Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance, 67707-67708 [2024-18717]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ET, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Offices are open Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information on the forthcoming changes and the related data specifications can be found on the FHWA Office of Highway Policy Information website at the following link: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ policyinformation/data_collection_ federal_register_notice.cfm. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Electronic Access A copy of this notice, all comments received on this notice, and all background material may be viewed online at: www.regulations.gov using the docket number listed above. Electronic retrieval assistance and guidelines are also available at: www.regulations.gov. 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[FR Doc. 2024–18640 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67707 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2006–25837] 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 May 20, 2024, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) 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 219 (Control of Alcohol and Drug Use). The relevant Docket Number is FRA– 2006–25837. Specifically, CATS requests relief for its fixed guideway public transit Blue Line (LYNX BLE) operation that shares limited connections in a corridor with Norfolk Southern Railway’s (NS) freight operations. CATS and NS share 3 highway-rail grade crossings (East Hebron Street, Sweden Road, and East 16th Street), but they ‘‘do not share any trackage or train control systems.’’ In support of its request, CATS states that it ‘‘has already adopted and enforces a comprehensive set of drug and alcohol policies compliant with the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) . . . requirements for covered employees that apply to the entirety of the CATS light rail service.’’ 1 Further, CATS states that the relief will ‘‘preserve consistency throughout the CATS System with regard to its alreadyexisting drug and alcohol policies.’’ Without the requested relief, CATS would be required to comply with Part 219 only at the 3 named highway-rail grade crossings. CATS asserts that ‘‘preserving the system-wide applicability of the rules rather than having a set of different regulations applicable at these three (3) locations, would avoid confusion, promote consistency and, thus, enhance safety.’’ 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 1 See Petition at 8, ‘‘CATS employees are fully subject to, and CATS complies with FTA’s Part 655 Requirements.’’ E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 67708 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices 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 October 21, 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 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 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. 2024–18717 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2002–12409] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 July 17, 2024, Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to extend the existing waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 238 (Passenger Equipment Safety Standards). The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2002–12409. Specifically, PATH requests continued relief from § 238.305(c)(10) and (d), Interior calendar day VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 mechanical inspection of passenger cars, and § 238.317(a)(1), Class II brake test, for its fleet of passenger vehicles. PATH seeks an extension of its waiver from the requirement that a car must be removed from service on the day following its calendar day interior mechanical inspection and seeks permission for a car to remain in service up to eight calendar days following notification, so the car can be brought to the PATH running repair or main repair facility. In support of this request, PATH states that ‘‘due to the confined geography of the system and limited track storage areas, cutting cars from consists . . . cannot be done during the workday without having significant adverse effect upon passenger service.’’ Further, PATH requests continued relief from the requirement to perform a Class II brake test during specific periods of time at terminal locations. PATH explains that terminal dwell times are less than five minutes and ‘‘the [c]onductor does not have adequate time to remain at the rear of the train while the [e]ngineer changes operating position to perform the [b]rake [t]est, and then walk forward to the conductor operating position between the first and second car.’’ In support of its request, PATH states that ‘‘the typical train will undergo a Class II test approximately ten times every day.’’ 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 www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by October 21, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 2024–18718 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; American Honda Motor Co., Inc. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption. AGENCY: This document grants in full the American Honda Motor Co., Inc.’s (Honda) petition for exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard (theft prevention standard) for its Acura (confidential) vehicle line beginning in model year (MY) 2025. The petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the partsmarking requirements of the theft prevention standard. Honda also requested confidential treatment for specific information in its petition. Therefore, no confidential information provided for purposes of this notice has been disclosed. DATES: The exemption granted by this notice is effective beginning with the 2025 model year. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlita Ballard, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy, and Consumer Programs, NHTSA, West Building, W43–439, NRM–310, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Ballard’s phone number is (202) 366– 5222. Her fax number is (202) 493–2990. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67707-67708]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18717]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2006-25837]


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 May 20, 2024, 
the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) 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 219 (Control of Alcohol and Drug 
Use). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2006-25837.
    Specifically, CATS requests relief for its fixed guideway public 
transit Blue Line (LYNX BLE) operation that shares limited connections 
in a corridor with Norfolk Southern Railway's (NS) freight operations. 
CATS and NS share 3 highway-rail grade crossings (East Hebron Street, 
Sweden Road, and East 16th Street), but they ``do not share any 
trackage or train control systems.''
    In support of its request, CATS states that it ``has already 
adopted and enforces a comprehensive set of drug and alcohol policies 
compliant with the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) . . . 
requirements for covered employees that apply to the entirety of the 
CATS light rail service.'' \1\ Further, CATS states that the relief 
will ``preserve consistency throughout the CATS System with regard to 
its already-existing drug and alcohol policies.'' Without the requested 
relief, CATS would be required to comply with Part 219 only at the 3 
named highway-rail grade crossings. CATS asserts that ``preserving the 
system-wide applicability of the rules rather than having a set of 
different regulations applicable at these three (3) locations, would 
avoid confusion, promote consistency and, thus, enhance safety.''
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    \1\ See Petition at 8, ``CATS employees are fully subject to, 
and CATS complies with FTA's Part 655 Requirements.''
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    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

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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 October 21, 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 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 
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. 2024-18717 Filed 8-20-24; 8:45 am]
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