[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 86063-86067]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28680]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0212]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 31 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in
one eye for various reasons. The exemptions will enable these
individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce without meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye.
If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals to qualify as
drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 29, 2016. All
comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
the day after the comment period closes.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0212 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions
regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket
Services, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for a 2-year period
if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety
that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved
absent such exemption.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions at the end of each
2-year period. The 31 individuals listed in this notice have each
requested such an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce.
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by statute.

II. Qualifications of Applicants

James A. Bartolo Jr.

    Mr. Bartolo, 59, has a chorioretinal scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is
counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Ocular Trauma, nail went in eye,
1980. He has been stable for over 20 years . . . James has driven
without any problems and I do not foresee any problems driving a
commercial vehicle in the future.'' Mr. Bartolo reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from California. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Harry S. Bumps

    Mr. Bumps, 68, has glaucoma in his left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1976. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2016, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion I feel he has sufficient vision
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bumps reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 360,000 miles and
tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 200,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash for ``limitation on backing for due regard to
safety'' and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Brian T. Castoldi

    Mr. Castoldi, 44, has a central vein occlusion in his right eye
since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist
stated, ``Given Brian's visual handicap, I believe he is both capable
and safe to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Castoldi reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 874,000 miles and
tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 1.23 million
miles. He holds an operator's license from Connecticut. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

William B. Friend

    Mr. Friend, 54, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
150. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In
my medical opinion, I feel that he has sufficient vision to perform
required [sic] to operate a commercial vehicle as he has adapted to his
visual changed [sic] in his left eye over a course of his lifetime and
it appears to cause him no limitations at this time.'' Mr. Friend
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating
570,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Maryland. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Willie George

    Mr. George, 70, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/100, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016,
his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Willie George level
[sic] vision is sufficient for him to continue to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. George reported that he has driven straight trucks for
15 years, accumulating 510,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 30 years, accumulating 2.25 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

David E. Goff

    Mr. Goff, 62, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since
1978. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist
stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Goff has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Goff
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating
45,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 12,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Michal Golebiowski

    Mr. Golebiowski, 36, has prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and
in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016,
his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion Mr. Golebiowski regardless his
left eye blindness and mil [sic] protanopia has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Golebiowski reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1.36 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Dana L. Gould

    Mr. Gould, 55, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Gould has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gould reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 150,000 miles. He
holds a Class B CDL from Maine. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Johnny J. Gowdy

    Mr. Gowdy, 64, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye is no
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Gowdy has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gowdy reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 2.6 million miles. He
holds an operator's license from Mississippi. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and 2 convictions for moving
violations in a CMV; one for exceeding the speed limit by 16 mph and
the other for exceeding the speed limit by 15 mph.

Richard E. Hadler

    Mr. Hadler, 49, has had a macular scar in his left eye since 2011.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel
Mr. Hadler's vision is stable for a commercial driver's license.'' Mr.
Hadler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years,
accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 17
years, accumulating 2.04 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Donald J. Harrison

    Mr. Harrison, 28, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated,
``Donald meets all the vision

requirements listed for the exemption program and therefore I believe
he has sufficient vision required to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle [sic].'' Mr. Harrison reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 18,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 18,000 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Channing L. Herrell

    Mr. Herrell, 47, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
60. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is
my professional opinion that the patient meets the visual requirements
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Herrell reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 26 years, accumulating 13,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating 23,400 miles.
He holds an operator's license from Maryland. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Loyd F. Hovey

    Mr. Hovey, 67, has exotropia in his right eye due to a traumatic
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in
2016, his optometrist stated, ``He demonstrates sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Hovey reported that he has driven straight trucks for 51 years,
accumulating 1 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35
years, accumulating 2.63 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from
New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

George T. Huffman Jr.

