Notice2024-09452
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
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May 1, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 35303]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09452]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2024-0042]
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 March
15, 2024, Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) petitioned the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal
system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2024-0042.
Specifically, CBRL requests to discontinue the use of the signal
system located on the North Bend swing span bridge, which will be
replaced with gates equipped with stop signs, distance signs, and
``craft specific locks'' to govern about 10 train crossings per week
over the bridge. CBRL states that the signal system, at milepost 763.6
on the Coos Bay Subdivision, ``has been subjected to years of regular
vandalism and theft,'' which makes ``maintaining such a system
particularly challenging.'' Additionally, CBRL explains that ``the
system also requires significant updating and repairs stemming from a
structural failure that damaged multiple components crucial to its
reliable and safe operation.'' In support of its request, CBRL states
that the subject trackage operates under yard limits authority (GCOR
rules 6.27 and 6.28) and that the ``more analog style system'' it
proposes to use will be a ``more tamper resistant alternative for
governing movement over the bridge.'' CBRL also notes that another of
its swing bridges has used a similar system for several years and has
had no recordable incidents.
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 July 1, 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. 2024-09452 Filed 4-30-24; 8:45 am]
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