Petition for Waiver of Compliance, 91883-91884 [2024-26996]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 / Notices 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. 2024–26993 Filed 11–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2019–0064] khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES Petition for Extension and Modification of Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by letters dated August 27, 2024, and October 15, 2024, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) 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 232 (Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other NonPassenger Trains and Equipment; Endof-Train Devices). BNSF also petitioned to add three locations to the waiver: Auburn, Washington; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Missoula, Montana. The relevant Docket Number is FRA–2019– 0064. Specifically, BNSF requests to renew the existing waiver from 49 CFR 232.305(b)(2), Single car air brake tests, which permits BNSF to change the repair track designation (per § 232.303, General requirements) so that the track on which in-train wheel replacements are performed is not designated a shop or repair track. Accordingly, a single car air brake test (SCABT) is not required on each car undergoing an in-train wheelset replacement, but BNSF proposes to perform a SCABT on any car with an FRA-condemnable wheel VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Nov 19, 2024 Jkt 265001 defect as defined in § 232.303(b)(5). The relief currently applies to specific yard tracks for wheelset replacement at three BNSF facilities: Newton, Kansas; Kansas City, Kansas; and Temple, Texas. BNSF seeks to expand the waiver to apply to Auburn, Washington; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Missoula, Montana, as well. In support of its request, BNSF stated that the program ‘‘has significantly reduced the number of wheels in service with elevated kip impact readings, which, in turn has a long-term positive impact on rail integrity.’’ Additionally, BNSF explained that ‘‘by using [Wheel Impact Load Detectors] and replacing wheelsets with relatively minor defects, BNSF has replaced significantly more wheelsets than required by FRA regulations.’’ 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/ PO 00000 Frm 00212 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 91883 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. 2024–26999 Filed 11–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2024–0115] Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by letters received October 1, 2024, and November 4, 2024, the City of North Salt Lake (the City) 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 222 (Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2024–0115. Specifically, the City requests relief from § 222.35(b)(1), What are the minimum requirements for quiet zones?—Active grade crossing warning devices, which states that each public highway-rail grade crossing in a quiet zone ‘‘must be equipped, no later than the quiet zone implementation date, with active grade crossing warning devices comprising both flashing lights and gates which control traffic over the crossing.’’ The City requests a two-year waiver from the regulation ‘‘until the design and construction of the relocated signal mast and gate arm can be completed.’’ In support of its request, the City stated that the signal mast and gate arm are currently located before the crossing on an industrial spur, where trains are operated at not more than 10 miles per hour. The crossing currently has signal lights, and the City will add a painted stop bar and sign reading ‘‘STOP HERE WHEN FLASHING’’ to ‘‘further improve the safety at the crossing . . . until the design and construction of the gate arm can be completed.’’ The City further explained that funding for the project has been secured and that granting this relief will allow ‘‘reinstatement of the quiet zone while design, approval and construction of the gate arm is completed.’’ A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov. E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1 91884 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 20, 2024 / Notices 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. Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–26996 Filed 11–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES [Docket Number FRA–2019–0042] 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 October 8, 2024, Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Inc. (BPRR) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Nov 19, 2024 Jkt 265001 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–2019–0042. Specifically, BPRR requests relief required to continue participation in FRA’s Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) Program. BPRR 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, the petition stated that BPRR’s benefits from the C3RS program have prompted ‘‘other railroad subsidiaries under Genesee & Wyoming [Inc.] . . . to adopt C3RS.’’ BPRR also stated that itself and ‘‘participating parties continue to believe that the C3RS program provides tangible benefits and improves employee and public 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 PO 00000 Frm 00213 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 20, 2024)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26996]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2024-0115]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this 
document provides the public notice that by letters received October 1, 
2024, and November 4, 2024, the City of North Salt Lake (the City) 
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 222 (Use of Locomotive Horns at 
Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings). FRA assigned the petition Docket 
Number FRA-2024-0115.
    Specifically, the City requests relief from Sec.  222.35(b)(1), 
What are the minimum requirements for quiet zones?--Active grade 
crossing warning devices, which states that each public highway-rail 
grade crossing in a quiet zone ``must be equipped, no later than the 
quiet zone implementation date, with active grade crossing warning 
devices comprising both flashing lights and gates which control traffic 
over the crossing.'' The City requests a two-year waiver from the 
regulation ``until the design and construction of the relocated signal 
mast and gate arm can be completed.''
    In support of its request, the City stated that the signal mast and 
gate arm are currently located before the crossing on an industrial 
spur, where trains are operated at not more than 10 miles per hour. The 
crossing currently has signal lights, and the City will add a painted 
stop bar and sign reading ``STOP HERE WHEN FLASHING'' to ``further 
improve the safety at the crossing . . . until the design and 
construction of the gate arm can be completed.'' The City further 
explained that funding for the project has been secured and that 
granting this relief will allow ``reinstatement of the quiet zone while 
design, approval and construction of the gate arm is completed.''
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications 
concerning the petition, is available for review online at 
www.regulations.gov.

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    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.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-26996 Filed 11-19-24; 8:45 am]
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