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required by 49 CFR 230.17. SP&S 700
entered service on August 5, 2000.
PRPA will perform all other inspections
as required by 49 CFR part 230. The
extension would allow the locomotive
to operate through the winter tourist
holiday season until December 31, 2015.
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.
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 July 22,
2015.
Ron Hynes,
Director, Office of Technical Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2015–18742 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2015–0072]
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Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Federal Railroad
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Petition for Waiver of
Compliance.
AGENCY:
This document provides the
public notice that by a document dated
November 21, 2014, Union Pacific
Railroad Company (UP) has petitioned
the Federal Railroad Administration
SUMMARY:
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(FRA) for a waiver of compliance from
certain provisions of the Federal
railroad safety regulations.
DATES: Communications received by
August 31, 2015 will be considered by
FRA before final action is taken.
Comments received after that date will
be considered as far as practicable.
ADDRESSES: 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.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 21, 2014, Union Pacific
Railroad Company (UP) 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. FRA assigned the
petition Docket Number FRA–2015–
0072.
UP seeks a waiver from compliance
with cab signal system requirements
found in 49 CFR 236.566, Locomotive of
each train operating in train stop, train
control, or cab signal territory;
equipped. Specifically, UP seeks relief
to operate the following: Non-equipped
engines used in switching and transfer
service, with or without cars; work
trains; wreck trains; ballast cleaners to
and from work; and engines and rail
diesel cars moving to and from shops at
the following locations:
1. Operations on the Chicago Service
Unit, Geneva Subdivision, from Control
Point (CP) Y901 and Kedzie may be
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made in accordance with signal
indication and at restricted speed:
• With engines not equipped with
Automatic Train Control (ATC) with or
without cars; or
• To and from the CP Y901 with the
ATC cut out and backup moves; or
• With the ATC cut out due to failure.
2. Operations on the Chicago Service
Unit, Geneva Subdivision, from Kedzie
and Park CP Y015: Engines not
equipped with ATC and foreign crews
operating UP trains may be operated at
a speed not exceeding 40 mph when a
block signal displays an indication more
favorable than Approach. An Approach
or more favorable indication establishes
an absolute block to the next block
signal. If the block signal displays a
Stop, Restricted Proceed, or Restricting
indication, the train must stop and not
proceed until authorized by the train
dispatcher. However, the train may pass
a signal indicating Restricting to leave
the main track immediately past the
signal.
3. Operations on the Chicago Service
Unit, Geneva Subdivision: Nonequipped engines in switching service
may be operated on the main track
between CP Y901 and Elmhurst;
between Dixon and Nelson; between
Nelson and Sterling; between East
Clinton and Clinton; and at West
Chicago, De Kalb, Dixon, Nelson,
Sterling and Clinton within switching
limits, in accordance with signal
indication, not exceeding restricted
speed.
4. Operations on the Chicago Service
Unit, Harvard Subdivision: Engines not
equipped with Automatic Train Stop
may be operated:
(a) Between CP N001 and Milepost
25.0 west of Arlington Park in
accordance with automatic block signals
not exceeding restricted speed.
(b) Between Harvard and CP N002 for
inspection and repairs not exceeding 40
mph. Such movements must be made in
accordance with automatic block signals
and an absolute block in advance of the
movement.
5. Operations on the Chicago Service
Unit, Kenosha Subdivision: Nonequipped engines may be operated:
(a) Between CP N001 and Evanston in
accordance with automatic block signal
indications not exceeding restricted
speed.
(b) At Waukegan and Kenosha within
yard limits at restricted speed.
(c) Between Waukegan and CP N001
for inspection and repairs not exceeding
40 mph. Such movement must be made
in accordance with automatic block
signal indications and with an absolute
block in advance of movement.
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UP states that a waiver from the
section 236.566 requirements is vital to
maintaining efficient rail operations in
the above locations. This request for
relief will not have an adverse effect on
safety as the use of wayside signals
governs movement in the covered
territories and ensures the continuing
safety of operations in this territory.
Moreover, UP had exemptions that were
previously granted in the areas listed for
several years. The relief requested in
this petition is consistent with the
currently granted exceptions.
Unfortunately, the original waiver
cannot be located by UP or FRA.
This petition was previously
submitted under Docket Number FRA–
2013–0129. Due to misunderstood and
lost communications between UP and
FRA, it has been resubmitted, with
Docket Number FRA–2013–0129 being
rescinded and considered closed.
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.
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 July 22,
2015.
Ron Hynes,
Director, Office of Technical Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2015–18743 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2015–0073]
Notice of Application for Approval of
Discontinuance or Modification of a
Railroad Signal System
In accordance with Part 235 of Title
49 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this
document provides the public notice
that by a document dated July 14, 2015,
Pan Am Railways (PAR) petitioned the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
seeking approval for the discontinuance
or modification of a signal system. FRA
assigned the petition Docket Number
FRA–2015–0073.
Applicant: Pan Am Railways, Mr.
Timothy Kunzler, Chief Engineer, C&S,
1700 Iron Horse Park, North Billerica,
MA 01862.
PAR seeks approval of the
discontinuance of the traffic control
system on the Freight Main Line (FML)
of the Maine Central Railroad Company
(MEC). The Springfield Terminal
Railway Company (ST) is the operator of
the line, as lessor from the owner, MEC.
