Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 76217-76218 [2011-31224]

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VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:04 Dec 05, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 76217 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2011–0089] 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 November 9, 2011, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) have petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on behalf of their members for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 231, Safety Appliance Standards. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2011–0089. Specifically, AAR and ASLRRA are requesting relief from section 49 CFR Section 231.27(b)(3), which requires that end platforms on boxcars be ‘‘centered on each end of car between inner ends of handholds not more than eight (8) inches above top of center sill.’’ The AAR and ASLRRA request relief for a group of boxcars that have end platforms that may exceed the 8-inch maximum by as much as 2 inches. AAR and ASLRRA stated that more than 18,000 cars and 20 different car owners are affected. The cars were manufactured between 1977 and 2001 as provided in an attachment to the petition. AAR and ALSRRA assert that in order to correct the end platform variance, many cars would require extensive modifications that are costly and labor intensive. Additionally, AAR and ASLRRA stated that one issue is whether the cars in question actually violate 49 CFR 231.27(b)(3) based on the specific method used to measure the sill step relationship to the platform height. AAR and ASLRRA believe that waiver would resolve any end platform variance created by the ambiguous wording contained in 49 CFR 231.27(b)(3). AAR and ASLRRA also stated that they are unaware of any personal injuries or other incidents arising from the height of the end platforms. AAR and ASLRRA believe a permanent waiver would be appropriate instead of the granting of a traditional 5-year waiver. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at 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 E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1 76218 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 234 / Tuesday, December 6, 2011 / Notices jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 January 20, 2012 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 November 30, 2011. Brenda J. Moscoso, Director, Office of Safety Analysis, Risk Reduction, and Crossing/Trespasser Programs. [FR Doc. 2011–31224 Filed 12–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:04 Dec 05, 2011 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2011–0091] 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 November 15, 2011, New Jersey Transit (NJT) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety laws or regulations contained at Title 49 U.S.C. Section 20302. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2011– 0091. Specifically, NJT is seeking relief from 49 U.S.C. 20302(1)(B). FRA has determined that NJT has incorrectly sought relief from the statute, which does not apply specifically to this issue. The correct areas that NJT should be seeking relief from are 49 CFR 231.1(e), Ladders; and 49 CFR 238.230(b), Welded safety appliances. FRA has modified the application to reflect the correct citations and will proceed with the waiver application as modified. The side door access ladders of the series ALP 46, ALP 46A, and ALP 45DP locomotives consist of a frame assembly incorporating welded joints in the fabrication. The assembly is then bolted to the side sill of the locomotive. NJT has stated that the ALP 46 and ALP 46A locomotives have been in use for 9 years with no history of structural failure or reported injuries associated with this ladder design. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 January 20, 2012 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 November 30, 2011. Brenda J. Moscoso, Director, Office of Safety Analysis, Risk Reduction, and Crossing/Trespasser Programs. [FR Doc. 2011–31227 Filed 12–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2011–0130] Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2011-0089]


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 November 9, 2011, the Association of American Railroads 
(AAR) and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association 
(ASLRRA) have petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on 
behalf of their members for a waiver of compliance from certain 
provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 
CFR part 231, Safety Appliance Standards. FRA assigned the petition 
Docket Number FRA-2011-0089.
    Specifically, AAR and ASLRRA are requesting relief from section 49 
CFR Section 231.27(b)(3), which requires that end platforms on boxcars 
be ``centered on each end of car between inner ends of handholds not 
more than eight (8) inches above top of center sill.'' The AAR and 
ASLRRA request relief for a group of boxcars that have end platforms 
that may exceed the 8-inch maximum by as much as 2 inches. AAR and 
ASLRRA stated that more than 18,000 cars and 20 different car owners 
are affected. The cars were manufactured between 1977 and 2001 as 
provided in an attachment to the petition. AAR and ALSRRA assert that 
in order to correct the end platform variance, many cars would require 
extensive modifications that are costly and labor intensive. 
Additionally, AAR and ASLRRA stated that one issue is whether the cars 
in question actually violate 49 CFR 231.27(b)(3) based on the specific 
method used to measure the sill step relationship to the platform 
height. AAR and ASLRRA believe that waiver would resolve any end 
platform variance created by the ambiguous wording contained in 49 CFR 
231.27(b)(3). AAR and ASLRRA also stated that they are unaware of any 
personal injuries or other incidents arising from the height of the end 
platforms. AAR and ASLRRA believe a permanent waiver would be 
appropriate instead of the granting of a traditional 5-year waiver.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications 
concerning the petition, is available for review online at 
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

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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 January 20, 2012 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 November 30, 2011.
Brenda J. Moscoso,
Director, Office of Safety Analysis, Risk Reduction, and Crossing/
Trespasser Programs.
[FR Doc. 2011-31224 Filed 12-5-11; 8:45 am]
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