CSX Transportation, Inc.-Abandonment Exemption-in White County, Ind., 10227-10228 [2014-03869]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 36 / Monday, February 24, 2014 / Notices inserted into one of the vehicle’s USB ports in a very specific way, while other associated conditions also occur as follows: 1. The driver must insert a media device, such as a jump drive or MP3 player, into one of the USB ports to access songs on the media device. The songs on that device will start playing without further driver intervention. 2. To select a particular song, either the center cluster controls or the steering wheel controls may be used. The condition will not occur if the center cluster controls are used, but if the redundant steering wheel controls are used to select a song, the condition may occur if the following series of events also occurs: a. The driver searches for a particular song by depressing the left arrow on the right spoke of the steering wheel; b. then selects ‘‘audio’’ using the steering wheel controls; c. then selects ‘‘browse’’ using the steering wheel controls; d. then scrolls to a particular song using the steering wheel controls; and e. then selects the song to play. At this point, operation remains normal. f. If the driver selects ‘‘browse’’ using the steering wheel controls to select a second song, the subject condition may occur, but only if the total information in titles of the buffered songs exceeds 2,000 bytes. (Note: Fifteen songs are uploaded at a time to the buffer). The combination of the specific series of events noted above, together with the [total] information in the buffer exceeding 2000 bytes, is very unlikely. GM is aware of only 2 incidents of the subject condition occurring. These incidents were isolated to the test vehicle fleet (589 vehicles), which has accrued over 7 million total miles. GM checked all warranty claims on the subject vehicles and did not find any complaints related to the subject condition. The subject vehicles in the field are likely to have accrued over 106 million miles with no field reports of the noncompliant condition. GM is not aware of any complaints to NHTSA about this condition. B. The condition is short-lived. The disruption of the PRNDM and the activation of the telltales as a result of this condition are very brief. In the unlikely event the subject condition were to occur and the instrument cluster resets, the gear [shift position] display extinguishes for one and one half seconds and a telltale bulb check is triggered, which persists for approximately five seconds. This momentary condition would be a clear indication to the driver that service may be required. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:16 Feb 21, 2014 Jkt 232001 GM is unaware of any previous recall for a short-lived activation of the telltales. GM is also unaware of any previous recall for a short-live disruption of the gear selector [display]. In addition, GM referred to a NHTSA response to a letter from Ford Motor Company dated May 23, 1979, in which GM believes that NHTSA acknowledged that a short-lived inability to view telltales does not necessarily warrant manufacturers correcting the condition. C. The condition has little effect on the normal operation of the vehicle. While the operation of the instrument panel is briefly affected by the underlying condition, none of the other vehicle operations are affected. Any underlying messages remain in place and will continue to be displayed after the instrument panel resets. Other operations, like cruise control, are unaffected by the subject condition. Only the displays on the instrument panel are briefly affected by the condition. If the condition were to occur it is unlikely the brief disruption of the PRNDM will affect the driver. The condition can only be triggered when the driver is searching for a song with the steering wheel controls, which are located on the right spoke of the steering wheel. If the driver is in the process of searching for a song, it is unlikely the driver will shift the transmission for the one and one half seconds the PRNDM is disrupted, since the driver would also use his right hand to shift. D. NHTSA has previously granted petitions for inconsequential noncompliance that GM believes can be applied to a decision on its petition. Refer to GM’s petition for a complete discussion of its reasoning. GM has additionally informed NHTSA that it has corrected the noncompliance so that all future production of these vehicles will comply with FMVSS No. 110 and FMVSS No. 120. In summation, GM believes that the described noncompliance of the subject vehicles is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, and that its petition, to exempt from providing recall notification of noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30118 and remedying the recall noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120 should be granted. NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively, to notify owners, PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10227 purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, any decision on this petition only applies to the subject noncompliant vehicles that GM no longer controlled at the time it determined that the noncompliance existed. However, any decision on this petition does not relieve vehicle distributors and dealers of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of the noncompliant vehicles under their control after GM notified them that the subject noncompliance existed. Authority: (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8) Claude H. Harris, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–03896 Filed 2–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. AB 55 (Sub-No. 712X)] CSX Transportation, Inc.— Abandonment Exemption—in White County, Ind. On February 4, 2014, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) filed with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon approximately 9.67 miles of rail line on its Monticello Industrial Track, Monon Subdivision, between Monon, milepost 0QA 88.33, and Monticello at the end of the track, milepost 0QA 98.00, in White County, Ind. (the Line).1 The Line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 47959 and 47960 and includes the Monon Station, milepost 0QA 88.3, and the Monticello Station, milepost 0QA 98.00. CSXT states that, based on information in its possession, the Line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in CSXT’s possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it. 1 CSXT states that there is one shipper on the line, Monticello Farm Service, Inc. (MFS), and that the revenue generated by MFS is insufficient to cover operation and maintenance costs, much less generate a return on CSXT’s investment in the Line. In addition, CSXT states that it does not expect any new rail-oriented business to develop on the Line, and upon receipt of abandonment authority, it plans to use a portion of the Line near Monon for car storage and to salvage the track and improvements on the remainder of the Line. E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 10228 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 36 / Monday, February 24, 2014 / Notices The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad— Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, In Bingham & Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). By issuance of this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be issued by May 23, 2014. Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting the petition for exemption. Each OFA must be accompanied by a $1,600 filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment of rail service and salvage of the Line, the Line may be suitable for other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under 49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than March 17, 2014. Each trail use request must be accompanied by a $250 filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27). All filings in response to this notice must refer to Docket No. AB 55 (Sub-No. 712X) and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001; and (2) Louis E. Gitomer, 600 Baltimore Ave., Suite 301, Towson, MD 21204. Replies to the petition are due on or before March 17, 2014. Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment procedures may contact the Board’s Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs and Compliance at (202) 245–0238 or refer to the full abandonment or discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR part 1152. Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) at (202) 245–0305. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339.] An environmental assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement (EIS), if necessary) prepared by OEA will be served upon all parties of record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its preparation. Other interested persons may contact OEA to obtain a copy of the EA (or EIS). EAs in these abandonment proceedings normally will be made available within 60 days of the filing of the petition. The deadline for submission of comments on the EA generally will be within 30 days of its service. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:16 Feb 21, 2014 Jkt 232001 Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at WWW.STB.DOT.GOV. Decided: February 19, 2014. By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Raina S. White, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2014–03869 Filed 2–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY List of Countries Requiring Cooperation with an International Boycott Office of the Secretary, Department of the Treasury. In accordance with section 999(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Department of the Treasury is publishing a current list of countries which require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). On the basis of the best information currently available to the Department of the Treasury, the following countries require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). Iraq Kuwait Lebanon Libya Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria United Arab Emirates Yemen AGENCY: Date: February 14, 2014. Danielle Rolfes, International Tax Counsel (Tax Policy). [FR Doc. 2014–03693 Filed 2–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8826 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8826, Disabled Access Credit. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 25, 2014 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Christie A. Preston, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Disabled Access Credit. OMB Number: 1545–1205. Form Number: Form 8826. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 44 allows eligible small businesses to claim a nonrefundable income tax credit of 50% of the amount of eligible access expenditures for any tax year that exceed $250 but do not exceed $10,250. Form 8826 figures the credit and the tax liability limit. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, farms and individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,422. Estimated Time per Respondent: 5 hrs., 6 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 89,027. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10227-10228]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-03869]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[Docket No. AB 55 (Sub-No. 712X)]


