82_FR_43627 82 FR 43449 - Portland & Western Railroad's Request for Positive Train Control Safety Plan Approval and System Certification

82 FR 43449 - Portland & Western Railroad's Request for Positive Train Control Safety Plan Approval and System Certification

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 178 (September 15, 2017)

Page Range43449-43450
FR Document2017-19598

This document notifies the public that Portland & Western Railroad (PNWR) submitted to FRA its Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) (Version 1.5, dated July 21, 2017) for its Westside Express Service and a copy of that PTCSP is available for public review and comment. PNWR asks FRA to approve its PTCSP and issue a Positive Train Control System Certification for PNWR's Enhanced Automatic Train Control (E-ATC), under the appropriate regulations.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 178 (Friday, September 15, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 178 (Friday, September 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43449-43450]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-19598]


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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2010-0073]


Portland & Western Railroad's Request for Positive Train Control 
Safety Plan Approval and System Certification

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

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document notifies the public that Portland & Western 
Railroad (PNWR) submitted to FRA its Positive Train Control Safety Plan 
(PTCSP) (Version 1.5, dated July 21, 2017) for its Westside Express 
Service and a copy of that PTCSP is available for public review and 
comment. PNWR asks FRA to approve its PTCSP and issue a Positive Train 
Control System Certification for PNWR's Enhanced Automatic Train 
Control (E-ATC), under the appropriate regulations.

DATES: FRA will consider comments received by October 16, 2017, before 
taking final action on the PTCSP. FRA may consider comments received 
after that date if practicable.

ADDRESSES: All communications concerning this proceeding should 
identify Docket Number FRA-2010-0073 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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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mark Hartong, Senior Scientific 
Technical Advisor, at (202) 493-1332 or [email protected]; or Mr. 
David Blackmore, Staff Director, Positive Train Control Division, at 
(312) 835-3903 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In its PTCSP, PNWR asserts that its E-ATC 
system is designed as a vital overlay positive train control (PTC) 
system as defined in 49 CFR 236.1015(e)(2). The PTCSP describes PNWR's 
E-ATC implementation and the associated E-ATC safety processes, safety 
analyses, and test, validation, and verification processes used during 
the development of E-ATC. The PTCSP also contains PNWR's operational 
and support requirements and procedures.
    PNWR's PTCSP and the accompanying request for approval and system 
certification are available for review online at http://www.regulations.gov (Docket Number FRA-2010-0073) and in person at 
DOT's 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 comment on the PTCSP by 
submitting written comments or data. During its review of the PTCSP, 
FRA will consider any comments or data submitted. However, FRA may 
elect not to respond to any particular comment and, under 49 CFR 
236.1009(d)(3), FRA maintains the authority to approve or disapprove 
the PTCSP at its sole discretion. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a 
public hearing regarding PNWR's PTCSP because the circumstances do not 
appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires an 
opportunity for oral comment, the party should notify FRA in writing 
before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for his or 
her request.

