Notice2024-18718
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
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August 21, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 67708]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18718]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2002-12409]
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 by letter dated July 17, 2024,
Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) to extend the existing waiver of
compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety
regulations contained at 49 CFR part 238 (Passenger Equipment Safety
Standards). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2002-12409.
Specifically, PATH requests continued relief from Sec.
238.305(c)(10) and (d), Interior calendar day mechanical inspection of
passenger cars, and Sec. 238.317(a)(1), Class II brake test, for its
fleet of passenger vehicles. PATH seeks an extension of its waiver from
the requirement that a car must be removed from service on the day
following its calendar day interior mechanical inspection and seeks
permission for a car to remain in service up to eight calendar days
following notification, so the car can be brought to the PATH running
repair or main repair facility. In support of this request, PATH states
that ``due to the confined geography of the system and limited track
storage areas, cutting cars from consists . . . cannot be done during
the workday without having significant adverse effect upon passenger
service.''
Further, PATH requests continued relief from the requirement to
perform a Class II brake test during specific periods of time at
terminal locations. PATH explains that terminal dwell times are less
than five minutes and ``the [c]onductor does not have adequate time to
remain at the rear of the train while the [e]ngineer changes operating
position to perform the [b]rake [t]est, and then walk forward to the
conductor operating position between the first and second car.'' In
support of its request, PATH states that ``the typical train will
undergo a Class II test approximately ten times every day.''
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">www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
Communications received by October 21, 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
the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) 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. 2024-18718 Filed 8-20-24; 8:45 am]
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