Petition for Positive Train Control Safety Plan Approval and System Certification of the Electronic Train Management System, 979-980 [2013-00095]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 4 / Monday, January 7, 2013 / Notices web site, anyone can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Forseth, ANM–113, (425) 227– 2796, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; or Andrea Copeland, ARM–208, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; email andrea.copeland@faa.gov; (202) 267– 8081. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Washington, DC, on January 2, 2012. Lirio Liu, Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2012–0361. Petitioner: BaySys Technologies. Section of 14 CFR Affected: §§ 25.785(d), 25.807(c)(1), 25.807(c)(5), 25.809(f)(1), 25.813(b), 25.813(e), 25.857(e), and 25.1447(c)(1). Description of Relief Sought: Permit relief to allow carriage of 15 noncrewmembers (commonly referred to as supernumeraries) in a compartment behind the flight deck on Boeing Model 747–400F airplanes. [FR Doc. 2013–00038 Filed 1–4–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2012–61] wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received. AGENCY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Jan 04, 2013 Jkt 229001 from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA’s regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before January 28, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA– 2012–1324 using any of the following methods: • Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Fax: Fax comments to the Docket Management Facility at 202–493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Bring comments to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theresa White, ANM–113, Standardization Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; email theresa.j.white@FAA.gov; (425) 227– 2956; fax: 425–227–1320; Andrea PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 979 Copeland, ARM–208, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; email andrea.copeland@faa.gov; (202) 267–8081. Issued in Washington, DC, on December 31, 2012. Lirio Liu, Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2012–1324. Petitioner: The Boeing Company. Sections of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 25.901(c) and 25.981(a)(3). Description of Relief Sought: The petitioner seeks exemption from the provisions of 14 CFR 25.901(c)[25–126] and 25.981(a)(3)[25–125] at the system level as they apply to the fuel quantity indication system (FQIS) installed on the 747–400/–400D/–400F airplanes for the fuel quantity processor unit (FQPU) parts obsolescence modification. [FR Doc. 2013–00039 Filed 1–4–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2010–0056] Petition for Positive Train Control Safety Plan Approval and System Certification of the Electronic Train Management System 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 5, 2012, BNSF Railway (BNSF) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for Positive Train Control (PTC) Safety Plan (PTCSP) approval and system certification of the Electronic Train Management System (ETMS) as required by 49 U.S.C. 20157(h) and in accordance with 49 CFR 236.1015(a). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2010– 0056. Applicant: Mr. David J. Galassi, Assistant Vice President–Network Control Systems, BNSF Railway, P.O. Box 961034, Fort Worth, TX 76161. BNSF seeks PTCSP approval and system certification of ETMS Version 7.0, for use over the entire BNSF railroad network. ETMS Version 7.0 is a non-vital processor-based train control system safety overlay designed to protect against the consequences of train-to-train collisions, enforce compliance with civil and temporary speed limits, provide for the safety of E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with 980 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 4 / Monday, January 7, 2013 / Notices roadway workers operating within the limits of their authority, and to protect against the movement of trains through switches not properly lined for the intended movement. ETMS Version 7.0 is the technical successor to earlier versions of ETMS, approved by FRA under the provisions of 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart H– Standards for Processor-Based Signal and Train Control Systems (Docket Number FRA–2006–23687). BNSF asserts that the PTCSP contains the information required by 49 CFR 236.1015(d) and that the PTCSP: 1. Demonstrates that ETMS Version 7.0 reliably executes the functions set forth in 49 CFR 236.1005. 2. Demonstrates that the use of ETMS Version 7.0 obtains at least an 80percent reduction of the risk associated with accidents preventable by the functions set forth in 49 CFR 236.1005, when all effects of the change associated with the PTC system are taken into account. BNSF believes that approval and certification of ETMS Version 7.0 will enhance railroad safety by allowing the deployment and use in revenue service of ETMS to prevent or mitigate the consequences of a loss of situational awareness by train crews, or other conditions, that could otherwise result in catastrophic consequences to the train crew and the general public. 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 Avenue 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Jan 04, 2013 Jkt 229001 • 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 February 6, 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 January 2, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–00095 Filed 1–4–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2012–0112] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel ANAA B; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. 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. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 6, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2012–0112. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Williams, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–0903, Email Linda.Williams@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ANAA B is: Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: Sailboat charters. Geographic Region: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2012–0112 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, 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 vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all 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.). 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2010-0056]


Petition for Positive Train Control Safety Plan Approval and 
System Certification of the Electronic Train Management System

    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 5, 2012, BNSF Railway (BNSF) has petitioned the Federal 
Railroad Administration (FRA) for Positive Train Control (PTC) Safety 
Plan (PTCSP) approval and system certification of the Electronic Train 
Management System (ETMS) as required by 49 U.S.C. 20157(h) and in 
accordance with 49 CFR 236.1015(a). FRA assigned the petition Docket 
Number FRA-2010-0056.
    Applicant: Mr. David J. Galassi, Assistant Vice President-Network 
Control Systems, BNSF Railway, P.O. Box 961034, Fort Worth, TX 76161.
    BNSF seeks PTCSP approval and system certification of ETMS Version 
7.0, for use over the entire BNSF railroad network. ETMS Version 7.0 is 
a non-vital processor-based train control system safety overlay 
designed to protect against the consequences of train-to-train 
collisions, enforce compliance with civil and temporary speed limits, 
provide for the safety of

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roadway workers operating within the limits of their authority, and to 
protect against the movement of trains through switches not properly 
lined for the intended movement.
    ETMS Version 7.0 is the technical successor to earlier versions of 
ETMS, approved by FRA under the provisions of 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart 
H-Standards for Processor-Based Signal and Train Control Systems 
(Docket Number FRA-2006-23687). BNSF asserts that the PTCSP contains 
the information required by 49 CFR 236.1015(d) and that the PTCSP:
    1. Demonstrates that ETMS Version 7.0 reliably executes the 
functions set forth in 49 CFR 236.1005.
    2. Demonstrates that the use of ETMS Version 7.0 obtains at least 
an 80-percent reduction of the risk associated with accidents 
preventable by the functions set forth in 49 CFR 236.1005, when all 
effects of the change associated with the PTC system are taken into 
account.
    BNSF believes that approval and certification of ETMS Version 7.0 
will enhance railroad safety by allowing the deployment and use in 
revenue service of ETMS to prevent or mitigate the consequences of a 
loss of situational awareness by train crews, or other conditions, that 
could otherwise result in catastrophic consequences to the train crew 
and the general public.
    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 
Avenue 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 February 6, 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 January 2, 2013.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2013-00095 Filed 1-4-13; 8:45 am]
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