Privacy Act Notice

    Anyone can 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.). 
Under 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits comments from the public to better 
inform its decisions. 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 https://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice for the privacy 
notice of regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8, 2017.
Robert C. Lauby,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-19598 Filed 9-14-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 178 / Friday, September 15, 2017 / Notices 43449 be consistent, however, with the TVA has identified the following new commitment within the permit that shoreline appearance in other locations mitigation measures associated with the states that in the vicinity of cultural and therefore would not be significant. implementation of the Brightwater Park resource site 40LD346, rip-rap would be Alternative B would, however, provide SEA Alternative B—Section 26a Permit placed from the beach with no some environmental benefits. These Approval. equipment allowed on top of the site benefits include reducing shoreline • No flood-damageable facilities or and no bank shaping would be done. In erosion at locations where the riprap equipment would be located within the addition, TVA would require that an stabilization measures are placed and Brightwater Park grand lawn. The lawn archaeological monitor be present while completion of Brightwater Park would be kept as a grassy area which work is being conducted in that area. providing accessible public land and would not be expected to incur damage David Bowling, recreation resources as was originally during a flood. intended with the 2003 decision. • The switch on the irrigation pump Vice President, Land and Resource would be located at or above an Management. Amended Decision elevation of 820 feet. [FR Doc. 2017–19657 Filed 9–14–17; 8:45 am] TVA has decided to amend the • The minimum amount of rip-rap BILLING CODE 8120–01–P September 2003 ROD to incorporate the would be used while still meeting approval of Alternative B—Section 26a project objectives. Permit Approval. The rationale for • The Brightwater Park sun shelter DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION approving Alternative B is consistent will remain open to the elements and with the rationale provided in the may never be enclosed in the future. Federal Railroad Administration September 2003 ROD. The changes to Any flood-damageable equipment stored the original proposal described in in the sun shelter will be elevated to or [Docket Number FRA–2010–0073] Alternative B achieves both WindRiver’s above elevation 820 feet. • For purposes of shoreline bank Portland & Western Railroad’s Request objectives for development of the stabilization, all portions will be for Positive Train Control Safety Plan residential and recreational community constructed or placed, on average, no Approval and System Certification and TVA’s overall goals for providing recreational opportunities in the more than two feet from the existing AGENCY: Federal Railroad Tennessee Valley. Environmental shoreline at normal summer pool Administration (FRA), U.S. Department impacts associated with Alternative B elevation. of Transportation (DOT). would be minor and slightly greater • For all electrical services permitted, ACTION: Notice of availability and than impacts associated with including the electrical plug, a request for comments. Alternative A. disconnect must be located at or above elevation 818.1 that is accessible during SUMMARY: This document notifies the Mitigation Measures flooding. public that Portland & Western Railroad The September 2003 ROD lists • The floor elevation of the fixed (PNWR) submitted to FRA its Positive mitigation measures associated with the courtesy pier will be a minimum of 2.0 Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) 2003 Rarity Pointe FEIS. These feet above the normal summer pool (Version 1.5, dated July 21, 2017) for its mitigation measures remain in effect elevation 813.0. Westside Express Service and a copy of across the development. TVA has • The applicant should contact the that PTCSP is available for public identified the following 2003 mitigation local government official(s) to ensure review and comment. PNWR asks FRA measures to be specifically applicable to that this facility complies with all to approve its PTCSP and issue a the current proposed actions related to applicable local floodplain regulations. Positive Train Control System the stabilization measures and • Any excess excavated material not Certification for PNWR’s Enhanced Brightwater Park: needed to grade Edgewater Road and the Automatic Train Control (E–ATC), • Fully shielded light fixtures or parking lot will be disposed of and under the appropriate regulations. those with internal low-glare optics (so contained on land lying and being above DATES: FRA will consider comments no light is emitted from the fixture at the 816.7-foot contour. Every precaution will be taken to prevent the reentry of received by October 16, 2017, before angles above the horizon) will be used the spoil material into the reservoir. taking final action on the PTCSP. FRA in the development. This commitment • In the stabilization areas, the only may consider comments received after would also apply to the actions at trees that would be removed are those that date if practicable. Brightwater Park. • Any future facilities or equipment already undermined and actively falling ADDRESSES: All communications subject to flood damage will be located into the adjacent water. No trees greater concerning this proceeding should at or above elevation of 820 feet. than 3 inches in diameter at breast identify Docket Number FRA–2010– • Any future development proposed height would be removed. 0073 and may be submitted by any of within the limits of the 100-year • A vegetated buffer zone of at least the following methods: floodplain, elevation 816.7 feet MSL, 50 feet will be retained by TVA and • Web site: http:// will be consistent with the requirements maintained along the shoreline from the www.regulations.gov. Follow the online of EO 11988. summer pool level in order to maintain instructions for submitting comments. • All future development will be continuity on the site, and reduce • Fax: 202–493–2251. consistent with the requirements of possible impacts to water quality and • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, TVA’s Flood Control Storage Loss wetlands. U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Guideline. • If the reservoir falls below the New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, • WindRiver will continue to mitigate elevation of the intake, the applicant Washington, DC 20590. impacts to wetlands (W4 and W5) in the will be responsible for finding another • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey vicinity of Brightwater Park by source of raw water. Avenue SE., Room W12–140, implementing the wetland mitigation • Cultural resource site 40LD29 Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. plan in Appendix C of the 2003 Rarity would be avoided for all construction and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Pointe FEIS. activities. TVA would place a except Federal Holidays. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Sep 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1

