81_FR_44813 81 FR 44682 - Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System

81 FR 44682 - Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 131 (July 8, 2016)

Page Range44682-44683
FR Document2016-16127

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 131 (Friday, July 8, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 131 (Friday, July 8, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44682-44683]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-16127]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2016-0059]


Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or 
Modification of a Railroad Signal System

    In accordance with part 235 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice 
that by a document dated May 25, 2016, Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) 
petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval 
for the discontinuance or modification of a signal system. FRA assigned 
the petition Docket Number FRA-2016-0059.
    Applicant: Norfolk Southern Railway, Mr. B. L. Sykes, Chief 
Engineer, C&S Engineering, 1200 Peachtree Street NE., Atlanta, GA 
30309.
    NS seeks approval of the modification of power-operated Switch 1723 
at Control Point (CP) BATH, at Milepost (MP) SP 172.29, on the NS 
Frankfort District, at Muncie, IN. Switch 1723 will be converted to a 
hand-operated switch. The existing 120RC signal at BATH will be moved 
southeast so that the new hand-operated switch will be outside the CP 
limits. The switch is to be converted to a hand-operated switch to 
improve operations at this location.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications 
concerning the petition, is available for review online at 
www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation's (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations 
Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal Holidays.
    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, 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 by any of the following 
methods:
     Web site: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 
20590.
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal Holidays.
    Communications received by August 22, 2016 will be considered by 
FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date 
will be considered as far as practicable.
    Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any written 
communications and comments received into any of our 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.). 
In accordance with 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

