Union Pacific Railroad's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System, 57969-57970 [2022-20492]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 183 / Thursday, September 22, 2022 / Notices III. Public Participation FRA amends its NOFO for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grants Program published on July 6, 2022 (87 FR 40335) by extending the period for submitting applications to 5 p.m. ET on October 11, 2022. The reason for the extension is the scheduled downtime and cloud migration of Grants.gov, which will be offline from September 23, 2022 through September 29, 2022. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public via a livestream. Members of the public who wish to observe the virtual meeting can access the livestream on the following FAA social media platforms on the day of the event, https:// www.facebook.com/FAA or https:// www.youtube.com/FAAnews. The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. 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[FR Doc. 2022–20475 Filed 9–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2010–0061] Union Pacific Railroad’s Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2022–20519 Filed 9–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P This document provides the public with notice that, on September 9, 2022, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP). As this RFA may involve a request for FRA’s approval of proposed material modifications to an FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad’s RFA to its PTCSP. DATES: FRA will consider comments received by October 12, 2022. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https:// www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket number for this host railroad is Docket No. FRA–2010–0061. For convenience, all active PTC dockets are hyperlinked on FRA’s website at https://railroads.dot.gov/train-control/ SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of funding opportunity (NOFO or notice); extension of application submittal period. AGENCY: FRA is extending the application submittal period for its NOFO for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program (RCE Program) published on July 6, 2022 from October 4, 2022 to October 11, 2022. DATES: FRA extends the NOFO application period and applications are now due by 5 p.m. ET on October 11, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information related to this notice and the RCE Program, please contact Deborah Kobrin, Office of Policy and Planning, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W33–311, Washington, DC 20590; email: or telephone:202–420–1281. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:32 Sep 21, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57969 ptc/ptc-annual-and-quarterly-reports. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal, Train Control, and Crossings Division, telephone: 816–516–7168, email: Gabe.Neal@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 20157(h) requires FRA to certify that a host railroad’s PTC system complies with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I, before the technology may be operated in revenue service. Before making certain changes to an FRA-certified PTC system or the associated FRA-approved PTCSP, a host railroad must submit, and obtain FRA’s approval of, an RFA to its PTCSP under 49 CFR 236.1021. Under 49 CFR 236.1021(e), FRA’s regulations provide that FRA will publish a notice in the Federal Register and invite public comment in accordance with 49 CFR part 211, if an RFA includes a request for approval of a material modification of a signal and train control system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, on September 9, 2022, UP submitted an RFA to its PTCSP for its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I–ETMS) and that RFA is available in Docket No. FRA–2010–0061. Interested parties are invited to comment on UP’s RFA to its PTCSP by submitting written comments or data. During FRA’s review of this railroad’s RFA, FRA will consider any comments or data submitted within the timeline specified in this notice and to the extent practicable, without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. See 49 CFR 236.1021; see also 49 CFR 236.1011(e). Under 49 CFR 236.1021, FRA maintains the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a railroad’s RFA to its PTCSP at FRA’s sole discretion. Privacy Act Notice In accordance with 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits comments from the public to better inform its decisions. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https:// 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 https://www.regulations.gov/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. To facilitate comment E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1 57970 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 183 / Thursday, September 22, 2022 / Notices tracking, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact FRA for alternate submission instructions. Issued in Washington, DC. Carolyn R. Hayward-Williams, Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology. [FR Doc. 2022–20492 Filed 9–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2010–0036] Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Implementation Plan, Including a Request for Approval of a Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments. AGENCY: This document provides the public with notice that, on July 27, 2022, and supplemented on August 4, 2022, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Implementation Plan (PTCIP). The RFA includes a petition seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. On August 17, 2022, FRA approved, in part, SEPTA’s RFA to its PTCIP; however, FRA did not provide a decision on SEPTA’s request to discontinue or modify a portion of its signal system at that time, as FRA must seek public comment on that aspect before issuing a decision. DATES: FRA will consider comments received by November 7, 2022. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a signal system. ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https:// www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:32 Sep 21, 2022 Jkt 256001 applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket number for the host railroad that filed this RFA to its PTCIP is Docket No. FRA–2010–0036. For convenience, all active PTC dockets are hyperlinked on FRA’s website at https:// railroads.dot.gov/train-control/ptc/ptcannual-and-quarterly-reports. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal, Train Control, and Crossings Division, telephone: 816–516–7168, email: Gabe.Neal@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) section 20157(h) requires FRA to certify that a host railroad’s PTC system complies with title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I, before the technology may be operated in revenue service. Before making certain changes to an FRA-certified PTC system or the associated FRA-approved PTCIP, a host railroad must submit, and obtain FRA’s approval of, an RFA to its PTCIP under 49 CFR 236.1021. Under 49 CFR 236.1021(e), FRA’s regulations provide that FRA will publish a notice in the Federal Register and invite public comment in accordance with 49 CFR part 211, if an RFA includes a request for approval of a discontinuance or material modification of a signal and train control system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, on July 27, 2022, 2022, SEPTA submitted an RFA to its PTCIP for its Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II) and that RFA is available in Docket No. FRA–2010–0036. Specifically, under 49 CFR 236.1021(c), SEPTA requested approval to discontinue the MB and 6N signals at Control Point (CP) South Elwyn located at milepost (MP) 15.9 and the 1660 automatic signal located at MP 16.6 in approach to CP South Elwyn on its West Chester Line. SEPTA also proposed to make the method of operation between CP Elwyn (MP 15.3) and CP Wawa (MP 18.07) by signal indication of a traffic control system, without fixed automatic block signals, supplemented by a cab signal and ACSES II PTC system. SEPTA states that the signals at CP South Elwyn are no longer needed as new signals have been installed at CP Lenni North, located at MP 17.59, which will now control the direction of the signal system traffic. In addition, with the extension of passenger service to Wawa station, SEPTA will no longer have an operational need to turn or hold PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 trains at CP South Elwyn. With the installation of a cab signal and ACSES II PTC system between CP Elwyn and CP Wawa, SEPTA’s 1660 automatic signal is no longer required. As this RFA involves a request for FRA’s approval to discontinue or modify a signal system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad’s request to discontinue or modify a signal system. Interested parties are invited to comment on SEPTA’s RFA to its PTCIP by submitting written comments or data. During FRA’s review of this railroad’s RFA, FRA will consider any comments or data submitted within the timeline specified in this notice and to the extent practicable, without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. See 49 CFR 236.1021; see also 49 CFR 236.1011(e). Under 49 CFR 236.1021, FRA maintains the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a railroad’s RFA to its PTCIP at FRA’s sole discretion. Privacy Act Notice In accordance with 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits comments from the public to better inform its decisions. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https:// 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 https://www.regulations.gov/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. To facilitate comment tracking, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact FRA for alternate submission instructions. Issued in Washington, DC. Carolyn R. Hayward-Williams, Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology. [FR Doc. 2022–20509 Filed 9–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 183 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2010-0061]


