Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 28283-28284 [2013-11432]

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[FR Doc. 2013–11379 Filed 5–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2013–0006] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 January 8, 2013, the Pickens Railway Company (PICK) 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 223, Safety Glazing Standards— Locomotives, Passenger Cars and Cabooses. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2013–0006. PICK seeks the subject relief for its 80ton GE Switcher/Locomotive (PICK #10), which was manufactured in 1955. Prior to PICK’s acquisition of PICK #10, the engine was used only in private industry where FRA-certified glazing was not required. PICK #10 is currently equipped only with safety glass. PICK now intends to operate PICK #10 on its shortline railway in Anderson, SC, for maintenance-of-way purposes, and plans to put the engine in service in the near future upon the approval of the subject relief. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 May 13, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 June 28, 2013 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as is 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 May 8, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–11437 Filed 5–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2013–0031] 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 an undated document, which was received by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on March 26, 2013, the North Shore Railroad Company (NSHR) has petitioned FRA for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 215, Railroad PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28283 Freight Car Safety Standards. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2013–0031. Specifically, NSHR seeks exemption from the requirements for stenciling of restricted cars described in 49 CFR 215.203(a) that are set forth in 49 CFR 215.303 for its caboose, Car Number NSHR 61312 (NSHR 61312). NSHR states that stenciling the caboose to meet the requirements of Part 215 would detract from the historical and educational impression that this car is intended to preserve. NSHR further states that NSHR 61312 was built in 1952 and has Type 1 FRA glazing at all window locations with a sound car body, including ABDX service and ABDX emergency airbrakes. NSHR 61312 also has 51⁄2 x 10 roller bearings with 33-inch wheels. NSHR plans to operate NSHR 61312 in excursion, VIP, and shipper service on approximately 170 miles of track that is owned by the Susquehanna Economic Development Authority-Council of Governments’ (SEDA–COG) Joint Rail Authority. Rail lines of the SEDA–COG Joint Rail Authority over which NSHR 61312 will operate include the Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad (72 miles), the Lycoming Valley Railroad (34 miles), the North Shore Railroad (38 miles), and the Shamokin Valley Railroad (25 miles). NSHR will also operate NSHR 61312 in excursion, VIP, and shipper service on approximately 15 miles of track on the Union County Industrial Railroad. The West Shore Railroad Corporation owns approximately 5 miles on the Milton Branch and the Lewisburg & Buffalo Creek Railroad owns approximately 10 miles on the Winfield Branch. NSHR 61312 will be operated at a maximum timetable track speed authorized by all of the railroads listed above, not to exceed 50 mph. As information, NSHR also requests a Special Approval to continue NSHR 61312 in service in accordance with 49 CFR 205.203(c). 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 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 E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 28284 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 14, 2013 / Notices 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 June 28, 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 May 8, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–11432 Filed 5–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2013–0040] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 April 11, 2013, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) 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 232, Brake VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 May 13, 2013 Jkt 229001 System Safety Standards for Freight and Other NonPassenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2013–0040. Specifically, CP requests relief from 49 CFR 232.205(c)(1)(ii)(B), Class I brake tests—initial terminal inspection, and 49 CFR 232.207(b)(1), Class IA brake tests—1,000-mile inspection for trains operating in distributive power (DP) mode. CP requests that FRA allow 90 cubic feet per minute (CFM) instead of 60 CFM airflow method leakage tests on trains operating in DP mode. CP states that it has been operating trains without incident under these conditions in Canada since 2010. CP’s testing has demonstrated that: (1) The operation of DP trains with flow up to 90 CFM is safe, and (2) DP operation enhances safer train handling in cold weather. A summary of CP’s testing and experience with higher-flow DP trains in Canada is illustrated in an American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ (ASME) paper authored by CP and Wabtec Corporation, presented at the ASME/ American Society of Civil Engineers/ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 2012 Joint Rail Conference, and placed in the subject docket. CP has also included in its petition the proposed operating rule outlining when and how DP trains will be authorized to use the requested maximum 90 CFM air test criteria. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • 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 June 28, 2013 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as is 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 May 8, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–11436 Filed 5–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2006–26300] 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 February 22, 2013, the Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society, Inc. (MCRY) 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 223, Safety Glazing Standards— Locomotives, Passenger Cars and Cabooses, and 49 CFR part 231, Railroad Safety Appliance Standards. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2006–26300. Specifically, MCRY has petitioned FRA to grant an extension of relief from the requirements of 49 CFR 223.9(a) and 49 CFR 231.30(c)(ii). In addition, MCRY requests the continuation of a maximum operating speed of 15 mph for operations on MCRY’s property. MCRY seeks an extension of the requested E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2013-0031]


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 an undated 
document, which was received by the Federal Railroad Administration 
(FRA) on March 26, 2013, the North Shore Railroad Company (NSHR) has 
petitioned FRA for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 
the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 215, 
Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards. FRA assigned the petition Docket 
Number FRA-2013-0031.
    Specifically, NSHR seeks exemption from the requirements for 
stenciling of restricted cars described in 49 CFR 215.203(a) that are 
set forth in 49 CFR 215.303 for its caboose, Car Number NSHR 61312 
(NSHR 61312).
    NSHR states that stenciling the caboose to meet the requirements of 
Part 215 would detract from the historical and educational impression 
that this car is intended to preserve. NSHR further states that NSHR 
61312 was built in 1952 and has Type 1 FRA glazing at all window 
locations with a sound car body, including ABDX service and ABDX 
emergency airbrakes. NSHR 61312 also has 5\1/2\ x 10 roller bearings 
with 33-inch wheels.
    NSHR plans to operate NSHR 61312 in excursion, VIP, and shipper 
service on approximately 170 miles of track that is owned by the 
Susquehanna Economic Development Authority-Council of Governments' 
(SEDA-COG) Joint Rail Authority. Rail lines of the SEDA-COG Joint Rail 
Authority over which NSHR 61312 will operate include the Nittany & Bald 
Eagle Railroad (72 miles), the Lycoming Valley Railroad (34 miles), the 
North Shore Railroad (38 miles), and the Shamokin Valley Railroad (25 
miles). NSHR will also operate NSHR 61312 in excursion, VIP, and 
shipper service on approximately 15 miles of track on the Union County 
Industrial Railroad. The West Shore Railroad Corporation owns 
approximately 5 miles on the Milton Branch and the Lewisburg & Buffalo 
Creek Railroad owns approximately 10 miles on the Winfield Branch.
    NSHR 61312 will be operated at a maximum timetable track speed 
authorized by all of the railroads listed above, not to exceed 50 mph.
    As information, NSHR also requests a Special Approval to continue 
NSHR 61312 in service in accordance with 49 CFR 205.203(c).
    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 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

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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 June 28, 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 May 8, 2013.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2013-11432 Filed 5-13-13; 8:45 am]
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