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commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy. See also http://www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Patrick T. Warren,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Compliance and Program 
Implementation.
[FR Doc. 2016-16127 Filed 7-7-16; 8:45 am]
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44682 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 131 / Friday, July 8, 2016 / Notices driver response just as intensely as Raed A. Abdelrahim (NH), Control Point (CP) BATH, at Milepost interstate driving conditions. The Dominic A. Berube (MA), (MP) SP 172.29, on the NS Frankfort veteran drivers in this proceeding have Gary L. Best (MI), District, at Muncie, IN. Switch 1723 will operated CMVs safely under those Therron K. Billings (VA), be converted to a hand-operated switch. conditions for at least 3 years, most for Lucien A. Fregeau (CT), The existing 120RC signal at BATH will much longer. Their experience and Michael A. Gibbons (PA), be moved southeast so that the new driving records lead us to believe that Fred M. Hill, Jr. (LA), hand-operated switch will be outside each applicant is capable of operating in Freddie H. Johnson (ID), the CP limits. The switch is to be interstate commerce as safely as he/she Timothy C. Kohn (MO), converted to a hand-operated switch to has been performing in intrastate John D. Morgan (PA), improve operations at this location. commerce. Consequently, FMCSA finds Brian M. Olivas (TX), A copy of the petition, as well as any that exempting these applicants from Douglas Pitts (OH), written communications concerning the the vision requirement in 49 CFR Jesus R. Ponce (NY), petition, is available for review online at 391.41(b)(10) is likely to achieve a level Eddie R. Schaef (TX), www.regulations.gov and in person at of safety equal to that existing without Brian J. Stoltie (SC), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s the exemption. For this reason, the Terry A. Strong (CA), (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 Agency is granting the exemptions for Michael A. Terry (IN), New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, the 2-year period allowed by 49 U.S.C. Russell A. Wilkinson (FL), Washington, DC 20590. The Docket 31136(e) and 31315 to the 19 applicants Timothy W. Youngblood, Jr. (TX) Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. listed in the notice of December 21, In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2015 (80 FR 79414). and 31315, each exemption will be valid except Federal Holidays. We recognize that the vision of an for 2 years unless revoked earlier by Interested parties are invited to applicant may change and affect his/her FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked participate in these proceedings by ability to operate a CMV as safely as in if: (1) The person fails to comply with submitting written views, data, or the past. As a condition of the the terms and conditions of the comments. FRA does not anticipate exemption, therefore, FMCSA will exemption; (2) the exemption has scheduling a public hearing in impose requirements on the 19 resulted in a lower level of safety than connection with these proceedings since individuals consistent with the was maintained before it was granted; or the facts do not appear to warrant a grandfathering provisions applied to (3) continuation of the exemption would hearing. If any interested party desires drivers who participated in the not be consistent with the goals and an opportunity for oral comment, they Agency’s vision waiver program. objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. should notify FRA, in writing, before Those requirements are found at 49 If the exemption is still effective at the the end of the comment period and CFR 391.64(b) and include the end of the 2-year period, the person may specify the basis for their request. following: (1) That each individual be apply to FMCSA for a renewal under All communications concerning these physically examined every year (a) by procedures in effect at that time. proceedings should identify the an ophthalmologist or optometrist who appropriate docket number and may be attests that the vision in the better eye Issued on: June 28, 2016. submitted by any of the following continues to meet the requirement in 49 Larry W. Minor, methods: CFR 391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a medical Associate Administrator for Policy. • Web site: http:// examiner who attests that the individual [FR Doc. 2016–16198 Filed 7–7–16; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov. Follow the online is otherwise physically qualified under BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P instructions for submitting comments. 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual • Fax: 202–493–2251. provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, or optometrist’s report to the medical DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 examiner at the time of the annual New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, medical examination; and (3) that each Federal Railroad Administration Washington, DC 20590. individual provide a copy of the annual [Docket Number FRA–2016–0059] • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey medical certification to the employer for Avenue SE., Room W12–140, retention in the driver’s qualification Notice of Application for Approval of Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s Discontinuance or Modification of a and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, qualification file if he/she is self- Railroad Signal System except Federal Holidays. employed. The driver must have a copy Communications received by August of the certification when driving, for In accordance with part 235 of Title 22, 2016 will be considered by FRA presentation to a duly authorized 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) before final action is taken. Comments Federal, State, or local enforcement and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document received after that date will be official. provides the public notice that by a considered as far as practicable. document dated May 25, 2016, Norfolk Anyone is able to search the V. Discussion of Comments Southern Railway (NS) petitioned the electronic form of any written FMCSA received no comments in this Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) communications and comments proceeding. seeking approval for the discontinuance received into any of our dockets by the or modification of a signal system. FRA name of the individual submitting the asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VI. Conclusion assigned the petition Docket Number comment (or signing the document, if Based upon its evaluation of the 19 FRA–2016–0059. submitted on behalf of an association, exemption applications, FMCSA Applicant: Norfolk Southern Railway, business, labor union, etc.). In exempts the following drivers from the Mr. B. L. Sykes, Chief Engineer, C&S accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT vision requirement in 49 CFR Engineering, 1200 Peachtree Street NE., solicits comments from the public to 391.41(b)(10), subject to the Atlanta, GA 30309. better inform its processes. DOT posts requirements cited above (49 CFR NS seeks approval of the modification these comments, without edit, including 391.64(b)): of power-operated Switch 1723 at any personal information the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jul 07, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08JYN1.SGM 08JYN1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 131 / Friday, July 8, 2016 / Notices 44683 commenter provides, to Transportation, Maritime ACTION: List of applications for special www.regulations.gov, as described in Administration, 1200 New Jersey permits. the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– Avenue SE., Room W23–453, 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– SUMMARY: In accordance with the www.dot.gov/privacy. See also http:// 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. procedures governing the application www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As for, and the processing of, special for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. described by the applicant the intended permits from the Department of Issued in Washington, DC. service of the vessel PINKY is: Transportation’s Hazardous Material Patrick T. Warren, INTENDED COMMERCIAL USE OF Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety VESSEL: Shuttle and Parasail Vessel. B), notice is hereby given that the Office Compliance and Program Implementation. GEOGRAPHIC REGION: ‘‘New York’’. The complete application is given in of Hazardous Materials Safety has [FR Doc. 2016–16127 Filed 7–7–16; 8:45 am] DOT docket MARAD–2016–0069 at received the application described BILLING CODE 4910–06–P http://www.regulations.gov. Interested herein. Each mode of transportation for parties may comment on the effect this which a particular special permit is action may have on U.S. vessel builders requested is indicated by a number in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the ‘‘Nature of Application’’ portion of or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.- Maritime Administration flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in the table below as follows: 1—Motor accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and vehicle, 2—Rail freight, 3—Cargo vessel, [Docket No. MARAD–2016 0069] MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 4—Cargo aircraft only, 5—Passenger- 388, that the issuance of the waiver will carrying aircraft. Requested Administrative Waiver of have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.- the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel vessel builder or a business that uses DATES: Comments must be received on PINKY; Invitation for Public Comments U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a or before August 8, 2016. AGENCY: Maritime Administration, waiver will not be granted. Comments Address Comments To: Record Department of Transportation. should refer to the docket number of Center, Pipeline and Hazardous ACTION: Notice. this notice and the vessel name in order Materials Safety Administration U.S. for MARAD to properly consider the Department of Transportation SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. comments. Comments should also state Washington, DC 20590. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, the commenter’s interest in the waiver as represented by the Maritime application, and address the waiver Comments should refer to the Administration (MARAD), is authorized criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s application number and be submitted in to grant waivers of the U.S.-build regulations at 46 CFR part 388. triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of requirement of the coastwise laws under comments is desired, include a self- certain circumstances. A request for Privacy Act addressed stamped postcard showing such a waiver has been received by Anyone is able to search the the special permit number. MARAD. The vessel, and a brief electronic form of all comments FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: description of the proposed service, is received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of listed below. comment (or signing the comment, if Hazardous Materials Approvals and DATES: Submit comments on or before submitted on behalf of an association, Permits Division, Pipeline and August 8, 2016. business, labor union, etc.). You may Hazardous Materials Safety ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Administration, U.S. Department of docket number MARAD–2016–0069. Statement in the Federal Register Transportation, East Building, PHH–30, Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, U.S. Department of Transportation, 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366– Docket Operations, M–30, West By Order of the Maritime Administrator. 4535. Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Dated: June 30, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Gabriel Chavez, the applications are available for Washington, DC 20590. You may also Secretary, Maritime Administration. inspection in the Records Center, East send comments electronically via the [FR Doc. 2016–16260 Filed 7–7–16; 8:45 am] Building, PHH–30, 1200 New Jersey Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. BILLING CODE 4910–81–P Avenue Southeast, Washington DC or at All comments will become part of this http://regulations.gov. docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above This notice of receipt of applications DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., for special permit is published in E.T., Monday through Friday, except Pipeline and Hazardous Materials accordance with Part 107 of the Federal federal holidays. An electronic version Safety Administration hazardous materials transportation law of this document and all documents (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)). entered into this docket is available on Hazardous Materials: Notice of Issued in Washington, DC, on June 30, asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES the World Wide Web at http:// Applications for Special Permits 2016. www.regulations.gov. AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Ryan Paquet, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Materials Safety Administration Director, Approvals and Permits. 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FR Citation81 FR 44682 
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