The Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400, AT- 500, AT-600, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-13- 17, which applies to all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT602, AT802, and AT802A airplanes. AD 20071317 currently requires you to repetitively inspect the engine mount for any cracks, repair or replace any cracked engine mount, and report any cracks found to the FAA. Since we issued AD 20071317, Air Tractor has learned of a Model AT502B with a crack located where the lower engine mount tube is welded to the engine mount ring. In addition, Snow Engineering Co. has developed gussets that, when installed according to their service letter, terminate the repetitive inspection requirement. Consequently, this proposed AD would retain the inspection actions of AD 20071317 for Model AT602, AT802, and AT802A airplanes, including the compliance times and effective dates; establish new inspection actions for the AT 400 and AT500 series airplanes; incorporate a mandatory terminating action for all airplanes; and terminate the reporting requ

Environmental Impact Statement: Christian, Shelby, Fayette, Marion, Clinton, Jefferson and Washington Counties, IL

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Christian, Shelby, Fayette, Marion, Clinton, Jefferson, and Washington Counties, Illinois.

Electronic Signatures on Documents: Verigo, Incorporated (Verigo), Application for Exemption

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FMCSA announces that it has received from Verigo, Incorporated (Verigo) an application for an exemption from the signature requirement for a driver on the record of duty status (RODS). Verigo's application is being made on behalf of all drivers and carriers operating commercial motor vehicles in the U.S. and using the Verigo Wireless Logbook. The exemption would allow a signature entered on an electronic ``signature pad'' to be the functional equivalent of a handwritten signature on the RODS. Verigo states that this will allow the trucking industry to reduce administrative costs and increase productivity by providing a simple and effective alternative to paper RODS. The FMCSA requests public comment on Verigo's application for exemption.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Nov 30 2007 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.
Mount Vernon Terminal Railway, Inc.

[Docket Number FRA200729238]

Mount Vernon Terminal Railway, Inc. (MVT) of Clear Lake, Washington, seeks a waiver of compliance from Safety Glazing Standards 49 CFR 223.11, ``Requirements for existing locomotives.'' The petitioner operates a 1953, vintage switching, Locomotive Number 1200, 2 to 3 times a week over \1/2\ mile of main track and \1/2\ mile of sidings and spurs at a speed not to exceed 10 miles per hour. The railroad states they have operated locomotives under the same conditions as requested since

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Nov 30 2007 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.
SMS Lines

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA20070007]

The SMS Lines (SMS), a Class III railroad, seeks a waiver of compliance from the requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sec. 223.11 Requirements for existing locomotives. SMS has operated within the Pureland Industrial Park in Bridgeport, Gloucester County, New Jersey since June, 1994. The petitioner proposes to use three switching type locomotives numbers 102, 308, and 309 on a limited reserve basis for yard and local switching service.

SMS Locomotives Number 102, mod

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

Fri, Nov 30 2007 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 FRA200729295]
Applicant: R. J. Corman Railroad, Mr. J. D. Boles, Manager of Signals, 101 McKenna Way, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004.

The R. J. Corman Railroad seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of two operative approach signals. The operative approach signals are located at each end of the R. J. Corman Railroad, Central Kentucky Line Old Road Subdivision, one approaching CSX Transportation's (CSXT) CP North Cabin, Milepost VB 113.8, Winchester, Kentucky, and one approaching CSXT's CP HK Tower, Milepost W12.5, Anchorage, Kentucky. Signal 1128 is located within yard limits, and is approaching North Cabin CP. Signal 131 is approaching HK Tower CP.

Information Collection Activities

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, PHMSA invites comments on certain information collections pertaining to hazardous materials transportation for which PHMSA intends to request renewal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Chicago Terminal Railroad--Lease and Operation Exemption--Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Chicago Terminal Railroad (CTR), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to lease from the Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and to operate approximately 3.47 miles of track within the Bensenville Industrial Park, originating at and connecting to a switch at milepost B2 along CPR's line of rail in Bensenville, IL.\1\ Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC owns CTR through its wholly owned subsidiary Permian Basin Railways, Inc.\2\
\1\ CTR states that it expects to execute an agreement shortly with CPR for the lease and operation of the rail property.
\2\ See Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC and Permian Basin Railways, Inc.Continuance in Control ExemptionChicago Terminal Railroad, STB Finance Docket No. 34967 (STB served Dec. 22, 2006).

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CTR certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of the transaction will not result in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail carrier and will not exceed $5 mi