Emergency Relief Program: Proposed Guidance, 6170-6171 [2015-02137]

Download as PDF 6170 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 23 / Wednesday, February 4, 2015 / Notices 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 28, 2015. Ron Hynes, Director, Office of Technical Oversight. [FR Doc. 2015–02161 Filed 2–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2014–0125] 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 December 10, 2014, Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad (WNYP) 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 part 223, Safety Glazing Standards—Locomotives, Passenger Cars and Cabooses. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2014–0125. Specifically, WNYP requests a waiver from the glazing requirements at 49 CFR 223.9, Requirements for new or rebuilt equipment, for a steel bay window caboose, identified as Car Number WNYP 300. WNYP states that this caboose will be used infrequently for such things as special occasions, historical events, and Santa trains. This caboose would not be used in regular freight operations or in interchange service. Although many of the original side windows have been blanked over with steel sheeting, the bay and end windows remain. These windows are equipped with tempered glass, which is not of FRA Type II standards. WNYP further states that this caboose will be serviced, inspected, and maintained in compliance with other applicable regulations. The caboose was upgraded sometime during its life with modern 70-ton roller bearing trucks. The VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Feb 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 caboose is currently housed in Olean, NY. In addition, WNYP states that the Caboose WNYP 300 was built in 1960 and is more than 50 years of age from its original construction date and, therefore, is restricted per 49 CFR 215.203(a). WNYP’s petition also includes a request for Special Approval in accordance with 49 CFR 215.203(c). 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 23, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 28, 2015. Ron Hynes, Director, Office of Technical Oversight. [FR Doc. 2015–02160 Filed 2–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [Docket No. FTA–2015–0002] Emergency Relief Program: Proposed Guidance Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Availability of Guidance for FTA’s Emergency Relief Program and Request for Comments. AGENCY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has placed in the docket and on its Web site proposed guidance on FTA’s Emergency Relief (ER) Program for states and transit agencies that may be affected by a declared emergency or disaster and that may seek funding under FTA’s ER Program. The proposed guidance is contained in the newly revised Reference Manual for States & Transit Agencies on Response and Recovery from Declared Disasters and FTA’s Emergency Relief Program, which replaces ‘‘Response and Recovery from Declared Emergencies and Disasters: A Reference for Transit Agencies,’’ last updated in June 2013. In addition to proposed guidance on the ER Program, this document provides information on other disaster relief resources available through FTA and from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). By this notice, FTA seeks public comment on the proposed ER Program guidance. DATES: Comments must be submitted by April 6, 2015. Late-filed comments will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Please submit your comments by only one of the following methods, identifying your submission by docket number FTA–2015–0002. All electronic submissions must be made to the U.S. Government electronic site at https://www.regulations.gov. (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 23 / Wednesday, February 4, 2015 / Notices the online instructions for submitting comments. (2) 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. (3) Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. (4) Fax: 202–493–2251. Instructions: You must include the agency name (Federal Transit Administration) and Docket number (FTA–2015–0002) for this notice at the beginning of your comments. Submit two copies of your comments if you submit them by mail. For confirmation that FTA received your comments, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. All comments received will be posted without change to www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided and will be available to internet users. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or https://DocketsInfo.dot.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents and comments received, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE., Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about the ER Program, contact Adam Schildge, Office of Program Management, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE., Washington, DC 20590, phone: (202) 366–0778, or email, adam.schildge@ dot.gov. For legal questions regarding the final program regulations, contact Bonnie Graves, Office of Chief Counsel, same address, phone: (202) 366–0944, or email, Bonnie.Graves@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published proposed guidance on FTA’s Emergency Relief (ER) Program for states and transit agencies that may be affected by a declared emergency or disaster and that may seek Federal disaster assistance for emergency related expenses. This guidance document, Reference Manual for States & Transit Agencies on Response and Recovery from Declared Disasters and FTA’s Emergency Relief Program, includes information on disaster relief resources available for transit systems from both VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Feb 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 FTA and FEMA, in addition to detailed program guidance and application instructions for FTA’s Emergency Relief Program. This manual has been produced in coordination with FEMA, and incorporates current guidance on FEMA disaster relief programs. This includes guidance for transit agencies on the appropriate circumstances under which to apply to FTA or FEMA for disaster relief assistance. This reference manual includes background information on other sources of Federal disaster relief assistance, in addition to recommended practices for states and transit agencies for disaster preparation and response, that was previously included in ‘‘Response and Recovery from Declared Emergencies and Disasters: A Reference for Transit Agencies.’’ This information has been updated and is contained in Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of this reference manual. Guidance specific to FTA’s ER Program is contained in Chapter 4 of this reference manual. This includes an overview of eligible recipients, eligible projects, application procedures, and other key program policies and requirements. The guidance in this manual is based on final program regulations published on October 7, 2014 at 49 CFR part 602 (79 FR 60349), which were developed through a public notice and comment process. In addition, the guidance document includes previously issued policy statements and information from Federal Register notices that FTA published subsequent to Hurricane Sandy. The document has been placed in the docket and has been posted on FTA’s Web site at www.fta.dot.gov/ emergencyrelief. With this notice, FTA invites public comment on this proposed guidance. Therese W. McMillan, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015–02137 Filed 2–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2014–0113; Notice 2] Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Grant of petition. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00133 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6171 Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. (Harley-Davidson) has determined that certain MY 2015 Harley-Davidson model XG500 and model XG750 motorcycles do not fully comply with speedometer markings as specified in table 3, footnote 4, of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 123, Motorcycle Controls and Displays. Harley-Davidson has filed an appropriate report dated September 3, 2014, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. ADDRESSES: For further information on this decision contact Stuart Seigel, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), telephone (202) 366–5287, facsimile (202) 366– 5930. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Harley-Davidson’s Petition: Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) (see implementing rule at 49 CFR part 556), Harley-Davidson submitted a petition for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. Notice of receipt of the petition was published, with a 30-day public comment period, on November 21, 2014 in the Federal Register (79 FR 69553). No comments were received. To view the petition and all supporting documents log onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Web site at: https://www.regulations.gov/. Then follow the online search instructions to locate docket number ‘‘NHTSA–2014– 0113.’’ II. Motorcycles Involved: Affected are approximately 3,929 MY 2015 HarleyDavidson model XG500 and model XG750 motorcycles manufactured from March 6, 2014 through August 12, 2014. III. Noncompliance: Harley-Davidson explains that the numerals on the speedometers of the affected motorcycles are labeled at 20 mph intervals instead of 10 mph intervals as required by table 3, footnote 4, of FMVSS No. 123. Rule Text: Footnote 4 of FMVSS No. 123 table 3 requires in pertinent part: SUMMARY: . . . Major graduations and numerals appear at 10 mph intervals, minor graduations at 5 mph intervals. . . V. Summary of HARLEYDAVIDSON’s Analyses: HarleyDavidson stated its belief that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety for the following reasons: (A) Harley-Davidson stated that FMVSS No. 123 does not require that motorcycles be E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6170-6171]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02137]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[Docket No. FTA-2015-0002]


