Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance, 106731 [2024-31042]
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49 CFR part 222 (Use of Locomotive
Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade
Crossings). The relevant Docket Number
is FRA–2009–0072.
Specifically, TriMet seeks an
extension of relief from §§ 222.21(a) and
222.21(b)(2), which require locomotive
horns to be sounded when approaching
public highway-rail grade crossings,
using the ‘‘long-long-short-long’’ pattern
that begins 15 to 20 seconds before the
locomotive reaches the crossing, but no
further than 1⁄4 mile from the crossing.
The current waiver permits TriMet to
use a 60 dB(A) locomotive bell in lieu
of the locomotive horn at three crossings
on the Lombard segment of TriMet’s
Westside Express Service (WES) in
Beaverton, Oregon.
In support of its petition, TriMet
stated that the three crossings are
equipped with flashing lights, bells, and
either traffic signals or crossing gates.
Further, TriMet stated that ‘‘WES train
speeds are positively enforced at a
maximum of 10 [miles per hour] along
the Lombard segment,’’ which includes
the three crossings. TriMet additionally
noted that the waiver relief ‘‘has not
been the cause of any accidents, nor has
it created any safety hazards at or near
the specified crossings.’’
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
February 28, 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
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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. 2024–31055 Filed 12–27–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2007–28340]
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 on October 14, 2024, and December
13, 2024, Union Pacific Railroad
Company (UP) 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 parts 215 (Railroad Freight Car
Safety Standards) and 232 (Brake
System Safety Standards for Freight and
Other Non-Passenger Trains and
Equipment; End-of-Train Devices). The
relevant Docket Number is FRA–2007–
28340.
Specifically, UP seeks an extension of
relief from part 215 and § 232.205(a)(1),
Class I brake test—initial terminal
inspection, to move freight cars received
in interchange from Kansas City
Southern de Mexico at the West Rail
International Bridge, located west of
Brownsville, Texas, to Olmito, Texas.
The required inspections are conducted
at the Olmito yard, which is 5.65 miles
north of the bridge.
In support of its petition, UP stated
that the movement ‘‘expedit[es] any
delays caused by port of entry
inspections and allow[s] a more efficient
use of the bridge window.’’ UP added
that completing inspections and testing
of equipment at Olmito is ‘‘safer/more
secure than attempting it on the bridge
precisely at the US border line,’’ as the
‘‘Olmito facility infrastructure supports
inspections, and repair associated
activities, including switching out bad
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orders.’’ Finally, UP noted that the relief
avoids ‘‘unnecessary public disruptions
within the city of Brownsville, [Texas],
including, but not limited to,
excessively blocked crossings’’ as well
as ‘‘alleviates undue additional
locomotive emissions from excessive
idling times.’’
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
February 28, 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. 2024–31042 Filed 12–27–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2007-28340]
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 on October 14, 2024, and
December 13, 2024, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) 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 parts 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety
Standards) and 232 (Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other
Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices). The relevant
Docket Number is FRA-2007-28340.
Specifically, UP seeks an extension of relief from part 215 and
Sec. 232.205(a)(1), Class I brake test--initial terminal inspection,
to move freight cars received in interchange from Kansas City Southern
de Mexico at the West Rail International Bridge, located west of
Brownsville, Texas, to Olmito, Texas. The required inspections are
conducted at the Olmito yard, which is 5.65 miles north of the bridge.
In support of its petition, UP stated that the movement
``expedit[es] any delays caused by port of entry inspections and
allow[s] a more efficient use of the bridge window.'' UP added that
completing inspections and testing of equipment at Olmito is ``safer/
more secure than attempting it on the bridge precisely at the US border
line,'' as the ``Olmito facility infrastructure supports inspections,
and repair associated activities, including switching out bad orders.''
Finally, UP noted that the relief avoids ``unnecessary public
disruptions within the city of Brownsville, [Texas], including, but not
limited to, excessively blocked crossings'' as well as ``alleviates
undue additional locomotive emissions from excessive idling times.''
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 February 28, 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. 2024-31042 Filed 12-27-24; 8:45 am]
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