Notice2024-05282
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
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March 13, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18477-18478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05282]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2020-0038]
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 December 20, 2023, and
February 29, 2024, the City of San Clemente, California, (the City) and
the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) petitioned
the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver
of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety
regulations
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contained at 49 CFR part 222 (Use of Locomotive Horns at Public
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2020-
0038.
Specifically, the City and Metrolink (Petitioners) jointly seek
relief from the requirements of 49 CFR 222.59(a)(1), to continue use of
a Pedestrian Audible Warning System (PAWS), which is similar to a
wayside horn, when approaching seven highway-rail grade crossings,
instead of a locomotive horn. Petitioners also request to extend relief
from certain provisions of 49 CFR part 222, appendix E (Paragraphs 4
and 6), to allow a minimum sound level of 80 dB(A) and direction of the
PAWS. The seven crossings that are the subject of this request are:
<bullet> Dije Court--USDOT Number 922847D--MP 203.95--pedestrian--3
PAWS
<bullet> El Portal--USDOT Number 922848K--MP 204.04--pedestrian--2 PAWS
<bullet> Corto Lane--USDOT Number 026977D--MP 204.56--pedestrian--3
PAWS
<bullet> Pier Service Road--USDOT Number 026997P--MP 204.73--private--4
PAWS
<bullet> T Street--USDOT Number 922849S--MP 205.16--pedestrian--3 PAWS
<bullet> Lost Winds--USDOT Number 922850L--MP 205.56--pedestrian--2
PAWS
<bullet> Calafia--USDOT Number 026637S--MP 206.00--pedestrian--2 PAWS
In support of its request, Petitioners submitted maintenance,
communication, and malfunction/response plans for the PAWS.
In its February 26, 2024, addendum, Petitioners note their plans to
augment the existing fencing system along ``the beach trail from Mile
Post 203.71 . . . to Mile Post 206.00.'' They explain that the plan
``is in response to the current deficiency in fencing elevation along
certain portions of the trail and is intended to improve the public
safety of the area.''
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 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 at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
Communications received by May 13, 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), 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. 2024-05282 Filed 3-12-24; 8:45 am]
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