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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2018–0029]
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Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of Title 49 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), this
provides the public notice that by a
letter dated March 15, 2018, the
Maryland Transit Administration
(MTA–MARC), the Illinois Department
of Transportation (IDOT), and the
California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans), have jointly 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–2018–0029.
Specifically, Petitioners request relief
from 49 CFR 238.131 and 238.133,
pertaining to the exterior side door
safety system interface with the Siemens
SC–44 diesel-electric locomotives to be
used in passenger service, when
operating in a lite consist (locomotives
only). Petitioners found that in daily
operation, the by-pass switch for the
door safety system must be put into ‘‘by-
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pass’’ to operate the locomotive lite,
causing an operational constraint for
daily servicing, maintenance,
inspection, and fueling. The repeated
unsealing and resealing of the by-pass
switch may cause premature failure of
the switch. MARC and Siemens worked
jointly to develop a proposed ‘‘Yard
Mode’’ solution, which monitors the
door summary circuit trainline, along
with other trainlines and locomotive
operating parameters, determining
whether the locomotive is operating in
a lite consist or a passenger car consist.
When ‘‘Yard Mode’’ is activated, it
allows low speed (10 miles per hour or
less) operation of the locomotive
without placing the door by-pass device
in by-pass. The ‘‘Yard Mode’’ solution
relies on a multi-step software
verification, along with multiple
deliberate acts and confirmations by an
operator, to enable the 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 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:
• 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 October
11, 2018 will be considered by FRA
before final action is taken. Comments
received after that date will be
considered if practicable.
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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.).
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
https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.
See also https://www.regulations.gov/
#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of
regulations.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Robert C. Lauby,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety
Chief Safety Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2018–0066]
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of Title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice
that by a letter dated April 11, 2018,
BNSF Railway (BNSF) 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
227. FRA assigned the petition Docket
Number FRA–2018–0066.
In its petition, BNSF asked FRA to
waive compliance with 49 CFR 227.109
to allow employees certified under 49
CFR part 240 and/or part 242 to exceed
1,095 days between audiometric tests if
they meet the hearing acuity timelines
of 49 CFR 240.217 and/or 242.201.
Specifically, BNSF asked FRA to allow
employees subject to part 240 and/or
part 242 audiometric testing
requirements to go up to 1,460 days
between audiometric tests to alleviate
the confusion of having multiple
hearing test requirements for part 240
and 242 certified employees (testing
requirements under parts 240 and/or
242 as well as under part 227).
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
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(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.
FRA reserves the right to issue relief
in this docket pending consideration of
any comments received in response to
this notice. Comments received after
September 26, 2018 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.
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Issued in Washington, DC.
Robert C. Lauby,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety,
Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018–18499 Filed 8–24–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2007–28613]
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of Title 49 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), this
provides the public notice that by a
letter dated June 18, 2018, the San
Francisco Bay Railroad (SFBR), formerly
doing business as LB Railco, has
petitioned the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) for a renewal of a
waiver of compliance from certain
provisions of the Federal railroad safety
regulations contained at 49 CFR part
223, Safety glazing standards—
locomotives, passenger cars and
cabooses. FRA assigned the petition
docket number FRA–2007–28613.
Specifically, SFBR requests relief for
SFBR No. 23, an Alco S–2 diesel electric
switcher locomotive built in 1945. The
locomotive has its original glass in the
cab, consisting of 13 separate windows.
SFBR 23 has been operating for the past
73 years in and around the same area of
San Francisco, and the glass has
remained intact without damage. SFBR
maintains 5 miles of Class 1 track with
a maximum allowable speed of 10 miles
per hour.
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
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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 October
11, 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.).
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
https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.
See also https://www.regulations.gov/
#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of
regulations.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Robert C. Lauby,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety
Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018–18494 Filed 8–24–18; 8:45 am]
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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:
SUMMARY: 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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2018-0066]
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice that by a letter dated April 11,
2018, BNSF Railway (BNSF) 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
227. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2018-0066.
In its petition, BNSF asked FRA to waive compliance with 49 CFR
227.109 to allow employees certified under 49 CFR part 240 and/or part
242 to exceed 1,095 days between audiometric tests if they meet the
hearing acuity timelines of 49 CFR 240.217 and/or 242.201.
Specifically, BNSF asked FRA to allow employees subject to part 240
and/or part 242 audiometric testing requirements to go up to 1,460 days
between audiometric tests to alleviate the confusion of having multiple
hearing test requirements for part 240 and 242 certified employees
(testing requirements under parts 240 and/or 242 as well as under part
227).
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
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(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.
FRA reserves the right to issue relief in this docket pending
consideration of any comments received in response to this notice.
Comments received after September 26, 2018 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.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Robert C. Lauby,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-18499 Filed 8-24-18; 8:45 am]
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