Oakland Global Rail Enterprise, LLC-Operation Exemption-Rail Line of Union Pacific Railroad Company and BNSF Railway Company, 28594-28595 [2014-11215]

Download as PDF 28594 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 95 / Friday, May 16, 2014 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC, on May 12, 2014. Robert C. Lauby, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–11349 Filed 5–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA 2006–26555] Consumer Information; New Car Assessment Program National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Correction to final agency decision notice. AGENCY: This document contains a correction to the final agency decision notice published in the Federal Register on Friday, July 11, 2008 (73 FR 40016). This document clarifies that the agency has used and will continue to use traditional rounding in the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), not the round-to-even approach reflected in ASTM E29 ‘‘Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications’’ (ASTM E29). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For non-legal issues, you may contact Ms. Jennifer N. Dang, Office of Crashworthiness Standards (Telephone: 202–366–1740) (Fax: 202–493–2739). For legal issues, you may call Mr. William Shakely, Office of the Chief Counsel (Telephone: 202–366–2992) (Fax: 202–366–3820). You may send mail to both of these officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Washington, DC 20590–0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EMCDONALD on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Background On July 11, 2008, NHTSA published a final agency decision notice (73 FR 40016) announcing enhancements to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which provides consumers with comparative information on the safety of new vehicles to assist them with vehicle purchasing decisions and to encourage motor vehicle manufacturers to make safety improvements. In the area of crashworthiness safety (how well the vehicle protects occupants in the event of a crash), NCAP uses the 5-Star Safety VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:00 May 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 Rating system to communicate the relative performance of vehicles to consumers. In the 2008 final agency decision notice, the agency discussed how the star ratings are determined based on the relative risk of injury to occupants, quantified as Relative Risk Scores (RRS). The notice discussed the determination of the RRS and the use of ASTM E29 ‘‘Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications’’ (ASTM E29) to round values. In actuality, since current NCAP requirements were instituted beginning with the 2011 model year, NHTSA has been using the traditional rounding method, in which the following rounding logic is used: • When the digit after the last digit to be retained is less than 5, keep the last digit unchanged (for example, in rounding to the hundredths place: 0.453 = 0.45). • When the digit after the last digit to be retained is greater than or equal to 5, increase the last retained digit by 1 (for example, in rounding to the hundredths place: 0.455 = 0.46 and 0.465 = 0.47). The ASTM E29 method and the traditional rounding method only differ in instances when the digit after the last place to be retained is equal to 5 and there are no digits beyond 5 (for example, when rounding a number such as 0.455 to the hundredths place). The following rounding logic is used in ASTM E29 and is known as the roundto-even method: • When the digit after the last digit to be retained is equal to 5, increase the last retained digit by 1 if it is odd, or leave the last retained digit unchanged if it is even (for example, in rounding to the hundredths place: 0.455 = 0.46 and 0.465 = 0.46). Need for Correction While the agency referred in the final agency decision notice to the ASTM E29 method, the traditional rounding method has been and is the method used in NCAP. The traditional rounding method is also used in the publiclyavailable ratings calculator that the agency releases each year, which includes injury measures collected from NCAP’s vehicle tests.1 Following publication of the final agency decision notice, the agency was asked about its method of rounding injury values obtained from its vehicle tests. This notice reiterates the agency’s 1 The ratings calculator is placed in the public docket each year and can be accessed online by visiting www.regulations.gov. The most recent ratings calculator for model year 2014 vehicles is in docket NHTSA–2013–0053 at www.regulations.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 longstanding rounding method, which is the traditional rounding method (not the ASTM E29 method), used in all NCAP-related calculations to generate vehicle safety ratings. Claude H. Harris, Acting Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2014–11327 Filed 5–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. FD 35822] Oakland Global Rail Enterprise, LLC— Operation Exemption—Rail Line of Union Pacific Railroad Company and BNSF Railway Company Oakland Global Rail Enterprise, LLC (OGRE), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to operate over approximately 1.8 miles of track consisting of: (1) Approximately 3,800 feet of track owned by Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) that runs between 2001 Engineers Road and the end of the UP interchange track; and (2) approximately 5,622 feet of track owned by BNSF Railway Company that runs between a point at or near the Bay Bridge Freeway and the Gary Steel facilities on 20th Street in Oakland, Alameda County, Cal. According to OGRE, the transaction does not involve any provision or agreement that would limit future interchange of traffic with any thirdparty carrier. OGRE states that it will hold itself out to provide all common carrier rail freight service over the tracks. OGRE intends to consummate the proposed transaction on or before January 1, 2015, which is after the effective date of this exemption (30 days after the exemption was filed). OGRE certifies that their projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not result in its becoming a Class III rail carrier and will not exceed $5 million. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the exemption. Petitions to stay must be filed no later than May 23, 2014 (at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 95 / Friday, May 16, 2014 / Notices 35822, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Edward D. Greenberg, GKG Law, P.C., Canal Square, 1054 ThirtyFirst Street NW., Washington, DC 20007. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at ‘‘www.stb.dot.gov.’’ Decided: May 12, 2014. By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Derrick A. Gardner, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2014–11215 Filed 5–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Submission for OMB Review; Financial Management Policies—Interest Rate Risk Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning renewal of its information collection titled, ‘‘Financial Management Policies—Interest Rate Risk.’’ It also is giving notice that it has submitted the collection to OMB for review. SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted on or before June 16, 2014. ADDRESSES: Because paper mail in the Washington, DC area and at the OCC is subject to delay, commenters are encouraged to submit comments by email if possible. Comments may be sent to: Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Attention: 1557–0299, 400 7th Street SW., Suite EMCDONALD on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:00 May 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 3E–218, Mail Stop 9W–11, Washington, DC 20219. In addition, comments may be sent by fax to (571) 465–4326 or by electronic mail to regs.comments@ occ.treas.gov. You may personally inspect and photocopy comments at the OCC, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. For security reasons, the OCC requires that visitors make an appointment to inspect comments. You may do so by calling (202) 649–6700. Upon arrival, visitors will be required to present valid government-issued photo identification and to submit to security screening in order to inspect and photocopy comments. All comments received, including attachments and other supporting materials, are part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. Do not enclose any information in your comment or supporting materials that you consider confidential or inappropriate for public disclosure. Additionally, please send a copy of your comments by mail to: OCC Desk Officer, 1557–0299, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., #10235, Washington, DC 20503, or by email to: oira submission@ omb.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Johnny Vilela or Mary H. Gottlieb, OCC Clearance Officers, (202) 649–5490, for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, TTY, (202) 649–5597, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW., Suite 3E–218, Mail Stop 9W–11, Washington, DC 20219. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the OMB for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) to include agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. The OCC is proposing to extend OMB approval of the following information collection: Report Title: Financial Management Policies—Interest Rate Risk. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. OMB Control No.: 1557–0299. Estimated Number of Respondents: 500. Estimated Total Burden: 20,000. Abstract: This information collection covers the recordkeeping burden for maintaining data in accordance with OCC’s regulation on interest rate risk procedures, 12 CFR 163.176. The PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28595 purpose of the regulation is to ensure that Federal savings associations are managing their exposure to interest rate risk appropriately. To comply with this reporting requirement, institutions need to maintain records sufficient for determining how they monitor and manage interest rate risk exposure internally. Comments: The OCC published a notice for 60 days of comment regarding the collection on February 14, 2014. 79 FR 9046. No comments were received. Comments continue to be invited on: (a) Whether the collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the OCC’s functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the OCC’s estimates of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) Ways to minimize the burden of information collections on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: May 12, 2014. Stuart E. Feldstein, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division. [FR Doc. 2014–11395 Filed 5–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; Renewal of Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 95 (Friday, May 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11215]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[Docket No. FD 35822]


