Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance, 91881 [2024-26994]

Download as PDF 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Nov 19, 2024 Jkt 265001 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] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P 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/ PO 00000 Frm 00210 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 91881 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. E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-26994]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2014-0093]


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 
(C\3\RS) Program. LIRR seeks to continue shielding reporting employees 
from mandatory punitive sanctions that would otherwise arise as 
provided in Sec. Sec.  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 C\3\RS 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 
C\3\RS Implementing Memorandum of Understanding (IMOU).
    In support of its request, LIRR cited safety improvements related 
to the C\3\RS program, including new switch signage and ongoing 
scenario-based training. LIRR also stated that ``all parties signatory 
to the IMOU and participating in the C\3\RS 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.
    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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