Notice2024-26995
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
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November 20, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 91882]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26995]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2020-0046]
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 received September
26, 2024, The Everett Railroad Company (EV) petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) to extend a special approval pursuant to
49 CFR part 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards), and to extend
a waiver of compliance from parts 215 and 224 (Reflectorization of Rail
Freight Rolling Stock). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-
2020-0046.
Specifically, EV requested to extend the previous special approval
pursuant to 49 CFR 215.203, Restricted cars, in this docket for 1
boxcar (PRR 77815), which is more than 50 years from the date of
original construction. EV also seeks to extend relief from Sec.
215.303, Stenciling of restricted cars, and part 224, to use the car as
``a historic relic in conjunction with the company's tourist and
excursion trains.'' In its petition, EV explained that the relief will
help ``maintain the car in its historic appearance and identity for
photography, film and purposes of historic interpretation.''
In support of its request, EV stated that the car will operate
under restricted speed rules (not exceeding 20 miles per hour) and that
it will not be interchanged to any other railroad. EV added that the
``railroad's operating territory is generally rural in nature.''
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 January 21, 2025 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. 2024-26995 Filed 11-19-24; 8:45 am]
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