Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance, 20016-20017 [2023-06991]

Download as PDF 20016 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 64 / Tuesday, April 4, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2019–0362] of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on November 15, 2022. The information to be collected is necessary to insure the safety of the flying public. Documentation of maintenance repair actions record who, what, when, where and how of the task performed. All maintenance actions as well as documentation are required by the Code of Federal Regulations. This collection focuses on the Form 337 which is collected by the FAA as required by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 43. Other records for preventative maintenance, and logbook entries are not collected by the FAA serve as a responsibility of the owner to maintain in case of verification of airworthiness when seeking approvals or sale of the aircraft. This insures proper certification of personnel; proper tooling is utilized and accurate measures to insure safety. Total form 337s submitted in 2017 is 54,237. Total aircraft registrations on file is 289,490. It is estimated by the numbers collected one in every five aircraft have a 337 form submitted for major alteration and repairs performed. Each 337 takes approximately 1 hour. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by April 27, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed to (202) 395–6974, or mailed to the Office ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:41 Apr 03, 2023 Jkt 259001 Jude DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2011–0074] Sellers by email at: jude.n.sellers@ faa.gov, (225) 788–1829. Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by letters dated November 18, 2022; February 2, 2023; and March 17, 2023, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) 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 232 (Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices). The relevant Docket Number is FRA– 2011–0074. Specifically, BNSF requests to continue using its software technology, Air Brake System Virtual Training Environment (ABSVTE), to implement a virtual three-dimensional simulation as an alternative to satisfy the ‘‘hands-on’’ portion of periodic refresher training required by § 232.203(b)(8).1 Refresher training is required at intervals not to exceed 3 years and must consist of classroom and hands-on training, as well as testing. In support of its petition, BNSF explains that the ABSVTE ‘‘provides a more comprehensive environment for knowledge transfer and assessment than traditional hands-on brake inspection training.’’ BNSF asserts that the virtual training: (1) can ‘‘provide training on every railcar type;’’ (2) can ‘‘simulate the presence of a broad spectrum of mechanical defects;’’ (3) ‘‘ensure[s] accuracy of employee observations’’ and ‘‘provide feedback to the employee;’’ and (4) allows training to be conducted ‘‘without exposing employees to walking hazards or other potential injury exposures.’’ BNSF notes that the ‘‘rate of [rail equipment incidents] caused by car mechanical defects per one million car-miles has continued on a downward trajectory since BNSF began providing training under the waiver.’’ A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. OMB Control Number: 2120–0020. Title: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration. Form Numbers: Aircraft maintenance logbooks and form 337. Type of Review: Renewal of information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on November 15, 2022 (87 FR 68570). Title 14 CFR part 43 mandates information to be provided when an alteration or major repair is performed on an aircraft of United Sates registry. Submission of Form 337 is required for capture in the aircraft permanent records for current and future owners to substantiate the requirements of the regulations, prior to operation of the aircraft. Aircraft owners have the responsibility of documentation and submission of all maintenance records performed to their aircraft. Respondents: 54,237 Aircraft owners. Frequency: On occasion. When major repairs or alterations are accomplished on Aircraft bearing an ‘‘N’’ number. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden: Industry Annual burden 54,237 man hours at an annual cost of $1,193,214. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2023. Jude Sellers, Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS–340 General Aviation Maintenance Branch. [FR Doc. 2023–06901 Filed 4–3–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 BNSF’s November 18, 2022, petition requested both an extension of the current relief and a modification to apply the relief in a self-directed, wholly virtual environment. However, BNSF’s February 2, 2023, petition withdrew the request for modification of the relief but reaffirmed its request for an extension of the existing relief. E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 64 / Tuesday, April 4, 2023 / Notices 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 June 5, 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), 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. 2023–06991 Filed 4–3–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2023–0016] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that on February 7, 2023, Indiana Northeastern Railroad Company, in partnership with the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society (Petitioners), petitioned the Federal Railroad VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:41 Apr 03, 2023 Jkt 259001 Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 240 (Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2023– 0016. Specifically, Petitioners request relief from § 240.201(d), which requires that only certified persons operate locomotives and trains. The relief would allow noncertified persons to pay a fee and operate a locomotive as part of a visitor experience program. In support of its petition, Petitioners note that the relief would only apply to persons participating in the program, and that participants would be 18 years of age or older and under the direct supervision of a certified and qualified locomotive engineer. Further, all movements would take place during daylight hours and at restricted speed. 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 June 5, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20017 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. 2023–06993 Filed 4–3–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2010–0164] 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 January 10, 2023, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART)—Transportation Division and Albany Port Railroad (Petitioners) 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 Docket Number is FRA– 2010–0164. 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. Petitioners seek to continue to allow a train employee to initiate an onduty period for 6 consecutive days followed by 24 hours off duty. Petitioners state that Albany Port Railroad runs only one shift per day and operates solely within yard limits. The relief would allow the railroad to serve its customers on Saturdays. 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 E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06991]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2011-0074]


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 letters dated November 18, 
2022; February 2, 2023; and March 17, 2023, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) 
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 232 (Brake System 
Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and 
Equipment; End-of-Train Devices). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-
2011-0074.
    Specifically, BNSF requests to continue using its software 
technology, Air Brake System Virtual Training Environment (ABSVTE), to 
implement a virtual three-dimensional simulation as an alternative to 
satisfy the ``hands-on'' portion of periodic refresher training 
required by Sec.  232.203(b)(8).\1\ Refresher training is required at 
intervals not to exceed 3 years and must consist of classroom and 
hands-on training, as well as testing.
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    \1\ BNSF's November 18, 2022, petition requested both an 
extension of the current relief and a modification to apply the 
relief in a self-directed, wholly virtual environment. However, 
BNSF's February 2, 2023, petition withdrew the request for 
modification of the relief but reaffirmed its request for an 
extension of the existing relief.
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    In support of its petition, BNSF explains that the ABSVTE 
``provides a more comprehensive environment for knowledge transfer and 
assessment than traditional hands-on brake inspection training.'' BNSF 
asserts that the virtual training: (1) can ``provide training on every 
railcar type;'' (2) can ``simulate the presence of a broad spectrum of 
mechanical defects;'' (3) ``ensure[s] accuracy of employee 
observations'' and ``provide feedback to the employee;'' and (4) allows 
training to be conducted ``without exposing employees to walking 
hazards or other potential injury exposures.'' BNSF notes that the 
``rate of [rail equipment incidents] caused by car mechanical defects 
per one million car-miles has continued on a downward trajectory since 
BNSF began providing training under the waiver.''
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications 
concerning the petition, is available for review online at 
www.regulations.gov.

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    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 June 5, 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), 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. 2023-06991 Filed 4-3-23; 8:45 am]
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