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assistance in the event of an engine
malfunction. The exemption does not
change FMCSA’s vehicle maintenance
requirements in 49 CFR part 396,
including that every motor carrier must
systematically inspect, repair, and
maintain all vehicles (§ 396.3) and that
unsafe operations of a motor vehicle are
forbidden (§ 396.7). Any state or local
school bus inspection maintenance
standards would continue to apply
under this exemption. In response to
concerns from the Minnesota DPS and
Iowa DOT, FMCSA notes that use of the
exemption is optional for states. A state
may elect to continue to require all CDL
applicants to meet the requirements of
49 CFR 383.113(a)(1)(i).
As a part of the exemption, the State
Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) must,
upon request by FMCSA, provide the
Agency with the names and CDL
numbers of the drivers who were issued
a CDL pursuant to the terms of the
exemption.
For the above reasons, NSTA’s
exemption application is granted.
VII. Terms and Conditions of the
Exemption
This exemption covers states for the
period beginning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) on
November 27, 2022 and continuing
through 11:59 p.m. on November 27,
2022. Under this exemption, a state
may, but is not required to, waive the
engine compartment portion of the pretrip vehicle inspection skills test, set
forth in 49 CFR 383.113(a)(1)(i), only for
CDL applicants seeking the S and P
endorsements, subject to the (K)
restriction limiting their operation to
intrastate commerce. States issuing
CDLs pursuant to this exemption are not
subject to the requirement in 49 CFR
383.133(c)(1) that this portion of the
pre-trip vehicle inspection test be
administered in accordance with an
FMCSA pre-approved examiner
information manual.
FMCSA intends to continue to closely
monitor the safety impacts of the relief
granted under this exemption. As
necessary, FMCSA may take action to
modify the exemption, including scaling
back the regulatory relief provided, or to
terminate the exemption sooner, if
conditions warrant.
States issuing CDLs pursuant to this
exemption must abide by the following
terms and conditions:
1. The CDL credential must conform
to the requirements of Part 383, subpart
J.
2. When issuing a K-restricted CDL
with the S and P endorsements pursuant
to this exemption, states must continue
to comply with the applicable
provisions set forth in 49 CFR 383.73.
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3. When issuing a K-restricted CDL
with the S and P endorsements pursuant
to this exemption, states must place a
school bus only restriction on the CDL
in accordance with 49 CFR
383.153(a)(10)(ix).
4. States must conduct the remaining
pre-trip vehicle inspection components
of the skills test for drivers subject to
this exemption, as set forth in 49 CFR
383.113(a)(1)(ii–ix).
5. Upon request from FMCSA, the
SDLA must provide the names and CDL
numbers of drivers who issued a CDL
pursuant to the terms of this exemption,
as authorized by 49 CFR 383.73(h) and
384.225(e)(2).
6. This exemption applies only to the
intrastate operation of school buses used
to transport students from home to
school, from school to home, or to and
from school-sponsored events, as
defined in 49 CFR 383.5.1
7. FMCSA reserves the right to revoke
this exemption for drivers’ involvement
in accidents, the failure of states or
drivers to comply with the terms of this
exemption, or as circumstances
otherwise warrant.
Robin Hutcheson,
Administrator.
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BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2007–28952]
Petition for Extension of Waiver of
Compliance
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice
that on July 29, 2022, Union Pacific
Railroad Company (UP) petitioned the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
for an extension of a waiver of
compliance from certain provisions of
the Federal railroad safety regulations
contained at 49 CFR parts 215 (Railroad
Freight Car Safety Standards) and 232
(Brake System Safety Standards for
Freight and Other Non-passenger Trains
and Equipment; End of Train Devices).
The relevant FRA Docket Number is
FRA–2007–28952.
Specifically, UP requests a waiver
extension from 49 CFR 232.205, Class 1
brake test—initial terminal inspection,
1 49 CFR 383.5 defines ‘‘school bus’’ as ‘‘a CMV
used to transport pre-primary, primary, or
secondary school students from home to school,
from school to home, or to and from schoolsponsored events. School bus does not include
operations of a for-hire motor carrier.’’
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and certain provisions of part 215
related to the inspection of trains
entering the United States from Mexico
at Eagle Pass, Texas. UP seeks to
continue to move trains received in
interchange with Ferrocarriles
Nacionales de Mexico (FXE)
approximately 4.8 miles north of Eagle
Pass, Texas, to the facility at Clarks
Park, Texas, before an initial terminal
air brake test is performed. UP stated in
its 2007 petition 1 that the relief would
‘‘expedite train movements and avoid
blockages of crossings in Eagle Pass.’’
UP asserts that it has ‘‘been operating
under the requirements set forth in the
waiver for the past fourteen years and
no adverse effect on the safety of
operations has occurred.’’
