Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 61476-61477 [2011-25582]

Download as PDF 61476 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 4, 2011 / Notices pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Issued on: September 27, 2011. Martin C. Knopp, Division Administrator, Tallahassee, FL . include: Two additional general purpose lanes on University Parkway from State Street to University Avenue in Provo, Utah; New high-occupancy/ [FR Doc. 2011–25360 Filed 10–3–11; 8:45 am] toll (HOT) interchange at 800 South and BILLING CODE 4910–22–P I–15 in Orem to serve automobiles, transit vehicles, pedestrians, and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION cyclists. These improvements will increase transportation capacity to Federal Highway Administration accommodate growing population, employment, student enrollment, and Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions travel demand in the year 2030; improve on Proposed Highway in Utah multimodal connectivity across I–15 and from I–15 to Orem and Provo, Utah. 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The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Issued on: September 26, 2011. James Christian, Division Administrator, Salt Lake City. [FR Doc. 2011–25459 Filed 10–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2011–0071] Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by a document dated August 23, 2011, the Canadian National Railway (CN) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 236. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2011–0071. CN seeks relief from the 2-year periodic testing requirements of the rules, standards, and instructions contained in 49 CFR 236.377, Approach locking; 236.378, Time locking; 236.379, Route locking; 236.380, Indication locking; 236.381, Traffic locking; and 236.109, Time releases, timing relays and timing devices; on vital microprocessor-based systems. CN proposes that except when placed in service, disarranged, or vital software modifications are made, that the following test be completed at least once every 4 years to ensure the safety of microprocessor-based locking systems. These tests, at this interval, would replace the tests currently required for these systems. • Verify and record that the software has not changed since the previous testing. This is accomplished by verifying the Cyclic Redundancy Code, checksum, and/or unique check number (UCN) of the software in the solid-state device. • Test and record the interconnection to the signaling hardware and equipment outside of the processor (switch indication, switch locking, track circuits and indications, and searchlight signal indications). • Verify and record duration of any variable timers unless protected by a UCN. E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1 pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 4, 2011 / Notices The relief is requested for the following three cases: 1. Locations as listed in Exhibit B. 2. All future purchases of microprocessor-controlled interlocking locations. 3. Interlocking sites upgraded to microprocessor control. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at https://www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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 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 18, 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 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), or online at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy.html. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Oct 03, 2011 Jkt 226001 Issued in Washington, DC, on September 28, 2011. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–25582 Filed 10–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Petition for Exemption from the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Volkswagen National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption. AGENCY: This document grants in full the Volkswagen Group of America’s (VW) petition for exemption of the Audi A4 allroad vehicle line in accordance with § 543.9(c)(2) of 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from the Theft Prevention Standard. This petition is granted, because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard (49 CFR part 541). DATES: The exemption granted by this notice is effective beginning with the 2013 model year. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carlita Ballard, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, NHTSA,1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, W43–439, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Ballard’s phone number is (202) 366–5222. Her fax number is (202) 493–2990. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a petition dated August 8, 2011, VW requested an exemption from the partsmarking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard(49 CFR part 541) for the Audi A4 allroad vehicle line beginning with MY 2013. The petition requested an exemption from partsmarking pursuant to 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard, based on the installation of an antitheft device as standard equipment for an entire vehicle line. Under § 543.5(a), a manufacturer may petition NHTSA to grant an exemption for one vehicle line per model year. In its petition, VW provided a detailed description and diagram of the identity, design and location of the components SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61477 of the antitheft device for its new Audi A4 allroad vehicle line. VW will install its passive, transponder-based electronic engine immobilizer antitheft device as standard equipment on its Audi A4 allroad vehicle line. VW stated that its antitheft device is an electronic engine immobilizer which utilizes a transponder ignition key and an alarm system. Key components of the antitheft device will include a passive electronic engine immobilizer, electronic ignition lock, adapted ignition key, engine control unit, electronic steering column lock and an automatic transmission gear box (if available). VW stated that its vehicle line will also include an antitheft alarm system as standard equipment. Specifically, VW stated that when the vehicle is locked, the alarm system monitors and protects the engine compartment, luggage compartment and doors, and when the system is activated, the alarm will trigger if one of the doors, the engine hood or the rear hatch lid are opened. Specifically, VW stated that when any of the protected components within its vehicle enclosure deterrent system are violated, an audible horn signal is emitted and the vehicle’s emergency flasher system is activated. VW’s submission is considered a complete petition as required by 49 CFR 543.7, in that it meets the general requirements contained in § 543.5 and the specific content requirements of § 543.6. VW stated that activation occurs when the key fob advanced key system is removed from the car, or when the mechanical ignition key is switched to the OFF position causing lock out of the engine control unit. VW also stated that deactivation of the antitheft system occurs when the mechanical ignition key is switched to the ON position or while the key fob advanced key is located inside the car. VW stated that the key transponder sends a fixed code to the immobilizer control unit, and if the code is identified as the correct code, a variable code is generated in the immobilizer control unit and sent to the transponder. VW further stated that after the electronic steering column is unlocked and there is full authorization for the ignition switch to be on, the engine control unit sends a variable code to the immobilizer control unit, enabling start up of the vehicle. VW believes that the code is undecipherable because a new variable code is generated each time during this secret computing process. In addressing the specific content requirements of 543.6, VW provided information on the reliability and durability of its proposed device. To ensure reliability and durability of the E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25582]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2011-0071]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by a 
document dated August 23, 2011, the Canadian National Railway (CN) has 
petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of 
compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety 
regulations contained at 49 CFR part 236. FRA assigned the petition 
Docket Number FRA-2011-0071.
    CN seeks relief from the 2-year periodic testing requirements of 
the rules, standards, and instructions contained in 49 CFR 236.377, 
Approach locking; 236.378, Time locking; 236.379, Route locking; 
236.380, Indication locking; 236.381, Traffic locking; and 236.109, 
Time releases, timing relays and timing devices; on vital 
microprocessor-based systems. CN proposes that except when placed in 
service, disarranged, or vital software modifications are made, that 
the following test be completed at least once every 4 years to ensure 
the safety of microprocessor-based locking systems. These tests, at 
this interval, would replace the tests currently required for these 
systems.
     Verify and record that the software has not changed since 
the previous testing. This is accomplished by verifying the Cyclic 
Redundancy Code, checksum, and/or unique check number (UCN) of the 
software in the solid-state device.
     Test and record the interconnection to the signaling 
hardware and equipment outside of the processor (switch indication, 
switch locking, track circuits and indications, and searchlight signal 
indications).
     Verify and record duration of any variable timers unless 
protected by a UCN.

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    The relief is requested for the following three cases:
    1. Locations as listed in Exhibit B.
    2. All future purchases of microprocessor-controlled interlocking 
locations.
    3. Interlocking sites upgraded to microprocessor control.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications 
concerning the petition, is available for review online at https://www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation's (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey 
Ave., SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations 
Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.
    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 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 18, 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 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), or online at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 28, 2011.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-25582 Filed 10-3-11; 8:45 am]
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