Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System, 7613-7614 [2021-01950]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 18 / Friday, January 29, 2021 / Notices 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 15, 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. 2021–01946 Filed 1–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Jan 28, 2021 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2021–0011] 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 14, 2021, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2021–0011. Applicant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Gregory M. Richardson, General Director—Train Control Systems, 1400 Douglas Street—MS 0480, Omaha, NE 68179. Specifically, UP requests permission to discontinue all automatic train control (ATC) and automatic cab signal (ACS) systems in service on UP on a segment-by-segment basis, commensurate with progress on completion of work to equip certain hand-operated switches in ATC/ACS territories as described in a plan submitted to FRA in December 2019. UP states that plan described the nature of the work and the safety benefits provided, and it was acknowledged by FRA in June 2020. UP explains a detailed schedule of this work is provided to FRA monthly under separate correspondence, and the work is planned to be completed during 2021. UP states the reason for discontinuance is that the operation of positive train control (PTC) in conjunction with both the equipping of non-electrically locked switches for PTC communication and the promulgation of operating rules governing operations in the case of PTC failures provide a level of safety exceeding that provided solely by the use of ATC/ACS systems. Since 2017, pursuant to provisions of the waiver in Docket Number FRA–2016– 0108, UP has operated PTC in lieu of ATC/ACS in certain territories. Due to that waiver, the existing ATC and ACS systems have been largely unutilized for some time. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7613 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 March 15, 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. 2021–01952 Filed 1–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2021–0010] 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. E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1 7614 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 18 / Friday, January 29, 2021 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on January 13, 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–2021–0010. 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 D&H line, of the Keystone Division, milepost (MP) HA 629.3 to MP HA 715.7. This includes control point (CP) 629, CP 631, CP 648, CP 650, CP 659, CP 661, CP 672, CP 673, CP 697, CP 699, CP 714, and CP 716, and six automatic signals. The main track and sidings between MPs HA 629.3 and HA 631.5, HA 648.0 and HA 679.3, HA 697 and HA 699; and HA 714 and HA 715.7 will be converted to NS Rule 171 operation. One operable approach signal will be installed at MP HA 676. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Jan 28, 2021 Jkt 253001 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. 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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 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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. 2021–01950 Filed 1–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint Pricing for Armed Forces 2.5 oz. Silver Medals United States Mint, Department of the Treasury. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. The United States Mint is announcing a price of $160.00 for the Armed Forces 2.5 oz. Silver Medals. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 18 (Friday, January 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7613-7614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-01950]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2021-0010]


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.

[[Page 7614]]

20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on January 13, 
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-2021-0010.
    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 D&H line, of the Keystone Division, 
milepost (MP) HA 629.3 to MP HA 715.7. This includes control point (CP) 
629, CP 631, CP 648, CP 650, CP 659, CP 661, CP 672, CP 673, CP 697, CP 
699, CP 714, and CP 716, and six automatic signals. The main track and 
sidings between MPs HA 629.3 and HA 631.5, HA 648.0 and HA 679.3, HA 
697 and HA 699; and HA 714 and HA 715.7 will be converted to NS Rule 
171 operation. One operable approach signal will be installed at MP HA 
676.
    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 15, 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. 2021-01950 Filed 1-28-21; 8:45 am]
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