Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance, 71398 [2022-25322]

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[FR Doc. 2022–25444 Filed 11–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Nov 21, 2022 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2008–0028] 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 October 31, 2022, Riverport Railroad, LLC (RVPR) 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 223 (Safety Glazing Standards—Locomotives, Passenger Cars and Cabooses). The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA– 2008–0028. Specifically, RVPR requests relief from § 223.11(a), Requirements for Existing Locomotives, for one locomotive, RVPR 4029, for operations not exceeding 10 miles per hour over a section of track on the former Department of Defense Savanna Army Depot. The installation is located in rural northwestern Illinois, with 80 percent of the adjoining land owned by RVPR and partially under private ownership. In support of its petition, RVPR states that the subject trackage is enclosed and there are no overhead structures or bridges from which objects could be thrown. 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 23, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 2022–25322 Filed 11–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–1999–5102] 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 October 21, 2022, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) 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 213.233, Track inspections. The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA–1999– 5102. Specifically, SEPTA requests an extension of its existing waiver for a reduced frequency of the required visual track inspections for FRA Class 3 and 4 track carrying passenger traffic and constructed with continuous welded rail. SEPTA proposes to continue conducting one visual track inspection per week, instead of the two visual inspections per week that are required by § 213.233(c), and to supplement its visual inspections with Track Geometry Measurement System-equipped vehicle inspections over the affected main tracks and sidings four times per year. In support of its petition, SEPTA states that the current inspection program on tracks included in the relief ‘‘has continued to successfully monitor track conditions and provide the pertinent information necessary to identify and E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 22, 2022)]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-25322]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2008-0028]


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 October 31, 2022, Riverport 
Railroad, LLC (RVPR) 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 223 (Safety Glazing Standards--Locomotives, Passenger Cars and 
Cabooses). The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA-2008-0028.
    Specifically, RVPR requests relief from Sec.  223.11(a), 
Requirements for Existing Locomotives, for one locomotive, RVPR 4029, 
for operations not exceeding 10 miles per hour over a section of track 
on the former Department of Defense Savanna Army Depot. The 
installation is located in rural northwestern Illinois, with 80 percent 
of the adjoining land owned by RVPR and partially under private 
ownership. In support of its petition, RVPR states that the subject 
trackage is enclosed and there are no overhead structures or bridges 
from which objects could be thrown.
    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 23, 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. 2022-25322 Filed 11-21-22; 8:45 am]
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