Notice Rescinding Two Notices of Intent To Prepare Environmental Impact Statements, 11445-11446 [2020-03956]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 39 / Thursday, February 27, 2020 / Notices Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Forseth, AIR–673, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198, phone and fax 206–231–3179, email mark.forseth@faa.gov. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on February 19, 2020. Paul R. Siegmund, Acting Manager, Transport Standards Branch. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2020–0066. Petitioner: The Boeing Company. Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: § 25.863(a), (b)(1), and (b)(3). Description of Relief Sought: Boeing seeks relief to allow drainage provisions on the plug portion of the engine exhaust assembly (the ‘‘long’’ exhaust configuration) on a limited number of Boeing Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER (collectively known as 737NG) airplanes, line numbers 1 thru 3761; as well as allow operators to install the long exhaust configuration with drainage provisions on these airplanes for line numbers greater than line number 3761. [FR Doc. 2020–04037 Filed 2–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2020–0016] lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD 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 January 7, 2020, the Northeast Illinois Railroad Corporation (Metra) and the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal Railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR 238.309(b)(3). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2020–0016. Metra and NICTD seek relief from the requirement to clean, repair, and test every 1,840 days (5 years) for their ‘‘KB– HL1’’ air brake system to study the feasibility of clean, repair, and test intervals extended beyond 5 years. Specifically, this petition serves as an VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Feb 26, 2020 Jkt 250001 update to a previously approved FRA waiver contained at Docket Number FRA–2006–24562, now expired, which allowed a 5-year (1,840 days) clean, repair, and test interval, instead of the previous 2-year requirement. Due to the increased size of the fleets and the continued high level of reliability, performance, and safety of the KB–HL– 1 air brake system, petitioners request to restart the relief as an age exploration waiver, to allow intervals beyond 5 years. 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 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 April 13, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11445 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. 2020–03984 Filed 2–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice Rescinding Two Notices of Intent To Prepare Environmental Impact Statements Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. FRA is issuing this notice to advise the public that FRA is rescinding the Notice of Intent (NOI) for each Environmental Impact Statement (EIS): the Dallas to Fort Worth Core Express Passenger Service between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas and the New Orleans Rail Gateway in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes, Louisiana. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Johnsen, Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist, at the Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 493–0845 or email Michael.Johnsen@ dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FRA is rescinding the NOIs for two EISs due to project scope changes proposed by the State sponsor. First, FRA is rescinding the NOI for the EIS evaluating the Dallas to Fort Worth Core Express Passenger Service between Dallas and Fort Worth. FRA issued the NOI on September 5, 2014. Second, FRA is rescinding the NOI for the EIS evaluating the proposed New Orleans Rail Gateway Program. FRA issued the NOI on January 13, 2012. FRA is recinding these NOIs following coordination with the State sponsors. E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 11446 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 39 / Thursday, February 27, 2020 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC. Paul Nissenbaum, Associate Administrator, Office of Railroad Policy and Development. [FR Doc. 2020–03956 Filed 2–26–20; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2019–0099; Notice 1] Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Receipt of petition. AGENCY: Toyota Motor North America, Inc., (Toyota) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2019–2020 Toyota Tundra motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) or Less. Toyota filed a noncompliance report dated September 18, 2019. Toyota subsequently petitioned NHTSA on October 7, 2019, and later amended its petition on January 3, 2020, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Toyota’s petition. DATES: Send comments on or before March 30, 2020. 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 in the title of this notice and may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Send comments by mail addressed to the 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 Delivery: Deliver comments by hand to the 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 for Federal Holidays. • Electronically: Submit comments electronically by logging onto the lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Feb 26, 2020 Jkt 250001 Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website 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 provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that comments you have submitted by mail were received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. All comments and supporting materials received before the close of business on the closing date indicated above will be filed in the docket and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials received after the closing date will also be filed and will be considered to the fullest extent possible. When the petition is granted or denied, notice of the decision will also be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority indicated at the end of this notice. All comments, background documentation, and supporting materials submitted to the docket may be viewed by anyone at the address and times given above. The documents may also be viewed on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by following the online instructions for accessing the dockets. The docket ID number for this petition is shown in the heading of this notice. DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement is available for review in a Federal Register notice published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Overview: Toyota has determined that certain MY 2019–2020 Toyota Tundra motor vehicles do not fully comply with paragraph S4.3(d) of FMVSS No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) or Less (49 CFR 571.110). Toyota filed a noncompliance report dated September 18, 2019, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Toyota subsequently petitioned NHTSA on October 7, 2019, and later PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 amended on January 3, 2020, for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part 556, Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance. This notice of receipt of Toyota’s petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any Agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition. II. Vehicles Involved: Approximately 1,667 MY 2019–2020 Toyota Tundra motor vehicles, manufactured between March 28, 2019, and August 19, 2019, are potentially involved. III. Noncompliance: Toyota explains that the noncompliance is that the subject vehicles have tire information labels that contain spare tire size information that does not match the installed spare tire size. IV. Rule Requirements: Paragraph S4.3(d) of FMVSS No. 110 includes the requirements relevant to this petition. Each vehicle, except for a trailer or incomplete vehicle, shall show the information specified in paragraph S4.3(d) Tire size designation, indicated by the headings ‘‘size’’ or ‘‘original tire size’’ or ‘‘original size,’’ and ‘‘spare tire’’ or ‘‘spare,’’ for the tires installed at the time of the first purchase for purposes other than resale. For full-size spare tires, the statement ‘‘see above’’ may, at the manufacturer’s option replace the tire size designation. If no spare tire is provided, the word ‘‘none’’ must replace the tire size designation. V. Summary of Toyota’s Petition: The following views and arguments presented in this section, V. Summary of Toyota’s Petition, are the views and arguments provided by Toyota. They have not been evaluated by the Agency and do not reflect the views of the Agency. Toyota described the subject noncompliance and stated its belief that the noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. Toyota believes that the noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety for the following reasons: 1. There is no issue with the spare tire installed on the vehicle; it is a tire/ wheel combination that is designed for this vehicle and meets all other applicable FMVSS. In addition, the cold tire inflation pressure specified on the placard is correct and is the recommended pressure for both spare tire sizes. E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11445-11446]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03956]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Notice Rescinding Two Notices of Intent To Prepare Environmental 
Impact Statements

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FRA is issuing this notice to advise the public that FRA is 
rescinding the Notice of Intent (NOI) for each Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS): the Dallas to Fort Worth Core Express Passenger 
Service between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas and the New Orleans Rail 
Gateway in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes, Louisiana.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Johnsen, Supervisory 
Environmental Protection Specialist, at the Federal Railroad 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; 
telephone (202) 493-0845 or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    FRA is rescinding the NOIs for two EISs due to project scope 
changes proposed by the State sponsor. First, FRA is rescinding the NOI 
for the EIS evaluating the Dallas to Fort Worth Core Express Passenger 
Service between Dallas and Fort Worth. FRA issued the NOI on September 
5, 2014.
    Second, FRA is rescinding the NOI for the EIS evaluating the 
proposed New Orleans Rail Gateway Program. FRA issued the NOI on 
January 13, 2012.
    FRA is recinding these NOIs following coordination with the State 
sponsors.


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    Issued in Washington, DC.
Paul Nissenbaum,
Associate Administrator, Office of Railroad Policy and Development.
[FR Doc. 2020-03956 Filed 2-26-20; 8:45 a.m.]
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