Notice2022-07741
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
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April 12, 2022
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 21692]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07741]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2021-0111]
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or
Modification of a Railroad Signal System
Under part 235 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49
U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on
December 20, 2021, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) petitioned the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue
or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-
2021-0111.
Applicant: CSXT--Carl A. Walker, Chief Engineer--Communication &
Signals, 500 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Specifically, CSXT requested approval to discontinue the cab signal
system (CSS) on all tracks between CP Anacostia (mile post (MP) CFP-
114.7) and CP Greendale (MP CFP-4.8) between Washington, DC, and
Richmond, VA, on the RF&P subdivision. In a clarification letter dated
March 30, 2022, CSXT describes the affected trackage to include (1) on
the CSXT Capital subdivision in Washington, DC, the tracks include all
tracks in both directions between and including CP Anacostia at MP CFP-
114.7 to CP M Street at MP CFP-113.8; and (2) on the CSXT RF&P
subdivision in Washington, DC, the tracks include all tracks in both
directions between and including CP M Street at MP CFP-113.8, to the
southbound absolute signals of CP Greendale at MP CFP-4.8 in Richmond,
VA. CSXT states that affected railways Virginia Passenger Rail
Authority, Virginia Railway Express, and Amtrak have concurred with the
proposed change. In support of its request, CSXT states that
implementation of the Interoperable Electronic Train Management System
Positive Train Control system, without the CSS, will simplify the
signal design and improve safety and efficiency of train operations.
A copy of the application, as well as any written communications
concerning the application, 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">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Communications received by May 27, 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. 2022-07741 Filed 4-11-22; 8:45 am]
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