Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 47536-47537 [2021-18242]

Download as PDF 47536 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 25, 2021 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES and 242.117, but it currently has only one clinic available. Terminal Railroad states that the increase in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) cases and the possibility of increased state restrictions may limit clinic use further. 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 party desires 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 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by September 9, 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), the U.S. Department of Transportation (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/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–18244 Filed 8–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Aug 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2020–0059] Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that on August 11, 2021, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of an existing waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR parts 213, 214, 217, 218, 220, 228, 232, 236, 240, 242, and 243. The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2020–0059. AAR, on behalf of itself and its member railroads, requests to extend certain temporary, conditional relief FRA previously granted by letter dated September 18, 2020, related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) public health emergency. See https:// www.regulations.gov/document/FRA2020-0059-0004. In support of its petition, AAR notes that the FRA Administrator’s March 13, 2020, Declaration of Emergency Situation related to COVID–19 remains in effect. AAR also references statements from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) related to the B.1.617.2 (‘‘Delta’’) variant of COVID–19. Specifically, AAR notes that the CDC has reported data showing increased COVID–19 positive tests and hospitalizations. AAR further notes that some railroads have recently begun reporting an increase in the number of positive COVID–19 employee tests and asserts that ‘‘the continuation of certain waivers is essential to the Railroads’ ability to continue to protect their workforce and their critical mission.’’ AAR requests that FRA extend the existing relief previously granted in FRA’s September 18, 2020, letter with the exception of the relief related to the operational testing requirements of 49 CFR 217.9 and related sections. AAR requests that FRA extend the existing relief for another 12 months, or three months after the FRA Administrator’s rescission of the existing COVID–19 Emergency Declaration, whichever is sooner. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov (Docket Number FRA–2020–0059). Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. If any interested parties PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by September 9, 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), the U.S. Department of Transportation (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/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–18241 Filed 8–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2020–0060] Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that on August 19, 2021, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of an existing waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR parts 213, 214, 217, 218, 220, 225, 228, 229, 232, 234, 236, 240, 242, and 243. The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2020–0060. APTA, on behalf of its member railroads, requests to extend certain temporary, conditional relief FRA E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 25, 2021 / Notices previously granted by letter dated September 18, 2020, related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) public health emergency. See https:// www.regulations.gov/document/FRA2020-0060-0005. In support of its petition, APTA notes that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on social distancing, as well as avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces are expected to remain in place for the foreseeable future and that commuter railroads are still operating with muchreduced workforces as a result of COVID–19 (over 12,000 commuter rail employees have tested positive and/or self-quarantined over the last 17 months). APTA requests that FRA extend the existing relief previously granted in FRA’s September 18, 2020, letter for one year. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov (Docket Number FRA–2020–0060). Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. 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 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by September 9, 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), the U.S. Department of Transportation (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/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Aug 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–18242 Filed 8–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2021–0027] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; National 911 Profile Database National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments on a request for extension of a currently-approved information collection. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. NHTSA is requesting an extension of its information collection to continue to collect and aggregate information from State-level reporting entities that can be used to measure the progress of 911 authorities across the country in upgrading and enhancing their existing operations. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on April 19, 2021. No comments were received. DATES: Comments to this notice must be submitted on or before September 24, 2021. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection, including suggestions for reducing burden, should be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. To find this particular information collection, select ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comment’’ or use the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or access to background documents, contact Ms. Laurie Flaherty, Coordinator, National 911 Program, Office of Emergency ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47537 Medical Services, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, NPD–400, Room W44–322, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Flaherty’s phone number is (202) 366– 2705 and her email address is laurie.flaherty@dot.gov. Please identify the relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB Control Number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), a Federal agency must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before it collects certain information from the public and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information by a Federal agency unless the collection displays a valid OMB control number. In compliance with these requirements, this notice announces that the following information collection request will be submitted OMB. Title: National 911 Profile Database. OMB Control Number: 2127–0679. Form Number: N/A. Type of Request: Request for extension of a currently-approved information collection. Type of Review Requested: Regular. Length of Approval Requested: Three years. Summary of the Collection of Information: The National 911 Program is housed within NHTSA’s Office of Emergency Medical Services, which has a mission to provide coordination in assessing, planning, developing, and promoting comprehensive, evidencebased emergency medical services and 911 systems. Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 942, Coordination of 911, E911, and Next Generation 911 implementation, the National 911 Program exists to coordinate 911 efforts, collect and create resources for State and local 911 agencies, and to oversee a grant program, specifically to upgrade the nation’s outdated 911 infrastructure. NHTSA is requesting an extension of its information collection, carried out under 47 U.S.C. 942(a)(3)(B), to continue to collect and aggregate information from State-level reporting entities that can be used to measure the progress of 911 authorities across the country in upgrading and enhancing their existing operations and migrating to more advanced—digital, internetProtocol-enabled—emergency networks. The data will be maintained in a ‘‘National 911 Profile Database.’’ The National 911 Profile Database maintains State-specific and benchmarking data, which is later analyzed by the 911 Program for trends and findings. Collecting and sharing nationwide 911 E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 25, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18242]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2020-0060]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this 
document provides the public notice that on August 19, 2021, the 
American Public Transportation Association (APTA) petitioned the 
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of an existing 
waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad 
safety regulations contained at 49 CFR parts 213, 214, 217, 218, 220, 
225, 228, 229, 232, 234, 236, 240, 242, and 243. The relevant Docket 
Number is FRA-2020-0060.
    APTA, on behalf of its member railroads, requests to extend certain 
temporary, conditional relief FRA

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previously granted by letter dated September 18, 2020, related to the 
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. See 
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2020-0060-0005.
    In support of its petition, APTA notes that the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention guidance on social distancing, as well as 
avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces are expected to remain in 
place for the foreseeable future and that commuter railroads are still 
operating with much-reduced workforces as a result of COVID-19 (over 
12,000 commuter rail employees have tested positive and/or self-
quarantined over the last 17 months).
    APTA requests that FRA extend the existing relief previously 
granted in FRA's September 18, 2020, letter for one year.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications 
concerning the petition, is available for review online at 
www.regulations.gov (Docket Number FRA-2020-0060).
    Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings 
by submitting written views, data, or comments. 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 at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
    Communications received by September 9, 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), the U.S. 
Department of Transportation (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/privacy-notice for the 
privacy notice of regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-18242 Filed 8-24-21; 8:45 am]
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