Petition for Approval of Product Safety Plan, 31965-31966 [2015-13640]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 107 / Thursday, June 4, 2015 / Notices • 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 within July 20, 2015 of the date of this notice 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. 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[FR Doc. 2015–13642 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2004–19950] wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with part 211 of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this provides the public notice that by a document dated December 9, 2014, the New York & Lake Erie Railroad (NYLE) 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 223.11 Requirements for existing locomotives. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2004–19950. The New York & Lake Erie Railroad of Gowanda, New York, has petitioned for a permanent waiver of compliance for two locomotives, numbered NYLE 1013 and NYLE 308, from the requirements of the Railroad Safety Glazing Standards, title 49 CFR part 223, which requires certified glazing in all windows. The types of glazing currently used in the two locomotives are as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:33 Jun 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 Locomotive NYLE 1013—Laminated Safety Glass AS–1, DOT 14M–220–ASI– 030, and locomotive NYLE 308—Clear Laminated Safety Glass AS–2 101. The NYLE is a short line carrier that operates over 29.5 miles through rural countryside and small communities. They traverse two line segments which are connected and extend from Cattaraugus, NY, to Dayton, NY, (10.1 miles) and from Conewango Valley, NY, to Gowanda, NY, (19.4 miles). The original waiver, approved on June 18, 2010, granted relief to the NYLE for limited freight service over 29.5-milelong line, consisting of Class 1 track, at speeds not to exceed 10 mph. However, the current petition, dated December 9, 2014, states that the NYLE has now improved the track to Class 2. In addition to the limited freight service, the NYLE now occasionally operates tourist passenger excursions. In the new petition, NYLE is asking to include in the waiver passenger excursions, and to increase the maximum operating speed to 25 mph, both for the freight service and the passenger excursions. The NYLE states that there has been no problem with window breakage due to vandalism, and that they have not had to replace glass due to breakage from flying objects. Because of low risk of exposure to injury due to vandalism, prohibitive cost of the glazing material and decreased operating revenue due to declining freight shippers, the NYLE is requesting the waiver of this regulation for the two locomotives listed above. 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 Ave. 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: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31965 • Web site: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. DOT, 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 July 20, 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 May 28, 2015. Ron Hynes, Director, Office of Technical Oversight. [FR Doc. 2015–13639 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2011–0026] Petition for Approval of Product Safety Plan In accordance with part 211 of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this provides the public notice that by a document dated May 6, 2015, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for approval of its Product Safety Plan (PSP) for its Microlok II Interlocking Controller with Executive Software Version CC3.0. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2011–0026. E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 31966 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 107 / Thursday, June 4, 2015 / Notices The PSP submitted is intended to meet the requirements prescribed in 49 CFR part 236 Subpart H (Standards for Development and Use of ProcessorBased Signal and Train Control Systems), specifically, section 236.907 for Microlok II with Executive Software Version CC 3.0.(Microlok II CC3.0). FRA is requiring the LIRR to submit a PSP on Microlok II CC3.0 because Software Version CC3.0 of the executive software incorporates safety-critical modifications and enhancements that did not exist in the previous versions of Microlok II that have been in revenue operations prior to June 6, 2005, and were eligible for exclusion from the requirements of Subpart H. Microlok II CC3.0 is a processor-based programmable interlocking controller designed for application in safetycritical railway operations. The basic operation of this product is to accept a variety of inputs, perform the userspecified logic that maps those inputs into a series of outputs, and then deliver those outputs to safely operate the various physical components of the interlocking to route trains in a safe manner consistent with standard vital railway signaling practices. The product also incorporates non-vital controls and indications where such features are required. The LIRR intends to apply Microlok II CC 3.0 as its Vital Microprocessor Based Interlocking Control System (VMICS) at the Harold and Point Interlockings on the LIRR mainline in Long Island City, NY. All tracks through the interlockings have a 60 mile per hour (mph) passenger train speed limit and a 20 mph freight train speed. The operational characteristics include a bi-directional cab signal system with wayside signals within the interlockings. LIRR maintains that the Microlok II CC3.0 safety critical processor-based interlocking controller uses a combination of intrinsic fail-safety and diversity and self-checking safety assurance techniques to mitigate the effects of random hardware faults. Per LIRR this would allow the Microlok II CC3.0 controller to achieve and maintain a safety integrity level against systematic faults that satisfy the safety requirements of 49 CFR part 236 subpart H. 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 Department of Transportation’s Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:33 Jun 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 July 20, 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 May 2, 2015. Ron Hynes, Director of Technical Oversight. [FR Doc. 2015–13640 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0031; Notice 1] BMW of North America, LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Receipt of petition. AGENCY: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW), a subsidiary of BMW AG in Munich, Germany, has determined that certain model year (MY) 2014–2015 BMW R nineT motorcycles do not fully comply with paragraph S6.4.3(a) (Table V-b) of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. BMW has filed an appropriate report dated February 20, 2015, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is July 6, 2015. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the docket and notice number cited at the beginning of this notice and submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Send comments by mail addressed to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Deliver: Deliver comments by hand to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays. • Electronically: Submit comments electronically by: Logging onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Web site at https:// www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Comments may also be faxed to (202) 493–2251. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2011-0026]


