80_FR_70511 80 FR 70292 - Notice of Rescheduled Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

80 FR 70292 - Notice of Rescheduled Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 219 (November 13, 2015)

Page Range70292-70293
FR Document2015-28823

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app. 2 section 10(a)(2). This meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2015, 80 FR 55712 (Sept. 16, 2015). However, the meeting was postponed due to the possibility of a Federal Government shutdown.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 219 (Friday, November 13, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 219 (Friday, November 13, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-28823]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 1)]


Notice of Rescheduled Rail Energy Transportation Advisory 
Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of rescheduled Rail Energy Transportation Advisory 
Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Rail Energy 
Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC), pursuant to the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app. 2 section 10(a)(2). This 
meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2015, 80 FR 
55712 (Sept. 16, 2015). However, the meeting

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was postponed due to the possibility of a Federal Government shutdown.

DATES: The rescheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 
2015, at 9:00 a.m., E.S.T.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Hearing Room on the first 
floor of the Board's headquarters at 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 
20423.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Higgins (202) 245-0284; 
[email protected]. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is 
available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: 
(800) 877-8339].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RETAC was formed in 2007 to provide advice 
and guidance to the Board, and to serve as a forum for discussion of 
emerging issues related to the transportation of energy resources by 
rail, including coal, ethanol, and other biofuels, Establishment of a 
Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, Docket No. EP 670. The 
purpose of this meeting is to continue discussions regarding issues 
such as rail performance, capacity constraints, infrastructure planning 
and development, and effective coordination among suppliers, carriers, 
and users of energy resources. Agenda items for this meeting include 
introduction of new members, a performance measures review, industry 
segment updates by RETAC members, a presentation on the outlook for 
U.S. coal consumption, and a roundtable discussion.
    The meeting, which is open to the public, will be conducted in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2; 
Federal Advisory Committee Management regulations, 41 CFR part 102-3; 
RETAC's charter; and Board procedures. Further communications about 
this meeting may be announced through the Board's Web site at 
www.stb.dot.gov.
    Written Comments: Members of the public may submit written comments 
to RETAC at any time. Comments should be addressed to RETAC, c/o 
Michael Higgins, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20423-0001 or [email protected].

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 721, 49 U.S.C. 11101; 49 U.S.C. 11121.

    Decided: November 9, 2015.

