81_FR_55075 81 FR 54916 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

81 FR 54916 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 159 (August 17, 2016)

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FR Document2016-19654

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54916-54917]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19654]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2015-0019]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR), this provides the public notice that by a document dated May 23, 
2016, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) requested that the Federal 
Railroad Administration's (FRA) Railroad Safety Board (Board) amend NS' 
existing waiver to allow an expansion of the territory for its nonstop 
continuous rail testing process in Docket Number FRA-2015-0019. The 
projected start date to implement testing on the additional territory 
would be July 1, 2016, and would continue for a period up to July 1, 
2018. The original waiver, granted by FRA's decision letter dated July 
8, 2015, allowed NS to perform the continuous nonstop rail testing 
process on various main track segments in the Dearborn, Lake, 
Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg Divisions.
    In a decision letter dated March 21, 2016, FRA granted NS' request 
to expand its continuous nonstop rail testing program to additional 
trackage in the Central Georgia, Dearborn, and Lake Divisions.
    In the current request, NS seeks permission to expand the 
continuous nonstop testing to additional territory under the existing 
waiver conditions. Specifically, the additional territory is:

    Alabama Division: Memphis District (Chattanooga, TN, to Memphis, 
TN, MP 279.83 A-551.7 A, Tracks 1 and 2); AGS District (Chattanooga, 
TN, to Meridian, MS, MP 0.0-295.44, Tracks 1 and 2); NO&NE District 
(Meridian, MS, to New Orleans, LA, MP NO 0.35-195.92, Tracks 1 and 
2); East End District (Atlanta, GA, to Birmingham, AL, MP 650.00-
798.36, Tracks 1 and 2). Central Division: Knoxville District 
(Bristol, TN, to Ooltewah, TN, MP 0.00 A-235.07 A, Tracks 1 and 2); 
Knoxville District (Knoxville, TN, to Harriman, TN, MP 0.00 CO-51.3 
D, Tracks 1 and 2); Louisville District (Louisville, KY, to 
Danville, KY, MP 268.3 W-357.65 W, Tracks 1 and 2). Dearborn 
Division: Detroit Line (Gibralter, OH, to Lasalle, OH, MP HK 20.00-
HK 40.00); Detroit Line (Blaha, MI, to Swan Creek, OH, MP DR 20.00-
DR 57.70, Tracks 1 and 2). Georgia Division: Atlanta South District 
(Atlanta, GA to Macon, GA, MP 158.80 H to MP 240.40 H, Tracks 1 and 
2); Macon/Valdosta District (Macon, GA, to Jacksonville, FL, MP 0.00 
G to MP 260.56 G, Tracks 1 and 2). Harrisburg Division: Reading/
Harrisburg Line (Belt, PA, to Titus, PA, MP AF 5.60 to AF 13.00, 
Tracks 1 and 2); Lehigh Line (Bethlehem, PA, to Lehighton, PA, MP LB 
84.00 to LB 114.70); Lehigh Line (Manville, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, MP 
LE 35.80 to LE 88.90, Tracks 1 and 2); Lurgan Branch (Capital, PA, 
to Town, PA, MP LG 0.00 to HW 73.70, Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line 
(Blandon, PA, to Allentown, PA, MP RV 7.50 to RV 36.30, Tracks 1 and 
2); Reading Line (Blandon, PA, to Belt, PA, MP TK 0.00 to TK 5.40, 
Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line (Tulp, PA, to Wyomissing, PA, MP TW 
8.40 to TW 9.40). Illinois Division: Lafayette District (Peru, IN, 
to Decatur, IL, MP D 204.53 to D 375.59, Tracks 1 and 2); Brooklyn 
District (Decatur, IL, to East St. Louis, IL, MP D 375.59 to D 
485.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Springfield/Hannibal District (Decatur, IL, 
to Moberly, MO, MP DH 376.50 to MP H 69.85); St. Louis/Kansas City 
District (St. Louis, MO, to Kansas City, MO, MP S 3.00 to S 274.83, 
Tracks 1 and 2); Southern East/West District (East St. Louis, IL, to 
New Albany, IN, MP 3.28 W to 268.30 W). Lake Division: Dayton 
District (Columbus, OH, to Sharonville, OH, MP CJ 134.40 to CJ 
255.10, Tracks 1 and 2); Huntington District (Butler, IN, to Peru, 
IN, MP D 114.10 to D 204.53, Tracks 1 and 2); Marion District 
(Goshen, IN, to Anderson, IN, MP 0.00 to MP 110.98); Kenova/Columbus 
District (Williamson, WV, to Columbus, OH, MP N 470.00 to N 704.50, 
Tracks 1 and 2); Sandusky District (Columbus, OH, to Flat Rock, OH, 
MP S 1.00 to S 96.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Frankfort District (Muncie, 
IN, to Lafayette, IN, MP SP 173.70 to SP 259.00). Piedmont Division: 
Washington District (Manassas, VA, to Front Royal, VA, MP B 0.00 to 
B 51.00); Washington/Danville/Charlotte/Greenville District 
(Alexandria, VA, to Atlanta, GA, MP 9.25 to 635.21, Tracks 1 and 2). 
Pittsburgh Division: Cleveland Line (Rochester, OH, to Alliance, OH, 
MP RD 0.00 to RD 67.00, Tracks 1 and 2). Pocahontas Division: 
Hagerstown/Roanoke District (Hagerstown, MD, to Roanoke, VA, MP H 
0.63 to H 239.28, Tracks 1 and 2); Norfolk/Blue Ridge/
Christiansburg/Pocahontas District (Norfolk, VA, to Williamson, WV, 
MP N 1.23 to N 470.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Pulaski District (Walton, 
VA, to Bristol, VA, MP NB 297.63 to NB 408.38, Tracks 1 and 2); 
Altavista/Whitethorne District (Abilene, VA, to Roanoke, VA, MP V 
141.39 to V 316.86).

