Petition for Waiver of Compliance; Reopening of Comment Period, 50950 [2023-16457]

Download as PDF 50950 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 147 / Wednesday, August 2, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 system or the associated FRA-approved PTC Safety Plan (PTCSP), a host railroad must submit, and obtain FRA’s approval of, an RFA to its PTC system or 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 of a signal and train control system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, on July 20, 2023, LIRR submitted an RFA to its ACSES II PTC system which seeks FRA’s approval for a three-month outage from September 15, 2023, to December 15, 2023, to support the construction of an extension of the Patchogue Siding and associated signal system changes. That RFA is available in Docket No. FRA–2010–0031. Interested parties are invited to comment on LIRR’s RFA to its PTC system by submitting written comments or data. During FRA’s review of LIRR’s RFA, 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 PTC system 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:49 Aug 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 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. 2023–16406 Filed 8–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2023–0031] Petition for Waiver of Compliance; Reopening of Comment Period Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by communication received July 7, 2023, Amtrak requested that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) re-open the period for public comment on Amtrak’s request for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR parts 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards), 229 (Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards), 232 (Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices), and 238 (Passenger Equipment Safety Standards). The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2023–0031. Specifically, Amtrak requests to reopen the comment period regarding its petition to use virtual reality simulation assessments to satisfy the ‘‘hands-on’’ portion of periodic refresher training to remain qualified per § 215.11(b), § 229.5, § 232.203(b)(8), and § 238.109. Amtrak requested that FRA re-open the comment period for an additional 45 days ‘‘to allow Amtrak more time to address some of the concerns the labor organizations outline in their comments.’’ Previously, FRA had published a notice establishing a comment period open until July 5, 2023 (88 FR 29176, May 5, 2023).1 By this notice, FRA grants Amtrak’s request to re-open the comment period for 45 days. A copy of the communication, the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, are 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 1 See https://www.regulations.gov/document/ FRA-2023-0031-0002. PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 September 18, 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. 2023–16457 Filed 8–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration FY 2023 Emergency Relief Grants for Public Transportation Systems Affected by Major Declared Disasters in Calendar Years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of re-opening application submissions and revised requirements. AGENCY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is re-opening the application period for grants under the Public Transportation Emergency Relief SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 147 (Wednesday, August 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 50950]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16457]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2023-0031]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance; Reopening of Comment Period

    Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this 
document provides the public notice that by communication received July 
7, 2023, Amtrak requested that the Federal Railroad Administration 
(FRA) re-open the period for public comment on Amtrak's request for a 
waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad 
safety regulations contained at 49 CFR parts 215 (Railroad Freight Car 
Safety Standards), 229 (Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards), 232 
(Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger 
Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices), and 238 (Passenger 
Equipment Safety Standards). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2023-
0031.
    Specifically, Amtrak requests to re-open the comment period 
regarding its petition to use virtual reality simulation assessments to 
satisfy the ``hands-on'' portion of periodic refresher training to 
remain qualified per Sec.  215.11(b), Sec.  229.5, Sec.  232.203(b)(8), 
and Sec.  238.109. Amtrak requested that FRA re-open the comment period 
for an additional 45 days ``to allow Amtrak more time to address some 
of the concerns the labor organizations outline in their comments.'' 
Previously, FRA had published a notice establishing a comment period 
open until July 5, 2023 (88 FR 29176, May 5, 2023).\1\ By this notice, 
FRA grants Amtrak's request to re-open the comment period for 45 days.
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    \1\ See https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2023-0031-0002.
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    A copy of the communication, the petition, as well as any written 
communications concerning the petition, are 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 September 18, 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. 2023-16457 Filed 8-1-23; 8:45 am]
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