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 are requested by
December 27, 2022. Comments received
after that date will be considered if
practicable. FRA reserves the right to
extend the existing relief subject to
subsequent consideration of any
comments submitted to the docket.
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
1 https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA2007-28952-0001.
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https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.
See also https://www.regulations.gov/
privacy-notice for the privacy notice of
regulations.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Carolyn Hayward-Williams,
Director, Office of Railroad Systems and
Technology.
[FR Doc. 2022–23422 Filed 10–26–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2001–8697]
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Petition for Extension of Waiver of
Compliance
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice
that on July 29, 2022, Union Pacific
Railroad Company (UP) petitioned the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
for an extension of a waiver of
compliance from certain provisions of
the Federal railroad safety regulations
contained at 49 CFR parts 215 (Railroad
Freight Car Safety Standards) and 232
(Brake System Safety Standards for
Freight and Other Non-passenger Trains
and Equipment; End of Train Devices).
The relevant FRA Docket Number is
FRA–2001–8697.
Specifically, UP requests a waiver
extension from 49 CFR 232.205, Class 1
brake test—initial terminal inspection,
and certain provisions of part 215
related to the inspection of trains
entering the United States from Mexico
at Nogales, Arizona. UP seeks to
continue to move trains received in
interchange with Ferrocarriles
Nacionales de Mexico approximately 8
miles north of Nogales, Arizona, to the
siding at Rio, Arizona, before an initial
terminal air brake test is performed. UP
stated in its initial 2001 petition 1 that
the relief prevents ‘‘blockages of key
street crossings within the City of
Nogales for considerable lengths of
time.’’ In its 2022 petition, UP asserts
that it has ‘‘been operating under the
requirements set forth in the waiver for
the past twenty-one years and no
adverse effect on the safety of operations
has occurred.’’
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
1 https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA2001-8697-0001.
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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 are requested by
December 27, 2022. Comments received
after that date will be considered if
practicable. FRA reserves the right to
extend the existing relief subject to
subsequent consideration of any
comments submitted to the docket.
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.
Carolyn Hayward-Williams,
Director, Office of Railroad Systems and
Technology.
[FR Doc. 2022–23420 Filed 10–26–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2007–28339]
Petition for Extension of Waiver of
Compliance
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice
that on August 1, 2022, Union Pacific
Railroad Company (UP) petitioned the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
for an extension of a waiver of
compliance from certain provisions of
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the Federal railroad safety regulations
contained at 49 CFR parts 215 (Railroad
Freight Car Safety Standards) and 232
(Brake System Safety Standards for
Freight and Other Non-passenger Trains
and Equipment; End of Train Devices).
The relevant FRA Docket Number is
FRA–2007–28339.
Specifically, UP requests a waiver
extension from 49 CFR 232.205, Class 1
brake test—initial terminal inspection,
and certain provisions of part 215
related to the inspection of trains
entering the United States from Mexico
at Laredo, Texas. UP seeks to continue
to move trains received in interchange
with Kansas City Southern de Mexico
approximately 11.6 miles to the yard at
Port Laredo, Texas, before an initial
terminal air brake test is performed. UP
asserts that it has ‘‘been operating under
the requirements set forth in the waiver
for the past fourteen years and no
adverse effect on the safety of operations
has occurred.’’
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 are requested by
December 27, 2022. Comments received
after that date will be considered if
practicable. FRA reserves the right to
extend the existing relief subject to
subsequent consideration of any
comments submitted to the docket.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2007-28952]
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice that on July 29, 2022, Union
Pacific Railroad Company (UP) petitioned the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver of compliance from
certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained
at 49 CFR parts 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards) and 232
(Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-passenger
Trains and Equipment; End of Train Devices). The relevant FRA Docket
Number is FRA-2007-28952.
Specifically, UP requests a waiver extension from 49 CFR 232.205,
Class 1 brake test--initial terminal inspection, and certain provisions
of part 215 related to the inspection of trains entering the United
States from Mexico at Eagle Pass, Texas. UP seeks to continue to move
trains received in interchange with Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico
(FXE) approximately 4.8 miles north of Eagle Pass, Texas, to the
facility at Clarks Park, Texas, before an initial terminal air brake
test is performed. UP stated in its 2007 petition \1\ that the relief
would ``expedite train movements and avoid blockages of crossings in
Eagle Pass.'' UP asserts that it has ``been operating under the
requirements set forth in the waiver for the past fourteen years and no
adverse effect on the safety of operations has occurred.''
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\1\ https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2007-28952-0001.
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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 are requested by December 27, 2022. Comments
received after that date will be considered if practicable. FRA
reserves the right to extend the existing relief subject to subsequent
consideration of any comments submitted to the docket.
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
[[Page 65117]]
https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice for the privacy notice of
regulations.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Carolyn Hayward-Williams,
Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2022-23422 Filed 10-26-22; 8:45 am]
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