Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 16727-16728 [2015-07100]

Download as PDF 16727 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 60 / Monday, March 30, 2015 / Notices REPORTING BURDEN Railworthiness directive notice No. 1: Requirements Respondent universe I. Identification of RR tank cars equipped with McKenzie valves & document providing reporting mark and number of each car so equipped and type of valve to FRA. —Record of Inspection Date and Location and Results of Inspection. 100 Tank Car Owners (15,000 affected tank cars). 200 identifications/reports. 2 hours ......................... 400 100 Tank Car Owners (15,000 affected tank cars). 200 records .................. 30 minutes ................... 100 Total Estimated Responses: 400. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 500 hours. Status: Regular Review. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2015. Rebecca Pennington, Chief Financial Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–07185 Filed 3–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2014–0120] 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 November 7, 2014, the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) 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 236—Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2014–0120. This request is for an extension of time from the requirements of 49 CFR 236.108(a), Insulation resistance tests, wires in trunking, and cables, and the related 49 CFR 236.110, Results of tests. PATH is seeking to extend the test time interval from 10 years to 13 years for the approximately 840 local and express cables involved. These cables would still be subject to all other rules and VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:57 Mar 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 requirements under 49 CFR part 236, subpart A. The referenced cables are scheduled to be replaced within the next 3 years under the PATH Automatic Train Control signal system replacement project. Under this project, which started in 2010, PATH is installing a communications-based train control/ Positive Train Control system in which all of the existing relay-based interlocking and automatic block signal control equipment, internal bungalow wiring, and cabling from the bungalow to the field devices is being replaced. The requested extension of time will aid in the acceleration plans for the new system as PATH staff who will be relieved from cable testing requirements will be used for the installation of the new system. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Average time per response Total annual responses Sfmt 4703 Total annual burden hours 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 May 14, 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 or interested parties may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477). Issued in Washington, DC, on March 24, 2015. Ron Hynes, Director, Office of Technical Oversight. [FR Doc. 2015–07098 Filed 3–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2008–0161] 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 E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 16728 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 60 / Monday, March 30, 2015 / Notices December 16, 2014, the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) 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 238, Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2008–0161. The ARRC, a Class II railroad, petitioned FRA for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR part 238, as prescribed by 49 CFR 238.303(c), Exterior calendar day inspection of passenger equipment, and 238.313(d), Class I brake test, for one set of conventional passenger equipment. Specifically, this waiver request applies to the seasonal Hurricane Turn passenger train. This service is operated during the months of May through September, 4 days a week with one round trip per day, between Talkeetna, AK, Milepost (MP) 226, and Hurricane Gulch Bridge, AK, MP 284. The passenger equipment utilized for this train consists of two passenger coaches, one baggage car, and two locomotives (used in push/pull service). This train provides ‘‘flag stop’’ service to residents and visitors to an area that has no road access. The ARRC maintains mechanical facilities in Fairbanks, AK, MP 470, and Anchorage, AK, MP 114, where qualified maintenance employees are headquartered. The equipment is stored overnight at Talkeetna during the work week, and may be moved to Anchorage during rest days for cleaning, supplies, and servicing. FRA requires a qualified maintenance person (QMP) to conduct the daily exterior inspection and the Class I initial terminal airbrake inspection on each day the equipment is used. This requires the ARRC to assign a QMP to Talkeetna, where there is not enough work to support a position, or have an employee travel 224 miles (round trip) each day from Anchorage. The ARRC requests that a QMP be authorized to complete the required daily exterior and airbrake inspections at Talkeetna at least once a week, during those months when equipment is stationed there. The equipment may be moved to Anchorage, or a mechanical department road truck will travel to Talkeetna to have a QMP conduct the required inspections. Talkeetna is the only location that this relief is sought. Qualified persons, as defined in 49 CFR 238.5, Definitions, may perform the exterior calendar-day inspection and Class I brake test on all other days, provided they are trained, qualified, and designated to perform such functions in accordance with 49 CFR 238.109, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:57 Mar 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 Training, qualification, and designation program. The ARRC has safely operated this equipment under the conditions set by FRA’s Railroad Safety Board since 2009, under Docket Number FRA–2008–0161. Due to economic growth, the ARRC is looking to expand the seasonal Hurricane Turn passenger train service and equipment. The ARRC has petitioned FRA to modify the current waiver of compliance to increase the service from 4 to 5 days a week and to increase the passenger train consist from two passenger coaches to three passenger coaches. 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 May 14, 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, PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 March 24, 2015. Ron Hynes, Director, Office of Technical Oversight. [FR Doc. 2015–07100 Filed 3–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Women Veterans; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2., that the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans will meet on May 19– 21, 2015, in Room 930, at VA Central Office, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC, from 8:30 until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and end at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding the needs of women Veterans with respect to health care, rehabilitation, compensation, outreach, and other programs and activities administered by VA designed to meet such needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such programs and activities. The agenda will include updates from the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and Staff Offices, as well as updates on recommendations from the 2012 and 2014 Reports of the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Interested parties should provide written comments for review by the Committee to Ms. Shannon L. Middleton, VA, Center for Women Veterans (00W), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, or email at 00W@mail.va.gov, or fax to (202) 273–7092. Any member of the public who wishes to attend the meeting or wants additional information should contact Ms. Middleton at (202) 461– E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2008-0161]