Emergency Relief Program: Proposed Guidance

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of Guidance for FTA's Emergency Relief 
Program and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has placed in the 
docket and on its Web site proposed guidance on FTA's Emergency Relief 
(ER) Program for states and transit agencies that may be affected by a 
declared emergency or disaster and that may seek funding under FTA's ER 
Program. The proposed guidance is contained in the newly revised 
Reference Manual for States & Transit Agencies on Response and Recovery 
from Declared Disasters and FTA's Emergency Relief Program, which 
replaces ``Response and Recovery from Declared Emergencies and 
Disasters: A Reference for Transit Agencies,'' last updated in June 
2013. In addition to proposed guidance on the ER Program, this document 
provides information on other disaster relief resources available 
through FTA and from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). By 
this notice, FTA seeks public comment on the proposed ER Program 
guidance.

DATES: Comments must be submitted by April 6, 2015. Late-filed comments 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Please submit your comments by only one of the following 
methods, identifying your submission by docket number FTA-2015-0002. 
All electronic submissions must be made to the U.S. Government 
electronic site at https://www.regulations.gov.
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov 
and follow

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the online instructions for submitting comments.
    (2) 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.
    (3) Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern 
time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    (4) Fax: 202-493-2251. Instructions: You must include the agency 
name (Federal Transit Administration) and Docket number (FTA-2015-0002) 
for this notice at the beginning of your comments. Submit two copies of 
your comments if you submit them by mail. For confirmation that FTA 
received your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. All 
comments received will be posted without change to www.regulations.gov 
including any personal information provided and will be available to 
internet users. You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement 
published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or 
https://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents and 
comments received, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or to the U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE., Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, 
DC 20590 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about the ER Program, 
contact Adam Schildge, Office of Program Management, 1200 New Jersey 
Ave SE., Washington, DC 20590, phone: (202) 366-0778, or email, 
adam.schildge@dot.gov. For legal questions regarding the final program 
regulations, contact Bonnie Graves, Office of Chief Counsel, same 
address, phone: (202) 366-0944, or email, Bonnie.Graves@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has 
published proposed guidance on FTA's Emergency Relief (ER) Program for 
states and transit agencies that may be affected by a declared 
emergency or disaster and that may seek Federal disaster assistance for 
emergency related expenses. This guidance document, Reference Manual 
for States & Transit Agencies on Response and Recovery from Declared 
Disasters and FTA's Emergency Relief Program, includes information on 
disaster relief resources available for transit systems from both FTA 
and FEMA, in addition to detailed program guidance and application 
instructions for FTA's Emergency Relief Program. This manual has been 
produced in coordination with FEMA, and incorporates current guidance 
on FEMA disaster relief programs. This includes guidance for transit 
agencies on the appropriate circumstances under which to apply to FTA 
or FEMA for disaster relief assistance.
    This reference manual includes background information on other 
sources of Federal disaster relief assistance, in addition to 
recommended practices for states and transit agencies for disaster 
preparation and response, that was previously included in ``Response 
and Recovery from Declared Emergencies and Disasters: A Reference for 
Transit Agencies.'' This information has been updated and is contained 
in Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of this reference manual.
    Guidance specific to FTA's ER Program is contained in Chapter 4 of 
this reference manual. This includes an overview of eligible 
recipients, eligible projects, application procedures, and other key 
program policies and requirements. The guidance in this manual is based 
on final program regulations published on October 7, 2014 at 49 CFR 
part 602 (79 FR 60349), which were developed through a public notice 
and comment process. In addition, the guidance document includes 
previously issued policy statements and information from Federal 
Register notices that FTA published subsequent to Hurricane Sandy. The 
document has been placed in the docket and has been posted on FTA's Web 
site at www.fta.dot.gov/emergencyrelief. With this notice, FTA invites 
public comment on this proposed guidance.

Therese W. McMillan,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015-02137 Filed 2-3-15; 8:45 am]
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