87 FR 234 pg. 75134 - Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
Type: NOTICEVolume: 87Number: 234Page: 75134
Page: 75134Docket number: [Docket Number FRA-2010-0145]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2022-26552 Filed 12-6-22; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA-2010-0145]
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 November 9, 2022, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) 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 part 232 (Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices). The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA-2010-0145.
Specifically, UPRR requests an extension of a waiver granting relief from 49 CFR 232.103(n)(1), General requirements for all train brake systems, related to securement of freight cars. UPRR seeks continued approval that the engineering principles used in the design of its Roseville, California, yard, specifically the yard's continuous speed control, "is a sufficient primary retarder to prevent equipment rollouts and act as an acceptable form of alternative securement." In support of its request, UPRR states that it has "not had any injuries attributable to the use of this securement method" and that "the safety of operations is enhanced. . .[as workers are not] risk[ing] personal injury from tying additional handbrakes and climbing on and off equipment."
A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov.
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 https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
Communications received by February 6, 2023 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 our 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), the U.S. Department of Transportation (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 www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov .
Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-26552 Filed 12-6-22; 8:45 am]
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