The Federal Register

Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Jamaica Bay and connecting waterways, NY.

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the drawbridge operation regulations which govern the Beach Channel Railroad Bridge, at mile 6.7, across Jamaica Bay in New York. This temporary change to the drawbridge operation regulations will allow the bridge owner to require a twentyfour hours advance notice for bridge openings from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., on each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from May 18, 2001 through November 30, 2001. This action is necessary to facilitate necessary maintenance at the bridge.

Safety Zone: Triathlon, Ulster Landing, Hudson River, NY

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard is establishing a permanent safety zone for the annual Hudson Valley Triathlon swim on the Hudson River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in a portion of the Hudson River.

Regulated Navigation Area; Cape Fear River and Northeast Cape Fear River, Wilmington, North Carolina

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard proposes to establish a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) for the Cape Fear River and Northeast Cape Fear River. This action is necessary because of the extensive channel deepening project involving dredging, drilling, and blasting being undertaken by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. The RNA is needed to ensure the safety of vessels transiting the Cape Fear River and Northeast Cape Fear River during dredging, drilling, and blasting operations associated with the deepening project.

Airworthiness Directives; Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG Water Boilers, Coffee Makers, and Beverage Makers

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Britax Sell Gmbh & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers. This action requires inspecting the wiring for indications of overheating or electrical arcing, and if indications are found, replacing the wiring. This amendment is prompted by reports of discolored and partially melted wires. The actions specified in this amendment are intended to prevent a fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the electrical terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-32 Series Airplanes Modified Per Supplemental Type Certificate

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC932 series airplanes modified per Supplemental Type Certificate SA4371NM, that requires an inspection to determine if certain ground wires on the water heater of each lavatory are installed, and corrective action, if necessary. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect improper grounding of a water heater, which, coupled with an internal short in the water heater, could result in heat or smoke damage or a fire on the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 737100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes. This proposal would require initial and repetitive inspections of the elevator tab assembly to find any damage or discrepancy; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent excessive inflight vibrations of the elevator tab, which could lead to loss of the elevator tab and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

This notice proposes to establish Class E airspace at Pelham Lake, VA. A helicopter Point in Space approach, has been developed for Culpeper Memorial Hospital, located in the vicinity of Pelham Lake, VA. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet to 1200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is needed to contain aircraft executing the approach. This action proposes to establish Class E airspace to include the Point in Space approach to Culpeper Memorial Hospital Heliport. The area would be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference.

Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

On January 17, 2001, FRA published a final rule revising the regulations governing braking systems and equipment used in freight and other nonpassenger railroad train operations. In response to the final rule, FRA received a petition for reconsideration from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) seeking reconsideration of, among other things, a requirement that, if the person conducting the test of the twoway endoftrain device on a train is someone other than a train crew member, the locomotive engineer of the train must be notified of the name of the person conducting the test and a record must be maintained, in the cab of the controlling locomotive, containing the name of the person conducting the test. In order to allow FRA an opportunity to respond to this petition prior to the compliance date of the provision in question, this document delays the compliance date for this specific requirement from May 31, 2001, to a future date to be specified in FRA's response to the petition for rec

Discretionary Cooperative Agreements To Support You Drink & Drive. You Lose. Campaign With State Associations of

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces a cooperative agreement program to solicit support for the You Drink & Drive. You Lose. Campaign. NHTSA solicits applications from the State Associations of Chiefs of Police to participate in the campaign, by mobilizing law enforcement agencies to increase the enforcement of impaired driving laws. Only applications submitted by the State Association of Chiefs of Police will be considered. The State Associations of Chiefs of Police will take a leadership role in involving the law enforcement agencies in their state in increasing enforcement of impaired driving laws by participating in the mobilization periods, highly visibility enforcement, training for officers and public information and education.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for Exemptions

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedure governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the applications described herein. Each mode of transportation for which a particular exemption is requested is indicated by a number in the ``Nature of Application'' portion of the table below as follows: 1Motor vehicle, 2Rail freight, 3Cargo vessel, 4Cargo aircraft only, 5Passengercarrying aircraft.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for Modification of Exemption

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the applications described herein. This notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public notice. Because the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the nature of application has been shown in earlier Federal Register publications, they are not repeated here. Requests for modifications of exemptions (e.g. to provide for additional hazardous materials, packaging design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are described in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers with the suffix ``M'' denote a modification request. These applications have been separated from the new applications for exemptions to facilitate processing.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company--Trackage Rights Exemption--CSX Transportation, Inc.

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), has agreed to grant to Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPR) limited overhead trackage rights located entirely within the City of Detroit, MI. The trackage consists of a new connection CSXT is constructing from Consolidated Rail Corporation's Michigan Line, at milepost 5.65 +/, to CSXT's line of railroad known as the Detroit Subdivision, milepost CH 7.5 +/. In addition, CSXT is granting trackage rights to CPR over the Detroit Subdivision, from milepost CH 7.5 +/ to milepost 13.5 +/, along with trackage at Oak Intermodal Facility necessary to effect the delivery of trains, including necessary head and tail room, for a total of approximately 6.3 +/ miles.\1\
\1\ A redacted version of the Trackage Rights Agreement between CSXT and CPR (agreement) was filed with the verified notice of exemption. An unredacted version of the agreement, as required by 49 CFR 1180.6(a)(7)(ii), was concurrently filed under seal along with a mot

Grand Trunk Western Railroad Incorporated--Trackage Rights Exemption--Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company

Thu, May 31 2001 11:00:00 GMT

Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company (IHB) has agreed to grant overhead trackage rights to Grand Trunk Western Railroad Incorporated (GTW) over IHB's rail line extending between milepost 15.2 in Blue Island, IL, and milepost 39.3 in Franklin Park, IL, a total distance of 24.10 miles.

The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on or after May 23, 2001.

The purpose of the trackage rights is to facilitate economical and efficient operation of GTW's overhead traffic from Blue Island to Franklin Park and to interchange traffic to the Soo Line Railroad Company, d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway, at Bensenville in Franklin Park.

Any employees affected by the subject transaction will be protected by the labor conditions prescribed in Norfolk and Western Ry. Co. Trackage RightsBN, 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified by Mendocino Coast Ry. Inc.Lease and Operate, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980).

This notice is filed under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(7). If it contains false or misleading inf