Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From Requirements, 12824-12825 [2013-04287]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 12824 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 37 / Monday, February 25, 2013 / Notices CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX) have jointly petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2013– 0004. Applicants: The Belt Railway Company of Chicago, Mr. Randall D. Smith, Chief Engineer, 6900 South Central Avenue, Bedford Park, Illinois 60638. CSX Transportation, Inc., Mr. David B. Olson, Chief Engineer Communication and Signals, 500 Water Street, Speed Code J–350, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. BRC and CSX seek joint approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of the power operated derails, Numbers 11 and 13, on BRC Main Track (MT) 1 and MT 2 at Milepost 13.32 on the Kenton Subdivision, in Chicago, IL. The location is referred to as the Forest Hill Interlocking by BRC and as the 75th Street Interlocking by CSX. The subject interlocking is equipped with absolute signals in all quadrants and is controlled by CSX. The maximum authorized speed is 25 mph. BRC and CSX seek to make these changes in order to improve fluidity through the interlocking. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Feb 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 April 11, 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 document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). See https:// www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov or interested parties may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477). Issued in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–04246 Filed 2–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2002–14116] Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From Requirements In accordance with Part 235 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that by a document dated January 21, 2013, the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company (GTW), which operates under the trade name of the Canadian National Railway Company (CN), has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of relief from the requirements of the rules, standards, and instructions contained in 49 CFR part 236. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2002–14116. In 2002, CN sought relief from 49 CFR 236.408 so that route locking need not be provided for the power-operated switches at the 32nd Street crossover at Milepost 333.28 in the existing traffic control system at Port Huron, MI, on the Midwest Division, Flint Subdivision. The request was based on the fact that the design of the 32nd Street crossover PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 is not uncommon in the railroad industry, and it provides all the requisite components and safety features of a standard interlocking, or an electric lock location. FRA issued the initial relief to CN in 2003. CN subsequently requested an extension of relief, which FRA granted in 2008. GTW has operated under this waiver for nearly 10 years without incident, and it therefore believes that extending this waiver and making it permanent is appropriate. 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 April 11, 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 document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). See https:// www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 37 / Monday, February 25, 2013 / Notices or interested parties may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477). Issued in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–04287 Filed 2–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–1999–5102] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Petition for Extension of 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 February 1, 2012, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 213, Track Safety Standards. The docket number associated with this petition is FRA– 1999–5102. Specifically, SEPTA seeks to extend a waiver from 49 CFR 213.233(c), relating to the frequency of the required visual track inspections. FRA issued the initial waiver that granted SEPTA relief on July 24, 2000, and FRA extended the waiver on August 4, 2003, and February 28, 2008. SEPTA requests an extension of approval to reduce the frequency of required, visual track inspections for certain tracks that carry passenger traffic, specifically only those tracks that are constructed with continuous welded rail. SEPTA proposes to conduct one visual track inspection per week, instead of the two inspections per week that are required in 49 CFR part 213, and to supplement its visual inspections with the operation of an automated track geometry measuring vehicle over the affected main tracks and sidings four times per year. SEPTA has owned and operated such a measuring vehicle since 1990. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Feb 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 parties desire an opportunity for oral comments, 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 for Federal Holidays. Communications received by April 11, 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 document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). See https:// www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov or interested parties may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477). Issued in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–04290 Filed 2–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12825 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2009–0077] Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, this document provides the public notice that by a document dated December 5, 2011, the Central California Traction Company (CCT) and the United Transportation Union (UTU) have jointly petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of their 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–2009–0077. In their petition, CCT and UTU seek relief from 49 U.S.C. 21103(a)(4), which, in part, requires a train employee to receive 48 hours off duty after initiating an on-duty period for 6 consecutive days. Specifically, CCT and UTU seek an extension of the existing waiver to allow a train employee to initiate an onduty period for 6 consecutive days followed by 24 hours off duty. In support of their request, CCT explained that the waiver allows for better flexibility and responsiveness to its customers, and that FRA inspectors monitoring CCT’s operations have found no violations of the regulations. CCT also stated that this type of schedule has not compromised rail safety. 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: E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 37 (Monday, February 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12824-12825]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04287]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2002-14116]


Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or 
Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From Requirements

    In accordance with Part 235 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice 
that by a document dated January 21, 2013, the Grand Trunk Western 
Railroad Company (GTW), which operates under the trade name of the 
Canadian National Railway Company (CN), has petitioned the Federal 
Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of relief from the 
requirements of the rules, standards, and instructions contained in 49 
CFR part 236. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2002-14116.
    In 2002, CN sought relief from 49 CFR 236.408 so that route locking 
need not be provided for the power-operated switches at the 32nd Street 
crossover at Milepost 333.28 in the existing traffic control system at 
Port Huron, MI, on the Midwest Division, Flint Subdivision. The request 
was based on the fact that the design of the 32nd Street crossover is 
not uncommon in the railroad industry, and it provides all the 
requisite components and safety features of a standard interlocking, or 
an electric lock location. FRA issued the initial relief to CN in 2003. 
CN subsequently requested an extension of relief, which FRA granted in 
2008.
    GTW has operated under this waiver for nearly 10 years without 
incident, and it therefore believes that extending this waiver and 
making it permanent is appropriate.
    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 April 11, 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 document, 
if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
See https://www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice 
of regulations.gov

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or interested parties may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement 
in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2013.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2013-04287 Filed 2-22-13; 8:45 am]
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