Notice of Public Hearing: Norfolk Southern Corporation, 34151-34152 [2013-13470]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 109 / Thursday, June 6, 2013 / Notices commercial vehicle with his correction.’’ Mr. Zachary reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 36 years, accumulating 2.5 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he was driving too fast for the road conditions. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments received before the close of business July 8, 2013. Comments will be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will consider them to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing date. Interested persons should monitor the public docket for new material. Issued on: May 29, 2013. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–13410 Filed 6–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2013–0050] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that by a document dated February 14, 2013, the Wisconsin Central Limited (WC) 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– 0050. Applicant: Wisconsin Central Limited, Mr. Thomas W. Hilliard, Senior Manager S&C, Engineering Department, Southern Region, 17641 South Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430. WC, which is a subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway (CN), seeks VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:35 Jun 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of a traffic control system (TCS) from Milepost (MP) 44.4, Stockton 2, to MP 45.4, Kirk Yard Junction, including the removal of Control Point (CP) Kirk Yard Junction on the Matteson Subdivision in Gary, IN. In its petition, WC states that it seeks the proposed changes because the reconfiguration of the entrance to the Kirk Yard requires that an existing main track be converted to a yard pull down track. At the present end of the TCS at Stockton 2, WC will convert the current three tracks to four tracks, creating two new yard leads. The TCS limits will begin and end at Stockton 2. All diverging routes in Stockton 2 will remain as part of the TCS on the Matteson Subdivision. 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 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 July 22, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34151 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 June 3, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–13458 Filed 6–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2012–0087] Notice of Public Hearing: Norfolk Southern Corporation The Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking the approval of the proposed discontinuance of automatic signals within traffic control system (TCS) territory and the installation of a cab signal system without automatic wayside signals on the NS Pittsburgh Line, from Harrisburg, PA, Milepost (MP) PT 104.90 to Pittsburgh, PA, MP PT 353.35. All existing automatic signals on this line will be removed. This proceeding is identified as FRA block signal application Docket Number FRA–2012–0087. A copy of NS’s full petition is available for review online at https://www.regulations.gov under the docket number identified above. FRA conducted a field investigation in this matter and issued a public notice seeking comments from interested parties. See 77 FR 74736 (December 17, 2012). After examining NS’s proposal, the comments to NS’s proposal, and the available facts, FRA determined that a public hearing is necessary before a final decision is made on NS’s block signal application. Accordingly, FRA invites all interested parties to participate in a public hearing on July 23, 2013. The hearing will be conducted at the Moon Township Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108. The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interested parties are invited to present oral statements at the hearing. For information on facilities or services for persons with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the hearing, E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 34152 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 109 / Thursday, June 6, 2013 / Notices contact Ms. Tiffany McAlpine, Administrative Staff Assistant, by telephone, email, or in writing, at least 5 business days before the date of the hearing. Ms. McAlpine’s contact information is as follows: FRA, Office of Chief Counsel, Mail Stop 10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 493–6055; email: Tiffany.McAlpine@dot.gov. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Paul Weber, Railroad Safety Specialist, Signal and Train Control Division, at (202) 493–6258 or Paul.Weber@dot.gov. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with Rule 25 of the FRA Rules of Practice (49 CFR 211.25) by a representative designated by FRA. The hearing will be a nonadversarial proceeding; therefore, there will be no cross-examination of persons presenting statements. An FRA representative will make an opening statement outlining the scope of the hearing. After all initial statements have been completed, those persons wishing to make brief rebuttal statements will be given the opportunity to do so in the same order in which they made their initial statements. Additional procedures, if necessary for the conduct of the hearing, will be announced at the hearing. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–13470 Filed 6–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. DOT 2013 0066] Request for Comments on a New Information Collection Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comments. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on December 20, 2012. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 8, 2013. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:35 Jun 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Jackson, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W26–494, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–0615; or email barbara.jackson@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Maritime Administration Service Delivery. OMB Control Number: 2133–NEW. Type of Request: New Information Collection. Abstract: This collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the Agency’s programs. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government. Average Expected Annual Number of activities: 15. Estimated Number of Respondents: 713. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,700. Frequency of Response: Once. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding these information collections to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: MARAD Desk Officer. Alternatively, comments may be sent via email to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget, at the following address: oira.submissions@omb.eop.gov. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and, (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. AUTHORITY: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93. Issued in Washington, DC on May 28, 2013. Julie P. Agarwal, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2013–13378 Filed 6–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2013–0069] Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of information. AGENCY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes the collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 5, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number NHTSA–2013–0069 using any of the following methods: Electronic submissions: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility, M–30, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 109 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34151-34152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-13470]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2012-0087]


Notice of Public Hearing: Norfolk Southern Corporation

    The Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned the Federal 
Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking the approval of the proposed 
discontinuance of automatic signals within traffic control system (TCS) 
territory and the installation of a cab signal system without automatic 
wayside signals on the NS Pittsburgh Line, from Harrisburg, PA, 
Milepost (MP) PT 104.90 to Pittsburgh, PA, MP PT 353.35. All existing 
automatic signals on this line will be removed.
    This proceeding is identified as FRA block signal application 
Docket Number FRA-2012-0087. A copy of NS's full petition is available 
for review online at https://www.regulations.gov under the docket number 
identified above.
    FRA conducted a field investigation in this matter and issued a 
public notice seeking comments from interested parties. See 77 FR 74736 
(December 17, 2012). After examining NS's proposal, the comments to 
NS's proposal, and the available facts, FRA determined that a public 
hearing is necessary before a final decision is made on NS's block 
signal application. Accordingly, FRA invites all interested parties to 
participate in a public hearing on July 23, 2013. The hearing will be 
conducted at the Moon Township Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon 
Township, PA 15108. The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interested 
parties are invited to present oral statements at the hearing. For 
information on facilities or services for persons with disabilities, or 
to request special assistance at the hearing,

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contact Ms. Tiffany McAlpine, Administrative Staff Assistant, by 
telephone, email, or in writing, at least 5 business days before the 
date of the hearing. Ms. McAlpine's contact information is as follows: 
FRA, Office of Chief Counsel, Mail Stop 10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 493-6055; email: 
Tiffany.McAlpine@dot.gov. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Paul 
Weber, Railroad Safety Specialist, Signal and Train Control Division, 
at (202) 493-6258 or Paul.Weber@dot.gov.
    The hearing will be conducted in accordance with Rule 25 of the FRA 
Rules of Practice (49 CFR 211.25) by a representative designated by 
FRA. The hearing will be a nonadversarial proceeding; therefore, there 
will be no cross-examination of persons presenting statements. An FRA 
representative will make an opening statement outlining the scope of 
the hearing. After all initial statements have been completed, those 
persons wishing to make brief rebuttal statements will be given the 
opportunity to do so in the same order in which they made their initial 
statements. Additional procedures, if necessary for the conduct of the 
hearing, will be announced at the hearing.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2013.
Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2013-13470 Filed 6-5-13; 8:45 am]
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