82_FR_61367 82 FR 61121 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

82 FR 61121 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 246 (December 26, 2017)

Page Range61121-61122
FR Document2017-27776

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61121-61122]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27776]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2007-27868]


Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Under part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this 
provides the public notice that on November 16, 2017, the Durbin & 
Greenbrier Valley Railroad, Inc. (DGVR) petitioned the Federal Railroad 
Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions 
of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 
223. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2007-27868.
    Specifically, DGVR seeks to renew its waiver of compliance from the 
glazing regulations in 49 CFR 223.11, Requirements for existing 
locomotives, for one locomotive, identified as DGVR Locomotive Number 
82. The locomotive is a 1,500 horsepower diesel electric locomotive, 
model BL-2, built by Electro Motive Division of General Motors in 1948 
and still has the original glazing intact. The locomotive was 
originally built strictly for branch line service and continues to be 
used exclusively in this manner. The locomotive is housed in Belington, 
West Virginia, and is used sporadically on track leased by a subsidiary 
division of DGVR, the West Virginia Central Division. DGVR states that 
DGVR Locomotive Number 82 is used in a limited manner for freight and 
excursion service along 89 miles of rural and wilderness track. The 
maximum authorized speed over this track does not exceed Class 2 track 
speeds. DGVR states that there are only two overpasses over the track, 
both of which are patrolled by local law enforcement officials on a 
regular basis, and that there is no history of vandalism along this 
track. DGVR believes that this locomotive can be safely operated 
throughout the rural area with the current non-compliant safety-type 
glazing. The cost to DGVR for installation of all new window frames and 
compliant FRA Type I & II glazing is significant, with only a marginal 
increase in safety due to the low speed. 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 parties 
desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, 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:
     Website: 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 February 9, 2018 will be considered by 
FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date 
will be considered if practicable.
    Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications 
and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the 
individual

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submitting the comment (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf 
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Under 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 https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice for the privacy notice of 
regulations.gov.