    By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Brendetta S. Jones,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2015-28823 Filed 11-12-15; 8:45 am]
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70292 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 219 / Friday, November 13, 2015 / Notices that the vehicle’s engine can only be for the (confidential) vehicle line is notify the agency. If such a decision is started if the immobilizer code matches likely to be as effective in reducing and made, the line must be fully marked the code previously programmed into deterring motor vehicle theft as according to the requirements under 49 the immobilizer control module. compliance with the parts-marking CFR 541.5 and 541.6 (marking of major Mazda stated that activation of the requirements of the Theft Prevention component parts and replacement device occurs when the operator Standard (49 CFR part 541). The agency parts). disengages the ignition by pressing the concludes that the device will provide NHTSA notes that if Mazda wishes in ‘‘Engine Start’’ pushbutton when the four of the five types of performance the future to modify the device on vehicle is parked, and that the listed in § 543.6(a)(3): promoting which this exemption is based, the integration of the set/unset device activation; preventing defeat or company may have to submit a petition (transponder key) into the immobilizer circumvention of the device by to modify the exemption. Section system prevents any inadvertent unauthorized persons; preventing 543.7(d) states that a part 543 exemption activation of the system. Deactivation operation of the vehicle by applies only to vehicles that belong to occurs when the ignition is initially unauthorized entrants; and ensuring the a line exempted under this part and engaged by pressing the ‘‘Engine Start’’ reliability and durability of the device. equipped with the antitheft device on pushbutton while simultaneously Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 33106 and 49 which the line’s exemption is based. depressing the brake pedal. CFR 543.7(b), the agency grants a Further, § 543.9(c)(2) provides for the Mazda provided data on the petition for exemption from the parts- submission of petitions ‘‘to modify an effectiveness of other similar antitheft marking requirements of part 541 either exemption to permit the use of an devices installed on vehicle lines in in whole or in part, if it determines that, antitheft device similar to but differing support of its belief that its device will based upon substantial evidence, the from the one specified in that be at least as effective as those standard equipment antitheft device is exemption.’’ comparable devices. Specifically, Mazda likely to be as effective in reducing and The agency wishes to minimize the stated that its device was installed on deterring motor vehicle theft as administrative burden that § 543.9(c)(2) certain MY 1996 Ford vehicles as compliance with the parts-marking could place on exempted vehicle standard equipment, (i.e., all Ford requirements of part 541. The agency manufacturers and itself. The agency Mustang GT and Cobra models, Ford finds that Mazda has provided adequate did not intend in drafting part 543 to Taurus LX, and SHO models and Ford reasons for its belief that the antitheft require the submission of a modification Sable LS models). In MY 1997, Mazda device for the Mazda (confidential) petition for every change to the installed its immobilizer device on the vehicle line is likely to be as effective components or design of an antitheft entire Ford Mustang vehicle line as in reducing and deterring motor vehicle device. The significance of many such standard equipment. When comparing theft as compliance with the parts- changes could be de minimis. Therefore, 1995 model year Mustang vehicle thefts marking requirements of the Theft NHTSA suggests that if the (without immobilizers) with MY 1997 Prevention Standard (49 CFR part 541). manufacturer contemplates making any Mustang vehicle thefts (with This conclusion is based on the changes, the effects of which might be immobilizers), Mazda referenced the information Mazda provided about its characterized as de minimis, it should National Crime Information Center’s device. consult the agency before preparing and (NCIC) theft information which showed For the foregoing reasons, the agency submitting a petition to modify. that there was a 70% reduction in theft hereby grants in full Mazda’s petition Issued in Washington, DC, under authority experienced when comparing MY 1997 for exemption for the Mazda delegated in 49 CFR 1.95. Mustang vehicle thefts (with (confidential) vehicle line from the Raymond R. Posten, immobilizers) to MY 1995 Mustang parts-marking requirements of 49 CFR Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. vehicle thefts (without immobilizers). part 541. The agency notes that 49 CFR [FR Doc. 2015–28814 Filed 11–12–15; 8:45 am] Mazda also stated that the Highway Loss part 541, appendix A–1, identifies those Data Institute’s (HLDI) September 1997 lines that are exempted from the Theft BILLING CODE 4910–59–P Theft Loss Bulletin reported an overall Prevention Standard for a given model theft loss decrease of approximately year. 49 CFR 543.7(f) contains DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 50% for both the Ford Mustang and publication requirements incident to the Taurus models upon installation of an disposition of all part 543 petitions. Surface Transportation Board antitheft immobilization device. The Advanced listing, including the release agency notes that the theft rate data for of future product nameplates, the [STB Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 1)] MYs’ 2010 through 2012 are 2.2392, beginning model year for which the 1.7365 and 2.2115 respectively for the petition is granted and a general Notice of Rescheduled Rail Energy Ford Mustang vehicle line. Preliminary description of the antitheft device is Transportation Advisory Committee theft data for MY 2013 show that the necessary in order to notify law Meeting theft rate for the Ford Mustang vehicle enforcement agencies of new vehicle AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. line is 2.8190, which is still below the lines exempted from the parts-marking ACTION:Notice of rescheduled Rail median theft rate. Additionally, Mazda requirements of the Theft Prevention Energy Transportation Advisory referenced a July 2000 Highway Loss Standard. As a condition to the formal Committee meeting. Data Institute news release which granting of Mazda’s petition for compared theft loss data before and after exemption from the parts-marking SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Rail Energy jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES equipping vehicles with passive requirements of 49 CFR part 541 for the immobilizer devices. The data showed MY 2017 (confidential) vehicle line, the Transportation Advisory Committee an average theft reduction of agency fully expects Mazda to notify the (RETAC), pursuant to the Federal approximately 50% for vehicles agency of the nameplate for the vehicle Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 installed with immobilizer devices. line prior to its introduction into the U.S.C. app. 2 section 10(a)(2). This Based on the supporting evidence United States Commerce for sale. meeting was originally scheduled for submitted by Mazda on its device, the If Mazda decides not to use the Thursday, October 1, 2015, 80 FR 55712 agency believes that the antitheft device exemption for this line, it must formally (Sept. 16, 2015). However, the meeting VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:03 Nov 12, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 