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

[[Page 16728]]

December 16, 2014, the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) 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 238, Passenger Equipment Safety 
Standards. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2008-0161.
    The ARRC, a Class II railroad, petitioned FRA for a waiver of 
compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR part 238, as prescribed by 
49 CFR 238.303(c), Exterior calendar day inspection of passenger 
equipment, and 238.313(d), Class I brake test, for one set of 
conventional passenger equipment. Specifically, this waiver request 
applies to the seasonal Hurricane Turn passenger train. This service is 
operated during the months of May through September, 4 days a week with 
one round trip per day, between Talkeetna, AK, Milepost (MP) 226, and 
Hurricane Gulch Bridge, AK, MP 284. The passenger equipment utilized 
for this train consists of two passenger coaches, one baggage car, and 
two locomotives (used in push/pull service). This train provides ``flag 
stop'' service to residents and visitors to an area that has no road 
access.
    The ARRC maintains mechanical facilities in Fairbanks, AK, MP 470, 
and Anchorage, AK, MP 114, where qualified maintenance employees are 
headquartered. The equipment is stored overnight at Talkeetna during 
the work week, and may be moved to Anchorage during rest days for 
cleaning, supplies, and servicing. FRA requires a qualified maintenance 
person (QMP) to conduct the daily exterior inspection and the Class I 
initial terminal airbrake inspection on each day the equipment is used. 
This requires the ARRC to assign a QMP to Talkeetna, where there is not 
enough work to support a position, or have an employee travel 224 miles 
(round trip) each day from Anchorage.
    The ARRC requests that a QMP be authorized to complete the required 
daily exterior and airbrake inspections at Talkeetna at least once a 
week, during those months when equipment is stationed there. The 
equipment may be moved to Anchorage, or a mechanical department road 
truck will travel to Talkeetna to have a QMP conduct the required 
inspections. Talkeetna is the only location that this relief is sought. 
Qualified persons, as defined in 49 CFR 238.5, Definitions, may perform 
the exterior calendar-day inspection and Class I brake test on all 
other days, provided they are trained, qualified, and designated to 
perform such functions in accordance with 49 CFR 238.109, Training, 
qualification, and designation program.
    The ARRC has safely operated this equipment under the conditions 
set by FRA's Railroad Safety Board since 2009, under Docket Number FRA-
2008-0161. Due to economic growth, the ARRC is looking to expand the 
seasonal Hurricane Turn passenger train service and equipment. The ARRC 
has petitioned FRA to modify the current waiver of compliance to 
increase the service from 4 to 5 days a week and to increase the 
passenger train consist from two passenger coaches to three passenger 
coaches.
    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 May 14, 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 March 24, 2015.
Ron Hynes,
Director, Office of Technical Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2015-07100 Filed 3-27-15; 8:45 am]
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