The Federal Register

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA announces the thirty-seventh meeting of the RSAC, a Federal advisory committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a consensus process. The RSAC meeting topics will include opening remarks from the FRA Administrator, and status reports will be provided by the Passenger Safety, Locomotive Safety Standards, Railroad Bridge Safety, Medical Standards, Railroad Operating Rules, and Track Safety Standards Working Groups. FRA may offer several tasks pertaining to the mandates contained in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Subjects to be addressed by these tasks include hours of service recordkeeping and reporting, implementing regulations for Positive Train Control systems, hours of service limitations and fatigue management for employees of intercity and commuter passenger railroads, certification of conductors, and potentially other topics. This agenda is subject to change.

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Docket Number FRA20019972]

Applicant: CSX Transportation, Inc., John R. Rimer, Director of Locomotive Engineering, Mechanical Operations, 500 Water StreetJ340, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.

As a point of clarification, FRA has requested that CSX Transportation (CSXT) submit an application request for a modification to a signal system that has previously been made.

Upon installation of the Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System (ACSES) required by the Order of Particular Applicability, FRA Docket Number 20019972 (formerly FRA Docket No. 872, Notice No. 7 issued on July 22, 1998), CSXT became aware of frequent nuisance penalty brake applications being experienced while pe

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236, as detailed below.
Docket Number FRA20080010
Applicant: Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, Mr. John H. Williams, President, 385 Sherman Avenue, Suite 1, Palo Alto, California 94306 1840.

The Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company (NWP) seeks informal reconsideration of FRA's decision for denial of the proposed discontinuance and removal of the interlocking signal systems on three drawbridges that are located between a point near Lombard, California, at Milepost (MP) 63.4 and a point near Petaluma, California, at MP 38.5 on the NWP's Russian River Division at the following three locations: Brazos Drawbridge, MP 64.7; Black Point Drawbridge, MP 28.7; and Haystack Landing Drawbridge, MP 37.2.

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Fri, Nov 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 236 as detailed below.
[Docket Number FRA20080108]
Applicant: Port of San Francisco, Ms. Evelyn Onderdonk, P.E., Resident Engineer, Pier 1, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California 94111.

The Port of San Francisco seeks relief from the requirements of the Rules, Standards, and Instructions, Title 49 CFR Part 236, Sec. Sec. 236.312, Movable bridge, interlocking of signal appliances with bridge; 236.303, Control circuits for signals, selected through circuit controller operated by switch points or by switch locking mechanism; and 236.55, Dead section; maximum length, on the Illinois Street Bridge Project. The Port is the owner of the bridge and the railroad. The location of the bridge is in San Franci

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Nov 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
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New Jersey Transit Rail

[Docket Number FRA20080109]

New Jersey Transit Rail (NJTR) seeks a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of 49 CFR 238.307(c)(7) Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, as they pertain to inspection and gauging the coupler and draft gear arraignment during the required periodic mechanical inspection of passenger cars and unpowered vehicles used in passenger trains. The periodic mechanical inspection is required to be performed at 184day intervals at which time the railroad would be required to uncoup

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Nov 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Docket Number FRA20070006]

The MetroNorth Railroad (MetroNorth) seeks a permanent waiver of compliance from certain specific requirements in the testing protocol of the Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR 229.129(c), as it pertains to railroad locomotive horn testing. MetroNorth seeks to utilize an acoustic enclosure specially designed for the purpose of testing horns removed from the locomotives in lieu of the requirements required in CFR Sec. 229.129(c)(4), (5) and (7). The data from the acoustic enclosure testing would b

Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collections of Information Associated with Today's Publication of

Thu, Nov 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby gives notice that it has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Emergency Processing under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). FRA requests that OMB authorize the collection of information identified below on or before November 21, 2008, for 180 days after the date of approval by OMB. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling FRA's Clearance Officers, Mr. Robert Brogan (tel. (202) 4936292) or Ms. Nakia Jackson (tel. (202) 4936073). These numbers are not tollfree. A copy of this ICR may also be obtained electronically by contacting Mr. Brogan at robert.brogan@dot.gov or by contacting Ms. Jackson at nakia.jackson@dot.gov. Comments and questions about the ICR identified below should be directed to the Office o

Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation of Applications for Grants under the Railroad Rehabilitation and

