Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System, 6949-6950 [2021-01425]

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[FR Doc. 2021–01533 Filed 1–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2021–0007] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System Under part 235 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on January 8, 2021, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2021–0007. Applicant: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Tommy A. Phillips, Senior Director—C&S Engineering, 1200 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Specifically, NS requests permission to discontinue an automatic block signal (ABS) system on the W line, milepost (MP) W54.8, Inman, to MP W65.6, Spartanburg, on the Coastal Division. This includes 5 automatic signals. The main track between MP W54.8 and MP W65.6 will be converted to NS Rule 171 operation. NS states the reason for the proposed discontinuance is that operations no longer require ABS. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Jan 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov. 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 (DOT), 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 March 11, 2021 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. 2021–01422 Filed 1–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6949 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2021–0009] Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System Under part 235 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on January 7, 2021, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2021–0009. Applicant: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Tommy A. Phillips, Senior Director—C&S Engineering, 1200 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Specifically, NS requests permission to discontinue a traffic control system (TCS) on the T and TC lines, milepost (MP) 0.0T to MP 40.0T and MP 40.0TC to MP 87.0TC, from Andover to Bulls Gap on the Blue Ridge Division. This includes control points (CP) at Big Stone, Jasper, Tito, Glenita, Watkins, Boone, Smith, Yuma, Click, Lamb, Church Hill, Surgoinsville, Hawkins, Burem, Hogan, McCloud, Summit, Moore, Ward, Haun, and 18 automatic signal locations. The main track between MP 0.0T and MP 40.0T and MP 40.0TC and MP 87.0TC will be converted to NS Rule 171 operation. Two operable approach signals will be installed at MP 43.8TC and MP 48.3TC. The signaled sidings within the application area will be made noncontrolled, other than main track. NS states the reason for the proposed discontinuance is that operations no longer require TCS. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov. 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 E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1 6950 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 14 / Monday, January 25, 2021 / Notices 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 (DOT), 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 March 11, 2021 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. 2021–01425 Filed 1–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2021–0002] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System Under part 235 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on January 5, 2021, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2021–0002. Applicant: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Tommy A. Phillips, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Jan 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 Senior Director—C&S Engineering, 1200 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Specifically, NS requests permission to discontinue a traffic control system (TCS) on the NA West End line, milepost (MP) 801, Birmingham, Alabama, to MP 840 and MP NA 95, control point (CP) Parish, to MP NA 5, CP Lee, on the Alabama Division. This includes CPs at Brookside, Blossburg, Locust, Bryan, Standard, Parish, Gamble, Burton, Nauvoo, Ash, Lynn, Bankhead, Yankee, Delmar, Haleyville, Philco, Franklin, Hyde, and Littleville, and 38 automatic signals. The main track from MP NA 801 to MP 840 and MP NA5 to MP NA95 will be converted to NS Rule 171 operation. All signaled sidings within the application limits will be made non-controlled, other than main track. NS states the reason for the proposed discontinuance is that operations no longer require TCS. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov. 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 (DOT), 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 March 11, 2021 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 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 2021–01424 Filed 1–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2021–0004] Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System Under part 235 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on January 6, 2021, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2021–0004. Applicant: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Tommy A. Phillips, Senior Director—C&S Engineering, 1200 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Specifically, NS requests permission to discontinue a traffic control system (TCS) on the S line, from milepost (MP) S146.0, control point (CP) Craggy, at Murphy Junction, to MP S228, CP New Line, at Morristown, on the Gulf Division. This includes CPs at Craggy, Volga, Ivy, Nocona, Walnut, Hot Springs, French, Del Rio, Big Creek, Bridgeport, Huff, Leadvale, Lilac, and Douglas, and 20 automatic signals. The main track between S146 and S228 will be converted to NS Rule 171 operation. An automatic signal at MP S226.5 will be converted to an operable approach signal. The signaled sidings within the application limits will be made noncontrolled, other than main track. E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 14 (Monday, January 25, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2021-0009]


Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or 
Modification of a Railroad Signal System

    Under part 235 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49 
U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on 
January 7, 2021, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned the 
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue 
or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-
2021-0009.

Applicant: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Tommy A. Phillips, Senior 
Director--C&S Engineering, 1200 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

    Specifically, NS requests permission to discontinue a traffic 
control system (TCS) on the T and TC lines, milepost (MP) 0.0T to MP 
40.0T and MP 40.0TC to MP 87.0TC, from Andover to Bulls Gap on the Blue 
Ridge Division. This includes control points (CP) at Big Stone, Jasper, 
Tito, Glenita, Watkins, Boone, Smith, Yuma, Click, Lamb, Church Hill, 
Surgoinsville, Hawkins, Burem, Hogan, McCloud, Summit, Moore, Ward, 
Haun, and 18 automatic signal locations. The main track between MP 0.0T 
and MP 40.0T and MP 40.0TC and MP 87.0TC will be converted to NS Rule 
171 operation. Two operable approach signals will be installed at MP 
43.8TC and MP 48.3TC. The signaled sidings within the application area 
will be made non-controlled, other than main track.
    NS states the reason for the proposed discontinuance is that 
operations no longer require TCS.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications 
concerning the petition, is available for review online at 
www.regulations.gov.
    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

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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 (DOT), 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 March 11, 2021 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.
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