Notice2024-31042
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
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December 30, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 249 (Monday, December 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-31042]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2007-28340]
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 October 14, 2024, and
December 13, 2024, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) 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 parts 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety
Standards) and 232 (Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other
Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices). The relevant
Docket Number is FRA-2007-28340.
Specifically, UP seeks an extension of relief from part 215 and
Sec. 232.205(a)(1), Class I brake test--initial terminal inspection,
to move freight cars received in interchange from Kansas City Southern
de Mexico at the West Rail International Bridge, located west of
Brownsville, Texas, to Olmito, Texas. The required inspections are
conducted at the Olmito yard, which is 5.65 miles north of the bridge.
In support of its petition, UP stated that the movement
``expedit[es] any delays caused by port of entry inspections and
allow[s] a more efficient use of the bridge window.'' UP added that
completing inspections and testing of equipment at Olmito is ``safer/
more secure than attempting it on the bridge precisely at the US border
line,'' as the ``Olmito facility infrastructure supports inspections,
and repair associated activities, including switching out bad orders.''
Finally, UP noted that the relief avoids ``unnecessary public
disruptions within the city of Brownsville, [Texas], including, but not
limited to, excessively blocked crossings'' as well as ``alleviates
undue additional locomotive emissions from excessive idling times.''
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 February 28, 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. 2024-31042 Filed 12-27-24; 8:45 am]
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