Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance, 66366-66367 [2022-23972]

Download as PDF 66366 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 212 / Thursday, November 3, 2022 / Notices Inspector General’s May 8, 2002, report titled ‘‘Improving Testing and Licensing of Commercial Drivers,’’ that the report does not support SBTC’s exemption application. The report did not recommend that motor carriers should be exempt from the driver qualification regulations relating to the English language proficiency requirement. Although SBTC made a conclusory statement that ‘‘placing the onus for compliance with the English proficiency standard solely on drivers and not motor carriers’’ would achieve an equivalent level of safety as complying with the regulations, SBTC did not explain how this would achieve an equivalent level of safety and did not propose any safety countermeasures. FMCSA concludes that SBTC has presented insufficient evidence to establish that not complying with the driver qualification regulations relating to the English language proficiency requirements for CMV drivers would meet or exceed the level of safety provided by complying with the regulations. For the above reasons, FMCSA denies SBTC’s request for exemption. Robin Hutcheson, Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. 2022–23891 Filed 11–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2022–0077] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 July 22, 2022,1 Kansas City Southern (KCS) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2022– 0077. Specifically, KCS requests permission to decrease the limits of a centralized traffic control (CTC) block signal system, from mile post (MP) 9.9 to MP 11.2, near Laredo, Texas, as part of its Serrano Yard expansion project. This permanent change would include removing control point (CP) 10 and 1 On October 13, 2022, KCS submitted a revised petition. Both the original and revised petitions are available in the docket (https:// www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2022-00770001). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Nov 02, 2022 Jkt 259001 changing 1.3 miles of current CTC territory to yard limits at restricted speed. KCS requests the change to expand capacity for building trains in the Serrano Yard. In support of its petition, KCS states that the change will minimally affect the safety of operations because the maximum authorized speed in the area will decrease from 59 miles per hour to restricted speed yard limits. KCS also notes that this proposed change would bring the CTC/yard limits ‘‘in coincidence between the main track and switching lead at CP 11, reducing the risk of confusion for on track equipment.’’ 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 January 3, 2023 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. PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–23973 Filed 11–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2017–0017] 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, 2022,1 Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) 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 part 236 (Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances). The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA–2017– 0017. Specifically, NS requests a waiver extension from § 236.566, Locomotive of each train operating in train stop, train control or cab signal territory; equipped, for: (1) all operations between and including the limits of control point (CP) Bright at mile post (MP) PC 28.2 and CP West Conway at MP PC 24.5; and (2) all movements on the Fort Wayne Line Tracks #1 and #2, both to and from CP Rochester, at MP PC 25.9 on the Cleveland Line, CP Bright on the Youngstown Line, and the yard tracks at East Conway. In support of its request, NS states that any movement directed by this relief will be at restricted speed and an absolute block will be established in advance of each movement. 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 1 On October 13, 2022, NS submitted a revised petition. Both the original and revised petitions are available in the docket (https:// www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2017-00170007). E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 212 / Thursday, November 3, 2022 / Notices 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 January 3, 2023 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. 2022–23972 Filed 11–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2011–0052] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) 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 part 236 (Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances). The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA–2011– 0052. Specifically, NS requests a waiver extension from § 236.566, Locomotive of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Nov 02, 2022 Jkt 259001 each train operating in train stop, train control or cab signal territory; equipped, in four locations in the Keystone Division of Pennsylvania: (1) control point (CP) Cannon at mile post (MP) PT 118.9 to CP Harrisburg at MP PT 105.1 on the Pittsburgh Line; (2) CP Cannon MP PT 118.9 to CP Solomon at MP PT 352.5, on the Pittsburgh Line; (3) CP Rochester at MP PC 29.5 to CP Alliance at MP PC 83.2, on the Fort Wayne Line; and (4) CP Conpit at MP LC 0.00 to CP Penn at MP LC 77.8, on the Conemaugh Line. In these locations, NS seeks to continue to operate non-equipped engines used in switching and transfer service, with or without cars; work trains; wreck trains; ballast cleaners to and from work; and engines and rail diesel cars moving to and from shops. NS explains that an absolute block would be established in advance of each non-equipped movement. NS states that no incidents associated with the relief have been observed. 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 January 3, 2023 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– PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66367 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. 2022–23971 Filed 11–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council; Meeting Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council will hold a public meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in person. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Stephanie Burch, Office of National Public Liaison, at 202–317–4219 or send an email to PublicLiaison@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. (1988), that a public meeting of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. The meeting will be held in person at 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. To register, members of the public may contact Ms. Stephanie Burch at 202–317–4219 or send an email to PublicLiaison@irs.gov. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at the IRS visitor center at 1111 Constitution Ave. NW at least 30 minutes before the meeting begins. Issues to be discussed may include, but are not limited to: IRS Business and IT Modernization; Reduction in Electronic Filing Threshold for Information Reporting Filers; Alignment of Electronic Signature Requirements on Withholding Certificates; Section 1446(f): Withholding on Transfers of Interests in Publicly Traded Partnerships; Enabling Business Online Accounts and Electronic Communications and Transactions; Wage Reporting for Payments to Incarcerated Individuals; Accelerate Issuance of IRS Form 6166, Certification SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 212 (Thursday, November 3, 2022)]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-23972]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2017-0017]


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,\1\ Norfolk 
Southern Corporation (NS) 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 part 236 (Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the 
Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train 
Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances). The relevant FRA Docket 
Number is FRA-2017-0017.
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    \1\ On October 13, 2022, NS submitted a revised petition. Both 
the original and revised petitions are available in the docket 
(https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2017-0017-0007).
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    Specifically, NS requests a waiver extension from Sec.  236.566, 
Locomotive of each train operating in train stop, train control or cab 
signal territory; equipped, for: (1) all operations between and 
including the limits of control point (CP) Bright at mile post (MP) PC 
28.2 and CP West Conway at MP PC 24.5; and (2) all movements on the 
Fort Wayne Line Tracks #1 and #2, both to and from CP Rochester, at MP 
PC 25.9 on the Cleveland Line, CP Bright on the Youngstown Line, and 
the yard tracks at East Conway. In support of its request, NS states 
that any movement directed by this relief will be at restricted speed 
and an absolute block will be established in advance of each movement.
    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

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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 January 3, 2023 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. 2022-23972 Filed 11-2-22; 8:45 am]
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