Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 4397-4398 [2018-01761]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 30, 2018 / Notices enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. OMB Control Number: 2120–0042. Title: Aircraft Registration. Form Numbers: Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: Public Law 103–272 states that all aircraft must be registered before they may be flown. It sets forth registration eligibility requirements and provides for application for registration as well as suspension and/or revocation of registration. The information collected is used by the FAA to register an aircraft or hold an aircraft in trust. The information requested is required to register and prove ownership. Respondents: Approximately 146,757 registrants. Frequency: Information is collected on occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 32 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 103,982 hours. Issued in Fort Worth, TX on January 24, 2018. Barbara L. Hall, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Performance, Policy, and Records Management Branch, ASP–110. [FR Doc. 2018–01797 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2001–9486] daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this provides the public notice that on December 20, 2017, the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) 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 231. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2001–9486. Specifically, CN seeks an extension of an existing waiver granting relief from 49 CFR 231.6(a)(3)(ii); 231.1(d)(3)(i); 231.6(c)(3)(i); and 231.6(d)(3)(i), as they pertain to the use of two 100-ton, sevenunit articulated ramp cars numbered CN689200 and CN689201. CN has operated the ramp cars in accordance to with the terms of the waiver, as VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Jan 29, 2018 Jkt 244001 modified in 2007. No physical modifications have been made to the cars that would require any further waiver of FRA’s existing freight car regulations. Additionally, no incidents of injury to any person, or damage to any property, have been noted by CN with respect to the use of the ramp cars. 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 parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, 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: • Website: 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 16, 2018 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered if practicable. Anyone can 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.). Under 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 PO 00000 Frm 00216 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4397 notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https:// www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/ privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Robert C. Lauby, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–01760 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2018–0002] Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this provides the public notice that on December 10, 2017, the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America Inc. (RHMA) 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 230, Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2018– 0002. RHMA maintains and operates the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) 4–8– 4 steam locomotive No. 261. Built in 1944 by the American Locomotive Company for the Milwaukee Road, No. 261 is used for educational tours operating in the midwest. RHMA is seeking relief from section 230.41(a), General, with respect to the 5-year inspection interval for flexible staybolts with caps. Specifically, RHMA is requesting permission to perform the 5year flexible staybolt inspection at the 7year, 6-month interval. RHMA feels that extending the 5-year inspection for removing the caps would not increase the safety risk to the boiler and the additional cost is not justified based on the low amount of annual service days. 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 E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 4398 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 20 / Tuesday, January 30, 2018 / Notices 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 parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, 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: • Website: 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 16, 2018 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered if practicable. Anyone can 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.). Under 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 https:// www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/ privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Robert C. Lauby, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–01761 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Meeting Notice—U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee public meeting. AGENCY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a public meeting of the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC) to discuss advice and recommendations for the U.S. Department of Transportation on issues related to the maritime transportation system. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Savings Time (EST). ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the DOT Conference Center at the U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Flumignan, Designated Federal Officer, at MTSNAC@dot.gov or at (212) 668–2064. Please visit the MTSNAC website at https://www.marad.dot.gov/ ports/marine-transportation-systemmts/marine-transportation-systemnational-advisory-committee-mtsnac/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MTSNAC is a Federal advisory committee that advises the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and the Maritime Administrator on issues related to the maritime transportation system. The MTSNAC was originally established in 1999 and mandated in 2007 by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The MTSNAC operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). SUMMARY: Agenda The agenda will include: (1) Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions; (2) brief remarks by the Maritime Administrator; (3) updates to the Committee on subcommittee work; (4) development of work plans and proposed recommendations; (5) administrative items; and (6) public comments. MTSNAC@dot.gov with your name and affiliation no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on February 12, 2018, in order to facilitate entry. Seating will be limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Services for Individuals with Disabilities: The public meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids are asked to notify Jeffrey Flumignan at (212) 668–2064 or MTSNAC@dot.gov five (5) business days before the meeting. Public Comments: A public comment period will commence at approximately 4:00 p.m. on February 27, 2018 and 11:45 a.m. on February 28, 2018. To provide time for as many people to speak as possible, speaking time for each individual will be limited to three minutes. Members of the public who would like to speak are asked to contact the Designated Federal Officer via email: MTSNAC@dot.gov. Commenters will be placed on the agenda in the order in which notifications are received. If time allows, additional comments will be permitted. Copies of oral comments must be submitted in writing at the meeting or preferably emailed to MTSNAC@dot.gov . Additional written comments are welcome and must be filed as indicated below. Written comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments for consideration by the Committee must email MTSNAC@dot.gov, or send them to MTSNAC Designated Federal Officers via email: MTSNAC@dot.gov, Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, W21–307, Washington, DC 20590 no later than February 12, 2018 to provide sufficient time for review. (Authority: 49 CFR part 1.93(a); 5 U.S.C. 552b; 41 CFR parts 102–3; 5 U.S.C. app. Sections 1–16) * * * 18:18 Jan 29, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00217 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 * By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: January 25, 2018. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2018–01744 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P Public Participation The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public who wish to attend in person must RSVP to VerDate Sep<11>2014 * E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4397-4398]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01761]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2018-0002]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Under part 211 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR), this provides the public notice that on December 10, 2017, the 
Railroading Heritage of Midwest America Inc. (RHMA) 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 230, Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance 
Standards. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2018-0002.
    RHMA maintains and operates the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul 
& Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) 4-8-4 steam locomotive No. 261. 
Built in 1944 by the American Locomotive Company for the Milwaukee 
Road, No. 261 is used for educational tours operating in the midwest. 
RHMA is seeking relief from section 230.41(a), General, with respect to 
the 5-year inspection interval for flexible staybolts with caps. 
Specifically, RHMA is requesting permission to perform the 5-year 
flexible staybolt inspection at the 7-year, 6-month interval. RHMA 
feels that extending the 5-year inspection for removing the caps would 
not increase the safety risk to the boiler and the additional cost is 
not justified based on the low amount of annual service days.
    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

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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 parties desire an opportunity for 
oral comment and a public hearing, 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:
     Website: 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 16, 2018 will be considered by FRA 
before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be 
considered if practicable.
    Anyone can 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.). 
Under 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 https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice for the 
privacy notice of regulations.gov.

Robert C. Lauby,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-01761 Filed 1-29-18; 8:45 am]
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