Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 4073-4074 [2023-01172]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 14 / Monday, January 23, 2023 / Notices Standards). The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA–2012–0067. Specifically, JPBX requested to extend its special approval pursuant to 49 CFR 215.203, Restricted cars, for 2 flatstraight deck cars, JPBX 711 and JPBX 712, that are more than 50 years from the date of original construction. JPBX also requests to extend its existing relief from 49 CFR 215.303, Stenciling of restricted cars. JPBX seeks to continue use of the cars to transport decorations during its annual Holiday Train event. In support of its request, JPBX states that the cars have been inspected and determined to be safe for continued operation and they will not be interchanged. 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 March 24, 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Jan 20, 2023 Jkt 259001 Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–01169 Filed 1–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2008–0161] 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 by letter dated November 29, 2022, Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) 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 238 (Passenger Equipment Safety Standards). The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA–2008–0161. Specifically, ARRC requests to extend its relief from § 238.303, Exterior calendar day mechanical inspection of passenger equipment, and § 238.313, Class I brake test, for its Hurricane Turn passenger train equipment, consisting of two locomotives, three passenger coaches, and one baggage car. ARRC states that the requirement for a qualified maintenance person (QMP) to complete the inspections would cause hardship, as ‘‘there is not enough work to support a [QMP] position’’ in Talkeetna, Alaska, where the equipment is stored, and the nearest QMP would have to drive 224 miles each day from Anchorage, Alaska. This equipment is operated in seasonal service five days a week, one round trip per day, between Talkeetna, Alaska, and Hurricane Gulch Bridge, Alaska. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4073 appropriate docket number and may be submitted at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by March 24, 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. 2023–01178 Filed 1–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2022–0081] Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by letter dated December 7, 2022, Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company (VTRR) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR 230.17, One thousand four hundred seventy-two (1472) service day inspection. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2022–0081.1 Specifically, VTRR requests relief for steam locomotive VTRR 29, which is used in public tourist excursions in 1 VTRR initially petitioned for this relief by letter dated August 25, 2022. See https:// www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2022-00810001. On October 5, 2022, VTRR withdrew the August 25, 2022, petition in this docket. See https:// www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2022-00810005. E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 4074 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 14 / Monday, January 23, 2023 / Notices Virginia City, Nevada, in a National Historic District. Regarding the locomotive’s 1472 service day inspection, VTRR requests to extend the period in which the inspection is due from June 11, 2023, to December 31, 2023, by which time VTRR 29 will have accumulated fewer than 1,200 service days. In support of its request, VTRR states that its railroad is insular, and the relief will help VTRR ‘‘make up for lost operating days due to the mandated shut town of [the] business and the detrimental effects of the pandemic to [the] company and to [the] community.’’ VTRR adds that VTRR 29 received a new dry pipe in 2021 during an inspection of its boiler interior, and both interior and exterior boiler inspections were performed at each annual inspection since 2008. VTRR also states it ‘‘exercises complete control of the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs’’ of VTRR 29. 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 March 24, 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Jan 20, 2023 Jkt 259001 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. 2023–01172 Filed 1–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2022–0105] Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by letter dated November 21, 2022, Black River & Western Railroad Company (BRW) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR 230.17, One thousand four hundred seventy-two (1472) service day inspection. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2022–0105. Specifically, BRW requests relief for steam locomotive No. 60, which is used in public tourist excursions. Regarding the locomotive’s 1472 service day inspection, BRW requests to extend the period in which the inspection is due from May 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. BRW states that No. 60 did not enter service until August 2011 and is expected to accrue only 350 service days by May 1, 2023. In support of its request, BRW states that the locomotive has been stored inside in a locked facility, has operated without incident, and had a successful annual inspection on August 30, 2022. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 appropriate docket number and may be submitted at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by March 24, 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. 2023–01173 Filed 1–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bureau of Transportation Statistics [Docket Number RITA–2008–0002] Agency Information Collection Activity; Notice To Continue To Collect: Confidential Close Call Transit Data for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST–R), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice to continue to collect confidential close call transit data. AGENCY: In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to use the approved OMB Number 2138–0044, and continue to collect the following information: Confidential Close Call Transit Data for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA or the Authority), which includes but is not SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 14 (Monday, January 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4073-4074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01172]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2022-0081]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this 
document provides the public notice that by letter dated December 7, 
2022, Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company (VTRR) petitioned the Federal 
Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain 
provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 
CFR 230.17, One thousand four hundred seventy-two (1472) service day 
inspection. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2022-0081.\1\
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    \1\ VTRR initially petitioned for this relief by letter dated 
August 25, 2022. See https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2022-0081-0001. On October 5, 2022, VTRR withdrew the August 25, 2022, 
petition in this docket. See https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2022-0081-0005.
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    Specifically, VTRR requests relief for steam locomotive VTRR 29, 
which is used in public tourist excursions in

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Virginia City, Nevada, in a National Historic District. Regarding the 
locomotive's 1472 service day inspection, VTRR requests to extend the 
period in which the inspection is due from June 11, 2023, to December 
31, 2023, by which time VTRR 29 will have accumulated fewer than 1,200 
service days. In support of its request, VTRR states that its railroad 
is insular, and the relief will help VTRR ``make up for lost operating 
days due to the mandated shut town of [the] business and the 
detrimental effects of the pandemic to [the] company and to [the] 
community.'' VTRR adds that VTRR 29 received a new dry pipe in 2021 
during an inspection of its boiler interior, and both interior and 
exterior boiler inspections were performed at each annual inspection 
since 2008. VTRR also states it ``exercises complete control of the 
operation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs'' of VTRR 29.
    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 March 24, 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. 2023-01172 Filed 1-20-23; 8:45 am]
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