Notice2021-26424
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
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December 7, 2021
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69359-69360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26424]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2009-0078]
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice that on November 8, 2021, the
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)
petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to extend a waiver
of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal hours of service
laws contained at 49 U.S.C. 21103(a)(4), which, in part, require a
train employee to receive 48 hours off duty after initiating an on-duty
period
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for 6 consecutive days. The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA-2009-
0078.
Specifically, ASLRRA seeks to extend its existing waiver, stating
that the waiver has not compromised safety. ASLRRA explains that it is
not aware of any incidents attributable to fatigue during the effective
period of the waiver on any of the participating railroads. ASLRRA
further asserts that the relief has enabled participating railroads to
serve their customers efficiently and for employees to enhance their
wages. ASLRRA adds that during the current supply chain challenges, the
relief allows for small business railroads to have flexibility in
operations.
A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications
concerning the petition, is available for review online at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
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 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 at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
Communications received by January 21, 2022 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 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), the U.S.
Department of Transportation (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
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/
ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/privacy">https://www.transportation.gov/privacy</a>. See also <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice">https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice</a> for the
privacy notice of <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>.
Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-26424 Filed 12-6-21; 8:45 am]
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