Thu, Nov 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under this Notice, the FRA encourages interested State departments of transportation to submit applications for grants to repair and rehabilitate Class II and Class III railroad infrastructure damaged by hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters in areas for which the President declared a major disaster after January 1, 2008, under Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements (ICRs) for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Oct 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
CSX Transportation (Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080111)

CSX Transportation (CSXT) petitioned FRA for a waiver from 49 CFR 213.113(a) to permit variance from the accepted practice of stop/start rail test hand verification for a continuous rail test pilot project for a period of 8 weeks on the main tracks of the North End subdivision between Richmond, Virginia, and Rocky Mount, North Carolina, milepost limits A0.0123.2. Prior to beginning the pilot project, the North End subdivision main tracks will be rail tested with a conventional sto

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Wed, Oct 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Docket Number: FRA20080102.

Applicant: Canadian National Railway, Mr. Timothy R. Luhm, Senior Manager of S&C, 1625 Depot Street, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481.

The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of an automatic block signal system from Milepost 40.2 to Milepost 41.9 on the Dresser slide fence, CN Lake Zone, Dresser Subdivision, Wisconsin. The reason for the proposed changes is that the slide fence is not required with the current restricted speed requirement. A 10 miles per hour speed restriction will extend through the entire slide area.

Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedin

Petition for Special Approval of Alternate Standard

Wed, Oct 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 238.21 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for approval of an Alternate Standard of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Long Island Railroad and MetroNorth Railroad (Special Approval Petition Docket Number FRA200417099)

The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and MetroNorth Railroad (MNCW) further identified herein as the railroads, seeks approval to amend a previously granted alternate standard to be used in accordance with the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, 49 CFR part 238, section 309, periodic maintenance of MU locomotive equipment brakes. Section 309(b)(2) requires periodic brake equipment maintenance to be performed at an interva

Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collection of Information by the Office of Management and Budget

Mon, Oct 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA hereby gives notice that it is seeking emergency approval processing from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) for the information collection request (ICR) listed below. FRA requests that OMB authorize the collection of information identified below on or before October 31, 2008, for a period of 180 days after the date of issuance of this notice in the Federal Register. On October 7, 2008, in response to the September 12, 2008, Chatsworth, California, collision of a Union Pacific (UP) freight train and a Metrolink commuter train, which resulted in the deaths of 25 people and numerous injuries, as well as other recent accidents/incidents involving cell phone use and use of electronic/electrical devices, FRA published in the Federal Register Emergency Order No. 26 (E.O. 26) (see 73 FR 58702) restricting onduty railroad operating employees' use of cell phones and other distracting electronic and electronic devi

Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation of Applications for the SAFETEA-LU Magnetic Levitation Project

Thu, Oct 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under this Notice, the FRA announces that $45 million authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) for grants to existing magnetic levitation (maglev) projects located east of the Mississippi River has been appropriated and that project proponents (States or State designated authorities) for the three eligible projects may submit applications for grants to fund such projects. The three eligible projects are the Pittsburgh project, the BaltimoreWashington project, and the AtlantaChattanooga project. Funds awarded under this section can be used for preconstruction planning activities and capital costs of the fixed guideway infrastructure of a maglev project. This Notice of Funding Availability does not apply to the $45 million appropriated specifically for the Nevada Department of Transportation to fund the existing proposed maglev project between Las Vegas and Primm, Nevada (see section 102 of the SAFETEALU Technical Correctio

Notice of Closing of Funding Availability and Request for Comments for the Capital Assistance to States--Intercity

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On February 19, 2008, FRA issued a Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation of Applications for the Capital Assistance to StatesIntercity Passenger Rail Service Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. On September 30, 2008, DOT announced the selection of awardees for the available FY 2008 funding. Therefore, FRA is now announcing that it will no longer be accepting applications for awards of the FY 2008 funding. FRA is also requesting, in preparation for a possible FY 2009 Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation of Applications, that past and prospective applicants (or associations representing past and prospective applicants) submit comments regarding their experience with the program and suggestions for possible improvements.

Declaration of Emergency Event

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On September 26, 2008, the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) determined that the impending landfall of tropical storm Kyle on the coast of the United States and the potential of that storm to reach hurricane status constituted an emergency event as related to railroad operations. Accordingly, the Administrator activated the Emergency Relief Docket. This document provides notice of the Administrator's determination.