Both ST and MEC are wholly-owned
subsidiaries of PAR.
The proposed discontinuance is
located on the FML between control
point freight (CPF) main 66 at Milepost
(MP) 65.50, in Hermon, ME, and CPF–
109 at MP 109.85, in Benton, ME.
The tracks involved include single
main track from CPF–66 to CPF–90 at
MP 90.37, double main track from CPF–
90 to CPF–92 at MP 92.87, single main
track from CPF–92 to CPF–107 at MP
107.42, and double main track from
CPFI07 to CPF–109.
The proposed changes are as follows:
• Discontinue interlockings and
associated appliances at CPF–66, CPF–
78, CPF–80, CPF–90, CPF–92, CPF–93,
CPF–107, and CPF–109.
• Replace power-operated switches
with hand-operated switches at CPF–90,
CPF–92, CPF–107, and CPF–109.
• Discontinue block signal Numbers
1279, 1257, 1256, 1218, 1207, 1192,
1129, 1100, 1087, 1068, 1030, Sl030,
995, 986, 956, 955, 932, 927, 898, and
899.
• Install distant signal at MP l07.42,
governing westward movements to
CPF–110.
This territory is under direct control
of the district one train dispatcher,
located at PAR offices in North Billerica.
The reason given for the proposed
discontinuance is that traffic volumes
do not warrant a traffic control system.
A copy of the petition, as well as any
written communications concerning the
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petition, is available for review online at
www.regulatons.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
September 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).
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 147 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45706-45707]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-18743]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2015-0072]
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Petition for Waiver of Compliance.
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SUMMARY: This document provides the public notice that by a document
dated November 21, 2014, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) has
petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of
compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety
regulations.
DATES: Communications received by August 31, 2015 will be considered by
FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date
will be considered as far as practicable.
ADDRESSES: 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.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 21, 2014, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) 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. FRA assigned the petition
Docket Number FRA-2015-0072.
UP seeks a waiver from compliance with cab signal system
requirements found in 49 CFR 236.566, Locomotive of each train
operating in train stop, train control, or cab signal territory;
equipped. Specifically, UP seeks relief to operate the following: Non-
equipped engines used in switching and transfer service, with or
without cars; work trains; wreck trains; ballast cleaners to and from
work; and engines and rail diesel cars moving to and from shops at the
following locations:
1. Operations on the Chicago Service Unit, Geneva Subdivision, from
Control Point (CP) Y901 and Kedzie may be made in accordance with
signal indication and at restricted speed:
With engines not equipped with Automatic Train Control
(ATC) with or without cars; or
To and from the CP Y901 with the ATC cut out and backup
moves; or
With the ATC cut out due to failure.
2. Operations on the Chicago Service Unit, Geneva Subdivision, from
Kedzie and Park CP Y015: Engines not equipped with ATC and foreign
crews operating UP trains may be operated at a speed not exceeding 40
mph when a block signal displays an indication more favorable than
Approach. An Approach or more favorable indication establishes an
absolute block to the next block signal. If the block signal displays a
Stop, Restricted Proceed, or Restricting indication, the train must
stop and not proceed until authorized by the train dispatcher. However,
the train may pass a signal indicating Restricting to leave the main
track immediately past the signal.
3. Operations on the Chicago Service Unit, Geneva Subdivision: Non-
equipped engines in switching service may be operated on the main track
between CP Y901 and Elmhurst; between Dixon and Nelson; between Nelson
and Sterling; between East Clinton and Clinton; and at West Chicago, De
Kalb, Dixon, Nelson, Sterling and Clinton within switching limits, in
accordance with signal indication, not exceeding restricted speed.
4. Operations on the Chicago Service Unit, Harvard Subdivision:
Engines not equipped with Automatic Train Stop may be operated:
(a) Between CP N001 and Milepost 25.0 west of Arlington Park in
accordance with automatic block signals not exceeding restricted speed.
(b) Between Harvard and CP N002 for inspection and repairs not
exceeding 40 mph. Such movements must be made in accordance with
automatic block signals and an absolute block in advance of the
movement.
5. Operations on the Chicago Service Unit, Kenosha Subdivision:
Non-equipped engines may be operated:
(a) Between CP N001 and Evanston in accordance with automatic block
signal indications not exceeding restricted speed.
(b) At Waukegan and Kenosha within yard limits at restricted speed.
(c) Between Waukegan and CP N001 for inspection and repairs not
exceeding 40 mph. Such movement must be made in accordance with
automatic block signal indications and with an absolute block in
advance of movement.
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UP states that a waiver from the section 236.566 requirements is
vital to maintaining efficient rail operations in the above locations.
This request for relief will not have an adverse effect on safety as
the use of wayside signals governs movement in the covered territories
and ensures the continuing safety of operations in this territory.
Moreover, UP had exemptions that were previously granted in the areas
listed for several years. The relief requested in this petition is
consistent with the currently granted exceptions. Unfortunately, the
original waiver cannot be located by UP or FRA.
This petition was previously submitted under Docket Number FRA-
2013-0129. Due to misunderstood and lost communications between UP and
FRA, it has been resubmitted, with Docket Number FRA-2013-0129 being
rescinded and considered closed.
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.
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 July 22, 2015.
Ron Hynes,
Director, Office of Technical Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2015-18743 Filed 7-30-15; 8:45 am]
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