43450 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 178 / Friday, September 15, 2017 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. www.transportation.gov/privacy. See without change to http:// Mark Hartong, Senior Scientific https://www.regulations.gov/ www.regulations.gov, including any Technical Advisor, at (202) 493–1332 or privacyNotice for the privacy notice of personal information provided. Mark.Hartong@dot.gov; or Mr. David regulations.gov. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search Blackmore, Staff Director, Positive Train Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8, the electronic form of all comments Control Division, at (312) 835–3903 or 2017. received into any of our dockets by the David.Blackmore@dot.gov. Robert C. Lauby, name of the individual submitting the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In its Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, comment (or signing the comment, if PTCSP, PNWR asserts that its E–ATC Chief Safety Officer. submitted on behalf of an association, system is designed as a vital overlay [FR Doc. 2017–19598 Filed 9–14–17; 8:45 am] business, labor union, etc.). You may positive train control (PTC) system as review DOT’s complete Privacy Act BILLING CODE 4910–06–P defined in 49 CFR 236.1015(e)(2). The Statement in the Federal Register PTCSP describes PNWR’s E–ATC published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR implementation and the associated E– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 19477–78) or you may visit http:// ATC safety processes, safety analyses, www.dot.gov/privacy.html. and test, validation, and verification National Highway Traffic Safety FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. processes used during the development Administration Debbie Sweet, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey of E–ATC. The PTCSP also contains Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; PNWR’s operational and support [Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0083] Telephone (202) 366–7179; Fax: (202) requirements and procedures. Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping 366–2106; email address: PNWR’s PTCSP and the Debbie.Sweet@dot.gov. Requirements accompanying request for approval and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the system certification are available for AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, review online at http:// Safety Administration (NHTSA), before an agency submits a proposed www.regulations.gov (Docket Number Department of Transportation (DOT). collection of information to OMB for FRA–2010–0073) and in person at ACTION: Request for public comment on approval, it must first publish a DOT’s Docket Operations Facility, 1200 the modification of an existing document in the Federal Register New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, collection of information. Washington, DC 20590. The Docket providing a 60-day comment period and Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. otherwise consult with members of the SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency may to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, public and affected agencies concerning collect certain information from the except Federal Holidays. each proposed collection of information. public, it must receive approval from Interested parties are invited to OMB has promulgated regulations the Office of Management and Budget comment on the PTCSP by submitting describing what must be included in (OMB). Under procedures established written comments or data. During its such a document. Under OMB’s by the Paperwork Reduction Act of review of the PTCSP, FRA will consider regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an 1995, before seeking OMB approval, any comments or data submitted. agency must request public comment on Federal agencies must solicit public However, FRA may elect not to respond the following: comment on proposed collections of to any particular comment and, under (i) Whether the proposed collection of information, including extensions and 49 CFR 236.1009(d)(3), FRA maintains information is necessary for the proper reinstatements of previously approved the authority to approve or disapprove performance of the functions of the collections. This document describes a the PTCSP at its sole discretion. FRA agency, including whether the modification of an existing collection of does not anticipate scheduling a public information will have practical utility; information for which NHTSA intends (ii) the accuracy of the agency’s hearing regarding PNWR’s PTCSP to seek OMB approval. because the circumstances do not estimate of the burden of the proposed DATES: Comments must be received on collection of information, including the appear to warrant a hearing. If any or before November 14, 2017. validity of the methodology and interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment, the party should ADDRESSES: You may submit comments assumptions used; notify FRA in writing before the end of using any of the following methods: (iii) how to enhance the quality, the comment period and specify the Electronic submissions: Go to http:// utility, and clarity of the information to basis for his or her request. www.regulations.gov. Follow the online be collected; instructions for submitting comments. (iv) how to minimize the burden of Privacy Act Notice Mail: Docket Management Facility, the collection of information on those Anyone can search the electronic M–30, U.S. Department of who are to respond, including the use form of any written communications Transportation, West Building, Ground of appropriate automated, electronic, and comments received into any of our Floor, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Room mechanical, or other technological dockets by the name of the individual W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. collection techniques or other forms of submitting the comment (or signing the Hand Delivery: West Building Ground information technology, e.g. permitting document, if submitted on behalf of an Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey electronic submission of responses. association, business, labor union, etc.). Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 In compliance with these Under 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through requirements, NHTSA asks for public comments from the public to better Friday, except Federal holidays. comments on the following proposed mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES inform its decisions. DOT posts these Telephone (202) 366–9826; Fax: (202) collection of information: comments, without edit, including any 493–2251. Title: Automated Driving Systems 2.0: personal information the commenter Instructions: Each submission must A Vision for Safety. provides, to www.regulations.gov, as include the Agency name and the Type of Request: Modification of a described in the system of records Docket number for this proposed currently approved information notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can collection of information. Note that all collection. be reviewed at https:// comments received will be posted OMB Clearance Number: 2127–0723. 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Document Created: 2017-09-15 00:18:06
Document Modified: 2017-09-15 00:18:06
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of availability and request for comments.
DatesFRA will consider comments received by October 16, 2017, before taking final action on the PTCSP. FRA may consider comments received after that date if practicable.
ContactDr. Mark Hartong, Senior Scientific Technical Advisor, at (202) 493-1332 or [email protected]; or Mr. David Blackmore, Staff Director, Positive Train Control Division, at (312) 835-3903 or [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 43449 
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