[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37330-37331]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18242]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Petition for a Waiver of Compliance

    In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) 
Secs. 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 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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Nevada Northern Railway Museum (NNRX)

[FRA Waiver Petition Docket No. RSEQ-95-1]

    The NNRX seeks a waiver of compliance with 49 CFR, Part 240, 
``Qualifications for Locomotive Engineers.'' NNRX is a seasonal tourist 
operation with both steam and diesel train excursions. The normal 
operating season is from Memorial Day through Labor Day on weekends 
only. The NNRX operates a program called ``Student Engineer-Locomotive 
Rental Program'' which, according to the railroad, has generated much 
of the income necessary to keep the museum operating and its 
continuation is imperative to the future of the museum. In addition, 
the program ``provides an opportunity for an individual to learn the 
aspects and responsibilities of a locomotive engineer as well as the 
history of the Nevada Northern Railway.'' The NNRX program's total 
rental period, including testing, preparation and cab time will not 
exceed two hours. It is proposed that movement will be locomotive only 
and under the direct supervision of a certified locomotive engineer and 
fireman. A written examination and adequate clothing will be required. 
Furthermore, each student must be in reasonably good health and have 
good eyesight.
    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. RSEQ-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 30 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.) 
at 1120 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, Room 7020.

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1997.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program 
Development.
[FR Doc. 97-18242 Filed 7-10-97; 8:45 am]
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