219 / Friday, November 13, 2015 / Notices 70293 was postponed due to the possibility of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION days before the exemption becomes a Federal Government shutdown. effective). DATES: The rescheduled meeting will be Surface Transportation Board An original and 10 copies of all held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD [Docket No. FD 35963] 9:00 a.m., E.S.T. 35963, must be filed with the Surface BNSF Railway Company—Temporary Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Trackage Rights Exemption—Union Washington, DC 20423–0001. In the Hearing Room on the first floor of Pacific Railroad Company addition, a copy of each pleading must the Board’s headquarters at 395 E Street be served on Karl Morell, Karl Morell & SW., Washington, DC 20423. Pursuant to a written temporary Associates, 655 15th St. NW., Suite 225, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: trackage rights agreement dated Washington, DC 20005. Michael Higgins (202) 245–0284; November 1, 2015, Union Pacific Board decisions and notices are Michael.Higgins@stb.dot.gov. Railroad Company (UP) has agreed to available on our Web site at [Assistance for the hearing impaired is grant restricted local temporary trackage ‘‘WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.’’ available through the Federal rights to BNSF Railway Company Decided: November 9, 2015. Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: (BNSF) as follows: (1) Between UP By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, (800) 877–8339]. milepost 93.2 at Stockton, Cal., on UP’s Director, Office of Proceedings. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RETAC Oakland Subdivision, and UP milepost was formed in 2007 to provide advice 219.4 at Elsey, Cal., on UP’s Canyon Brendetta S. Jones, and guidance to the Board, and to serve Subdivision, a distance of 126.2 miles; Clearance Clerk. as a forum for discussion of emerging and (2) between UP milepost 219.4 at [FR Doc. 2015–28825 Filed 11–12–15; 8:45 am] issues related to the transportation of Elsey and UP milepost 280.7 at Keddie, BILLING CODE 4915–01–P energy resources by rail, including coal, Cal., on UP’s Canyon Subdivision, a ethanol, and other biofuels, distance of 61.3 miles. Establishment of a Rail Energy The transaction is scheduled to be DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Transportation Advisory Committee, consummated on or after November 29, Docket No. EP 670. The purpose of this 2015, the effective date of the exemption Internal Revenue Service meeting is to continue discussions (30 days after the exemption is filed). regarding issues such as rail The purpose of this transaction is to Proposed Collection; Comment performance, capacity constraints, permit BNSF to move empty and loaded Request for Revenue Procedure 2002– infrastructure planning and ballast trains to and from the ballast pit 67 development, and effective coordination at Elsey, which is adjacent to the UP rail line. The parties’ agreement provides AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), among suppliers, carriers, and users of that the trackage rights are temporary in Treasury. energy resources. Agenda items for this meeting include introduction of new nature and are scheduled to expire on ACTION: Notice and request for members, a performance measures December 31, 2018. comments. review, industry segment updates by As a condition to this exemption, any SUMMARY: The Department of the RETAC members, a presentation on the employee affected by the trackage rights Treasury, as part of its continuing effort outlook for U.S. coal consumption, and will be protected by the conditions to reduce paperwork and respondent a roundtable discussion. imposed in Norfolk & Western burden, invites the general public and The meeting, which is open to the Railway—Trackage Rights—Burlington other Federal agencies to take this public, will be conducted in accordance Northern, Inc., 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as opportunity to comment on proposed with the Federal Advisory Committee modified in Mendocino Coast Railway— and/or continuing information Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2; Federal Advisory Lease & Operate—California Western collections, as required by the Committee Management regulations, 41 Railroad, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980). Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, CFR part 102–3; RETAC’s charter; and This notice is filed under 49 CFR Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. Board procedures. Further 1180.2(d)(7).1 If it contains false or 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is communications about this meeting may misleading information, the exemption soliciting comments concerning be announced through the Board’s Web is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the Revenue Procedure 2002–67, Settlement site at www.stb.dot.gov. exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) of Section 351 Contingent Liability Tax Written Comments: Members of the may be filed at any time. The filing of Shelter Cases. public may submit written comments to a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of DATES: Written comments should be RETAC at any time. Comments should received on or before January 12, 2016 be addressed to RETAC, c/o Michael the exemption. Stay petitions must be filed by November 20, 2015 (at least 7 to be assured of consideration. Higgins, Surface Transportation Board, ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 1 BNSF states that the verified notice is not filed to Michael A. Joplin, Internal Revenue 20423–0001 or Michael.Higgins@ under the Board’s class exemption for temporary Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution stb.dot.gov. trackage rights at 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(8), because the Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 721, 49 U.S.C. 11101; trackage rights are local rather than overhead. See R.R. Consolidation Procedures, 6 S.T.B. 910 (2003). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 49 U.S.C. 11121. Instead, BNSF has filed under the trackage rights Requests for additional information or jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Decided: November 9, 2015. class exemption at § 1180.2(d)(7) and concurrently copies of revenue procedure should be By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, has filed, in BNSF Railway Company—Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption—Union Pacific directed to Sara Covington, at Internal Director, Office of Proceedings. Railroad Company, Docket No. FD 35676 (Sub-No. Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Brendetta S. Jones, 1), a petition for partial revocation of this Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, Clearance Clerk. exemption to permit these proposed local trackage DC 20224, or through the internet, at rights to expire at midnight on December 31, 2018, [FR Doc. 2015–28823 Filed 11–12–15; 8:45 am] as provided in the parties’ agreement. The Board Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov. BILLING CODE 4915–01–P will address that petition in a separate decision. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:03 Nov 12, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of rescheduled Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee meeting.
DatesThe rescheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., E.S.T.
ContactMichael Higgins (202) 245-0284; [email protected] [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: (800) 877-8339].
FR Citation80 FR 70292 
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