Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Waivers and Safety-Related Proceedings; Withdrawal, 107103 [2024-31065]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 250 / Tuesday, December 31, 2024 / Proposed Rules would prompt the addition of manufacturers (including importers) to the final lists, then EPA plans to first notify those manufacturers (including importers). EPA expects the final lists will indicate whether any manufacturers were identified in error, any additional manufacturers that were identified through the comment period or selfidentification process, and whether any manufacturers have certified that they have already ceased manufacture (including import) prior to the cutoff date of December 18, 2023, and will not manufacture the subject chemical substance for five years. The final list will be published no later than concurrently with the final scope document for each risk evaluation initiated by EPA under TSCA section 6 for these five High-Priority Substances. IV. References The following is a listing of the documents that are specifically referenced in this notice. The docket includes these documents and other information considered by EPA, including documents that are referenced within the documents that are included in the docket, even if the referenced document is not physically located in the docket. For assistance in locating these other documents, please consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with PROPOSALS 1. EPA. Final Rule: Fees for Administration of Toxic Substances Control Act; Final Rule. Federal Register. 89 FR 12961, February 21, 2024 (FRL–7911–05– OCSPP). 2. EPA. Notice: High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Initiation of Risk Evaluation on HighPriority Substances; Notice of Availability. Federal Register. 89 FR 102903, December 18, 2024 (FRL–11581– 07–OCSPP) (Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OPPT–2023–0601). 3. EPA. Final Rule: Fees for Administration of Toxic Substances Control Act. Federal Register. 83 FR 52694, October 17, 2018 (FRL–9984–41). 4. EPA. Preliminary List Identifying Manufacturers Subject to Fee Obligations for EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations of Chemical, Acetaldehyde, CASRN 75–07– 0. December 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Dec 30, 2024 Jkt 265001 5. EPA. Preliminary List Identifying Manufacturers Subject to Fee Obligations for EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations of Chemical, Acrylonitrile, CASRN 107– 13–1. December 2024. 6. EPA. Preliminary List Identifying Manufacturers Subject to Fee Obligations for EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations of Chemical, Benzenamine, CASRN 62–53– 3. December 2024. 7. EPA. Preliminary List Identifying Manufacturers Subject to Fee Obligations for EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations of Chemical, Vinyl Chloride, CASRN 75– 01–4. December 2024. 8. EPA. Preliminary List Identifying Manufacturers Subject to Fee Obligations for EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations of Chemical, 4,4′-Methylene bis(2chloroaniline) (MBOCA), CASRN 101– 14–4. December 2024. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Michael S. Regan, Administrator. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration 49 CFR Part 211 [Docket No. FRA–2024–0033, Notice No. 3] RIN 2130–AC97 Federal Railroad Administration’s Procedures for Waivers and SafetyRelated Proceedings; Withdrawal Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); withdrawal. AGENCY: FRA is withdrawing the October 29, 2024, NPRM that proposed to update FRA’s procedures for waivers and safety-related proceedings to define the two components of the statutory waiver and suspension standard, ‘‘in the public interest’’ and ‘‘consistent with railroad safety.’’ DATES: The NPRM published at 89 FR 85895 on October 29, 2024, is withdrawn as of December 31, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Veronica Chittim, Senior Attorney, SUMMARY: Frm 00060 Fmt 4702 Office of the Chief Counsel, at veronica.chittim@dot.gov, 202–480– 3410; or Lucinda Henriksen, Senior Advisor, Office of Railroad Safety, at lucinda.henriksen@dot.gov, 202–657– 2842. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This action withdraws an NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2024 (89 FR 85895), that proposed to update FRA’s procedures for waivers and safety-related proceedings to define the two components of the statutory waiver and suspension standard, ‘‘in the public interest’’ and ‘‘consistent with railroad safety.’’ The NPRM’s comment period is scheduled to close on January 15, 2025. Reason for Withdrawal [FR Doc. 2024–30930 Filed 12–30–24; 8:45 am] PO 00000 107103 Sfmt 9990 In light of resource constraints to address the numerous rail safety matters before the agency and because FRA has previously issued guidance on the subject matter covered by the NPRM,1 FRA has decided to withdraw the NPRM. FRA may pursue similar regulations in the future and will consider updating the existing guidance. Despite the decision not to move forward with the proposed rule at this time, FRA appreciates and takes seriously the thoughtful perspectives raised by stakeholders concerning the waiver process. FRA will continue engaging with its stakeholders on all rail safety matters. Conclusion The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2024 (89 FR 85895), is hereby withdrawn. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20114, 20306, 20502–20504, and 49 CFR 1.89. Issued in Washington, DC. Allison Ishihara Fultz, Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2024–31065 Filed 12–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P 1 https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/guidancesubmitting-requests-waivers-block-signalapplications-and-other-approval-requests; 88 FR 1448 (Jan. 10, 2023). E:\FR\FM\31DEP1.SGM 31DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 250 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

49 CFR Part 211

[Docket No. FRA-2024-0033, Notice No. 3]
RIN 2130-AC97


Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Waivers and 
Safety-Related Proceedings; Withdrawal

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: FRA is withdrawing the October 29, 2024, NPRM that proposed to 
update FRA's procedures for waivers and safety-related proceedings to 
define the two components of the statutory waiver and suspension 
standard, ``in the public interest'' and ``consistent with railroad 
safety.''

DATES: The NPRM published at 89 FR 85895 on October 29, 2024, is 
withdrawn as of December 31, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Veronica Chittim, Senior Attorney, 
Office of the Chief Counsel, at [email protected], 202-480-3410; 
or Lucinda Henriksen, Senior Advisor, Office of Railroad Safety, at 
[email protected], 202-657-2842.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    This action withdraws an NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
October 29, 2024 (89 FR 85895), that proposed to update FRA's 
procedures for waivers and safety-related proceedings to define the two 
components of the statutory waiver and suspension standard, ``in the 
public interest'' and ``consistent with railroad safety.'' The NPRM's 
comment period is scheduled to close on January 15, 2025.

Reason for Withdrawal

    In light of resource constraints to address the numerous rail 
safety matters before the agency and because FRA has previously issued 
guidance on the subject matter covered by the NPRM,\1\ FRA has decided 
to withdraw the NPRM. FRA may pursue similar regulations in the future 
and will consider updating the existing guidance.
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    \1\ https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/guidance-submitting-requests-waivers-block-signal-applications-and-other-approval-requests; 88 FR 1448 (Jan. 10, 2023).
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    Despite the decision not to move forward with the proposed rule at 
this time, FRA appreciates and takes seriously the thoughtful 
perspectives raised by stakeholders concerning the waiver process. FRA 
will continue engaging with its stakeholders on all rail safety 
matters.

Conclusion

    The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2024 (89 
FR 85895), is hereby withdrawn.
    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20114, 20306, 20502-20504, and 
49 CFR 1.89.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Allison Ishihara Fultz,
Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2024-31065 Filed 12-30-24; 8:45 am]
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