Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collection of Information by the Office of Management and Budget, 30536-30537 [2015-12776]

Download as PDF 30536 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 102 / Thursday, May 28, 2015 / Notices asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES on the Northeast Corridor becoming operative. Finding and Order FRA recognizes that passenger rail transportation is generally extremely safe. However, FRA finds that the recent May 12, 2015, accident on Amtrak, and the lack of overspeed protections in place at certain locations on Amtrak’s system, create an emergency situation involving a hazard of death, personal injury, or significant harm to the environment. Accordingly, under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 20104, delegated to the Administrator of FRA by the Secretary of Transportation, 49 CFR 1.89 and internal delegations, it is hereby ordered that: 1. Amtrak must immediately implement code changes to its ATC System or other signal systems near the Frankford Junction curve in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where the fatal May 12, 2015, accident occurred. The changes must enforce the passenger train speed limit of 50 mph for timetable east (northbound) trains approaching that curve. 2. Amtrak must survey its main line track system located on the Northeast Corridor (as described by 49 U.S.C. 24905(c)(1)(A)) and identify each main track curve where there is a reduction of more than 20 mph from the maximum authorized approach speed to that curve for passenger trains, and provide a list of each location to the FRA Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety and Chief Safety Officer (Associate Administrator) within 5 days of the date of this Order. For purposes of compliance with this Order, the speed reductions of more than 20 mph that existed on the date of the issuance of this Order apply. 3. After identifying the curves above, Amtrak shall develop and submit to FRA for approval an action plan that accomplishes each of the following: a. Identifies appropriate modifications to Amtrak’s existing ATC System or other signal systems that Amtrak will make to enable warning and enforcement of applicable passenger train speeds at the identified curves. If such coding changes will interfere with the timely implementation of a PTC system or are not otherwise feasible, Amtrak’s plan must describe why such changes are not feasible and may describe alternative operating procedures that it will adopt at the identified curves to ensure compliance with applicable speed reductions. b. Contains milestones and target dates for implementing each identified modification to Amtrak’s existing ATC System or other signal systems (or VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 May 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 alternative operational changes) to enable warning and enforcement of passenger train speeds at the identified curves. 4. Amtrak must submit the action plan to the Associate Administrator within 20 days of the date of this Order. FRA will review and approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove Amtrak’s action plan within 15 days of the plan’s submission to FRA. Once FRA approves its action plan, Amtrak must make all identified modifications to the existing ATC System or other signal systems (or alternative operational changes) in the timeframes and manner that complies with all conditions FRA places on its approval of Amtrak’s action plan. 5. As soon as possible, but not later than 30 days after the date of this Order, Amtrak must begin to install additional wayside signage alerting engineers and conductors of the maximum authorized passenger train speed throughout its Northeast Corridor system, with particular emphasis on additional signage at the curve locations where speed reductions implicated by this Order must occur. Amtrak must identify the locations where it intends to install the additional wayside speed limit signs in the action plan submitted under paragraphs 3 and 4 above, and must notify the Associate Administrator upon the completion of the installation of those signs. Nothing in this Order precludes FRA from using any of the other enforcement tools available to the agency under its regulatory authority to address noncompliance with the Federal railroad safety laws, regulations, and orders by Amtrak. If necessary, FRA may issue additional emergency orders or compliance orders, impose civil penalties against Amtrak (including individuals who may be liable for civil penalties for willful violations of the Federal railroad safety laws and regulations), or disqualify individuals from performing safety-sensitive functions. Relief Frm 00106 Penalties Any violation of this EO shall subject the person committing the violation to a civil penalty of up to $105,000. 49 U.S.C. 21301. Any individual who willfully violates a provision stated in this order is subject to civil penalties under 49 U.S.C. 21301. In addition, any individual whose violation of this order demonstrates the individual’s unfitness for safety-sensitive service may be removed from safety-sensitive service on the railroad under 49 U.S.C. 20111. If appropriate, FRA may pursue criminal penalties under 49 U.S.C. 522(a) and 49 U.S.C. 21311(a), as well as 18 U.S.C. 1001, for the knowing and willful falsification of a report required by this Order. FRA may, through the Attorney General, also seek injunctive relief to enforce this Order. 49 U.S.C. 20112. Effective Date and Notice to Affected Persons This EO is effective upon Amtrak’s receipt of an electronic copy, and Amtrak shall immediately initiate steps to implement this Order to comply with the Order’s deadlines. Review Opportunity for formal review of this EO will be provided under 49 U.S.C. 20104(b) and 5 U.S.C. 554. Administrative procedures governing such review are at 49 CFR part 211. See 49 CFR 211.47, 211.71, 211.73, 211.75, and 211.77. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 21, 2015. Sarah Feinberg, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015–12774 Filed 5–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2015–0007–N–15] Amtrak, or any other passenger railroad affected by this Order, may petition for special approval to take actions not in accordance with this EO. Petitions must be submitted to the Associate Administrator, who is authorized to act on those requests without amending this EO. In reviewing any petition for special review, the Associate Administrator shall grant petitions only if the petitioner has clearly articulated an alternative action that will provide, in the Associate Administrator’s judgment, at least a PO 00000 level of safety equivalent to that provided by compliance with this EO. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collection of Information by the Office of Management and Budget Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: FRA hereby gives notice that it is submitting the following Information Collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 30537 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 102 / Thursday, May 28, 2015 / Notices (OMB) for emergency processing under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. FRA requests that OMB authorize the collection of information identified below by May 26, 2015, for a period of 180 days. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by telephoning FRA’s Office of Safety Clearance Officer: Robert Brogan (tel. (202) 493–6292) or FRA’s Office of Administration Clearance Officer: Kimberly Toone (tel. (202) 493–6132) (these numbers are not toll-free); or by contacting Mr. Brogan via facsimile at (202) 493–6216 or Ms. Toone via facsimile at (202) 493–6497, or via email by contacting Mr. Brogan at Robert.Brogan@dot.gov; or by contacting Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@dot.gov. Comments and questions about the ICR identified below should be directed to OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: FRA OMB Desk Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FRA is issuing Emergency Order No. 31 (EO or Order) to require that the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) take actions to control passenger train speed at certain locations on main line track in the Northeast Corridor (as defined by 49 U.S.C. 24905(c)(1)(A)). Amtrak must immediately implement code changes to its Automatic Train Control (ATC) System to enforce the passenger train speed limit ahead of the curve at Frankford Junction in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where a fatal accident occurred on May 12, 2015. Amtrak must also identify all other curves on the Northeast Corridor where there is a significant reduction (more than 20 miles per hour (mph)) from the maximum authorized approach speed to those curves for passenger trains. Amtrak must then develop and comply with an FRA-approved action plan to modify its existing ATC System or other signal systems (or take alternative operational actions) to enable enforcement of passenger train speeds at the identified curves. Amtrak must also install additional wayside passenger train speed limit signage at appropriate locations on its Northeast Corridor rightof-way. Title: FRA Emergency Order No. 31, Notice No.1 Reporting Burden: Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response (1) Amtrak survey of Northeast Corridor (NEC) main line track system to create list identifying each main track curve where there is a reduction of more than 20 mph from the maximum authorized speed to that curve. (2) Development and submission of Amtrak Action Plan to FRA. (3) Installation of Additional Wayside Signs throughout NEC, particularly along curve locations, to alert engineers and conductors of maximum authorized train speed. —Notice by Amtrak to FRA of Installation of Signs along NEC designated in its. (4) Relief Petition to FRA to take action not in Accordance with this Emergency Order. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Emergency order No. 31–item: 1 Railroad .................. 1 list ............................. 32 hours ..................... 32 hours 1 Railroad .................. 1 action plan ................ 80 hours ..................... 80 hours 1 Railroad .................. 186 NEC wayside signs. 15.4839 minutes per sign. 48 hours 1 Railroad .................. 6 notices ...................... 15 minutes ................. 2 hours 1 Railroad .................. 1 petition request ......... 80 hours ..................... 80 hours Form Number(s): N/A. Respondent Universe: 1 Railroad. Frequency of Submission: One-time; on occasion. Total Estimated Responses: 195. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 242 hours. Status: Emergency Review. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 320.5(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. Rebecca Pennington, Chief Financial Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–12776 Filed 5–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 May 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2015 0067] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel MARTHA R; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before June 29, 2015. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total annual burden hours Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2015–0067. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Williams, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W23–453, E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 102 (Thursday, May 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30536-30537]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12776]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2015-0007-N-15]


Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collection of 
Information by the Office of Management and Budget

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), United States Department 
of Transportation (USDOT).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FRA hereby gives notice that it is submitting the following 
Information Collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and 
Budget

[[Page 30537]]

(OMB) for emergency processing under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. FRA requests that OMB authorize the collection of information 
identified below by May 26, 2015, for a period of 180 days.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this individual ICR, with 
applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by telephoning 
FRA's Office of Safety Clearance Officer: Robert Brogan (tel. (202) 
493-6292) or FRA's Office of Administration Clearance Officer: Kimberly 
Toone (tel. (202) 493-6132) (these numbers are not toll-free); or by 
contacting Mr. Brogan via facsimile at (202) 493-6216 or Ms. Toone via 
facsimile at (202) 493-6497, or via email by contacting Mr. Brogan at 
Robert.Brogan@dot.gov; or by contacting Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@dot.gov. 
Comments and questions about the ICR identified below should be 
directed to OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: 
FRA OMB Desk Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FRA is issuing Emergency Order No. 31 (EO or 
Order) to require that the National Railroad Passenger Corporation 
(Amtrak) take actions to control passenger train speed at certain 
locations on main line track in the Northeast Corridor (as defined by 
49 U.S.C. 24905(c)(1)(A)). Amtrak must immediately implement code 
changes to its Automatic Train Control (ATC) System to enforce the 
passenger train speed limit ahead of the curve at Frankford Junction in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where a fatal accident occurred on May 12, 
2015. Amtrak must also identify all other curves on the Northeast 
Corridor where there is a significant reduction (more than 20 miles per 
hour (mph)) from the maximum authorized approach speed to those curves 
for passenger trains. Amtrak must then develop and comply with an FRA-
approved action plan to modify its existing ATC System or other signal 
systems (or take alternative operational actions) to enable enforcement 
of passenger train speeds at the identified curves. Amtrak must also 
install additional wayside passenger train speed limit signage at 
appropriate locations on its Northeast Corridor right-of-way.
    Title: FRA Emergency Order No. 31, Notice No.1
    Reporting Burden:

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                                      Respondent         Total annual      Average time per      Total annual
  Emergency order No.  31-item:        universe            responses           response          burden hours
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(1) Amtrak survey of Northeast    1 Railroad........  1 list............  32 hours..........  32 hours
 Corridor (NEC) main line track
 system to create list
 identifying each main track
 curve where there is a
 reduction of more than 20 mph
 from the maximum authorized
 speed to that curve.
(2) Development and submission    1 Railroad........  1 action plan.....  80 hours..........  80 hours
 of Amtrak Action Plan to FRA.
(3) Installation of Additional    1 Railroad........  186 NEC wayside     15.4839 minutes     48 hours
 Wayside Signs throughout NEC,                         signs.              per sign.
 particularly along curve
 locations, to alert engineers
 and conductors of maximum
 authorized train speed.
--Notice by Amtrak to FRA of      1 Railroad........  6 notices.........  15 minutes........  2 hours
 Installation of Signs along NEC
 designated in its.
(4) Relief Petition to FRA to     1 Railroad........  1 petition request  80 hours..........  80 hours
 take action not in Accordance
 with this Emergency Order.
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    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Respondent Universe: 1 Railroad.
    Frequency of Submission: One-time; on occasion.
    Total Estimated Responses: 195.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 242 hours.
    Status: Emergency Review.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 320.5(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.

Rebecca Pennington,
Chief Financial Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-12776 Filed 5-27-15; 8:45 am]
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