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with the goals and objectives of 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will
take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.
Issued on: November 28, 2012.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2012–30292 Filed 12–14–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2012–0087]
srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with
Notice of Application for Approval of
Discontinuance or Modification of a
Railroad Signal System
In accordance with Part 235 of Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
and Title 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this
document provides the public notice
that by a document dated October 31,
2012, the Norfolk Southern Corporation
(NS) has petitioned the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) seeking approval
for the discontinuance or modification
of a signal system. FRA assigned the
petition docket number FRA–2012–
0087.
Applicant: Norfolk Southern
Corporation, Mr. Brian Sykes, Chief
Engineer C&S Engineering, 1200
Peachtree Street NE., Atlanta, Georgia
30309.
NS seeks approval of the proposed
discontinuance of automatic signals
within traffic control signal (TCS)
territory and the installation of a cab
signal system without wayside signals
on the NS Pittsburgh Line, from
Harrisburg, Milepost (MP) PT 104.90 to
Pittsburgh, PA, MP PT 353.35. All
existing automatic signals on this line
will be retired. The discontinuance will
include automatic signals: PT 107.5, PT
116.1, PT 121.3, PT 124.1, PT 126.4, PT
128.6, PT 131.5, PT 135.75, PT 137.7,
PT 139.8, PT 142.3, 146.8, PT 148.7 PT
151.1, PT 155.7, PT 157.8, PT 162.7, PT
167.2, PT 172.1, PT 174.6, PT 176.9, PT
182.2, PT 184.4, PT 186.7, PT 188.9, PT
193.9, PT 196.2, PT 198.1, PT 200.2, PT
204.9, PT 206.75, PT 209.0, PT 211.1,
PT 215.7, PT 218.6, PT 221.3, PT 225.0,
PT 228.0, PT 230.0, PT 234.0, PT 238.5,
PT 239.4, PT 240.7, PT 241.6, PT 242.7,
PT 245.6, PT 246.3, PT 249.5, PT 252.5,
PT 254.8, PT 256.8, PT 257.1, PT 259.0,
PT 261.1, PT 263.8, PT 268.5, PT271.3,
PT 275.3, PT 277.1, PT 280.6, PT 283.1,
PT 286.7, PT 292.7, PT 294.5, PT 296.4,
PT 298.3, PT 302.5, PT 304.4, PT 307.4,
PT 310.2, PT 315.1, PT 318.6, PT 312.7,
PT 328.4, PT 330.4, PT 332.6, PT 334.6,
PT 343.0, PT 345.2, PT 350.2
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The installation of cab signals without
wayside signals will include ‘‘block
clear’’ signals at all control points in
event of an onboard cab signal failure en
route.
The reasons given for the proposed
changes is that the installation of cab
signals without wayside signals will
improve train operations and will
facilitate the installation of Positive
Train Control on the Pittsburgh Line.
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
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
31, 2013 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).
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December
10, 2012.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Regulatory and Legislative Operations.
[FR Doc. 2012–30241 Filed 12–14–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2012–0088]
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
this document provides the public
notice that by a document dated
November 13, 2012, the San Diego
Trolley Incorporated (SDTI) 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 213.57–Curves;
elevation and speed limitations. FRA
has assigned the petition Docket
Number FRA–2012–0088.
SDTI seeks a waiver of compliance
from provisions regarding cant
deficiency contained at 49 CFR 213.57.
Cant deficiency is a technical term
describing the imbalance of inner and
outer wheel loads when a rail vehicle
traverses a curve. With the right
combination of speed, curvature, and
superelevation (the amount the outer
rail is elevated above the inner rail), the
loads on both inner and outer wheels
will be equal, i.e. balanced. The curving
speed corresponding to this balanced
state is referred to as balance speed. At
higher than the balance speed, the
centrifugal force will cause the outer
wheel load to increase and the inner
wheel load to decrease. The
manifestation of this load imbalance is
that a lateral throw will be sustained by
the passengers when the vehicle is
traversing the curve. To counter the
imbalance, the superelevation on the
curve would have to be increased. The
necessary amount of the increase in
superelevation is the amount of cant
deficiency.
