Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 1372-1373 [2020-00210]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 1372 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 7 / Friday, January 10, 2020 / Notices (Amtrak) 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. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2019–0096. Specifically, Amtrak has petitioned FRA for a waiver from the requirements of 49 CFR 238.111(a), pre-revenue service acceptance testing, for Siemens Charger locomotives, ALC–42 variants included, to operate across the entirety of Amtrak’s operating network. Following FRA’s correspondence to Amtrak dated May 16, 2019, Amtrak began to perform a select number of SC– 44 Charger performance tests on several long-distance network routes. Results have been generally positive thus far with a low number of correctional recommendations sent back to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Amtrak intends to perform additional SC–44 testing in 2020 to further validate the Charger platform in a long-distance environment prior to receiving ALC–42 deliveries. Since the receipt of FRA’s May 16, 2019 correspondence, Amtrak has also provided to FRA the entirety of the design documentation received to date from Siemens for the ALC–42 procurement. Most of these ALC–42 preliminary design review documents are the SC–44 final design documents. These include designs of the suspension system, wheel profile, crash energy management, fuel tank, and other car body drawings. Further, no changes to the dimensions or car body profile of the locomotive will vary between the ALC–42 or the SC–44. The ALC–42 will have a minimal (<0.5%) empty weight variance due to different internal components such as head-end power (HEP) transformer and cab signal, and a minimal (<2.0%) loaded gross weight variance due to increased fuel/diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)/sand capacity than the SC–44. Amtrak states these small weight variances reside below the floor and therefore should have negligible effect from low center of gravity. The other notable differences between the two platform versions will reside within the cab (additional positive train control systems, screen interfaces) and inside the engine room (different fuel filtration, HEP inverter, brake grid, etc.). Based on the above and the Charger platform testing that has been performed to date, Amtrak requests a waiver from the requirements of 49 CFR 238.111(a) testing for Siemens Charger locomotives, ALC–42 variants included. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Jan 09, 2020 Jkt 250001 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 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 Ave. SE, W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Communications received by February 24, 2020 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. PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–00231 Filed 1–9–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2019–0106] Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that on December 4, 2019, Caltrain 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–2019–0106. Specifically, Caltrain seeks a waiver of compliance from portions of 49 CFR 238.131(a)(1) for its new six-car Stadler Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trainsets currently under construction. The Federal regulation incorporates American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Standard PR–M–S– 18–10, Standard for Powered Exterior Side Door System Design for New Passenger Cars, first published February 11, 2011, by reference. Section 2.9.1 of this standard, Design Construction, paragraph 6 states: ‘‘Neither shall the emergency release mechanism require the presence of any interlock signals (e.g. ‘‘low speed’’ or ‘‘zero speed’’ signals) for actuation. When actuated, the emergency release mechanism shall override any locks, and it shall be possible to manually open the released door with a force not to exceed 35 lbf.’’ The petition states, ‘‘for safety reasons, Caltrain would like to introduce a speed interlock to the door emergency release 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 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 E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 7 / Friday, January 10, 2020 / Notices 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 Ave. SE, W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Communications received by February 24, 2020 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. Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–00210 Filed 1–9–20; 8:45 am] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4910–06–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Jan 09, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Retail Foreign Exchange Transactions Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the renewal of an information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 7 (Friday, January 10, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1372-1373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-00210]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2019-0106]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this 
document provides the public notice that on December 4, 2019, Caltrain 
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-2019-0106.
    Specifically, Caltrain seeks a waiver of compliance from portions 
of 49 CFR 238.131(a)(1) for its new six-car Stadler Electric Multiple 
Unit (EMU) trainsets currently under construction. The Federal 
regulation incorporates American Public Transportation Association 
(APTA) Standard PR-M-S-18-10, Standard for Powered Exterior Side Door 
System Design for New Passenger Cars, first published February 11, 
2011, by reference. Section 2.9.1 of this standard, Design 
Construction, paragraph 6 states: ``Neither shall the emergency release 
mechanism require the presence of any interlock signals (e.g. ``low 
speed'' or ``zero speed'' signals) for actuation. When actuated, the 
emergency release mechanism shall override any locks, and it shall be 
possible to manually open the released door with a force not to exceed 
35 lbf.'' The petition states, ``for safety reasons, Caltrain would 
like to introduce a speed interlock to the door emergency release 
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 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

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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 Ave. SE, W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Room W12-140, 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal Holidays.
    Communications received by February 24, 2020 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.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-00210 Filed 1-9-20; 8:45 am]
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