Robert C. Lauby,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
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                                               solid-state electronics have the ability to             Comments received after that date will                excursion service along 89 miles of rural
                                               monitor lamp driver circuits for foreign                be considered if practicable.                         and wilderness track. The maximum
                                               and/or undesired voltage. CN explains                     Anyone can search the electronic                    authorized speed over this track does
                                               that if the lamp driver monitoring                      form of any written communications                    not exceed Class 2 track speeds. DGVR
                                               circuits detect foreign or undesirable                  and comments received into any of our                 states that there are only two overpasses
                                               voltage, all voltage produced by the                    dockets by the name of the individual                 over the track, both of which are
                                               lamp driver is switched off by the                      submitting the comment (or signing the                patrolled by local law enforcement
                                               central processing unit as defined by the               document, if submitted on behalf of an                officials on a regular basis, and that
                                               executive software. CN states that this                 association, business, labor union, etc.).            there is no history of vandalism along
                                               relief would allow a continuing and                     In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT               this track. DGVR believes that this
                                               industry-wide practice that ensures                     solicits comments from the public to                  locomotive can be safely operated
                                               absolute safety under undesirable                       better inform its processes. DOT posts                throughout the rural area with the
                                               conditions. These conditions include                    these comments, without edit, including               current non-compliant safety-type
                                               but are not limited to, component                       any personal information the                          glazing. The cost to DGVR for
                                               failures on lamp driver modules,                        commenter provides, to                                installation of all new window frames
                                               grounds, incorrect9*/wiring and cross                   www.regulations.gov, as described in                  and compliant FRA Type I & II glazing
                                               connections.                                            the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–                is significant, with only a marginal
                                                  CN’s position is that it is far safer to             14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at                    increase in safety due to the low speed.
                                               remove all operating voltage to affected                https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.               A copy of the petition, as well as any
                                               lamps, versus running the risk of having                See also https://www.regulations.gov/                 written communications concerning the
                                               an undesired aspect displayed. The                      privacyNotice for the privacy notice of               petition, is available for review online at
                                               relief is sought for all current solid-state            regulations.gov.                                      www.regulations.gov and in person at
                                               applications and all future solid-state                                                                       the U.S. Department of Transportation’s
                                               applications on CN Southern Region,                     Robert C. Lauby,                                      (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200
                                               inclusive of all United States properties.              Associate Administrator for Safety Chief              New Jersey Avenue SE, W12–140,
                                                  A copy of the petition, as well as any               Safety Officer.                                       Washington, DC 20590. The Docket
                                               written communications concerning the                   [FR Doc. 2017–27777 Filed 12–22–17; 8:45 am]          Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m.
                                               petition, is available for review online at             BILLING CODE 4910–06–P                                to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                               www.regulations.gov and in person at                                                                          except Federal Holidays.
                                               the Department of Transportation’s                                                                               Interested parties are invited to
                                               (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          participate in these proceedings by
                                               New Jersey Avenue SE, W12–140,                                                                                submitting written views, data, or
                                               Washington, DC 20590. The Docket                        Federal Railroad Administration                       comments. FRA does not anticipate
                                               Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m.                 [Docket Number FRA–2007–27868]                        scheduling a public hearing in
                                               to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                                                                             connection with these proceedings since
                                               except Federal Holidays.                                Petition for Waiver of Compliance                     the facts do not appear to warrant a
                                                  Interested parties are invited to                                                                          hearing. If any interested parties desire
                                                                                                          Under part 211 of Title 49 Code of
                                               participate in these proceedings by                                                                           an opportunity for oral comment and a
                                                                                                       Federal Regulations (CFR), this provides
                                               submitting written views, data, or                                                                            public hearing, they should notify FRA,
                                                                                                       the public notice that on November 16,
                                               comments. FRA does not anticipate                                                                             in writing, before the end of the
                                                                                                       2017, the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley
                                               scheduling a public hearing in                                                                                comment period and specify the basis
                                                                                                       Railroad, Inc. (DGVR) petitioned the
                                               connection with these proceedings since                                                                       for their request.
                                                                                                       Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
                                               the facts do not appear to warrant a                                                                             All communications concerning these
                                                                                                       for a waiver of compliance from certain
                                               hearing. If any interested parties desire                                                                     proceedings should identify the
                                                                                                       provisions of the Federal railroad safety
                                               an opportunity for oral comment, they                                                                         appropriate docket number and may be
                                                                                                       regulations contained at 49 CFR part
                                               should notify FRA, in writing, before                                                                         submitted by any of the following
                                                                                                       223. FRA assigned the petition Docket
                                               the end of the comment period and                                                                             methods:
                                                                                                       Number FRA–2007–27868.                                   • Website: http://
                                               specify the basis for their request.
                                                  All communications concerning these                     Specifically, DGVR seeks to renew its              www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
                                               proceedings should identify the                         waiver of compliance from the glazing                 instructions for submitting comments.
                                               appropriate docket number and may be                    regulations in 49 CFR 223.11,                            • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                               submitted by any of the following                       Requirements for existing locomotives,                   • Mail: Docket Operations Facility,
                                               methods:                                                for one locomotive, identified as DGVR                U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                                  • Website: http://                                   Locomotive Number 82. The locomotive                  New Jersey Avenue SE, W12–140,
                                               www.regulations.gov. Follow the online                  is a 1,500 horsepower diesel electric                 Washington, DC 20590.
                                               instructions for submitting comments.                   locomotive, model BL–2, built by                         • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey
                                                  • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 Electro Motive Division of General                    Avenue SE, Room W12–140,
                                                  • Mail: Docket Operations Facility,                  Motors in 1948 and still has the original             Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
                                               U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200                 glazing intact. The locomotive was                    and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                               New Jersey Avenue SE, W12–140,                          originally built strictly for branch line             except Federal Holidays.
                                               Washington, DC 20590.                                   service and continues to be used                         Communications received by
                                                  • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey                     exclusively in this manner. The                       February 9, 2018 will be considered by
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                                               Avenue SE, Room W12–140,                                locomotive is housed in Belington, West               FRA before final action is taken.
                                               Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                    Virginia, and is used sporadically on                 Comments received after that date will
                                               and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      track leased by a subsidiary division of              be considered if practicable.
                                               except Federal Holidays.                                DGVR, the West Virginia Central                          Anyone can search the electronic
                                                  Communications received by                           Division. DGVR states that DGVR                       form of any written communications
                                               February 9, 2018 will be considered by                  Locomotive Number 82 is used in a                     and comments received into any of our
                                               FRA before final action is taken.                       limited manner for freight and                        dockets by the name of the individual


