railway Company—Trackage Rights Exemption—Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd.; Maine Northern Railway Company—Trackage Rights Exemption—Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd.; Maine Northern Railway Company—Modified Rail Certificate— in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties, ME AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT. ACTION: Notice of Exemption. The Board grants an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502, from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323–25, for Eastern Maine Railway, a Class III rail common carrier to continue in control of Maine Northern Railway Company. DATES: EMR’s exemption will be effective on October 26, 2011. Petitions for stay must be filed by October 6, 2011, and petitions for reconsideration must be filed by October 17, 2011. ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to the above dockets, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E. Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, one copy of all pleadings must be served on petitioners’ representative: Karyn A. Booth, Thompson Hine LLP, Suite 800, 1920 N Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph H. Dettmar, (202) 245–0395. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board granted the exemption by decision served on September 22, 2011. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at: https:// www.stb.dot.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2000-8089]


Petition for Waivers of Compliance

    In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
Sections 211.9 and 211.41, notice is hereby given that the Federal 
Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a modification 
of an existing waiver of compliance with certain requirements of the 
Federal safety laws and regulations. The petition is described below, 
including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, 
and the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's 
arguments in favor of relief. Canadian National Railway Company (CN) 
seeks to modify an existing waiver in Docket Number FRA-2000-8089 on 
behalf of itself and its U.S. affiliates.
    CN is North America's fifth largest railroad; with 20,600 route 
miles and approximately 22,000 employees in Canada and the United 
States. It operates the largest rail network in Canada and the only 
transcontinental network in North America. Within the last 15 years, CN 
has carried out extremely successful integrations with the Illinois 
Central, Wisconsin Central, Great Lakes Transportation, and Elgin, 
Joliet & Eastern rail systems. CN seeks to modify an existing waiver in 
which FRA has waived compliance with 49 CFR part 231, which specifies 
the number, location, and dimensional specifications for handholds, 
ladders, sill steps, uncoupling levers, and handbrakes; and which 
regulates drawbar height, for CN's use of RoadRailer equipment.
    The original CN waiver to operate RoadRailer equipment was issued 
by FRA on May 23, 2001, and was extended on August 17, 2011. Subsequent 
to the most recent extension of the current waiver in force, CN 
received a request from a customer to extend the number of RoadRailer 
units handled by its operation. Basically, CN is requesting a 
modification to the current waiver, which would grant CN the same 
operational capability and limitations as provided to Norfolk Southern 
Railway to operate RoadRailer equipment by FRA in Docket Number FRA-
2002-11896. Since having the waiver granted in 2001, CN has operated 
RoadRailer equipment without incident.
    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 numbers, 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 by November 10, 2011 will be considered by 
FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date 
will be considered as far as practicable.
    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 the U.S. Department of Transportation's 
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on 
April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Page 19477), at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2011.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-24574 Filed 9-23-11; 8:45 am]
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