Notice2022-22849
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
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Published
October 21, 2022
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 203 (Friday, October 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64132-64133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22849]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2017-0104]
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 September 20, 2022,
Caltrain petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an
extension of a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the
Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 238,
Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. The relevant FRA Docket Number is
FRA-2017-0104.
Specifically, Caltrain seeks to extend its waiver of compliance
from a portion of 49 CFR 238.113(a)(2), Emergency window exits, for the
Caltrain Electric Multiple Unit restroom car. The Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant restroom facility extends from the
exterior side door to nearly the centerline of the car, thus precluding
the placement of the emergency window exit in this quadrant of the car
in the lower main level. Caltrain states that it believes the intent of
the emergency window requirement is met, as the position of the window
provides the
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closest practical fulfillment of the location requirements, without
otherwise compromising access to either the emergency window exit or
the ADA restroom facility. Additionally, Caltrain explains passengers
have ready access to the exterior side door with a clear opening of 51
inches. However, because the design does not meet the literal
interpretation of ``each end (half) of the car,'' Caltrain is
requesting to extend its waiver of this requirement for this restroom
car for the life of the equipment.
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">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Communications received by December 20, 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. 2022-22849 Filed 10-20-22; 8:45 am]
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