Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System, 4880-4881 [2023-01451]

Download as PDF 4880 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2023. Kevin Welsh, Executive Director, Office of Environment and Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–01405 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2009–0074] 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 by letter dated October 31, 2022, Canadian National Railway Company (CN), the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen collectively petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the hours of service laws contained at title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) section 21103(a). The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA–2009–0074. Specifically, petitioners requested an extension of the existing relief from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 21103(a)(4), which in part, provides that a train employee may not be required or allowed to remain or go on duty after that employee has initiated an on-duty period each day for 6 consecutive days, unless that employee has had at least 48 hours off duty at the employee’s home terminal. In support of the request, petitioners explained that CN has operated these schedules of 6 consecutive on-duty periods followed by 24 hours off duty successfully since 2002 and that the relief is ‘‘very unlikely to have had any impact on any recent safety trends.’’ Petitioners further state that CN’s recent internal review of human factor-caused accidents has determined that ‘‘the absence of human factors incidents involving persons covered under this waiver demonstrates that continued operation under the waiver has not caused a problem with safety.’’ 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Jan 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 27, 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. 2023–01450 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2023–0004] 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 by letter dated January 9, 2023, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2023–0004. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Specifically, UPRR requests a suspension of block signals between CP Reynard (F 417) and CP Phil (F 430) on the Winnemucca Subdivision, near Gerlach, Nevada. UPRR explains that this suspension would be temporary, and UPRR would later request to ‘‘remove [Centralized Traffic Control (CTC)] limits and replace with [Track Warrant Control (TWC)] limits through the same area.’’ In support of its request, UPRR states that its dispatching software cannot grant track warrants through the subject area, but when they can grant track warrants, UPRR will notify FRA prior to implementation of TWC limits. UPRR requests the suspension of block signals for up to six months from the date of approval. UPRR explains that the reason for the proposed suspension is that UPRR ‘‘has an uncurable situation with contaminated track conditions that will not allow the signal system to function properly.’’ 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 February 24, 2023 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered if practicable. FRA notes that it may consider the application before the end of this comment period, but any final action would be contingent on subsequent consideration of any comments that may be received in this 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 E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 / Notices 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. 2023–01451 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2022–0081] Hazardous Materials: Notice of Application for Special Permit; Extension of Comment Period Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Application for a new special permit (21283–N); extension of comment period. AGENCY: On December 5, 2022, PHMSA announced a notice to provide awareness and solicit comments regarding a special permit application currently under review by PHMSA in consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration. In this notice, PHMSA is extending the comment period from January 4, 2023, until February 21, 2023. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 21, 2023. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the docket number PHMSA–2022–0081 by any of the following methods: • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Dockets Operations, M–30, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, Ground Floor, Room W12–140 in the lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Jan 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number (PHMSA–2022–0081) for this notice at the beginning of the comment. All comments will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. If sent by mail, comments must be submitted in duplicate. Persons wishing to receive confirmation of receipt of their comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Docket: To access background documents or comments received, the dockets are available at https:// www.regulations.gov or the DOT’s Docket Operations Office at the above addresses. Confidential Business Information: Confidential Business Information (CBI) is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments to this notice contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this notice, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPRIETARY.’’ PHMSA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Tony Gale, Transportation Specialist, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, (202) 366–4535, specialpermits@dot.gov, PHMSA, East Building, PHH10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Any commentary PHMSA receives that is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tony Gale, Transportation Specialist, Office of Hazardous Materials, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–4535, specialpermits@ dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 5, 2022, PHMSA announced a notice to provide awareness and solicit comments regarding a special permit application to authorize the transportation in commerce of cryogenic ethane in DOT–113C120W9 and DOT– PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 4881 113C120W tank cars via rail freight.1 The notice informed the public that the subject matter of the special permit— i.e., transportation of cryogenic flammable liquids in rail tank cars— raises issues similar to the transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) by rail, a matter for which multiple rulemakings are pending at the agency. PHMSA received five requests to extend the comment period to allow additional time for interested persons to prepare comments. In response to those requests, PHMSA is extending the comment period by 48 days until February 21, 2023. This extension provides the public additional time to provide extensive comments on the notice. Issued in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2023, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. Donald P. Burger, Chief, General Approvals and Permits Branch. [FR Doc. 2023–01455 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE Notice Regarding Board of Directors Meetings United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and Endowment of the United States Institute of Peace. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: USIP announces the next meeting of the Board of Directors. DATES: Friday, January 27, 2023 (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.). The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held April 28, 2023. ADDRESSES: 2301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan O’Hare, 202–429–4144, mohare@ usip.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Open Session—Portions may be closed pursuant to subsection (c) of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, as provided in subsection 1706(h)(3) of the United States Institute of Peace Act, Public Law 98–525. Authority: 22 U.S.C. 4605(h)(3). SUMMARY: Dated: January 19, 2023. Rebecca Fernandes, Director of Accounting. [FR Doc. 2023–01461 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 2810–03–P 1 87 E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM FR 74468 (Dec. 5, 2022). 25JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4880-4881]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01451]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2023-0004]


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 by 
letter dated January 9, 2023, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) 
petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval 
to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition 
Docket Number FRA-2023-0004.
    Specifically, UPRR requests a suspension of block signals between 
CP Reynard (F 417) and CP Phil (F 430) on the Winnemucca Subdivision, 
near Gerlach, Nevada. UPRR explains that this suspension would be 
temporary, and UPRR would later request to ``remove [Centralized 
Traffic Control (CTC)] limits and replace with [Track Warrant Control 
(TWC)] limits through the same area.'' In support of its request, UPRR 
states that its dispatching software cannot grant track warrants 
through the subject area, but when they can grant track warrants, UPRR 
will notify FRA prior to implementation of TWC limits. UPRR requests 
the suspension of block signals for up to six months from the date of 
approval. UPRR explains that the reason for the proposed suspension is 
that UPRR ``has an uncurable situation with contaminated track 
conditions that will not allow the signal system to function 
properly.''
    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 February 24, 2023 will be considered by 
FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date 
will be considered if practicable. FRA notes that it may consider the 
application before the end of this comment period, but any final action 
would be contingent on subsequent consideration of any comments that 
may be received in this 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

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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. 2023-01451 Filed 1-24-23; 8:45 am]
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