[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 245 (Thursday, December 21, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66337-66338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-31115]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Petition for a Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with 49 CFR Sections 211.9 and 211.41, notice is
hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has
received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements
of Federal railroad safety regulations. The individual petitions are
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.
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, 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 (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-1)
and must be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Clerk, Office of
Chief Counsel, Federal Railroad Administration, Nassif Building, 400
Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590. Communications received
within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by FRA
before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be
considered as far as practicable. All written communications concerning
these proceedings are available for examination during regular business
hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) in Room 8201, Nassif Building, 400 Seventh
Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590.
The waiver petitions are as follows:
Mississippi Central Railroad Company (MSCI)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-3
The MSCI seeks a continuation of a previously issued exemption so
it may permit certain employees to remain on duty not more than 16
hours in any 24-hour period. The MSCI states that it is not its
intention to employ a train crew over 12 hours per day under normal
circumstances, but this exemption, if granted, would help its operation
if unusual operating conditions are encountered.
The MSCI railroad operates 55.5 miles of excepted track from Grand
Junction, Tennessee to Oxford, Mississippi. Train movements are
authorized by Yard Limit rule and Timetable instructions. The maximum
authorized operating speed is 10 mph.
The MSCI connects with the Burlington Northern at Holly Springs,
Mississippi and the Norfolk Southern at Grand Junction, Tennessee.
There are no operating rights arrangements on any carrier. Norfolk
Southern has 1.8 miles of track rights at Grand Junction, Tennessee.
The MSCI does not operate trains on the segment of track. The Norfolk
Southern maintains the 1.8 miles of track.
The petitioner asserts it employs not more than 15 employees and
has demonstrated good cause for granting this exemption.
The Puget Sound Railway Historical Association (PSHX)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-5
The Puget Sound Railway Historical Association (PSHX) requests a
waiver from the requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
Part 228.11(a)(4), which requires the number of consecutive hours off
duty prior to going on-duty for hours of service purposes. The PSHX
operates 3 miles of former Northern Pacific branch line between North
Bend, and Snoqualmie, Washington, as the Puget Sound Snoqualmie Valley
Railroad.
Port Utilities Commission of South Carolina (PUCC)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-6
The PUCC seeks a continuation of a previously issued exemption so
it may permit certain employees to remain on duty not more than 16
hours in any 24-hour period. The PUCC states that it is not its
intention to employ a train crew over 12 hours per day under normal
circumstances, but this exemption, if granted, would help its operation
if unusual operating conditions are encountered. The PUCC is a Terminal
Switching Railroad operating within the County of Charleston, South
Carolina over a 1.5 miles of trackage at North Charleston, South
Carolina. The petitioner indicates that granting the exemption is in
the public interest and will not adversely affect safety.
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Additionally, the petitioner asserts it employs not more than 15
employees and has demonstrated good cause for granting this exemption.
East Cooper and Berkeley Railroad (ECBR)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-8
The ECBR seeks a continuation of a previously issued exemption so
it may permit certain employees to remain on duty not more than 16
hours in any 24-hour period. The ECBR states that it is not its
intention to employ a train crew over 12 hours per day under normal
circumstances, but this exemption, if granted, would help its operation
if unusual operating conditions are encountered. The ECBR provides
service over 15.5 miles of track in Berkeley County, between State
Junction and Charity Church, South Carolina.
The petitioner indicates that granting the exemption is in the
public interest and will not adversely affect safety. Additionally, the
petitioner asserts it employs not more than 15 employees and has
demonstrated good cause for granting this exemption.
Port Terminal Railroad of South Carolina (PTR)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-9
The PTR seeks a continuation of a previously issued exemption so it
may permit certain employees to remain on duty not more than 16 hours
in any 24-hour period. The PTR states that it is not its intention to
employ a train crew over 12 hours per day under normal circumstances,
but this exemption, if granted, would help its operation if unusual
operating conditions are encountered. The PTR is a Terminal Switching
Railroad operating within the County of Charleston, South Carolina over
a two-thirds of a mile of trackage between North Charleston and
Charleston, South Carolina. The petitioner indicates that granting the
exemption is in the public interest and will not adversely affect
safety. Additionally, the petitioner asserts it employs not more than
15 employees and has demonstrated good cause for granting this
exemption.
Algers, Winslow and Western Railroad Company (AWW)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-10
The AWW seeks a continuation of a previously issued exemption so it
may permit certain employees to remain on duty not more than 16 hours
in any 24-hour period. The AWW states that it is not its intention to
employ a train crew over 12 hours per day under normal circumstances,
but this exemption, if granted, would help its operation if unusual
operating conditions are encountered.
The AWW provides freight service over 16 miles of trackage within
Pike County, Indiana. The petitioner indicates that granting the
exemption is in the public interest and will not adversely affect
safety. Additionally, the petitioner asserts it employs not more than
15 employees and has demonstrated good cause for granting this
exemption.
Louisiana and Delta Railroad (LDRR)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-11
The LDRR seeks a continuation of a previously issued exemption so
it may permit certain employees to remain on duty not more than 16
hours in any 24-hour period. The LDRR states that it is not its
intention to employ a train crew over 12 hours per day under normal
circumstances, but this exemption, if granted, would help its operation
if unusual operating conditions are encountered. The LDRR railroad
operates 91 miles of Class 2 track between New Liberia and Schriever,
Louisiana and joint operation with the Southern Pacific Transportation
Company (SP), between Cade (MP 131) and Raceland (MP 41.2), Louisiana.
Train movements are authorized by the yard limit rule and posted track
speeds while on LDRR trackage and Direct Traffic Control on SP
trackage. The maximum authorized operating speed is 20 mph on LDRR and
45 mph on the SP by special agreement.
Pioneer Valley Railroad (PVRR)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. HS-95-12
The PVRR seeks a continuation of a previously issued exemption so
it may permit certain employees to remain on duty not more than 16
hours in any 24-hour period. The PVRR states that it is not its
intention to employ a train crew over 12 hours per day under normal
circumstances, but this exemption, if granted, would help its operation
if unusual operating conditions are encountered.
The PVRR provides service over 26 miles of trackage between
Westfield and Holyoke, and Westfield and Easthampton, all within the
State of Massachusetts. The petitioner asserts it employs not more than
15 employees and has demonstrated good cause for granting this
exemption.
Tennessee Valley Railroad (TVRM)
FRA Waiver Petition Docket NO. RSAD-95-2
The TVRM seeks a waiver petition from the requirements of subparts
D, E, F, and G of the random alcohol and drug testing provisions. The
TVRM provides excursion service over approximately 3 miles of TVRM
trackage and also operates over 4 miles of Norfolk Southern trackage.
TVRM states that maintaining the required programs will create a
financial burden to the railroad.
Issued in Washington, D.C. on December 18, 1995.
Phil Olekszyk,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Compliance and Program
Implementation.
[FR Doc. 95-31115 Filed 12-20-95; 8:45 am]
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