Emergency Order To Restrict On-Duty Railroad Operating Employees' Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Distracting

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This is an emergency order to restrict on-duty railroad operating employees from improperly using cellular telephones and other distracting electronic and electrical devices.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking approval of the following information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080096]

The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad (GSM) has petitioned FRA to grant a waiver of compliance of the Safety Glazing Standards, 49 CFR 223.13, Requirements for Existing Cabooses. Specifically, this waiver request is for three (3) cabooses, GSM 01490, GSM 637 and X782. The noted cabooses are normally used for captive tourist service. On occasion, they are used for freight service to interchange with the Norfolk Southern Railroad within yard limits over 10 miles of the 53 mil

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Thu, Sep 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.

Declaration of Emergency Events

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On August 28 and September 4, 2008, the Administrator of the FRA determined that the impending landfall of hurricanes Gustav, Hanna, and Ike and the related requests for Presidential, Federal Disaster Declarations from the Governors of the States of Texas and Louisiana, constituted emergency events as related to railroad operations. Accordingly, the Administrator activated the Emergency Relief Docket. This document provides notice of the Administrator's determinations.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Sep 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for temporary waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, and the nature of the relief being requested. Alaska Railroad Corporation

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA200626029]

In September 2006, the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) submitted a temporary waiver petition to support field testing of its processor based train control system, identified as Collision Avoidance System (CAS), pursuant to 49 CFR 211.7 and 211.51. The regulatory relief sought by ARRC was for development testing and demonstration purposes only. This waiver request was conditionally approved by FRA on February 22, 2007. All information submitted in conjunction with ARRC's previous waiver petition can be found

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Mon, Sep 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Docket Number FRA20080094]

Applicant: Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company, Mr. Dan Reinsel, Signal & Communications Supervisor, 100 East First Street, Brewster, OH 44613.

The Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance of the signal system governing movements over the Maumee River turn span bridge at MP 2.38, Toledo, Ohio.

The reason given for the proposed changes is that a damaged mechanical circuit coupler located on the east end of the turn span is no longer in production and attempts to secure a replacement have been unsuccessful. Replacement of the entire system would be of excessive cost given the amount of rail traffic acro

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Mon, Sep 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080012]

The Burlington Junction Railway (BJRY) of Burlington, Iowa, has petitioned for a permanent waiver of compliance for one dieselelectric locomotive built in March 1951, model SW8 and numbered BJRY 900, from the requirements of the Railroad Safety Glazing Standards, Title 49 CFR Part 223, which require certified glazing in all windows. The locomotive is presently located in Montgomery, Illinois. The railroad indicates that the locomotive is used to switch an industrial park

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Mon, Sep 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080020]

The Squaw Creek Southern Railroad, Inc. of Boonville, Indiana, has petitioned for a permanent waiver of compliance for one SD382 model locomotive (numbered RRC20) built by the Electromotive Division of General Motors from the requirements of the Railroad Safety Glazing Standards, 49 CFR Part 223, which requires certified glazing in all windows. The railroad indicates that it operates between Yankeetown and Lynnville, Indiana, with trackage rights over approximatel

Notice of Informational Filing

Mon, Sep 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Sec. 236.913 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received an informational filing from the Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) to permit field testing of the railroad's processorbased train control system. The informational filing is described below, including the requisite docket number where the informational filing and any related information may be found. The document is also available for public inspection; however, FRA is not accepting public comments.
Norfolk Southern Railway

[Docket Number FRA20080083]

NS has submitted an informational filing to FRA to permit field testing of the railroad's processorbased train control system identified as Optimized Train Control (OTC) Positive Train Control (PTC) System. The informational filing addresses the requirements under 49 CFR 236.913(j)(1).

Specifically, the informational filing contains a description of the NS OTC PTC product a

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Mon, Sep 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080066]

The Austin & Texas Central Railroad (ATCX) of Austin, Texas, has petitioned for an extension of an existing safety glazing waiver (RSGM 9702) of compliance from Title 49 CFR Part 223 to increase running track speed for four sleeper/lounge passenger cars operated by ATCX in excursion service. These cars are two sleeper lounge passenger cars NKP151 and ATSF 1343, and two Pullman Coach Cars ATCX 107 and ATCX 325.