Union Pacific Railroad's Request To Amend Its Positive Train 
Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System

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

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document provides the public with notice that, on 
September 9, 2022, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) submitted a request for 
amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan 
(PTCSP). As this RFA may involve a request for FRA's approval of 
proposed material modifications to an FRA-certified positive train 
control (PTC) system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public 
comment on the railroad's RFA to its PTCSP.

DATES: FRA will consider comments received by October 12, 2022. FRA may 
consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable 
and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary 
modifications to a PTC system.

ADDRESSES: 
    Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https://www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for 
submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the 
applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket number for this host 
railroad is Docket No. FRA-2010-0061. For convenience, all active PTC 
dockets are hyperlinked on FRA's website at https://railroads.dot.gov/train-control/ptc/ptc-annual-and-quarterly-reports. All comments 
received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov; 
this includes any personal information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal, 
Train Control, and Crossings Division, telephone: 816-516-7168, email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, Title 49 United States Code 
(U.S.C.) Section 20157(h) requires FRA to certify that a host 
railroad's PTC system complies with Title 49 Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I, before the technology may be 
operated in revenue service. Before making certain changes to an FRA-
certified PTC system or the associated FRA-approved PTCSP, a host 
railroad must submit, and obtain FRA's approval of, an RFA to its PTCSP 
under 49 CFR 236.1021.
    Under 49 CFR 236.1021(e), FRA's regulations provide that FRA will 
publish a notice in the Federal Register and invite public comment in 
accordance with 49 CFR part 211, if an RFA includes a request for 
approval of a material modification of a signal and train control 
system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, on September 
9, 2022, UP submitted an RFA to its PTCSP for its Interoperable 
Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS) and that RFA is available 
in Docket No. FRA-2010-0061.
    Interested parties are invited to comment on UP's RFA to its PTCSP 
by submitting written comments or data. During FRA's review of this 
railroad's RFA, FRA will consider any comments or data submitted within 
the timeline specified in this notice and to the extent practicable, 
without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications 
to a PTC system. See 49 CFR 236.1021; see also 49 CFR 236.1011(e). 
Under 49 CFR 236.1021, FRA maintains the authority to approve, approve 
with conditions, or deny a railroad's RFA to its PTCSP at FRA's sole 
discretion.

Privacy Act Notice

    In accordance with 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits comments from the 
public to better inform its decisions. DOT posts these comments, 
without edit, including any personal information the commenter 
provides, to https://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 https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. To facilitate 
comment

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tracking, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of 
their organization; however, submission of names is completely 
optional. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or 
confidential information, please contact FRA for alternate submission 
instructions.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Carolyn R. Hayward-Williams,
Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2022-20492 Filed 9-21-22; 8:45 am]
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