SDTI intends to operate its SD100 and
S70 light rail vehicles (LRV) on curves
at speeds that will generate a cant
deficiency up to, but not more than, 6
inches; but no more than the maximum
authorized speed.
In support of its petition, STDI has
submitted a report for a cant deficiency
dynamic test that is to demonstrate that
the LRVs can safely be operated at the
requested 6 inches cant deficiency.
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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
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
31, 2013 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 December
10, 2012.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Regulatory and Legislative Operations.
[FR Doc. 2012–30240 Filed 12–14–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2010–0091]
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
this document provides the public
notice that by a document dated October
26, 2012, the Port Manatee Railroad
(PMRR) has petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) for an
extension of its waiver of compliance
from certain provisions of the Federal
hours of service laws contained at 49
U.S.C. 21103(a)(4). FRA assigned the
petition Docket Number FRA–2010–
0091.
In their petition, PMRR seeks relief
from 49 U.S.C. 21103(a)(4), which in
part requires a train employee to receive
48 hours off duty after initiating on-duty
periods for 6 consecutive days.
Specifically, PMRR seeks an extension
of the waiver to allow a train employee
to initiate on-duty periods for 6
consecutive days followed by 24 hours
off-duty. In support of its request, PMRR
explained that it is a small marine
terminal switching railroad with only
seven train employees, and that
switching operations are always
performed within the confines of Port
Manatee, which consists of slow speed
yard tracks. Additionally, PMRR argues
that when its covered service employees
are off duty they return to their
residences, and are never required to
deadhead or receive rest at lodging
facilities as part of their railroad service.
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
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
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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
31, 2013 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 December
10, 2012.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Regulatory and Legislative Operations.
[FR Doc. 2012–30248 Filed 12–14–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2001–10214]
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
this document provides the public
notice that by a document dated June
15, 2012, the Minnesota Northern
Railroad (MNN) has petitioned the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
for an extension of Waiver Docket
Number FRA–2001–10214.
Specifically, MNN seeks to extend a
waiver for Caboose MNN 019 from 49
CFR 223.13—Requirements for existing
cabooses, which requires safety glazing
for existing cabooses.
MNN states that the circumstances at
the time of the original waiver have not
changed. The caboose is still only used
on special occasions as an office car for
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2012-0088]
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), this document provides the public notice that by a document
dated November 13, 2012, the San Diego Trolley Incorporated (SDTI) 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 213.57-Curves; elevation and speed
limitations. FRA has assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2012-0088.
SDTI seeks a waiver of compliance from provisions regarding cant
deficiency contained at 49 CFR 213.57. Cant deficiency is a technical
term describing the imbalance of inner and outer wheel loads when a
rail vehicle traverses a curve. With the right combination of speed,
curvature, and superelevation (the amount the outer rail is elevated
above the inner rail), the loads on both inner and outer wheels will be
equal, i.e. balanced. The curving speed corresponding to this balanced
state is referred to as balance speed. At higher than the balance
speed, the centrifugal force will cause the outer wheel load to
increase and the inner wheel load to decrease. The manifestation of
this load imbalance is that a lateral throw will be sustained by the
passengers when the vehicle is traversing the curve. To counter the
imbalance, the superelevation on the curve would have to be increased.
The necessary amount of the increase in superelevation is the amount of
cant deficiency.
SDTI intends to operate its SD100 and S70 light rail vehicles (LRV)
on curves at speeds that will generate a cant deficiency up to, but not
more than, 6 inches; but no more than the maximum authorized speed.
In support of its petition, STDI has submitted a report for a cant
deficiency dynamic test that is to demonstrate that the LRVs can safely
be operated at the requested 6 inches cant deficiency.
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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 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 31, 2013 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 December 10, 2012.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2012-30240 Filed 12-14-12; 8:45 am]
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