Amtrak's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System, 50948-50949 [2023-16407]

Download as PDF 50948 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 147 / Wednesday, August 2, 2023 / Notices • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Gilbert, AIR–646, Federal Aviation Administration, phone 405– 954–5833, email daniel.gilbert@faa.gov. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Los Angeles, CA, on July 28, 2023. Thuan Nguyen, Acting Manager, Technical Writing Section. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2023–1260. Petitioner: Embraer S.A. (Embraer). Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: §§ 25.785(j), 25.810(a)(1), 25.813(b) and 25.851(a)(3). Description of Relief Sought: Petitioner is seeking relief from the affected sections of 14 CFR to support the conversion of Model ERJ 190–100 airplanes from an all-passenger configuration to an all-cargo configuration with a Class E cargo compartment. The proposed cargo conversion will have provisions for one supernumerary onboard who will have access to the Class E cargo compartment during flight. [FR Doc. 2023–16443 Filed 8–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:49 Aug 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2022–1713; Summary Notice No. 2023–26] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Textron eAviation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received. AGENCY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, the FAA’s exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. SUMMARY: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before August 22, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2022–1713 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael H. Harrison, AIR–646, Federal Aviation Administration, phone 206– 231–3368, email Michael.Harrison@ faa.gov. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in El Segundo, CA on July 27, 2023. Thuan Nguyen, Manager, Technical Writing Section. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2022–1713. Petitioner: Textron eAviation. Section of 14 CFR Affected: §§ 21.181(a)(3)(i), 21.181(a)(4), 21.190(a), 43.7(g), 43.7(h), 61 .23(c)(1)(iii), 61.31(I)(2)(vi), 61.89(b)(1), 61.303(b)(4), 61 .305(a)(2), 61.315(a), 61.315(c), 61.317, 61.321, 61.325, 61.327(b), 61.327(b)(2), 61.403(b), 61.411, 61.415, 61.415(e), 61.415(9), 61.417, 61.419, 61.423(a)(2)(iii)(A), 61.423(a)(2)(iii)(D), 61.423(a)(2)(iv), 61.423(a)(2)(iv)(A), 61.423(a)(2)(iv)(B), 61.423(b), and 61.429(c). Description of Relief Sought: Textron eAviation (Textron) seeks an exemption from §§ 21.181(a)(3)(i), 21.181(a)(4), 21.190(a), 43.7(g), 43.7(h), 61 .23(c)(1)(iii), 61.31(I)(2)(vi), 61.89(b)(1), 61.303(b)(4), 61.305(a)(2), 61.315(a), 61.315(c), 61.317, 61.321, 61.325, 61.327(b), 61.327(b)(2), 61.403(b), 61.411, 61.415, 61.415(e), 61.415(9), 61.417, 61.419, 61.423(a)(2)(iii)(A), 61.423(a)(2)(iii)(D), 61.423(a)(2)(iv), 61.423(a)(2)(iv)(A), 61.423(a)(2)(iv)(B), 61.423(b), and 61.429(c) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. This relief, if granted, would allow Textron to apply for an airworthiness certificate, maintain, and operate the Model Virus SW 128 light-sport airplane, which is equipped with an electric powerplant. [FR Doc. 2023–16426 Filed 8–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2010–0029] Amtrak’s Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 147 / Wednesday, August 2, 2023 / Notices This document provides the public with notice that, on July 14, 2023, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) submitted two requests for amendment (RFA). The first RFA is to Amtrak’s FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) and its Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II), which seeks FRA’s approval to introduce modified safety server software to address a known defect and updates to type approval documentation. The second RFA is to Amtrak’s FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system for its ACSES II system, which seeks FRA’s approval to install Construction Zone (CZ) transponders to support cutover activities on the Philadelphia to Washington (PW) line. As these RFAs may involve requests for FRA’s approval of proposed material modifications to an FRA-certified PTC system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on Amtrak’s RFAs to its PTCSP and PTC system. DATES: FRA will consider comments received by August 22, 2023. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https:// www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket number for this host railroad is Docket No. FRA–2010–0029. For convenience, all active PTC dockets are hyperlinked on FRA’s website at https://railroads.dot.gov/researchdevelopment/program-areas/traincontrol/ptc/railroads-ptc-dockets. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal, Train Control, and Crossings Division, telephone: 816–516–7168, email: Gabe.Neal@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 20157(h) requires FRA to certify that a host railroad’s PTC system complies with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I, before the technology may be operated in revenue service. Before making certain changes to an FRA-certified PTC ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:49 Aug 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 system or the associated FRA-approved PTCSP, a host railroad must submit, and obtain FRA’s approval of, an RFA to its PTCSP under 49 CFR 236.1021. Under 49 CFR 236.1021(e), FRA’s regulations provide that FRA will publish a notice in the Federal Register and invite public comment in accordance with 49 CFR part 211, if an RFA includes a request for approval of a material modification or discontinuance of a signal and train control system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, on July 14, 2023, Amtrak submitted an RFA to its PTCSP and ACSES II PTC system, which seeks FRA’s approval to introduce modified safety server software to address a known defect and updates to type approval documentation, and an RFA to its FRAcertified PTC system for its ACSES II system, which seeks FRA’s approval to install CZ transponders to support cutover activities on the Philadelphia to Washington line. These RFAs are both available in Docket No. FRA–2010– 0029. Interested parties are invited to comment on Amtrak’s RFAs to its PTCSP and PTC system by submitting written comments or data. During FRA’s review of Amtrak’s RFAs, FRA will consider any comments or data submitted within the timeline specified in this notice and to the extent practicable, without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. See 49 CFR 236.1021; see also 49 CFR 236.1011(e). Under 49 CFR 236.1021, FRA maintains the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a railroad’s RFA to its PTCSP at FRA’s sole discretion. Privacy Act Notice In accordance with 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits comments from the public to better inform its decisions. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https:// 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 https://www.regulations.gov/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. To facilitate comment tracking, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact FRA for alternate submission instructions. PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50949 Issued in Washington, DC. Carolyn R. Hayward-Williams, Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology. [FR Doc. 2023–16407 Filed 8–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2010–0031] Long Island Rail Road’s Request to Amend Its Positive Train Control System Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments. AGENCY: This document provides the public with notice that, on July 20, 2023, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system in order to establish an Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II) Construction Zone (CZ) to support the construction of an extension of the Patchogue Siding and associated signal system changes for LIRR’s modification of the current track infrastructure. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad’s RFA to its PTC system. DATES: FRA will consider comments received by August 22, 2023. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https:// www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket number for this host railroad is Docket No. FRA–2010–0031. For convenience, all active PTC dockets are hyperlinked on FRA’s website at https://railroads.dot.gov/researchdevelopment/program-areas/traincontrol/ptc/railroads-ptc-dockets. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal, Train Control, and Crossings Division, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 147 (Wednesday, August 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50948-50949]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16407]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2010-0029]