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                                               submitting the comment (or signing the                  public is invited to submit comments on               engage in the business of distilling
                                               document, if submitted on behalf of an                  these requests.                                       spirits or producing wine, rectifying or
                                               association, business, labor union, etc.).              DATES: Comments should be received on                 blending distilled spirits or wine, or
                                               Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits                     or before January 25, 2018 to be assured              bottling and/or warehousing distilled
                                               comments from the public to better                      of consideration.                                     spirits; or to engage in the business of
                                               inform its processes. DOT posts these                   ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding                    purchasing for resale at wholesale,
                                               comments, without edit, including any                   the burden estimate, or any other aspect              distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages.
                                               personal information the commenter                      of the information collection, including              The FAA Act, at 27 U.S.C. 204, also
                                               provides, to www.regulations.gov, as                    suggestions for reducing the burden, to               imposes certain requirements for basic
                                               described in the system of records                      (1) Office of Information and Regulatory              permits and authorizes the Secretary of
                                               notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can                     Affairs, Office of Management and                     the Treasury to prescribe the manner
                                               be reviewed at https://                                 Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for                   and form of all applications for basic
                                               www.transportation.gov/privacy. See                     Treasury, New Executive Office                        permits. Under that authority, the TTB
                                               also https://www.regulations.gov/                       Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC                  regulations in 27 CFR part 1 require
                                               privacyNotice for the privacy notice of                 20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@                   basic permit holders to apply for an
                                               regulations.gov.                                        OMB.EOP.gov and (2) Treasury PRA                      amended permit using form TTB F
                                                                                                       Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania                  5100.18 when changes occur in the
                                               Robert C. Lauby,
                                                                                                       Ave. NW, Suite 8142, Washington, DC                   name, trade name, or address of the
                                               Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety,
                                                                                                       20220, or email at PRA@treasury.gov.                  permitted business. The regulations also
                                               Chief Safety Officer.
                                                                                                                                                             require that a permittee immediately
                                               [FR Doc. 2017–27776 Filed 12–22–17; 8:45 am]            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                                                                             notify TTB of any change in ownership,
                                               BILLING CODE 4910–06–P                                  Copies of the submissions may be
                                                                                                                                                             management, or control of the permitted
                                                                                                       obtained from Jennifer Quintana by
                                                                                                                                                             business, which may be done using TTB
                                                                                                       emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling
                                                                                                                                                             F 5100.18. (Such applications and
                                               DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY                              (202) 622–0489, or viewing the entire
                                                                                                                                                             notifications also may be submitted via
                                                                                                       information collection request at
                                                                                                                                                             TTB’s electronic Permits Online (PONL)
                                               Agency Information Collection                           www.reginfo.gov.
                                                                                                                                                             system.) The collected information
                                               Activities; Submission for OMB                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            assists TTB in determining whether an
                                               Review; Comment Request;
                                                                                                       Alcohol and Tobacco Tax & Trade                       applicant for an amended basic permit
                                               Application for Amended Basic Permit
                                                                                                       Bureau (TTB)                                          meets the criteria for eligibility for such
                                               Under the Federal Alcohol
                                                                                                                                                             a permit under the FAA Act.
                                               Administration Act                                        Title: Application for Amended Basic
                                                                                                                                                               Form: TTB F 5100.18.
                                               AGENCY: Departmental Offices, U.S.                      Permit under the Federal Alcohol
                                                                                                       Administration Act.                                     Affected Public: Businesses or other
                                               Department of the Treasury.
                                                                                                         OMB Control Number: 1513–0019.                      for-profits.
                                               ACTION: Notice.
                                                                                                         Type of Review: Extension without                     Estimated Total Annual Burden
                                               SUMMARY:   The Department of the                        change of a currently approved                        Hours: 1,170.
                                               Treasury will submit the following                      collection.                                             Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
                                               information collection requests to the                    Abstract: The FAA Act, at 27 U.S.C.
                                               Office of Management and Budget                         203, requires that a person apply for and               Dated: December 19, 2017.
                                               (OMB) for review and clearance in                       receive a permit, known as a ‘‘basic                  Spencer W. Clark,
                                               accordance with the Paperwork                           permit,’’ to engage in the business of                Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
                                               Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the                  importing distilled spirits, wine, or malt            [FR Doc. 2017–27667 Filed 12–22–17; 8:45 am]
                                               date of publication of this notice. The                 beverages into the United States; to                  BILLING CODE 4810–31–P
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FR Citation82 FR 61121 

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