ATCX intends to use the cars in passenger excursion ser

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Mon, Sep 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for temporary waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the parties seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief. Norfolk Southern Railway

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080083]

The Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) has submitted a temporary waiver petition to support field testing of its processorbased train control system identified as NS Optimized Train Control (OTC) system, pursuant to 49 CFR 211.7 and 211.51.

An informational filing, as required under 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart H, has also been prepared and submitted in conjunction with this waiver petition, and can be found in the same docket as this waiver petition.

The NS OTC Positive

Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation of Applications for the Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line

Fri, Sep 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under this Notice, the FRA encourages eligible applicants to submit applications for grants to fund rail line relocation and improvement projects. This Notice of Funds Availability does not apply to the nine (9) projects specifically enumerated in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 (Division K of Pub. L. 110161 (December 26, 2007)).

Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is issuing this notice of interpretation to inform interested parties of its application and enforcement of the requirements for each railroad responsible for controlling joint operations territory to maintain a list of person(s) certified as a qualified locomotive engineer for the purposes of the joint operations. FRA has discovered that a number of controlling railroads are not maintaining accurate lists primarily because foreign railroads are not providing the controlling railroads with accurate information and the controlling railroads are not demanding it. If an accurate list is not maintained, a controlling railroad has little chance of preventing an uncertified or unqualified person from operating a locomotive or train in the joint operations territory. This document is intended to inform interested parties of what information is required to be maintained on the required list and provides information as to how often the listings should be updated.

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA announces the 36th meeting of the RSAC, a Federal advisory committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a consensus process. The RSAC meeting topics will include opening remarks from the FRA Administrator, and status reports will be provided by the Passenger Safety, Locomotive Safety Standards, Railroad Bridge, Medical Standards, Railroad Operating Rules, and Track Safety Standards Working Groups. There will be a Committee vote on the acceptance of the report from the Railroad Bridge Working Group and a possible vote on an expanded task statement for the Track Standards Working Group. Accident/incident reporting is on the agenda for discussion by the Committee and there may be a vote on a contingent task statement. This agenda is subject to change.

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC); Working Group Activity Update

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is updating its announcement of RSAC's working group activities to reflect its current status.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Docket Number FRA20080085]

The Port Authority TransHudson Corporation (PATH), seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of Safety Appliance Standards, 49 CFR Part 231, that requires a sill step, side, and end handhold on each side and each end of a passenger car. Specifically, the PATH request is to use an alternate location of the sill step and side handhold and not install end handholds for the production of PATH's new fleet of passenger cars in passenger train service.

PATH operates on 13.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Harsco Track Technologies (Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080070)

Harsco Track Technologies (HTT) is seeking a waiver of compliance from 49 CFR Part Sec. 214.505(a), pertaining to enclosed cabs on on track roadway maintenance machines (RMM). Specifically, HTT would like relief from the requirement of an enclosed cab, operable heating and air conditioning system, and positive pressurized ventilation system on a remotely controlled RMM.

Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data,

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080093]

The Town of Ipswich, Massachusetts (Town) seeks a permanent waiver of compliance from certain provisions of FRA's regulations on the Use of Locomotive Horns at HighwayRail Grade Crossings, 49 CFR Part 222. The Town intends to establish a PreRule Quiet Zone to formalize existing restrictions on routine sounding of the locomotive horn that were previously continued under the provisions of 49 CFR 222.41(c)(1). The Town is seeking a waiver to extend the filing date for a Detai

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sec. 211.41, and 49 U.S.C. 20103, this notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety regulations. The individual petition is described below, including the parties seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being sought, and the petitioners' argument in favor of relief.
Association of American Railroads and The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

[FRA Docket No. FRA20080092]

On August 6, 2008, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) jointly
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filed a waiver request seeking to delay the August 25, 2008 implementation date of amendments to Title 49, CFR, Sec. 40.67, which was issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 25, 2008 (73 FR 35961). Part 40 is incorporate

Railroad Workplace Safety; Adjacent-Track On-Track Safety for Roadway Workers

Wed, Aug 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On July 17, 2008, FRA published an NPRM in the Federal Register addressing adjacenttrack ontrack safety procedures for roadway workers. For the reasons stated below, FRA has decided to withdraw the NPRM.

Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program

Tue, Aug 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On June 9, 2008, FRA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register (73 FR 32515) proposing amending the eligibility and application form and content criteria of the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program to ensure the longterm sustainability of the program, promote competition in the railroad industry, and reduce the risk of default for applicants and the Government. Due to an administrative error, a Preliminary Regulatory Evaluation (Evaluation) was not included in the docket. This notice announces an extension of the comment period until August 26, 2008 to allow for consideration of the Evaluation.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080088]

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) in conjunction with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 238, Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. Specifically, Sec.
238.309(d)(2), which provide the clean, oil, test, and stencil (COT&S) requirements for air brake valves.

In the aftermath of the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Norfolk Southern Corporation

[Docket Number FRA20080077]

The Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 232, Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other NonPassenger Trains and Equipment. Specifically, NS is requesting a waiver to increase the 4hour offair requirement, as prescribed in 49 CFR 232.205(a)(3), to 24 hours at certain locations on NS's Pocahontas Division in West Virginia.

NS has approximately 12 locations where they will park a train of approximately 100 cars that

Notice of Informational Filing

Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 236.913 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received an informational filing from the Marquette Rail, LLC to permit field testing of the TrackAccess System. The informational filing is described below, including the requisite docket number where the informational filing and any related information may be found. The document is also available for public inspection; however, FRA is not accepting public comments.
Marquette Rail, LLC

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080081]

The Marquette Rail, LLC has submitted an informational filing to permit field testing of the softwarebased dispatch system for low density lines identified as TrackAccess System. The informational filing addresses the requirements under 49 CFR 236.913(j)(1). Specifically, the informational filing contains a description of the TrackAccess product and an operational concept document, pursuant to 49 CFR 3

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080082]

The City of Menasha, Wisconsin (City), seeks a permanent waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Use of Locomotive Horns at HighwayRail Grade Crossings, 49 CFR Part 222. The City intends to establish PreRule Quiet Zones that it had previously continued under the provisions of 49 CFR Part 222.41(c)(1). The City is seeking a waiver to extend: (1) The mailing date for a Notice of Intent as provided in 49 CFR Part 222.41(c)(2)(i)(a) which states that the Notice of Int

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
City of Waukesha, Wisconsin

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080067]

The City of Waukesha, Wisconsin (City) seeks a permanent waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR part 222, which pertain to the establishment of PreRule Quiet Zones. The City intends to establish a PreRule Quiet Zone that it had previously continued under the provisions of 49 CFR 222.41(c)(1). The City is seeking a waiver to extend: (1) the mailing date for a Notice of Intent as provided in 49 CFR 222.41(c)(2)(i)(A) that states that the Notice of Intent mus

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Docket Number FRA20080079]

Applicant: Portland and Western Railroad, Inc., Mr. Paul A. Zalec, Vice President Passenger Operations, 650 Hawthorne Avenue, SE., Suite 220, Salem, Oregon 97301.

The Portland and Western Railroad, Inc. (PWRR) seeks relief from the requirements of the Rules, Standards, and Instructions, Title 49 CFR Part 236, section 236.310, Signal Governing Approach to Home Signal, for its planned Wilsonville to Beaverton commuter rail project, to the extent that PWRR be permitted to utilize a cab signal in place of a roadway approach signal. The location of the request is from Wilsonville, Oregon, on the former Oregon Electric Railway, Oregon Electric Subdivisi

Notification of Petition for Approval; Railroad Safety Program Plan

Tue, Jul 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Although not required, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is providing notice that it has received a petition for approval of a Railroad Safety Program Plan (RSPP) submitted pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 236, Subpart H. The petition is listed below, including the party seeking approval, and the requisite docket number. FRA is not accepting comments on this RSPP.
Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation

[Docket Number FRA20080072]

The Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (METRA) submitted a petition for approval of an RSPP. The petition, the RSPP, and any related documents have been placed in the requisite docket (FRA20080072) and are available for public inspection.

