Notice2024-05283
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 18478-18479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05283]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2007-28454]
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 January 23, 2024, and
February 13, 2024, 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 System Safety Standards
for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train
Devices). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2007-28454.
Specifically, UPRR requests to extend its existing waiver in this
docket, which provides conditional relief from the requirements for
performing the single car air brake test (SCABT) as prescribed in 49
CFR 232.305(b)(2), Single car air brake tests. The relief allows UPRR
to replace non-FRA condemnable wheelsets on railcars as part of an in-
train wheelset replacement program at North Platte, Nebraska; South
Morrill, Nebraska; and Roseville, California, without the need to also
perform the SCABT as required, if the car has not received a SCABT
within the previous 12 months.
In support of its request, UPRR states that the in-train repair
``wheel change outs have allowed for a reduced stress state[,]
resulting in fewer derailments attributed to broken rails, joint bars,
and other track infrastructure deterioration.'' UPRR also asserts that
there has been a ``41% reduction in wheel, axle, and bearing related
incidents'' on UPRR.
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>.
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Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-05283 Filed 3-12-24; 8:45 am]
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