    Mr. Huffman, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/300.
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``He is now
52 years old and has driven commercially previously, and currently has
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle, as nothing has changed visually.'' Mr. Huffman
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years,
accumulating 2.9 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Daniel E. Kinney

    Mr. Kinney, 63, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
150. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He
has been driving a commercial vehicle for several years without
incident and his current ophthalmologic [sic] status is unchanged for
several years. I believe that he is qualified to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Kinney reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 478,000 miles. He holds a Class
AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Shane M. Lovell

    Mr. Lovell, 25, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Based
on the results of this testing I believe Mr. Lovell qualifies for a
medical exemption regarding his visual status. Although he has
permanently reduced acuity in a single eye his peripheral vision and
binocular acuity remain adequate based on the requirements set forth by
the FMCSA.'' Mr. Lovell reported that he has driven straight trucks for
4 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 4 years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds an operator's license
from Nebraska. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jason W. Mack

    Mr. Mack, 34, has chorioretinal scarring in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
50, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his
optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Jason's vision loss does not
prohibit him from operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mack reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 375,000
miles. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

Terry G. Montgomery

    Mr. Montgomery, 62, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated,
``In my medical opinion as a license [sic] optometrist, Mr. Montgomery
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Montgomery reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 19,240 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

John P. O'Doherty

    Mr. O'Doherty, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated,
``It is my opinion that Mr. O'Doherty has sufficient vision for a
commercial driver's license.'' Mr. O'Doherty reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, accumulating 18.9 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Antonio Rivera

    Mr. Rivera, 53, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in 1990. The visual acuity in his right eye is no
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I believe Mr. Antonio Rivera has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rivera reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.3 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Julio Rivera

    Mr. Rivera, 68, has had optic nerve atrophy in his left eye since
2007. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
count fingers. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``Using both eyes, sufficient vision is present (20/20 ou) to
perform Driving [sic] tasks Required [sic] to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Rivera reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations

for 18 years, accumulating 558,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Steve C. Sinclair

    Mr. Sinclair, 66, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated,
``He has a history of congenital strabismic amblyopia. Based on the
last visual field test, there is no indication that the visual field in
either eye is adversely affected, and the visual fields should not
impede Mr. Sinclair's ability to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Sinclair reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years,
accumulating 1.28 million miles. He holds an operator's license from
Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jerrell L. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 32, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel
his vision is stable and is capable of operating a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5
years, accumulating 125,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
5 years, accumulating 25,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Texas.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ricky E. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion Mr. Smith's vision in his right eye will not limit his ability
to drive a commercial vehicle; and his condition is stable and should
not worsen over time.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 37 years, accumulating 740,000 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 37 years, accumulating 185,000 miles, and buses for 37
years, accumulating 37,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Venton E. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 45, has had amblyopia in his right since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Venton
has sufficient vision to continue operating a vehicle with caution.
Please note that I am not a vehicle examiner and my opinion alone
cannot determine Mr. Venton's ability to operate a commercial vehicle.
The purpose of this letter is to summarize testing required by the
DOT.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3
years, accumulating 195,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Willie J. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 58, has central corneal opacity in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in 1985. The visual acuity in his right eye is
counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Given that he has a long-standing
medical condition that he is fully adapted to with the left eye being
fully functional, in my medical opinion he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Smith reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
36 years, accumulating 7.87 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Glen W. Stake Jr.

    Mr. Stake, 43, has had eccentric fixation in his left eye due to
retrobulbar optic nerve damage since childhood. The visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/80. Following an
examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel that he will
safely pass and use a commercial driver's license, despite retrobulbar
optic nerve damage form accident at age 5.'' Mr. Stake reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.6 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

John D. Stork

    Mr. Stork, 57, has had a prosthetic in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1984. The visual acuity in his right eye is no
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Upon visual field findings
included and full eye exam, I find the patient can perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stork reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 840,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating
540,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

David T. Tann

    Mr. Tann, 35, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
100. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Mr.
Tann's vision in his left eye has been weak since childhood, this is
nothing new and is stable. Mr. Tann should have no problems operating a
commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Tann reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 90,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Jeremy M. Trager

    Mr. Trager, 35, has choroidal melanoma in his right eye since 2012.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I
believe he should have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Trager reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 32,400 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

James R. Wagner

    Mr. Wagner, 62, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is
my opinion that Mr. Wagner has sufficient visual ability at present to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Wagner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years,
accumulating 988,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
1 conviction for a

moving violation in a CMV; speeding 15-20 mph above the limit.

III. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice, indicate the specific section of this document to which each
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by
fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means.
FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an
email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so the
Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
put the docket number FMCSA-2016-0212 in the ``Keyword'' box, and click
``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment Now!''
button and type your comment into the text box in the following screen.
Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on
behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by
mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than
8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you
submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the
facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or
envelope.
    FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after
the close of the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
insert the docket number FMCSA-2016-0212 in the ``Keyword'' box and
click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' button and choose
the document listed to review. If you do not have access to the
Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Issued on: November 17, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-28680 Filed 11-28-16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than April 28, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following
proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of
Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC
20590, or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems Staff, RAD-
43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail
Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge
receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed
stamped postcard stating, ``Comments on OMB control number 2130-----.''
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6216 or<PHONE_NUMBER>, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or to Ms. Christodoulou at:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please refer to the assigned OMB control
number in any correspondence submitted. FRA will summarize comments
received in response to this notice in a subsequent notice and include
them in its information collection submission to OMB for approval.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200
New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone:
(202) 493-6292) or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems
Staff, RAD-43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave.,
SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>).
(These telephone numbers are not toll-free.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Public Law No. 104-13, Sec.  2,109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as
revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5
CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60-days notice to
the public for comment on information collection activities before
seeking approval for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a).
Specifically, FRA invites interested respondents to comment on the
following summary of proposed information collection activities
regarding (i) whether the information collection activities are
necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether
the activities will have practical utility; (ii) the accuracy of FRA's
estimates of the burden of the information collection activities,
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to
determine the estimates; (iii) ways for

FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of
information collection activities on the public by automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(I)-(iv); 5 CFR
1320.8(d)(1)(I)-(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will
promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens
associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal
regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will
advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure
that it organizes information collection requirements in a ``user
friendly'' format to improve the use of such information; and (iii)
accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce
information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501.
    Below is a brief summary of the currently approved ICRs that FRA
will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA:
    Title: Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards and Event Recorder.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0004.
    Abstract: The Locomotive Inspection requires railroads to inspect,
repair, and maintain locomotives and event recorders so that they are
safe, free of defects, and can be placed in service without peril to
life. Crashworthy locomotive event recorders provide FRA with
verifiable factual information about how trains are maintained and
operated, and are used by FRA and State inspectors for Part 229 rule
enforcement. The information garnered from crashworthy event recorders
is also used by railroads to monitor railroad operations and by
railroad employees (locomotive engineers, train crews, dispatchers) to
improve train handling, and promote the safe and efficient operation of
trains throughout the country, based on a surer knowledge of different
control inputs.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Respondent Universe: 744 Railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                  Respondent      Total annual     Average time    Total annual    Total annual
         CFR section               universe        responses       per response    burden hours     burden cost
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229.9--Movement of Non-        744 Railroads..  21,000 tags....  1 minute.......             350         $12,950
 Complying Locomotives.
229.17--Accident Reports.....  744 Railroads..  1 report.......  15 minutes.....             .25              11
229.21--Daily Inspection.....  744 Railroads..  5,655,000 rcds.  1 or 3 minutes.         189,583       8,341,652
    --MU Locomotives: Written  744 Railroads..  250 reports....  3 minutes......              13             572
     Reports.
Form FRA F 6180.49A            744 Railroads..  7,250 forms....  2 minutes......             242           8,954
 Locomotive Insp/Repair Rcd.
210.31--Locomotive Noise       744 Railroads..  100 tests/       15 minutes.....              25             925
 Emission Test.                                  remarks.
229.23/229.27/229.29/229.31--  744 Railroads..  87,000 tests...  8 hours........         696,000      25,752,000
 Periodic Inspection/Annual
 Biennial Tests/Main Res.
 Tests.
229.33--Out-of Use Credit....  744 Railroads..  500 notations..  5 minutes......              42           1,554
229.25(1)--Test: Every         744 Railroads..  200 amendments.  15 minutes.....              50           1,700
 Periodic Insp.--Written
 Copies of Instruction.
229.25(2)--Duty Verification   744 Railroads..  4,025 records..  90 minutes.....           6,038         181,140
 Readout Record.
229.25(3)--Pre-Maintenance     744 Railroads..  700 notations..  30 minutes.....             350          10,500
 Test--Failures.
229.135(A.)--Removal From      744 Railroads..  1,000 tags.....  1 minute.......              17             629
 Service.
229.135(B.)--Preserving        744 Railroads..  2,800 reports..  15 minutes.....             700          23,800
 Accident Data.
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                                                New Requirements
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229.27--Annual Tests.........  744 Railroads..  700 test         90 minutes.....           1,050          31,500
                                                 records.
229.135(b)(1) & (2)--          744 Railroads..  850 Cert. Mem    2 hours + 200             1,900           1,500
 Equipment Rqmnts--Mag Tape                      Modules.         hours.
 Replacements.
229.135(b)(3)--Equipment       744 Railroads..  600 Cert. Mem    2 hours........           1,200           1,500
 Rqmnts--Lead Locomotives.                       Modules.
229.135(b)(4)--Equipment       744 Railroads..  255 Cert. Mem    2 hours........             510           1,500
 Rqmnts--MU Locomotives.                         Modules.
229.135(b)(5)--Equipment       744 Railroads..  1,000 Cert. Mem  2 hours........           2,000           1,500
 Rqmnts--Other Locomotives.                      Modules.
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    Total Responses: 5,783,231.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 900,070 hours.
    Form(s): FRA F 6180.49A.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Title: Qualifications For Locomotive Engineers.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0533.
    Abstract: Section 4 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1988
(RSIA), Public Law 100-342, 102 Stat. 624 (June 22, 1988), later
amended and re-codified by Public Law 103-272, 108 Stat. 874 (July 5,
1994), required that FRA issue regulations to establish any necessary
program for certifying or licensing locomotive engineers. The
collection of information is used by FRA to ensure that railroads
employ and properly train qualified individuals as locomotive engineers
and designated supervisors of locomotive engineers. The collection of
information is also used by FRA to verify that railroads have
established required certification programs for locomotive engineers
and that these programs fully conform to the standards specified in the
regulation.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Respondent Universe: 744 railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion; annually; tri-annually.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                  Respondent      Total annual     Average time    Total annual    Total annual
         CFR section               universe        responses       per response    burden hours     burden cost
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240.9--Waivers...............  744 railroads..  3 waivers......  1 hour.........               3            $114
240.11--Certific. Programs...  744 railroads..  50 amend. prog.  1 hour.........              50           1,900
New Cert. Prog...............  20 New           20 cert.         40 hours.......             800          30,400
                                railroads.       programs.
Final Review.................  20 railroads...  20 reviews.....  1 hour.........              20             760
