North County Transit District's Request for Approval To Begin Field Testing on Its Positive Train Control Network, 54393-54394 [2023-17101]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 153 / Thursday, August 10, 2023 / Notices State Highway 128 and a pedestrian bridge across Indiana Street with about 0.6 mile total of connecting trails. The FHWA’s action, related actions by other Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Environmental Assessment for Improved Visitor Access at Rocky Flats NWR, published in August 2020; the Service’s FONSI, dated November 2020; FHWA’s FONSI, dated August 2023; and other documents in the project file. The Service’s EA and FONSI are available for download at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky-flats/ library. The FHWA FONSI is available for download at https:// highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/ projects/co/rocky-flats or can be requested by contacting FHWA at the address provided above. 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[FR Doc. 2023–17151 Filed 8–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2010–0049] North County Transit District’s Request for Approval To Begin Field Testing on Its Positive Train Control Network 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 25, 2023, North County Transit District (NCTD) submitted a request to field test its new Crash Energy Management (CEM) BiLevel cab cars that have been equipped with NCTD’s Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I–ETMS) technology. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on NCTD’s request to test its positive train control (PTC) system. DATES: FRA will consider comments received by August 30, 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54393 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–2010–0049. For convenience, all active PTC documents 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: 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. On September 21, 2018, FRA certified NCTD’s I–ETMS PTC system under 49 CFR 236.1015 and 49 U.S.C. 20157(h). Pursuant to 49 CFR 236.1035, a railroad must obtain FRA’s approval before field testing an uncertified PTC system, or a product of an uncertified PTC system, or any regression testing of a certified PTC system on the general rail system. See 49 CFR 236.1035(a). NCTD’s test request, including a complete description of NCTD’s Concept of Operations and its specific test procedures, including the measures that will be taken to ensure safety during testing, are available for review online at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FRA–2010–0049. Interested parties are invited to comment on NCTD’s Test Request by submitting written comments or data. During its review of the test request, FRA will consider any comments or data submitted within the timeline specified in this notice and to the extent practicable, without delaying testing of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. See 49 CFR 236.1035. FRA, however, may elect not to respond to any particular comment, and under 49 CFR 236.1035, FRA maintains the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the test request at its 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 E:\FR\FM\10AUN1.SGM 10AUN1 54394 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 153 / Thursday, August 10, 2023 / Notices 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. 2023–17101 Filed 8–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P Application No. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of actions on special permit applications. AGENCY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 11, 2023. ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in SUMMARY: Regulation(s) affected Applicant triplicate. 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WAE Technologies Limited ..... 172.101(j), 173.185(b)(6) ........ 21563–N ....... LG Energy Solution, Ltd .......... 172.102(a), 172.102(b), 172.102(c). ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 21528–N ....... VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Aug 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 173.222(c)(1) ........................... 173.302a(a)(1) ......................... PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 To modify the special permit to authorize an additional packaging. To modify the special permit to update the design terminology. To modify the special permit to authorize the transportation in commerce of the Marburg virus. To modify the special permit to authorize additional lithium ion batteries and additional cell type. To modify the special permit to authorize return shipments and higher payload containers. To modify the special permit to authorize Division 5.2 hazardous materials. To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of jerricans manufactured to a specification not meeting all the requirements for UN 3H1 specification jerricans. To authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium ion batteries exceeding 35 kg net weight aboard cargo-only aircraft. To authorize the transportation in commerce of prototype lithium batteries exceeding 35 kg via cargo-only aircraft. To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of nonDOT specification welded cylinder that is comparable to DOT specification 3HT cylinder for the transportation in commerce of the hazardous materials authorized by this special permit. To authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium ion batteries exceeding 35 kg net weight aboard cargo-only aircraft. To authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium ion batteries exceeding 35 kg net weight aboard cargo-only aircraft. E:\FR\FM\10AUN1.SGM 10AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 153 (Thursday, August 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54393-54394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17101]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2010-0049]


North County Transit District's Request for Approval To Begin 
Field Testing on Its Positive Train Control Network

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 25, 
2023, North County Transit District (NCTD) submitted a request to field 
test its new Crash Energy Management (CEM) Bi-Level cab cars that have 
been equipped with NCTD's Interoperable Electronic Train Management 
System (I-ETMS) technology. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting 
public comment on NCTD's request to test its positive train control 
(PTC) system.

DATES: FRA will consider comments received by August 30, 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-2010-0049. For convenience, all active PTC 
documents 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. On September 21, 2018, FRA certified 
NCTD's I-ETMS PTC system under 49 CFR 236.1015 and 49 U.S.C. 20157(h). 
Pursuant to 49 CFR 236.1035, a railroad must obtain FRA's approval 
before field testing an uncertified PTC system, or a product of an 
uncertified PTC system, or any regression testing of a certified PTC 
system on the general rail system. See 49 CFR 236.1035(a). NCTD's test 
request, including a complete description of NCTD's Concept of 
Operations and its specific test procedures, including the measures 
that will be taken to ensure safety during testing, are available for 
review online at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FRA-2010-
0049.
    Interested parties are invited to comment on NCTD's Test Request by 
submitting written comments or data. During its review of the test 
request, FRA will consider any comments or data submitted within the 
timeline specified in this notice and to the extent practicable, 
without delaying testing of valuable or necessary modifications to a 
PTC system. See 49 CFR 236.1035. FRA, however, may elect not to respond 
to any particular comment, and under 49 CFR 236.1035, FRA maintains the 
authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the test request 
at its 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

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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. 2023-17101 Filed 8-9-23; 8:45 am]
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