Notice2023-24643
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
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November 8, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77143-77144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24643]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2015-0036]
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 October 13, 2023, Union
Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) 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 232 (Brake
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System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and
Equipment; End-of-Train Devices). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-
2015-0036.
Specifically, UPRR requests to continue operating extended haul
trains for distances of up to 1,680 miles, beyond the limit of 1,500
miles stated in 49 CFR 232.213, Extended haul trains. In support of its
request, UPRR states that it reviews with FRA ``the list of trains
associated with this waiver at a frequency of no less than once per
quarter'' and ``adjustments are made accordingly.'' UPRR further
explains that ``over a 56-month period, the incident rate has been no
more than .055%[, which were] four events comprised of wheelset, axle,
and journal bearing defects.'' UPRR also notes that for the eight-year
history of this waiver, UPRR ``has not identified any adverse effect on
the safety of operations'' and that the waiver extension would
``continue to support personnel safety, reduce critical resource idle
time, and have a positive impact on the environment.''
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 January 8, 2024 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. 2023-24643 Filed 11-7-23; 8:45 am]
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