Petition for Modification of Waiver of Compliance, 86076 [2024-25083]

Download as PDF 86076 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2024 / Notices Estimated Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 18,330 hours. Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on October 24, 2024. Barbara L. Hall, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Performance, Policy, and Records Management, Branch, ASP–110. [FR Doc. 2024–25084 Filed 10–28–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2006–25040] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Petition for Modification 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 August 21, 2024, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CMTY) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a modification 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 HighwayRail Grade Crossings), part 229 (Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards), part 231 (Railroad Safety Appliance Standards), part 234 (Grade Crossing Safety), and part 238 (Passenger Equipment Safety Standards). The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2006–25040. Specifically, CMTY requested to amend its current waiver that provides relief for its commuter rail system that connects downtown Austin, Texas, with Austin’s northern suburbs along 32 miles with 9 stations. CMTY seeks to add a fleet of four Stadler GTW fourthgeneration diesel multiple unit (DMU) rail vehicles to its existing fleet of six Stadler GTW first-generation DMUs. In support of its request, CMTY explained that their vehicles demonstrate ‘‘an equivalent level of safety and compliance,’’ given the Alternative Vehicle Technology final rule amendments in 49 CFR part 238. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 28, 2024 Jkt 265001 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 30, 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. 2024–25083 Filed 10–28–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2017–0087] 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 received July 15, 2024, TEXRail 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 238 (Passenger Equipment Safety Standards). The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2017– 0087. Specifically, TEXRail seeks relief from § 238.309(b)(2), Periodic brake equipment maintenance, regarding the required clean, oil, test, and stencil PO 00000 Frm 00142 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (COTS) air brake maintenance, for two years due to ‘‘the brake system and parts manufacturer delay in production.’’ TEXRail further stated that the manufacturer, Knorr Air Brake Berlin, ‘‘is the only facility qualified to repair our [a]ir [b]rake equipment’’ and that the relief would allow TEXRail to continue revenue service while the equipment is awaiting the required COTS overhaul. TEXRail asserts that it will ensure the brake systems will remain in proper functioning condition and are safe to operate. Specifically, it will ‘‘complete a Tri-annual inspection, minus replacing the actual brake components’’ and perform a ‘‘daily Class 1 brake test.’’ TEXRail states it will perform a ‘‘weekly Teloc download to ensure the brake system is working as intended during the Class 1 Brake Test.’’ TEXRail’s existing grant of relief in this docket provides a waiver from certain other regulations pertaining to the design of TEXRail’s Stadler FLIRT equipment. The equipment was built to current European design and regulatory standards, with modifications and updates for use in the United States. 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 December 30, 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 86076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25083]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2006-25040]


Petition for Modification 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 August 21, 
2024, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CMTY) petitioned 
the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a modification 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), part 231 (Railroad Safety Appliance 
Standards), part 234 (Grade Crossing Safety), and part 238 (Passenger 
Equipment Safety Standards). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2006-
25040.
    Specifically, CMTY requested to amend its current waiver that 
provides relief for its commuter rail system that connects downtown 
Austin, Texas, with Austin's northern suburbs along 32 miles with 9 
stations. CMTY seeks to add a fleet of four Stadler GTW fourth-
generation diesel multiple unit (DMU) rail vehicles to its existing 
fleet of six Stadler GTW first-generation DMUs.
    In support of its request, CMTY explained that their vehicles 
demonstrate ``an equivalent level of safety and compliance,'' given the 
Alternative Vehicle Technology final rule amendments in 49 CFR part 
238.
    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 December 30, 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. 2024-25083 Filed 10-28-24; 8:45 am]
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