Material Changes to Cert.      744 railroads..  30 modified      45 minutes.....              23             874
 Program.                                        programs.
240.105(a)--Selection          744 railroads..  5 amendments...  1 hour.........               5             190
 Criteria for DSLEs--Rpts.
(b) Approval Plan--Amendments  744 railroads..  5 amendments...  1 hour.........               5             190
240.109--Candidate's written   13,333           25 responses...  60 minutes.....              25           1,175
 comments on prior safety       candidates.
 data.
240.111/App C--Driver's        13,333           13,333 requests  15 minutes.....           3,333         156,651
 License Data.                  candidates.
    --NDR Match--              744 railroads..  133 responses +  15 minutes.....              67           2,848
     notifications and                           133 requests.
     requests for data.
    --Written response from    744 railroads..  20 cases and     15 minutes.....               5             235
     candidate on driver's                       comments.
     lic. data.
240.111(g)--Notice to RR of    40,000           4 letters......  15 minutes.....               1              47
 Absence of License.            candidates.
240.111(h)--Duty to furnish    744 railroads..  200 phone calls  10 minutes.....              33           1,551
 data on prior safety conduct
 as motor vehicle op.
240.113--Notice to RR          13,333           267 requests +   15 min./30 min.             200           8,203
 Furnishing Data on Prior       candidates.      267 responses.
 Safety Conduct--Diff. RR.
240.119--Self-referral to EAP  40,000           50 self-         5 minutes......               4             188
 re: active substance abuse     locomotive       referrals.
 disorder.                      engineers.
240.121--Criteria--Vision/     20 railroads...  20 copies......  15 minutes.....               5             190
 Hearing; Acuity Data--New
 Railroads.
240.121--Criteria--Vision/     744 railroads..  20 reports.....  1 hour.........              20             760
 Hearing; Acuity Data--Cond.
 Certification.
240.121--Criteria--Vision/     744 railroads..  10               15 minutes.....               3             141
 Hearing; Acuity Data--Not                       notifications.
 Meeting Standards.
240.201/221--List of           744 railroads..  744 updates....  15 minutes.....             186           7,068
 Certified Loco. Engineers.
240.201/221--List of           744 railroads..  744 updated      15 minutes.....             186           7,068
 Qualified DSLEs.                                lists.
240.201/223/301--Loco.         40,000           13,333           5 minutes......           1,111          42,218
 Engineers Certificate.         candidates.      certificates.
240.201/223--List of Auth      744 railroads..  5 lists........  15 minutes.....               1              38
 Empl.
240.205--Data to EAP           744 railroads..  133 records....  5 minutes......              11             517
 Counselor.
240.207--Medical Certificate.  40,000           13,333           70 minutes.....          15,555       1,711,050
                                candidates.      certificates.
    --Written determinations   744 railroads..  10               2 hours........              20           2,200
     waiving use of                              determinations.
     corrective device.
240.219--Denial of             13,333           30 letters +30   1 hour.........              60           2,550
 Certification.                 candidates.      responses.
    --Notification...........  744 railroads..  30               1 hour.........              30           1,140
                                                 notifications.
240. 229--Requirements For     321 railroads..  184 calls......  5 minutes......              15             705
 Joint Operations.
240.309--RR Oversight Resp.:   15 railroads...  6 annotations..  15 minutes.....               2              98
 Poor Safety Conduct--Noted.
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                                                 Testing Rqmnts
¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤
240.209/213--Written Tests...  40,000           13,333 tests...  2 hours........          26,666       1,013,308
                                candidates.
240.211/213--Perf. Test......  40,000           13,333 tests...  2 hours........          26,666       1,013,308
                                candidates.
240.303--Annual operational    40,000           40,000 tests/    2 hours........          80,000       3,920,000
 monitor observation.           candidates.      docs..
240.303--Annual operating      40,000           40,000 tests...  1 hour.........          40,000       1,960,000
 rules compliance test.         candidates.
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                                                  Recordkeeping
¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤
240.215--Retaining Info.       744 railroads..  13,333 records.  30 minutes.....           6,667         253,346
 Supporting Determination.
240.305--Engineer's Notice of  40,400           100              5 minutes......               8             376
 Non-Qualific.                  engineers or     notifications.
                                candidates.
    --Relaying Non-qual.       800 engineers..  2 letters......  30 minutes.....               1              47
     Status to other
     certifying railroad.
240.307--Notice to Engineer    744 railroads..  650 letters....  1 hour.........             650          24,700
 of Disqualification.
240.309--Railroad Annual       28 railroads...  28 reviews.....  40 hours.......           1,120          71,680
 Review.
    --Report of findings.....  28 railroads...  6 reports......  1 hour.........               6             384
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    Total Responses: 163,997.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 203,568 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Title: Railroad Worker Protection.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0539.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Railroads.
    Abstract: This rule establishes regulations governing the
protection of railroad employees working on or near railroad tracks.
The regulation requires that each railroad devise and adopt a program
of on-track safety to provide employees working along the railroad with
protection from the hazards of being struck by a train or other on-
track equipment. Elements of this on-track safety program include an
on-track safety manual; a clear delineation of employers'
responsibilities, as well as employees' rights and responsibilities
thereto; well-defined procedures for communication and protection; and
annual on-track safety training. The program adopted by each railroad
is subject to review and approval by FRA.

