Central Florida Rail Corridor's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System, 61232-61233 [2024-16755]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 61232 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 146 / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 / Notices the information collection and its expected burden. On May 28, 2024, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period for public comment on the ICR. FRA received no comments in response to the notice. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the particular ICR by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. 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Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding: (1) whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Jul 29, 2024 Jkt 262001 (2) the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (3) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB clearance as the PRA requires: Title: Conductor Certification. OMB Control Number: 2130–0596. Abstract: FRA’s conductor certification regulation (49 CFR part 242) requires railroads to have a formal program for certifying conductors. As part of that program, railroads are required to have a process for determining competency to serve as a conductor through training, testing, and qualifying prospective and existing conductors before issuing each person certification or recertification. The regulation is intended to ensure that only those persons who meet minimum Federal safety standards serve as conductors. FRA collects information to ensure that railroads and their employees fully comply with all the requirements of part 242, including a conductor certification/ recertification program, fitness requirements, initial and periodic testing, and territorial qualifications. Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in estimates) of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses (railroads). Form(s): Respondent Universe: 784. 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[FR Doc. 2024–16691 Filed 7–29–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2011–0104] Central Florida Rail Corridor’s Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System 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 19, 2024, Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP). As this RFA involves a request for FRA’s approval of proposed material modifications to an FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad’s RFA to its PTCSP. DATES: FRA will consider comments received by August 19, 2024. 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–2011–0104. For convenience, all active PTC dockets are hyperlinked on FRA’s website at https://railroads.dot.gov/researchdevelopment/program-areas/traincontrol/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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 146 / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 / Notices 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 PTCSP, a host railroad must submit, and obtain FRA’s approval of, an RFA to its 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 or train control system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, on July 19, 2024, CFRC submitted an RFA to its PTCSP for its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I–ETMS), which seeks FRA’s approval of CFRC’s proposed upgrade of its I–ETMS onboard software. The software upgrade includes functional changes to enhance operational effectiveness. That RFA is available in Docket No. FRA–2011– 0104. Interested parties are invited to comment on CFRC’s RFA to its PTCSP by submitting written comments or data. During FRA’s review of this railroad’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 PTCSP at FRA’s sole discretion. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Jul 29, 2024 Jkt 262001 please contact FRA for alternate submission instructions. Issued in Washington, DC. Carolyn R. Hayward-Williams, Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology. [FR Doc. 2024–16755 Filed 7–29–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number MARAD–2024–0102] Notice of Availability for the Camden County Programmatic Agreement the National Historic Preservation Act Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comment. AGENCY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is funding the Camden County Port of Camden Access and Infrastructure Resiliency Project (Project) which will reconstruct and improve several roadways within the City of Camden Port District to increase access between the Port of Camden and nearby interstates, while also improving infrastructure resiliency within a historically disadvantaged community. In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations, MARAD has determined that a Programmatic Agreement (Agreement) must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the NHPA in conjunction with the Project and invites public comments on the Agreement. DATES: All comments on the Agreement are due on or before September 13, 2024. MARAD will consider comments filed after this date to the extent practicable. SUMMARY: To ensure that you do not duplicate your docket submissions, please submit all comments by only one of the following ways: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov, insert the docket number (MARAD–2024–0102) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Select the ‘‘Docket’’ tab, locate the Notice, and click on ‘‘comment’’ to begin the comment submission process. Follow the online instructions. • Mail: Dockets Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 205900001. • Hand Delivery: W12-l40 of the Department of Transportation, 1200 ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00176 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61233 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. • Instructions: To properly identify your comments, please include the agency name and the docket number at the beginning of your comments. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Coble, (202) 366–5088 or via email at marad.history@dot.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during business hours. The FIRS is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a message or question. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. You may send mail to the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded funds to Camden County under the Fiscal Year 2022 Port Infrastructure Development Program for roadway improvements and reconstruction. The project is located in the City of Camden, Camden County, New Jersey. The project proposes to reconstruct and improve several roadways within the City of Camden Port District including Atlantic Avenue between 1– 676 and Ferry Avenue (0.7 miles), Broadway (County Route 551) from Atlantic Avenue to the railroad overpass (between Chelton Avenue and Morgan St) (0.9 miles), Ferry Avenue (County Route 603) from Broadway to Atlantic Avenue (0.6 miles), and South 2nd Street from Clinton Avenue to Atlantic Avenue (0.8 miles). These improvements will consist of the following: • New pavement, milling, and resurfacing which will improve roadway conditions and reduce the need for additional maintenance; • New sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, curb extensions, pedestrian countdown timers and push buttons which will improve pedestrian safety and accessibility; • Adjusted curb radii and intersection markings which will discourage trucks from accessing residential streets and E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 146 (Tuesday, July 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61232-61233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16755]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2011-0104]


Central Florida Rail Corridor's Request To Amend Its Positive 
Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System

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 
19, 2024, Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) submitted a request for 
amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan 
(PTCSP). As this RFA involves a request for FRA's approval of proposed 
material modifications to an FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) 
system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on 
the railroad's RFA to its PTCSP.

DATES: FRA will consider comments received by August 19, 2024. 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-2011-0104. For convenience, all active PTC 
dockets 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].

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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 PTCSP, a host 
railroad must submit, and obtain FRA's approval of, an RFA to its 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 or train control 
system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, on July 19, 
2024, CFRC submitted an RFA to its PTCSP for its Interoperable 
Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS), which seeks FRA's approval 
of CFRC's proposed upgrade of its I-ETMS onboard software. The software 
upgrade includes functional changes to enhance operational 
effectiveness. That RFA is available in Docket No. FRA-2011-0104.
    Interested parties are invited to comment on CFRC's RFA to its 
PTCSP by submitting written comments or data. During FRA's review of 
this railroad'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 PTCSP 
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 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. 2024-16755 Filed 7-29-24; 8:45 am]
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