Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 41990-41991 [2013-16676]

Download as PDF 41990 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 134 / Friday, July 12, 2013 / Notices Issued on: July 8, 2013. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–16685 Filed 7–11–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2013–0058] 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 May 28, 2013, Commerce City (City), CO, and the Railroad Controls LP (RCL) have jointly 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 222, Use of Locomotive Horns at Public HighwayRail Grade Crossings. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2013– 0058. The City and RCL, jointly referred to as ‘‘Petitioners,’’ are seeking a waiver from the requirements of 49 CFR part 222, Appendix E, Paragraph 5, which provides that a wayside horn system must sound at a minimum of 15 seconds prior to the train’s arrival at the crossing and while the lead locomotive is traversing the crossing. Specifically, the Petitioners request that the wayside horn installed at the East 60th Avenue highway-rail grade crossing (USDOT #057190R) not be required to continue to sound while the lead locomotive is traversing the crossing when the train is traveling less than 15 mph. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:46 Jul 11, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 August 26, 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). Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–16678 Filed 7–11–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2013–0048] 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 April 7, 2013, the Massachusetts Central Railroad Corporation (MCER) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a 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–2013–0048. In its petition, MCER 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 an on-duty period, each day, for 6 consecutive days. PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Specifically, MCER seeks a waiver to allow a train employee to initiate an onduty period for 6 consecutive days followed by 24 hours off duty. In support of its request, MCER submitted documents demonstrating employee support and a description of employee work schedules. 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 August 26, 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.). 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 E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 134 / Friday, July 12, 2013 / Notices Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477). Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–16676 Filed 7–11–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2013–0051] 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 May 6, 2013, the Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society (ELDCPS) 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 section 223.15, Requirements for existing passenger cars. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2013–0051. This petition relates to the operation of a sleeping car, ‘‘The City of Lima,’’ Reporting Mark RPCX 211. The petitioner is requesting permission to continue to operate the car that does not have window glazing meeting the requirements of 49 CFR 223.15. This car is interchanged with railroads operating on the general system, moved short distances over freight railroads for storage when not in use, and operated behind Amtrak passenger trains or in special trains made up of similar passenger cars. ELDCPS is a not-forprofit corporation, incorporated in the State of New Jersey since 2001. The private passenger car fleet is a small fraction of the total passenger fleet operating in the country, and continues to have an excellent safety record, due in part to the operating characteristics and the operating environment of the cars. Operation of this private passenger car has been injury-free as related to window glazing for the past 20 years, and the car has operated in the service described in this petition since 2008. Specifically, Car RPCX 211 was built by Pullman Standard in February 1950 and is equipped with 20 Adams & Westlake #64 sash, double-glazed, 30″ × 42″ side windows with a mixture of unmarked polycarbonate and automotive-type, windshield-grade, laminated safety glass. FRA Type II polycarbonate glazing is present in the vestibule’s Dutch doors, but is badly VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:46 Jul 11, 2013 Jkt 229001 hazed. Carbody end-door windows are unmarked polycarbonate. ELDCPS seeks relief from the glazing requirements for operation of this passenger car for short distances over freight lines, behind Amtrak passenger trains, or in special trains made up of similar passenger cars. Typically, these cars are operated over scenic, longdistance routes through rural countryside, which are low-risk areas for window damage or breakage. The car is operated at a maximum track speed, as authorized by the railroad that is controlling the movement. Since ELDCPS purchased RPCX 211, in 2007, FRA has not received any reports of personal injuries involving the operation of this equipment as the result of the presently installed noncompliant glazing. There have not been any acts of vandalism to this car while in storage or in operation. When not in use, this equipment is stored at a private siding on the DelawareLackawanna Railroad in Scranton, PA. ELDCPS has a current and feasible emergency egress plan for this car. The plan includes four, clearly marked emergency exit windows, emergency battery lights throughout the car, and standard emergency tools in a wellmarked cabinet near Bedroom A in the hallway. 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41991 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 August 26, 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). Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–16677 Filed 7–11–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2013–0136] Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Flooding Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA); DOT. ACTION: Notice; Issuance of Advisory Bulletin. AGENCY: PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to all owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to communicate the potential for damage to pipeline facilities caused by severe flooding. This advisory includes actions that operators should consider taking to ensure the integrity of pipelines in case of flooding. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Operators of pipelines subject to regulation by PHMSA should contact the appropriate PHMSA Regional Office. The PHMSA Regional Offices and their contact information are as follows: • Central Region: 816–329–3800 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 134 (Friday, July 12, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41990-41991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16676]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2013-0048]


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 April 7, 2013, the Massachusetts Central Railroad 
Corporation (MCER) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration 
(FRA) for a 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-2013-0048.
    In its petition, MCER 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 an on-duty period, each day, for 6 consecutive days. 
Specifically, MCER seeks a waiver to allow a train employee to initiate 
an on-duty period for 6 consecutive days followed by 24 hours off duty. 
In support of its request, MCER submitted documents demonstrating 
employee support and a description of employee work schedules.
    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 August 26, 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.). 
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

[[Page 41991]]

Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477).

Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2013-16676 Filed 7-11-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

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