Notice2024-25083
Petition for Modification of Waiver of Compliance
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Published
October 29, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 86076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25083]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2006-25040]
Petition for Modification 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 August 21,
2024, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CMTY) petitioned
the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a modification of a
waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad
safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 222 (Use of Locomotive
Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings), part 229 (Railroad
Locomotive Safety Standards), part 231 (Railroad Safety Appliance
Standards), part 234 (Grade Crossing Safety), and part 238 (Passenger
Equipment Safety Standards). The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2006-
25040.
Specifically, CMTY requested to amend its current waiver that
provides relief for its commuter rail system that connects downtown
Austin, Texas, with Austin's northern suburbs along 32 miles with 9
stations. CMTY seeks to add a fleet of four Stadler GTW fourth-
generation diesel multiple unit (DMU) rail vehicles to its existing
fleet of six Stadler GTW first-generation DMUs.
In support of its request, CMTY explained that their vehicles
demonstrate ``an equivalent level of safety and compliance,'' given the
Alternative Vehicle Technology final rule amendments in 49 CFR part
238.
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 December 30, 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. 2024-25083 Filed 10-28-24; 8:45 am]
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