Interested parties are invited to review the RSPP and associated documents at the DOT Docket Management Facility during regular business hours (9 a.m.5 p.m.) at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12140, Washington, DC 20590. All documents in the publ

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Jul 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Memphis Area Transit Authority

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080063]

The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) seeks a permanent waiver of compliance from sections of Title 49 of the CFR for operation of its vintage Main Street Trolley line, which features ``limited connections'' such as a shared corridor operation and a diamond at grade rail crossing of Canadian National/Illinois Central Railroad (CN/ IC) track by the streetcar. See Statement of Agency Policy Concerning Jurisdiction Over the Safety of Railroad Passenger Operations and W

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Jul 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080060]

The Canadian National Railway Company (CN), a Class I railroad, on its own behalf and for its whollyowned United States operating subsidiaries, seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of Title 49 CFR Part 232Brake System Safety Standards. Specifically, CN has petitioned FRA for a clarification of Part 232.103 (n)(1) Securement of unattended equipment to allow a railroad to determine that zero is a sufficient number of hand brakes to secure equipment under

Implementation of Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects

Fri, Jul 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 9002 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) (Pub. L. 10959, August 10, 2005) amends chapter 201 of Title 49 of the United States Code by adding section 20154. Section 20154 authorizesbut does not appropriate$350,000,000 per year for each of the fiscal years (FY) 2006 through 2009 for the purpose of funding a grant program to provide financial assistance for local rail line relocation and improvement projects. Section 20154 directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to issue regulations implementing this grant program, and the Secretary has delegated this responsibility to FRA. This final rule establishes a regulation intended to carry out that statutory mandate. As of the publication of this final rule, Congress did not appropriate any funding for the program for FY 2006 or FY 2007 but did appropriate $20,040,200 for fiscal year 2008.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Jul 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Union Pacific Railroad Company (Docket Number FRA20080073)

The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) requests relief from certain provisions of Title 49 CFR Part 232 Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other NonPassenger Trains and Equipment, and CFR Part 229 Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards, in order to begin implementation of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brakes. As well, the petition implicitly requests exemption from certain provisions of Chapter 203, Title 49 United States Code.

UP's request is in line with the re

Declaration of Emergency Event

Fri, Jun 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On June 11, 2008, the Administrator of the FRA determined that the recent flooding around the Midwest region of the United States [[Page 36585]]
constituted an emergency event as related to railroad operations. Accordingly, the Administrator activated the Emergency Relief Docket. This document provides notice of the Administrator's determination.

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Thu, Jun 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 236 as detailed below.
[Docket Number FRA20080064]
Applicant: Portland and Western Railroad, Inc., Mr. Paul A. Zalec, Vice President Passenger Operations, 650 Hawthorne Avenue, SE., Suite 220, Salem, Oregon 97301.

The Portland and Western Railroad, Inc. (PWRR) seeks relief from the requirements of the Rules, Standards, and Instructions, Title 49 CFR, Part 236, Section 236.513(a), Audible Indicator, for its planned Wilsonville to Beaverton commuter rail project, to the extent that PWRR be permitted to utilize a cab signal system that does not contain any onboard acknowledgment device beyond the acknowledgment received from movement of brake control(s). The location of the request is from Wilsonville, O

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Jun 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080065]

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) seeks a waiver of compliance from the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, 49 CFR Part 238.309, and the Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR Parts 229.27 and 229.29, as they pertain to the requirements to clean, repair and test airbrake equipment associated with twentyone HHP8 electric locomotives equipped with Computer Controlled Brake (CCBKE3.9) manufactured by Knorr Brake Corporation.

The twentyone locomo

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Wed, Jun 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Railroad Operating Rules: Program of Operational Tests and Inspections; Railroad Operating Practices: Handling

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document responds to four petitions for reconsideration of FRA's final rule which was published on February 13, 2008. The rule mandated certain changes to a railroad's program of operational tests and inspections and mandated new requirements for the handling of equipment, switches, and fixed derails.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Jun 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Docket Number FRA20080039]

CSX Transportation (CSXT) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 231 Safety Appliance Standards, that requires uncoupling levers on each end of freight cars. Specifically, this request is to remove uncoupling levers on CSXT owned special equipment cars in rail train service while loading or unloading continuous welded rail throughout the CSXT system by CSXT forces.

CSXT believes that these welded rail cars can be operated safely with the uncoupling levers removed and

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, Jun 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
MidContinent Railway Historical Society, Inc.

