Notice2026-02970
Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
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Published
February 13, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
Abstract
This document provides the public notice that Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (RT 1897) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning stenciling and reflectorization of rail cars.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 6977]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02970]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2010-0124]
Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This document provides the public notice that Railtown 1897
State Historic Park (RT 1897) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief
from certain regulations concerning stenciling and reflectorization of
rail cars.
DATES: FRA must receive comments on the petition by March 16, 2026. FRA
will consider comments received after that date to the extent
practicable.
ADDRESSES:
Comments: Comments related to this docket may be submitted by going
to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and following the online instructions
for submitting comments.
Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and
docket number. All comments received will be posted without change to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>; this includes any personal information.
Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this document for Privacy Act information related to any
submitted comments or materials.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and follow the
online instructions for accessing the docket.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caleb Rogers, Railroad Safety
Specialist, FRA Motive Power & Equipment Division, telephone: 202-493-
6322, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85e6e4e9e0e7abf7eae2e0f7f6c5e1eaf1abe2eaf3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92f1f3fef7f0bce0fdf5f7e0e1d2f6fde6bcf5fde4">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by
letter received December 19, 2025 RT 1897 petitioned FRA for an
extension of a special approval pursuant to 49 CFR part 215 (Railroad
Freight Car Safety Standards), and a waiver of compliance from certain
provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained in
parts 215 and 224 (Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock). The
relevant Docket Number is FRA-2010-0124.
Specifically, RT 1897 requests to extend the previous special
approval pursuant to Sec. 215.203, Restricted cars, in this docket for
one car, SRY 7, that is more than 50 years from the date of original
construction. RT 1897 also seeks extended relief from Sec. 215.303,
Stenciling of restricted cars, and the reflectorization requirements of
part 224. In support of its request, RT 1897 explains that the car will
be used in excursion trains and occasional special trains for film and
photo work on track owned by the Sierra Northern Railway. RT 1897
states that the waiver relief ``would contribute to a more positive
interpretive experience'' for visitors as well as ``safe and reliable
historic and interpretive operations for film and photo work.'' In its
petition, RT 1897 describes the inspections conducted and states that
SRY 7 is in ``excellent mechanical condition.''
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.
Communications received by March 16, 2026 will be considered by FRA
before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be
considered if practicable.
Privacy Act
Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications
and comments received into any of FRA's 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 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. 2026-02970 Filed 2-12-26; 8:45 am]
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