Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 84444 [2024-24458]

Download as PDF 84444 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 22, 2024 / Notices 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. 2024–24457 Filed 10–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2024–0101] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD 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 by letter dated September 3, 2024, the Kentucky & Tennessee Railway (K&T), in conjunction with the McCreary County Heritage Foundation, petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a special approval pursuant to 49 CFR part 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards), and a waiver of compliance from 49 CFR part 215. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2024–0101. Specifically, K&T requests a special approval pursuant to § 215.203, Restricted cars, for 6 flatcars (KT 1701, KT 1703, KT 1004, KT 1005, KT 1006, and KT 1007) and 1 caboose (KT 1) that are more than 50 years from the dates of original construction. K&T also seeks relief from § 215.303, Stenciling of restricted cars, on all equipment. The equipment is used in tourist/excursion service, and the flatcars have been converted to carry passengers. K&T stated that the caboose does not carry passengers and is used as ‘‘the technical car’’ in the Polar Express event. In its petition, K&T stated that the equipment will be operated on 6.5 miles of track on K&T and Big South Fork Scenic Railway. K&T added that in 2023, it handled more than 30,000 passengers and that the equipment is ‘‘vital to the ongoing mission of the [McCreary County] Heritage Foundation, which is to educate guests through interpretation of the area’s rich history of coal, timber, and railroading.’’ A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Oct 21, 2024 Jkt 265001 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 December 23, 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. 2024–24458 Filed 10–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2024–0099] Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that on September 5, 2024, Texas & Eastern Railroad (TESR) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 230 (Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2024– 0099. Specifically, TESR requests relief from § 230.98(a)(6) and (7), Driving, trailing, and engine truck axles— condemning defects, for some driving journals on steam locomotive TSR 400. The regulations provide that a defect is considered condemning if ‘‘any axle [is] worn 1⁄2 inch or more in diameter below the original/new journal diameter’’ except if ‘‘any driving axles other than main driving axles with an original or new diameter greater than 6 inches . . . are worn 3⁄4 inch or more in diameter below the original/new diameter.’’ In its petition, TESR stated that ‘‘some driving journals have been turned under the original diameter and are at or under the minimum diameters’’ given in part 230. TESR added that the journals were last turned prior to TSR 400 being removed from service in the early 2000s, and that the journals ‘‘exhibit no indications of appreciable wear since they were last turned.’’ TESR requests relief until TSR 400’s 1,472 service day inspection in early 2029, when all wheels will be removed for inspection and possible axle renewal. The locomotive ‘‘has experienced no issues regarding hot journals or scouring,’’ and it is inspected over an inspection pit twice daily during operations, with ‘‘all journals, cellars, and pads . . . inspected closely for position, oil, and wear.’’ 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 December 23, 2024 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 84444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24458]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2024-0101]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this 
document provides the public notice that by letter dated September 3, 
2024, the Kentucky & Tennessee Railway (K&T), in conjunction with the 
McCreary County Heritage Foundation, petitioned the Federal Railroad 
Administration (FRA) for a special approval pursuant to 49 CFR part 215 
(Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards), and a waiver of compliance 
from 49 CFR part 215. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2024-
0101.
    Specifically, K&T requests a special approval pursuant to Sec.  
215.203, Restricted cars, for 6 flatcars (KT 1701, KT 1703, KT 1004, KT 
1005, KT 1006, and KT 1007) and 1 caboose (KT 1) that are more than 50 
years from the dates of original construction. K&T also seeks relief 
from Sec.  215.303, Stenciling of restricted cars, on all equipment. 
The equipment is used in tourist/excursion service, and the flatcars 
have been converted to carry passengers. K&T stated that the caboose 
does not carry passengers and is used as ``the technical car'' in the 
Polar Express event.
    In its petition, K&T stated that the equipment will be operated on 
6.5 miles of track on K&T and Big South Fork Scenic Railway. K&T added 
that in 2023, it handled more than 30,000 passengers and that the 
equipment is ``vital to the ongoing mission of the [McCreary County] 
Heritage Foundation, which is to educate guests through interpretation 
of the area's rich history of coal, timber, and railroading.''
    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 December 23, 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. 2024-24458 Filed 10-21-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

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