[Docket Number FRA200626300]

On March 15, 2007, FRA granted a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the safety glazing standards, as prescribed by 49 CFR Section 223.11, Requirements for existing locomotives, to the Mid Continent Railway Historical Society, Inc. (MCRY) for dieselelectric Locomotive Number 1256. Condition Number 1 of the abovereferenced approval letter states: ``This approval of the requirements of 49 CFR Section 223.11(c) shall apply to MCRY 1256 while operating on MCRY prop

Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program

Mon, Jun 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century of 1998 (TEA21) established the Rail Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program. The program authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue direct loans and loan guarantees to state and local governments, railroads, interstate compacts, and other specified organizations to finance the development of railroad infrastructure. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) amended and expanded the program. SAFETEALU increased the principal amount of the RRIF program up to $35.0 billion, and of that amount, $7.0 billion is reserved for freight railroads other than Class I carriers. This NPRM proposes amending eligibility and application form and content criteria to ensure the longterm sustainability of the program, promote competition in the railroad industry, and reduce the risk of default for applicants and the Government.

Notice of Informational Filing

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 236.913 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received an informational filing from the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra) to permit field testing of the railroad's processorbased train control system. The informational filing is described below, including the requisite docket number where the informational filing and any related information may be found. The document is also available for public inspection; however, FRA is not accepting public comments.
Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation

[Docket Number FRA20080057]

Metra has submitted an informational filing to permit field testing of the railroad's processorbased train control system identified as Electronic Train Management System (ETMS). The informational filing addresses the requirements under 49 CFR 236.913(j)(1).

Specifically, the informational filing contains

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

[Docket Number FRA20080057]

The Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra) has submitted a temporary waiver petition to support field testing of its processorbased train control system, identified as Electronic Train Management System (ETMS), pursuant to 49 CFR Sections 211.7 and 211.51.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
(Modification to Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA19996254)

As a modification to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's (VTA) existing Vasona Corridor Light Rail (Vasona Line) Shared Use/ Temporal Separation waiver originally granted by FRA on September 26, 2005, VTA requests FRA to modify the original terms and conditions of its permanent waiver of compliance from sections of Title 49 of the CFR. This request is made due to changes that have recently occurred along the Vasona Line, a light ra

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Norfolk Southern Corporation

(Docket Number FRA20080042)

The Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 232, Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other NonPassenger Trains and Equipment. Specifically, NS is requesting a temporary waiver from the requirement to display in realtime, in the cab of the locomotive, the total train dynamic brake retarding force available in the train, as prescribed in 49 CFR 232.109(g)(2), on locomotives placed in service for the first time on or afte

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

(Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080043)

The San Manuel Arizona Railroad Company (SMAR) seeks a petition for a permanent waiver of compliance from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 223 Safety Glazing223.11, Requirement for Existing Locomotives. This waiver request is specifically for locomotive numbers 16, 18 and 19.

Locomotive numbers 18 and 19 are equipped with Type I and locomotive number 16 is equipped with Type IA DOT Glazing. SMAR states that equipping their locomotives with FRA Type Certified Gla

Petition for Waiver of Compliance; Correction

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published a document in the Federal Register on April 28, 2008 announcing receipt of a joint request for waiver of compliance from the City of Seattle, Washington and the BNSF Railway Company. This notice corrects that document by acknowledging that the request for waiver of compliance from a certain provision of 49 CFR Part 222 was solely filed by the City of Seattle, Washington.

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Docket Number FRA20080056

Applicant: Utah Transit Authority, Ms. Jennifer Rigby, General Counsel, 3600 South 700 West, P.O. Box 30810, Salt Lake City, Utah 84130.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) seeks relief from the requirements of the Rules, Standards, and Instructions, Title 49 CFR Part 236, Section 236.310, Signal governing approach to home signal, for its planned commuter rail system ``FrontRunner'', to the extent that UTA be permitted to utilize cab signals in place of wayside approach signals to home signals. The location of the request is the entire current and planned FrontRunner system. Phase 1 will be approximately 44 miles between Pleasant View, in Weber County,

Notice of Clarification of Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funding Availability for the Capital Assistance

Tue, Jun 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On February 19, 2008, FRA issued a Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation of Applications for the Capital Assistance to StatesIntercity Passenger Rail Service Program. On April 18, 2008, in response to questions posed by prospective applicants, FRA issued Notice of Clarification addressing three issues related to applicant and project eligibility. FRA is now issuing further clarification, as described below.