CSX Transportation, Inc.--Abandonment Exemption--in White County, 
Ind.

    On February 4, 2014, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) filed with the 
Surface Transportation Board (Board) a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 
for exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10903 
to abandon approximately 9.67 miles of rail line on its Monticello 
Industrial Track, Monon Subdivision, between Monon, milepost 0QA 88.33, 
and Monticello at the end of the track, milepost 0QA 98.00, in White 
County, Ind. (the Line).\1\ The Line traverses United States Postal 
Service Zip Codes 47959 and 47960 and includes the Monon Station, 
milepost 0QA 88.3, and the Monticello Station, milepost 0QA 98.00.
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    \1\ CSXT states that there is one shipper on the line, 
Monticello Farm Service, Inc. (MFS), and that the revenue generated 
by MFS is insufficient to cover operation and maintenance costs, 
much less generate a return on CSXT's investment in the Line. In 
addition, CSXT states that it does not expect any new rail-oriented 
business to develop on the Line, and upon receipt of abandonment 
authority, it plans to use a portion of the Line near Monon for car 
storage and to salvage the track and improvements on the remainder 
of the Line.
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    CSXT states that, based on information in its possession, the Line 
does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in 
CSXT's possession will be made available promptly to those requesting 
it.

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    The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the 
conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad--Abandonment Portion 
Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, In Bingham & Bonneville Counties, 
Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
    By issuance of this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption 
proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be 
issued by May 23, 2014.
    Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) 
will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting 
the petition for exemption. Each OFA must be accompanied by a $1,600 
filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25).
    All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment 
of rail service and salvage of the Line, the Line may be suitable for 
other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public 
use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under 
49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than March 17, 2014. Each trail use 
request must be accompanied by a $250 filing fee. See 49 CFR 
1002.2(f)(27).
    All filings in response to this notice must refer to Docket No. AB 
55 (Sub-No. 712X) and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation 
Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001; and (2) Louis E. 
Gitomer, 600 Baltimore Ave., Suite 301, Towson, MD 21204. Replies to 
the petition are due on or before March 17, 2014.
    Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment 
procedures may contact the Board's Office of Public Assistance, 
Governmental Affairs and Compliance at (202) 245-0238 or refer to the 
full abandonment or discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR part 1152. 
Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the 
Board's Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) at (202) 245-0305. 
[Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.]
    An environmental assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement 
(EIS), if necessary) prepared by OEA will be served upon all parties of 
record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its 
preparation. Other interested persons may contact OEA to obtain a copy 
of the EA (or EIS). EAs in these abandonment proceedings normally will 
be made available within 60 days of the filing of the petition. The 
deadline for submission of comments on the EA generally will be within 
30 days of its service.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at 
WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.

    Decided: February 19, 2014.

    By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Raina S. White,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2014-03869 Filed 2-21-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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