Petition for Special Approval and Waiver of Compliance, 91881-91882 [2024-26992]
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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 / Notices
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2014–0093]
khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD 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 September 13, 2024,
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) 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 240
(Qualification and Certification of
Locomotive Engineers) and part 242
(Qualification and Certification of
Conductors). The relevant Docket
Number is FRA–2014–0093.
Specifically, LIRR requests relief
required to continue participation in
FRA’s Confidential Close Call Reporting
System (C3RS) Program. LIRR seeks to
continue shielding reporting employees
from mandatory punitive sanctions that
would otherwise arise as provided in
§§ 240.117(e)(1)–(4); 240.305(a)(1)–(4)
and (a)(6); 240.307; 242.403(b), (c),
(e)(1)–(4), (e)(6)–(11), (f)(1)–(2); and
242.407. The C3RS Program encourages
certified operating crew members to
report close calls and protects the
employees and the railroad from
discipline or sanctions arising from the
incidents reported per the C3RS
Implementing Memorandum of
Understanding (IMOU).
In support of its request, LIRR cited
safety improvements related to the C3RS
program, including new switch signage
and ongoing scenario-based training.
LIRR also stated that ‘‘all parties
signatory to the IMOU and participating
in the C3RS Program believe that
granting this waiver petition is in the
public interest and consistent with
railroad 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
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.
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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 January
21, 2025 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 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. 2024–26994 Filed 11–19–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2024–0119]
Petition for Special Approval and
Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice
that by letters dated October 15, 2024,
and October 21, 2024, Michigan State
Trust for Railway Preservation, Inc.
(MSTRP), which operates The Steam
Railroading Institute, 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 parts 215 and
224 (Reflectorization of Rail Freight
Rolling Stock). FRA assigned the
petition Docket Number FRA–2024–
0119.
Specifically, MSTRP requests a
special approval pursuant to § 215.203,
Restricted cars, for 1 caboose (MSTX/
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C&O 3674) that is more than 50 years
from the date of original construction.
MSTRP also seeks relief from § 215.303,
Stenciling of restricted cars, and § 224.3,
Applicability, for the caboose. The
equipment has been used in historic
tourist/excursion service or for
photographers and filmmakers in the
past, and MSTRP stated that it wishes
to use the caboose on its ‘‘annual
Christmastime trains between November
and December.’’ MSTRP added that the
caboose will currently operate only on
Great Lakes Central Railroad, but may
operate on other short line railroads in
the future.
A copy of the petition, as well as any
written communications concerning the
petition, is available for review online at
www.regulations.gov. FRA reserves the
right to issue a decision subject to
consideration of any subsequently filed
comments.
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 January
21, 2025 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.
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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 / Notices
Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad
Safety,Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024–26992 Filed 11–19–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2020–0046]
khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD 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 received September 26,
2024, The Everett Railroad Company
(EV) petitioned the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) to extend a
special approval pursuant to 49 CFR
part 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety
Standards), and to extend a waiver of
compliance from parts 215 and 224
(Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling
Stock). FRA assigned the petition
Docket Number FRA–2020–0046.
Specifically, EV requested to extend
the previous special approval pursuant
to 49 CFR 215.203, Restricted cars, in
this docket for 1 boxcar (PRR 77815),
which is more than 50 years from the
date of original construction. EV also
seeks to extend relief from § 215.303,
Stenciling of restricted cars, and part
224, to use the car as ‘‘a historic relic
in conjunction with the company’s
tourist and excursion trains.’’ In its
petition, EV explained that the relief
will help ‘‘maintain the car in its
historic appearance and identity for
photography, film and purposes of
historic interpretation.’’
In support of its request, EV stated
that the car will operate under restricted
speed rules (not exceeding 20 miles per
hour) and that it will not be
interchanged to any other railroad. EV
added that the ‘‘railroad’s operating
territory is generally rural in nature.’’
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
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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 January
21, 2025 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. 2024–26995 Filed 11–19–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2024–0102]
Petition for Special Approval
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice
that by letter dated August 23, 2024,
Southern California Regional Rail
Authority (Metrolink) petitioned the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
for a special approval pursuant to 49
CFR part 238 (Passenger Equipment
Safety Standards). FRA assigned the
petition Docket Number FRA–2024–
0102.
Specifically, Metrolink requested a
special approval of alternative standard
per § 238.21, Special approval
procedure, regarding § 238.309(b),
Periodic brake equipment
maintenance—DMU and MU
locomotives, for three Stadler FLIRT
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diesel multiple units (DMUs). Metrolink
sought to extend the clean, oil, test, and
stencil (COT&S) intervals from 736
days, as stated in § 238.309(b)(4) for ‘‘all
other DMU or MU locomotives,’’ to
1,840 days, as permitted by
§ 238.309(b)(3) for DMUs ‘‘part of a fleet
that is 100 percent equipped with air
dryers and is equipped with KB–HL1,
KB–HS1, or KBCT1.’’
In support of the request, Metrolink
explained that the manufacturer of the
braking systems, Knorr, is experiencing
delays in lead time for materials
required to complete the brake overhaul.
Metrolink noted that only after a quote
and scope of work is received from
Knorr will it be possible for Metrolink
to establish a schedule for completing
the COT&S.
Metrolink asserted that ‘‘[t]o ensure
an equivalent level of safety for
extending the COT&S intervals to an
1[,]840 day’’ interval, Metrolink will: (1)
perform ‘‘detailed periodic maintenance
inspections of the air brake system,’’
and perform ‘‘all tasks outlined in
§ 238.309(b)(4)’’ (minus the replacement
of actual brake components needing to
be overhauled) on an annual basis; (2)
perform ‘‘a Class I brake test’’ on all
DMUs before daily service; (3) review
the fault log daily; (4) review ‘‘Teloc
downloads’’ weekly; and (5) provide
FRA with a ‘‘quarterly report detailing
any air brake component defects or
faults that relate to going beyond the
overhaul intervals along with the
corrective actions/repairs.’’
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 January
21, 2025 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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2024-0119]
Petition for Special Approval and Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice that by letters dated October 15,
2024, and October 21, 2024, Michigan State Trust for Railway
Preservation, Inc. (MSTRP), which operates The Steam Railroading
Institute, 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 parts 215 and
224 (Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock). FRA assigned the
petition Docket Number FRA-2024-0119.
Specifically, MSTRP requests a special approval pursuant to Sec.
215.203, Restricted cars, for 1 caboose (MSTX/C&O 3674) that is more
than 50 years from the date of original construction. MSTRP also seeks
relief from Sec. 215.303, Stenciling of restricted cars, and Sec.
224.3, Applicability, for the caboose. The equipment has been used in
historic tourist/excursion service or for photographers and filmmakers
in the past, and MSTRP stated that it wishes to use the caboose on its
``annual Christmastime trains between November and December.'' MSTRP
added that the caboose will currently operate only on Great Lakes
Central Railroad, but may operate on other short line railroads in the
future.
A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications
concerning the petition, is available for review online at
www.regulations.gov. FRA reserves the right to issue a decision subject
to consideration of any subsequently filed comments.
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 January 21, 2025 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.
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Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety,Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-26992 Filed 11-19-24; 8:45 am]
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