    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 (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-
2015-0019) 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.

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    Communications received by October 3, 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 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, on August 12, 2016.
Karl Alexy,
Director, Office of Safety Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2016-19654 Filed 8-16-16; 8:45 am]
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54916 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 17, 2016 / Notices 3. Final Review and Comment (FRAC) implement testing on the additional MP CJ 134.40 to CJ 255.10, Tracks 1 and 2); activities. territory would be July 1, 2016, and Huntington District (Butler, IN, to Peru, IN, would continue for a period up to July MP D 114.10 to D 204.53, Tracks 1 and 2); a. DO–229E Update Marion District (Goshen, IN, to Anderson, IN, b. GPS/GLONASS MOPS 1, 2018. The original waiver, granted by MP 0.00 to MP 110.98); Kenova/Columbus 4. Review Working Group (WG) FRA’s decision letter dated July 8, 2015, District (Williamson, WV, to Columbus, OH, Progress and Identify Issues for allowed NS to perform the continuous MP N 470.00 to N 704.50, Tracks 1 and 2); Resolution. nonstop rail testing process on various Sandusky District (Columbus, OH, to Flat a. GPS/WAAS (WG–2) main track segments in the Dearborn, Rock, OH, MP S 1.00 to S 96.00, Tracks 1 and Lake, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg 2); Frankfort District (Muncie, IN, to b. GPS/GLONASS (WG–2A) Lafayette, IN, MP SP 173.70 to SP 259.00). c. GPS/Inertial (WG–2C) Divisions. Piedmont Division: Washington District d. GPS/Precision Landing Guidance In a decision letter dated March 21, (Manassas, VA, to Front Royal, VA, MP B (WG–4) 2016, FRA granted NS’ request to 0.00 to B 51.00); Washington/Danville/ e. GPS/Interference (WG–6) expand its continuous nonstop rail Charlotte/Greenville District (Alexandria, f. GPS/Antennas (WG–7) testing program to additional trackage in VA, to Atlanta, GA, MP 9.25 to 635.21, 5. Review of EUROCAE Activities. the Central Georgia, Dearborn, and Lake Tracks 1 and 2). Pittsburgh Division: Divisions. Cleveland Line (Rochester, OH, to Alliance, 6. Action Item Review. OH, MP RD 0.00 to RD 67.00, Tracks 1 and In the current request, NS seeks a. DME Interference to GNSS signals in 2). Pocahontas Division: Hagerstown/ permission to expand the continuous the future Roanoke District (Hagerstown, MD, to nonstop testing to additional territory Roanoke, VA, MP H 0.63 to H 239.28, Tracks b. Draft formal communication to SBAS under the existing waiver conditions. 1 and 2); Norfolk/Blue Ridge/Christiansburg/ providers and other standards bodies Specifically, the additional territory is: Pocahontas District (Norfolk, VA, to informing them of SC–159 work Alabama Division: Memphis District Williamson, WV, MP N 1.23 to N 470.00, products and efforts Tracks 1 and 2); Pulaski District (Walton, VA, (Chattanooga, TN, to Memphis, TN, MP 7. Assignment/Review of Future to Bristol, VA, MP NB 297.63 to NB 408.38, 279.83 A–551.7 A, Tracks 1 and 2); AGS Work. District (Chattanooga, TN, to Meridian, MS, Tracks 1 and 2); Altavista/Whitethorne 8. Other Business. MP 0.0–295.44, Tracks 1 and 2); NO&NE District (Abilene, VA, to Roanoke, VA, MP V 9. Date and Place of Next Meeting. District (Meridian, MS, to New Orleans, LA, 141.39 to V 316.86). 10. Adjourn. MP NO 0.35–195.92, Tracks 1 and 2); East A copy of the petition, as well as any Attendance is open to the interested End District (Atlanta, GA, to Birmingham, written communications concerning the public but limited to space availability. AL, MP 650.00–798.36, Tracks 1 and 2). petition, is available for review online at With the approval of the chairman, Central Division: Knoxville District (Bristol, www.regulations.gov and in person at members of the public may present oral TN, to Ooltewah, TN, MP 0.00 A–235.07 A, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s statements at the meeting. Persons Tracks 1 and 2); Knoxville District (Knoxville, TN, to Harriman, TN, MP 0.00 (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 wishing to present statements or obtain New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, CO–51.3 D, Tracks 1 and 2); Louisville information should contact the person District (Louisville, KY, to Danville, KY, MP Washington, DC 20590. The Docket listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 268.3 W–357.65 W, Tracks 1 and 2). Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. CONTACT section. Members of the public Dearborn Division: Detroit Line (Gibralter, to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, may present a written statement to the OH, to Lasalle, OH, MP HK 20.00–HK 40.00); except Federal Holidays. committee at any time. Detroit Line (Blaha, MI, to Swan Creek, OH, Interested parties are invited to Issued in Washington, DC, on August 12, MP DR 20.00–DR 57.70, Tracks 1 and 2). participate in these proceedings by 2016. Georgia Division: Atlanta South District submitting written views, data, or (Atlanta, GA to Macon, GA, MP 158.80 H to comments. FRA does not anticipate Mohannad Dawoud, MP 240.40 H, Tracks 1 and 2); Macon/ Management & Program Analyst, Partnership Valdosta District (Macon, GA, to Jacksonville, scheduling a public hearing in Contracts Branch, ANG–A17 NextGen, FL, MP 0.00 G to MP 260.56 G, Tracks 1 and connection with these proceedings since Procurement Services Division, Federal 2). Harrisburg Division: Reading/Harrisburg the facts do not appear to warrant a Aviation Administration. Line (Belt, PA, to Titus, PA, MP AF 5.60 to hearing. If any interested party desires [FR Doc. 2016–19604 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] AF 13.00, Tracks 1 and 2); Lehigh Line an opportunity for oral comment, they BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (Bethlehem, PA, to Lehighton, PA, MP LB should notify FRA, in writing, before 84.00 to LB 114.70); Lehigh Line (Manville, the end of the comment period and PA, to Bethlehem, PA, MP LE 35.80 to LE specify the basis for their request. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 88.90, Tracks 1 and 2); Lurgan Branch All communications concerning these (Capital, PA, to Town, PA, MP LG 0.00 to proceedings should identify the Federal Railroad Administration HW 73.70, Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line (Blandon, PA, to Allentown, PA, MP RV 7.50 appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver [Docket Number FRA–2015–0019] to RV 36.30, Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line Petition Docket Number FRA–2015– (Blandon, PA, to Belt, PA, MP TK 0.00 to TK 0019) and may be submitted by any of Petition for Waiver of Compliance 5.40, Tracks 1 and 2); Reading Line (Tulp, the following methods: PA, to Wyomissing, PA, MP TW 8.40 to TW • Web site: http:// In accordance with part 211 of Title 9.40). Illinois Division: Lafayette District www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), (Peru, IN, to Decatur, IL, MP D 204.53 to D instructions for submitting comments. this provides the public notice that by 375.59, Tracks 1 and 2); Brooklyn District • Fax: 202–493–2251. a document dated May 23, 2016, (Decatur, IL, to East St. Louis, IL, MP D • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) 375.59 to D 485.00, Tracks 1 and 2); U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES requested that the Federal Railroad Springfield/Hannibal District (Decatur, IL, to New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, Administration’s (FRA) Railroad Safety Moberly, MO, MP DH 376.50 to MP H 69.85); St. Louis/Kansas City District (St. Louis, MO, Washington, DC 20590. Board (Board) amend NS’ existing to Kansas City, MO, MP S 3.00 to S 274.83, • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey waiver to allow an expansion of the Tracks 1 and 2); Southern East/West District Avenue SE., Room W12–140, territory for its nonstop continuous rail (East St. Louis, IL, to New Albany, IN, MP Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. testing process in Docket Number FRA– 3.28 W to 268.30 W). Lake Division: Dayton and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2015–0019. The projected start date to District (Columbus, OH, to Sharonville, OH, except Federal holidays. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Aug 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 17, 2016 / Notices 54917 Communications received by October Administration, 1200 New Jersey identify those cars in a written report to 3, 2016 will be considered by FRA Avenue SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, FRA before the railroad assigns the cars before final action is taken. Comments DC 20590, (202) 493–6292, or Ms. to dedicated service. The railroad must received after that date will be Kimberly Toone, Information Collection file that report with FRA not less than considered as far as practicable. Clearance Officer, Office of 30 days before the cars operate in Anyone is able to search the Administration, Office of Information dedicated service. FRA uses the electronic form of any written Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad information collected under § 215.5(d) communications and comments Administration, 1200 New Jersey to determine the number of railroads received into any of our dockets by the Avenue SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, affected, the number and type of cars name of the individual submitting the DC 20590, (202) 493–6132. These involved, the commodities being comment (or signing the document, if telephone numbers are not toll-free. carried, and the territorial and speed submitted on behalf of an association, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, limits within which the cars will be business, labor union, etc.). In 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520 (1995), and its operated. FRA reviews these reports to accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT implementing regulations, 5 CFR part determine if the equipment is safe to solicits comments from the public to 1320, require Federal agencies to issue operate and if the operation qualifies for better inform its processes. DOT posts two notices seeking public comment on dedicated service. The information these comments, without edit, including information collection activities before collected indicates to FRA and State any personal information the OMB may approve paperwork packages. inspectors the particular or ‘‘dedicated’’ commenter provides, to See 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, cars are in special service and that www.regulations.gov, as described in 1320.8(d)(1), and 1320.12. On May 3, certain restrictions apply to their the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 2016, FRA published a 60-day notice in movement under part 215. FRA 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at the Federal Register soliciting comment inspectors may cite cars not in www.dot.gov/privacy. See also http:// on ICRs for which FRA is seeking OMB compliance for violations. Railroads www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice approval. See 81 FR 26619. FRA also use the information collected to for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. received no comments in response to provide identification and control so Issued in Washington, DC, on August 12, that notice. dedicated cars remain in the prescribed 2016. Before OMB decides whether to service. Karl Alexy, approve these proposed ICRs, it must Type of Request: Extension without Director, Office of Safety Analysis. provide 30 days for public comment. change of a currently approved See 44 U.S.C. 3507(b), 5 CFR 1320.12(d). information collection. [FR Doc. 2016–19654 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] Federal law requires OMB to approve or Affected Public: Businesses BILLING CODE 4910–06–P disapprove paperwork packages (Railroads). between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day Form(s): N/A. notice is published. See 44 U.S.C. 3507 Total Annual Estimated Burden: 4 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION hours. (b)–(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR Total Annual Estimated Responses: 4. Federal Railroad Administration 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB Title: Special Notice for Repairs. [Docket Number FRA–2016–0002–N–18] believes the 30-day notice informs the OMB Control Number: 2130–0504. regulated community to file relevant Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 216, FRA Proposed Agency Information comments and affords the agency and State inspectors may issue a Special Collection Activities; Comment adequate time to digest public Notice for Repairs to notify railroads in Request comments before it renders a decision. writing of an unsafe condition involving See 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. a locomotive, car, or track. The railroad AGENCY: Federal Railroad Therefore, respondents should submit must notify FRA in writing when the Administration (FRA), U.S. Department their respective comments to OMB equipment is returned to service or the of Transportation (DOT). within 30 days of publication to best track restored to a condition permitting ACTION: Notice and request for ensure their full consideration. See 5 operations at speeds authorized for a comments. CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, higher class, specifying the repairs Aug. 29, 1995. completed. FRA and State inspectors SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork The summary below describes the Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice use this information to remove from nature of the ICRs and expected service freight cars, passenger cars, and announces that FRA is forwarding the burdens. FRA is submitting the renewal renewal of the information collection locomotives until they can be restored request for OMB clearance the PRA to a serviceable condition. They also use requirements (ICRs) abstracted below to requires. the Office of Management and Budget this information to reduce the maximum Title: Filing of Dedicated Cars. authorized speed on a section of track (OMB) for review and comment. The OMB Control Number: 2130–0502. ICRs describe the nature of the until repairs can be made. Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 215 Type of Request: Extension without information collections and expected contains standards for freight car safety burdens. The Federal Register notice change of a currently approved and prescribes certain conditions information collection. with a 60-day comment period soliciting railroads must follow to move freight comments on the ICRs was published on Affected Public: Businesses cars in dedicated service. Dedicated (Railroads). May 3, 2016. service means the exclusive assignment mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Form(s): Form FRA F 6180.8; Form DATES: Comments must be submitted on of railroad cars to the transportation of FRA F6180.8a. or before September 16, 2016. freight between specified points under Total Annual Estimated Burden: 20 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. the conditions defined in § 215.5(d), hours. Robert Brogan, Information Collection including stenciling, or otherwise Total Annual Estimated Responses: Clearance Officer, Office of Railroad displaying, in clear legible letters on 72. Safety, Safety Regulatory Analysis each side of the car body the words Title: Rear-End Marking Devices. Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad ‘‘Dedicated Service.’’ A railroad must OMB Control Number: 2130–0523. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Aug 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1


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