Federal Railroad Administration, 73391 [2023-23574]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 25, 2023 / Notices Virgin Pulse GoZone Pedometer. CN also requests to include in the relief ‘‘similar devices from other manufacturers that are solely monitoring devices without the capability to make or receive phone calls, send or receive texts, and are not capable of hosting independent games or programs.’’ CN states the risk of distraction is substantially minimized based on the devices’ limited functionality and further explains that the devices are part of ‘‘an important well-being program’’ to ‘‘support improved health outcomes’’ for employees. 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 December 26, 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Oct 24, 2023 Jkt 262001 Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–23564 Filed 10–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2000–7257, Notice No. 95] Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Charter Renewal Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Announcement of charter renewal of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC). AGENCY: FRA announces the charter renewal of the RSAC, a Federal Advisory Committee established by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the FRA Administrator on matters relating to railroad safety. This charter renewal will be effective for two years from the date it is filed with Congress. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenton Kilgore, RSAC Designated Federal Officer/RSAC Coordinator, FRA Office of Railroad Safety, 202–365– 3724. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. app. 2). RSAC comprises 51 representatives from 26 organizations, representing various rail industry perspectives. The diversity of the committee ensures the requisite range of views and expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities. Please see the RSAC website for additional information at https://rsac.fra.dot.gov/. SUMMARY: Issued in Washington, DC. Amitabha Bose, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2023–23574 Filed 10–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2007–28306] Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73391 that on September 1, 2023, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), on behalf of its member railroads, 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 238, Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA– 2007–28306. Specifically, APTA requests continued relief from § 238.309, Periodic brake equipment maintenance, as applied to locomotives equipped with 26–L type brake systems and air dryers, and cab cars equipped with 26– L and Electronic Brake Valve- (EBV) type brake valves operated with locomotives with functional air dryers. The current relief extends the periodic testing interval from 3 years (1,104 days) to 4 years (1,472 days) for 26–L, and to periods stated in § 229.29 for EBV-type brake valves. In support of its request, APTA states that it is ‘‘unaware of any performance problems with the subject brake equipment operating under the current waiver.’’ 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 December 26, 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, E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 73391]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-23574]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2000-7257, Notice No. 95]

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Charter Renewal

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

ACTION: Announcement of charter renewal of the Railroad Safety Advisory 
Committee (RSAC).

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SUMMARY: FRA announces the charter renewal of the RSAC, a Federal 
Advisory Committee established by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation 
in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act to provide 
information, advice, and recommendations to the FRA Administrator on 
matters relating to railroad safety. This charter renewal will be 
effective for two years from the date it is filed with Congress.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenton Kilgore, RSAC Designated 
Federal Officer/RSAC Coordinator, FRA Office of Railroad Safety, 202-
365-3724.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. app. 2). 
RSAC comprises 51 representatives from 26 organizations, representing 
various rail industry perspectives. The diversity of the committee 
ensures the requisite range of views and expertise necessary to 
discharge its responsibilities. Please see the RSAC website for 
additional information at https://rsac.fra.dot.gov/.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Amitabha Bose,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2023-23574 Filed 10-24-23; 8:45 am]
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