Oakland Global Rail Enterprise, LLC--Operation Exemption--Rail 
Line of Union Pacific Railroad Company and BNSF Railway Company

    Oakland Global Rail Enterprise, LLC (OGRE), a noncarrier, has filed 
a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to operate over 
approximately 1.8 miles of track consisting of: (1) Approximately 3,800 
feet of track owned by Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) that runs 
between 2001 Engineers Road and the end of the UP interchange track; 
and (2) approximately 5,622 feet of track owned by BNSF Railway Company 
that runs between a point at or near the Bay Bridge Freeway and the 
Gary Steel facilities on 20th Street in Oakland, Alameda County, Cal.
    According to OGRE, the transaction does not involve any provision 
or agreement that would limit future interchange of traffic with any 
third-party carrier. OGRE states that it will hold itself out to 
provide all common carrier rail freight service over the tracks.
    OGRE intends to consummate the proposed transaction on or before 
January 1, 2015, which is after the effective date of this exemption 
(30 days after the exemption was filed).
    OGRE certifies that their projected annual revenues as a result of 
this transaction will not result in its becoming a Class III rail 
carrier and will not exceed $5 million.
    If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, 
the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption 
under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a 
petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the 
exemption. Petitions to stay must be filed no later than May 23, 2014 
(at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective).
    An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. 
FD

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35822, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a copy of each 
pleading must be served on Edward D. Greenberg, GKG Law, P.C., Canal 
Square, 1054 Thirty-First Street NW., Washington, DC 20007.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at 
``www.stb.dot.gov.''

    Decided: May 12, 2014.
    By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Derrick A. Gardner,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2014-11215 Filed 5-15-14; 8:45 am]
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