Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance, 48216-48217 [2024-12278]

Download as PDF 48216 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 5, 2024 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–12281 Filed 6–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2019–0047] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 March 25, 2024, the Everett Railroad Company (EV) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to extend a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR parts 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards) and 224 (Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2019–0047. Specifically, EV requested to extend its previous special approval pursuant to 49 CFR 215.203, Restricted cars, for railcar PRR 571060 that is more than 50 years from the date of original construction. EV also seeks relief from § 215.303, Stenciling of restricted cars, and part 224, to operate the car in tourist and excursion service as a ‘‘historic relic.’’ In support of its request, EV states that the car will be loaded to only 50% capacity and will be part of a train operated under restricted speed, not exceeding 20 miles per hour. Further, PRR 571060 will not be interchanged with any other railroad. EV states that the extended relief will maintain the car’s historic ‘‘appearance and identity for photography, film[,] and purposes of historic interpretation.’’ 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Jun 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 appropriate docket number and may be submitted at www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by August 5, 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 the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 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. 2024–12283 Filed 6–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2006–24216] 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 by letters received on March 25, 2024, and April 26, 2024, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) 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 222 (Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings), part 229 (Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards), and part 234 (Grade Crossing Safety). The relevant Docket Number is FRA– 2006–24216. Specifically, SacRT requested to extend its existing relief for its rail fixed guideway public transit operation that shares limited connections in corridors with Union Pacific Railroad. SacRT PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 requested continued relief from part 222 for grade crossings on its Gold Line (except the Jackson grade crossing), as the light rail ‘‘operates frequent service within proximity to residential areas,’’ and ‘‘sounding horns would be a noise nuisance.’’ Alternatively, SacRT uses a gong 200 feet prior and through the crossings. Additionally, SacRT sought to extend the relief from § 229.125, Headlights and auxiliary lights, to substitute driving lights, which do not meet the 200,000-candela requirement, in place of the railroad head lamp. The alternative lights are used when the light rail shares traffic lanes with automobiles, for the safety of other drivers. In its April 26, 2024, letter SacRT clarified that this relief would only apply to its legacy vehicles, which it plans to start decommissioning within the next 10 years. Finally, SacRT requested to extended the relief from § 234.105(c)(3), Activation failure, to allow the light rail operator to ‘‘stop the train[] prior to entering the failed grade crossing, operate at restricted speed (10 [miles per hour] max), and sound a horn audible while traveling through the crossing.’’ SacRT additionally requested that its fleet of S700 light rail vehicles be included in this waiver, which will ‘‘provide a modern travel experience for the public’’ with easier access at doorways and improved accessibility with wider aisles. 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 August 5, 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 the E:\FR\FM\05JNN1.SGM 05JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 5, 2024 / Notices U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 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. 2024–12278 Filed 6–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2015–0005] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 by letter dated February 26, 2024, Big Spring Rail System, Inc. (BSR) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the hours of service laws contained at title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) section 21103(a). The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2015–0005. Specifically, BSR requested to extend its existing relief from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 21103(a)(4), which in part, provides that a train employee may not be required or allowed to remain or go on duty after that employee has initiated an on-duty period each day for 6 consecutive days, unless that employee has had at least 48 hours off duty at the employee’s home terminal. BSR seeks to continue to allow a train employee to initiate an on-duty period for 6 consecutive days followed by 24 hours off duty. BSR states that it interchanges cars with Union Pacific Railroad ‘‘mostly 3 times per week on a quasirandom schedule.’’ The relief helps ‘‘mitigate [any] problems for [its] customers’’ involving scheduling by ‘‘providing customer service on an overtime basis.’’ BSR also states that all work covered by this waiver will be VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Jun 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 performed during daylight hours. BSR included in its petition a statement of support from its 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 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 August 5, 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 DOT’s 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48216-48217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12278]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2006-24216]


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 by letters received on March 
25, 2024, and April 26, 2024, the Sacramento Regional Transit District 
(SacRT) 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 222 (Use 
of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings), part 229 
(Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards), and part 234 (Grade Crossing 
Safety). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2006-24216.
    Specifically, SacRT requested to extend its existing relief for its 
rail fixed guideway public transit operation that shares limited 
connections in corridors with Union Pacific Railroad. SacRT requested 
continued relief from part 222 for grade crossings on its Gold Line 
(except the Jackson grade crossing), as the light rail ``operates 
frequent service within proximity to residential areas,'' and 
``sounding horns would be a noise nuisance.'' Alternatively, SacRT uses 
a gong 200 feet prior and through the crossings.
    Additionally, SacRT sought to extend the relief from Sec.  229.125, 
Headlights and auxiliary lights, to substitute driving lights, which do 
not meet the 200,000-candela requirement, in place of the railroad head 
lamp. The alternative lights are used when the light rail shares 
traffic lanes with automobiles, for the safety of other drivers. In its 
April 26, 2024, letter SacRT clarified that this relief would only 
apply to its legacy vehicles, which it plans to start decommissioning 
within the next 10 years.
    Finally, SacRT requested to extended the relief from Sec.  
234.105(c)(3), Activation failure, to allow the light rail operator to 
``stop the train[] prior to entering the failed grade crossing, operate 
at restricted speed (10 [miles per hour] max), and sound a horn audible 
while traveling through the crossing.''
    SacRT additionally requested that its fleet of S700 light rail 
vehicles be included in this waiver, which will ``provide a modern 
travel experience for the public'' with easier access at doorways and 
improved accessibility with wider aisles.
    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 August 5, 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 the

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U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) 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. 2024-12278 Filed 6-4-24; 8:45 am]
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