Petition for Approval of Product Safety Plan

    In accordance with part 211 of title 49 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR), this provides the public notice that by a document 
dated May 6, 2015, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has petitioned the 
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for approval of its Product 
Safety Plan (PSP) for its Microlok II Interlocking Controller with 
Executive Software Version CC3.0. FRA assigned the petition Docket 
Number FRA-2011-0026.

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    The PSP submitted is intended to meet the requirements prescribed 
in 49 CFR part 236 Subpart H (Standards for Development and Use of 
Processor-Based Signal and Train Control Systems), specifically, 
section 236.907 for Microlok II with Executive Software Version CC 
3.0.(Microlok II CC3.0). FRA is requiring the LIRR to submit a PSP on 
Microlok II CC3.0 because Software Version CC3.0 of the executive 
software incorporates safety-critical modifications and enhancements 
that did not exist in the previous versions of Microlok II that have 
been in revenue operations prior to June 6, 2005, and were eligible for 
exclusion from the requirements of Subpart H.
    Microlok II CC3.0 is a processor-based programmable interlocking 
controller designed for application in safety-critical railway 
operations. The basic operation of this product is to accept a variety 
of inputs, perform the user-specified logic that maps those inputs into 
a series of outputs, and then deliver those outputs to safely operate 
the various physical components of the interlocking to route trains in 
a safe manner consistent with standard vital railway signaling 
practices. The product also incorporates non-vital controls and 
indications where such features are required.
    The LIRR intends to apply Microlok II CC 3.0 as its Vital 
Microprocessor Based Interlocking Control System (VMICS) at the Harold 
and Point Interlockings on the LIRR mainline in Long Island City, NY. 
All tracks through the interlockings have a 60 mile per hour (mph) 
passenger train speed limit and a 20 mph freight train speed. The 
operational characteristics include a bi-directional cab signal system 
with wayside signals within the interlockings.
    LIRR maintains that the Microlok II CC3.0 safety critical 
processor-based interlocking controller uses a combination of intrinsic 
fail-safety and diversity and self-checking safety assurance techniques 
to mitigate the effects of random hardware faults. Per LIRR this would 
allow the Microlok II CC3.0 controller to achieve and maintain a safety 
integrity level against systematic faults that satisfy the safety 
requirements of 49 CFR part 236 subpart H.
    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 Department of Transportation's 
Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey Ave. 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 July 20, 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 May 2, 2015.
Ron Hynes,
Director of Technical Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2015-13640 Filed 6-3-15; 8:45 am]
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