Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 4033 [2015-01234]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 16 / Monday, January 26, 2015 / Notices www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Issued in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2015. Ron Hynes, Director, Office of Technical Oversight. [FR Doc. 2015–01233 Filed 1–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2012–0079] emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD 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 October 22, 2014, the Long Island Rail Road Company (LIRR) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of its waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR 228.405(a)(3). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2012–0079. In its petition, LIRR seeks a waiver allowing the series of at most 14 consecutive calendar days to reset after a general pick, or a large timetable revision. A general pick, as described by LIRR, is a biannual event allowing train employees to bid on jobs, with jobs being awarded based on an employee’s seniority. FRA’s current policy only allows a maximum series of at most 14 consecutive calendar days (to reset at the end of the 14th day), or when an employee does not initiate an on-duty period for any 2 calendar days within the 14 consecutive calendar-day series. In support of its initial request, LIRR explained that after the first general pick, about 20 employees were required to take 1 or 2 workdays off to avoid violating Federal requirements. As a result, employees suffered financially, and employee availability was reduced, disrupting LIRR’s ability to provide timely and efficient service for its customers. LIRR argues that allowing the 14 consecutive calendar-day series to reset after a general pick, or a large timetable revision, will prevent any future employee financial losses and disruptions in LIRR’s ability to provide optimum service to its customers. LIRR noted that there have been no material changes in circumstances since the original waiver was granted. Furthermore, LIRR states that its train employees continue to indicate support for the waiver. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Jan 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 March 12, 2015 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.). In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. See also https:// www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4033 Issued in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2015. Ron Hynes, Director, Office of Technical Oversight. [FR Doc. 2015–01234 Filed 1–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2013–0021; Notice 1] Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2000 East Lancs Lolyne Double Decker Bus Mounted on Volvo B7L Chassis Is Eligible for Importation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: Receipt of petition. AGENCY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 2000 East Lancs Lolyne double decker buses mounted on Volvo B7L chasses that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation into the United States because they have safety features that comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all such standards. SUMMARY: The closing date for comments on the petition is February 25, 2015. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket and notice numbers above and be submitted by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: 202–493–2251. Instructions: Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. 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[FR Doc No: 2015-01234]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

 [Docket Number FRA-2012-0079]


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 October 22, 2014, the Long Island Rail Road Company (LIRR) has 
petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension 
of its waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal 
railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR 228.405(a)(3). FRA 
assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2012-0079.
    In its petition, LIRR seeks a waiver allowing the series of at most 
14 consecutive calendar days to reset after a general pick, or a large 
timetable revision. A general pick, as described by LIRR, is a biannual 
event allowing train employees to bid on jobs, with jobs being awarded 
based on an employee's seniority. FRA's current policy only allows a 
maximum series of at most 14 consecutive calendar days (to reset at the 
end of the 14th day), or when an employee does not initiate an on-duty 
period for any 2 calendar days within the 14 consecutive calendar-day 
series.
    In support of its initial request, LIRR explained that after the 
first general pick, about 20 employees were required to take 1 or 2 
workdays off to avoid violating Federal requirements. As a result, 
employees suffered financially, and employee availability was reduced, 
disrupting LIRR's ability to provide timely and efficient service for 
its customers. LIRR argues that allowing the 14 consecutive calendar-
day series to reset after a general pick, or a large timetable 
revision, will prevent any future employee financial losses and 
disruptions in LIRR's ability to provide optimum service to its 
customers. LIRR noted that there have been no material changes in 
circumstances since the original waiver was granted. Furthermore, LIRR 
states that its train employees continue to indicate support for the 
waiver.
    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 March 12, 2015 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.). 
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the 
public to better inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, 
without edit, including any personal information the commenter 
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records 
notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. 
See also https://www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy 
notice of regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2015.
Ron Hynes,
Director, Office of Technical Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2015-01234 Filed 1-23-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

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