Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance, 18478-18479 [2024-05283]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 18478 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 / Notices contained at 49 CFR part 222 (Use of Locomotive Horns at Public HighwayRail Grade Crossings). The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2020–0038. Specifically, the City and Metrolink (Petitioners) jointly seek relief from the requirements of 49 CFR 222.59(a)(1), to continue use of a Pedestrian Audible Warning System (PAWS), which is similar to a wayside horn, when approaching seven highway-rail grade crossings, instead of a locomotive horn. Petitioners also request to extend relief from certain provisions of 49 CFR part 222, appendix E (Paragraphs 4 and 6), to allow a minimum sound level of 80 dB(A) and direction of the PAWS. The seven crossings that are the subject of this request are: • Dije Court—USDOT Number 922847D—MP 203.95—pedestrian—3 PAWS • El Portal—USDOT Number 922848K—MP 204.04—pedestrian—2 PAWS • Corto Lane—USDOT Number 026977D—MP 204.56—pedestrian—3 PAWS • Pier Service Road—USDOT Number 026997P—MP 204.73—private—4 PAWS • T Street—USDOT Number 922849S— MP 205.16—pedestrian—3 PAWS • Lost Winds—USDOT Number 922850L—MP 205.56—pedestrian—2 PAWS • Calafia—USDOT Number 026637S— MP 206.00—pedestrian—2 PAWS In support of its request, Petitioners submitted maintenance, communication, and malfunction/ response plans for the PAWS. In its February 26, 2024, addendum, Petitioners note their plans to augment the existing fencing system along ‘‘the beach trail from Mile Post 203.71 . . . to Mile Post 206.00.’’ They explain that the plan ‘‘is in response to the current deficiency in fencing elevation along certain portions of the trail and is intended to improve the public safety of the area.’’ 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 parties desire 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 Mar 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number and may be submitted at www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by May 13, 2024 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), 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. 2024–05282 Filed 3–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2007–28454] 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 23, 2024, and February 13, 2024, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) 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 NonPassenger Trains and Equipment; Endof-Train Devices). The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2007–28454. Specifically, UPRR requests to extend its existing waiver in this docket, which provides conditional relief from the requirements for performing the single car air brake test (SCABT) as prescribed in 49 CFR 232.305(b)(2), Single car air PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 brake tests. The relief allows UPRR to replace non-FRA condemnable wheelsets on railcars as part of an intrain wheelset replacement program at North Platte, Nebraska; South Morrill, Nebraska; and Roseville, California, without the need to also perform the SCABT as required, if the car has not received a SCABT within the previous 12 months. In support of its request, UPRR states that the in-train repair ‘‘wheel change outs have allowed for a reduced stress state[,] resulting in fewer derailments attributed to broken rails, joint bars, and other track infrastructure deterioration.’’ UPRR also asserts that there has been a ‘‘41% reduction in wheel, axle, and bearing related incidents’’ on UPRR. 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 parties desire 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 www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by May 13, 2024 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), 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. E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–05283 Filed 3–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2024–0029] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD 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 12, 2024, Strasburg Rail Road Company (SRC) petitioned the Federal Railroad 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–2024–0029. Specifically, SRC requests relief from § 240.201, which requires that only certified persons operate locomotives and trains. The relief would allow noncertified persons to operate a historic locomotive as part of a visitor experience program, under the supervision of qualified personnel. In support of its petition, SRC notes 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 on approximately one mile of track, and no public grade crossings will be traversed. 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:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 Mar 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by May 13, 2024 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. Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–05280 Filed 3–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2021–0109; Notice No. 2023–16] Hazardous Materials: Frequently Asked Questions—Training Requirements Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On March 22, 2022, PHMSA announced an initiative to convert historical letters of interpretation (LOI) applicable to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) that have been issued to specific stakeholders into broadly applicable frequently asked questions (FAQ). On December 9, 2022, PHMSA published the first set of FAQ regarding applicability of the HMR. On August 18, 2023, PHMSA published the second set of FAQ regarding incident reporting. Today’s notice contains the third set of FAQ regarding training requirements. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18479 Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 12, 2024. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. DATES: You may submit comments identified by the Docket Number PHMSA–2021–0109 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management System; U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Routing Symbol M–30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Docket Management System; Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and Docket Number (PHMSA–2021–0109) for this notice. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. All comments received will be posted without change to the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) and will include any personal information you provide. Docket: For access to the dockets to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov or DOT’s Docket Operations Office (see ADDRESSES). Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public. 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. Confidential Business Information (CBI): CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this notice contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and is relevant or responsive to this notice, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as ‘‘CBI.’’ Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ Submissions containing ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18478-18479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05283]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2007-28454]


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 23, 2024, and 
February 13, 2024, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) 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-2007-28454.
    Specifically, UPRR requests to extend its existing waiver in this 
docket, which provides conditional relief from the requirements for 
performing the single car air brake test (SCABT) as prescribed in 49 
CFR 232.305(b)(2), Single car air brake tests. The relief allows UPRR 
to replace non-FRA condemnable wheelsets on railcars as part of an in-
train wheelset replacement program at North Platte, Nebraska; South 
Morrill, Nebraska; and Roseville, California, without the need to also 
perform the SCABT as required, if the car has not received a SCABT 
within the previous 12 months.
    In support of its request, UPRR states that the in-train repair 
``wheel change outs have allowed for a reduced stress state[,] 
resulting in fewer derailments attributed to broken rails, joint bars, 
and other track infrastructure deterioration.'' UPRR also asserts that 
there has been a ``41% reduction in wheel, axle, and bearing related 
incidents'' on UPRR.
    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 parties 
desire 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 www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
    Communications received by May 13, 2024 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), 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.


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    Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-05283 Filed 3-12-24; 8:45 am]
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