Amtrak's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan 
and Positive Train Control System

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document provides the public with notice that, on July 
14, 2023, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 
submitted two requests for amendment (RFA). The first RFA is to 
Amtrak's FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) and 
its Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II), which seeks 
FRA's approval to introduce modified safety server software to address 
a known defect and updates to type approval documentation. The second 
RFA is to Amtrak's FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system 
for its ACSES II system, which seeks FRA's approval to install 
Construction Zone (CZ) transponders to support cutover activities on 
the Philadelphia to Washington (PW) line. As these RFAs may involve 
requests for FRA's approval of proposed material modifications to an 
FRA-certified PTC system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting 
public comment on Amtrak's RFAs to its PTCSP and PTC system.

DATES: FRA will consider comments received by August 22, 2023. FRA may 
consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable 
and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary 
modifications to a PTC system.

ADDRESSES: 
    Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https://www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for 
submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the 
applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket number for this host 
railroad is Docket No. FRA-2010-0029. For convenience, all active PTC 
dockets are hyperlinked on FRA's website at https://railroads.dot.gov/research-development/program-areas/train-control/ptc/railroads-ptc-dockets. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal, 
Train Control, and Crossings Division, telephone: 816-516-7168, email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, Title 49 United States Code 
(U.S.C.) Section 20157(h) requires FRA to certify that a host 
railroad's PTC system complies with Title 49 Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I, before the technology may be 
operated in revenue service. Before making certain changes to an FRA-
certified PTC system or the associated FRA-approved PTCSP, a host 
railroad must submit, and obtain FRA's approval of, an RFA to its PTCSP 
under 49 CFR 236.1021.
    Under 49 CFR 236.1021(e), FRA's regulations provide that FRA will 
publish a notice in the Federal Register and invite public comment in 
accordance with 49 CFR part 211, if an RFA includes a request for 
approval of a material modification or discontinuance of a signal and 
train control system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, 
on July 14, 2023, Amtrak submitted an RFA to its PTCSP and ACSES II PTC 
system, which seeks FRA's approval to introduce modified safety server 
software to address a known defect and updates to type approval 
documentation, and an RFA to its FRA-certified PTC system for its ACSES 
II system, which seeks FRA's approval to install CZ transponders to 
support cutover activities on the Philadelphia to Washington line. 
These RFAs are both available in Docket No. FRA-2010-0029.
    Interested parties are invited to comment on Amtrak's RFAs to its 
PTCSP and PTC system by submitting written comments or data. During 
FRA's review of Amtrak's RFAs, FRA will consider any comments or data 
submitted within the timeline specified in this notice and to the 
extent practicable, without delaying implementation of valuable or 
necessary modifications to a PTC system. See 49 CFR 236.1021; see also 
49 CFR 236.1011(e). Under 49 CFR 236.1021, FRA maintains the authority 
to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a railroad's RFA to its 
PTCSP at FRA's sole discretion.

Privacy Act Notice

    In accordance with 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits comments from the 
public to better inform its decisions. DOT posts these comments, 
without edit, including any personal information the commenter 
provides, to https://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 https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. To facilitate 
comment tracking, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the 
name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely 
optional. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or 
confidential information, please contact FRA for alternate submission 
instructions.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Carolyn R. Hayward-Williams,
Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2023-16407 Filed 8-1-23; 8:45 am]
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