Adjustment of Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold

Wed, May 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 222, Appendix D, FRA is updating the Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT). This action is needed to ensure that the public has the proper threshold of permissible risk for calculating quiet zones established in relationship to the NSRT. This is the second update to the NSRT since the final rule, titled ``Use of Locomotive Horns at HighwayRail Grade Crossings,'' was amended in response to petitions for reconsideration on August 17, 2006 (71 FR 47614). This notice announces that the NSRT has fallen from 19,047 to 17,610.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, May 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

(Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20080045)

The Long Island Railroad Company (LIRR) seeks a permanent waiver of compliance from a certain provision of the Use of Locomotive Horns at HighwayRail Grade Crossings, 49 CFR Part 222. LIRR is seeking a waiver to permit trains to sound one short blast of the train horn when departing from 24 specific train stations, which are located no more than 50 feet from a public highwayrail grade crossing. Specifically, LIRR is seeking a waiver from the provisions of 49 CFR Part 222.21.

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC); Working Group Activity Update

Thu, May 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is updating its announcement of RSAC's Working Group activities to reflect its current status.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, May 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

(Docket Number FRA20080029)

The Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS), seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Safety Appliance Standards, 49 CFR Part 231, that requires uncoupling levers on each end of freight cars. Specifically, this request to remove uncoupling levers on thirteen (13) NS owned special equipment cars in rail train service while loading or unloading continuous welded rail throughout the NS system by NS.

NS believes that these welded rail cars can be operated safely with the uncoup

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, May 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Association of American Railroads
(Modification To Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA19995104)

As a modification to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) permanent waiver of compliance with 49 CFR 213.137, AAR is seeking permission from FRA to modify the terms and conditions of its decision letter dated June 27, 2000, pertaining to flange bearing frogs.

AAR, on behalf of its member railroads, received permission from FRA to install flange bearing frogs in its June 27, 2000, decision letter. FRA granted this relief conditionally, with

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC); Notice of Meeting

Tue, May 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA announces the 35th meeting of the RSAC, a federal advisory committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a consensus process. The RSAC meeting topics will include opening remarks from the FRA Administrator, presentations on the Volpe Final Report on Private Crossings and the Pressure Tank Car Proposed Rule, and an update on the FRA Risk Reduction Program. Status reports will be provided by the Passenger Safety, Locomotive Safety Standards, Railroad Bridge Safety, Medical Standards, Railroad Operating Rules, and Track Safety Standards Working Groups. This agenda is subject to change.

Notice and Request For Comments

Mon, May 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirement (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The Federal Register notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on March 10, 2008 (73 FR 12794).

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Mon, May 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236, as detailed below.
Docket Number FRA20080041
Applicant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Mr. John J. Hovanec, AVP Engineering Design,1400 Douglas Street, Stop 0910, Omaha, Nebraska 68179.

The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of the electric locks and circuit controllers on the Conley frogs on the moveable span bridge over the White River at Milepost 298.5, on the UP Memphis Subdivision, near Augusta, Arkansas.

The reason given for the proposed changes is that the Conley frogs are selfaligning and require no locking device.

Any interested party desiring to protest the granting of an application shall set forth specifically the grou

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Mon, May 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Docket Number FRA20080031

Applicant: CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. C. M. King, Chief Engineer, Communications and Signals, 500 Water Street, SC J350, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.

The CSX Transportation, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed conversion of two dispatcher controlled poweroperated switches to two T21 handoperated clearing switches, switches 486.15, and 486.12, on the Huntington Division East, Kanawha Subdivision, at CP Milton, Milepost CA 486.05.

The reason given for the proposed changes is pole line elimination and that the poweroperated switches are no longer needed to provide service to industry in present day operation.

Any interested p

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Mon, May 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 236, as detailed below.
Docket Number FRA20080050
Applicant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Mr. John J. Hovanec, AVP Engineering Design, 1400 Douglas Street, Stop 0910, Omaha, Nebraska 68179.

The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of the electric locks and circuit controllers on the Conley frogs on the moveable span bridge over the White River at Milepost 264.1, on the UP Hoxie Subdivision, near Newport, Arkansas.

The reason given for the proposed changes is that the Conley frogs are selfaligning and require no locking device.

Any interested party desiring to protest the granting of an application shall set forth specifically the groun