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                                  Respondent      Total annual     Average time    Total annual    Total annual
         CFR section               universe        responses       per response    burden hours     burden cost
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Form FRA F 6180.199--Part 214  350 Safety       200 forms......  4 hours........             800         $28,800
 Railroad Workplace Safety      Inspectors.
 Violation Report Form.
214.311--Written Procedure of  744 Railroads..  20 amend./584    20 hours/4                2,736         103,968
 Challenges Made to On-Track                     prog. amend.     hours.
 Safety Procedures--Program
 Amendments.
    --Subsequent Years:        5 Railroads....  5 safety prog..  250 hours......           1,250          47,500
     Safety Programs.
214.313--Responsibility of     20 Railroads...  80 challenges..  4 hours........             320          11,520
 Individual Roadway Workers--
 Good Faith Challenges.
214.315/335--Supervision and   50,000 Roadway   16,350,000 brf.  2 minutes......             545      19,620,000
 Communication Job Briefings.   Empl.
214.321--Exclusive Track       85,853 Roadway   700,739 auth...  40 seconds.....           7,786         280,296
 Occupancy--Working Limits--    Workers.
 Written Authorities.
214.325--Train Coordination--  50,000 Roadway   36,500 comm....  15 seconds.....             152          55,472
 Communications.                Workers.
214.327--Inaccessible Track--  50,000 Roadway   50,000           10 minutes.....           8,333         299,988
 Establishing Working Limits.   Workers.         Occurrences.
214.337--On-Track Safety       744 Railroads..  2,080,000 stat.  30 seconds.....          17,333         623,988
 Procedures for Lone Workers:
 Train Detection--Written
 Statements.
214.355--Training and          50,000 Roadway   50,000 records.  2 minutes......           1,667          63,346
 Qualification for Operators    Workers.
 of Roadway Maintenance
 Machines.
214.503--Good Faith            50,000 Roadway   125 notific....  10 minutes.....        21 hours             756
 Challenges; Procedures for     Workers.
 Notification and Resolution.
    --Resolution Procedures..  744 Railroads..  10 procedures..  2 hours........        20 hours             760
214.505--Req'd Environmental   744 Railroads..  9 lists........  1 hour.........         9 hours             342
 Control and Protection
 Systems For New On-Line
 Roadway Maintenance Machines
 with Enclosed Cabs.
214.507--Required Safety       744 Railroads..  1,000 stickers.  5 minutes......              83           2,988
 Equipment for New On-Track
 Roadway Maint. Machines--
 Stickers.
214.511--Req'd Audible         744 Railroads..  3,700 devices..  5 minutes......             308          11,088
 Warning Devices--Roadway
 Maintenance Machines--I.D.
214.513--Retrofitting          744 Railroads..  2,300 Identific  5 minutes......             192           6,912
 Existing On-track RMM.
214.515--Overhead Covers For   744 Railroads..  500 requests +   10 min. + 20                250           9,334
 Existing On-Track Roadway                       500 responses.   min.
 Maintenance Machines (RMM).
214.517--Retrofitting of       744 Railroads..  6,000 stencils.  5 minutes......             500          18,000
 Existing On-Track RMM
 Manufactured After 1991.
214.518--Safe and secure       744 Railroads..  7,500 markings.  5 minutes......             625          22,500
 positions for riders.
214.523--Hi-Rail Vehicles--    744 Railroads..  2,000 recds....  60 minutes.....           2,000          72,000
 Inspections--Rcds.
    --Non-Complying            744 Railroads..  500 tags + 500   10 min. + 15                208           7,488
     Conditions--Tags +                          reports.         min.
     Reports.
214.527--On-Track RMM;         744 Railroads..  550 tags + 550   5 min. + 15 min             184           6,624
 Inspection for Compliance;                      reports.
 Repair Schedules--Tags +
 Reports.
214.533--Schedule of Repairs;  744 Railroads..  250 records....  15 minutes.....              63           2,394
 Subject to Availability of
 Parts--Records.
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    Total Responses: 19,294,122
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 589,840 hours.
    Form(s): FRA F 6180.119.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Title: Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0552.
    Abstract: The collection of information is used by FRA to promote
rail safety and the health of railroad workers by ensuring that all
locomotive crew members have access to toilet/sanitary facilities--on
as needed basis--which are functioning and hygienic. Also, the
collection of information is used by FRA to ensure that railroads
repair defective locomotive toilet/sanitary facilities within 10
calendar days of the date on which these units becomes defective.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Respondent Universe: Railroads.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                                              Total annual        Average time per    Total annual  burden   Total annual
            CFR section             Respondent  universe        responses             response                hours           burden cost
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229.137(d)--Sanitation--Locomotive  744 Railroads.......  7,800 notices.......  90 seconds..........  195.................          $6,435
 Defective or Unsanitary Toilet
 Facility Placed in Trailing
 Service--Clear Markings:
 Unavailable For Use.
229.137(e)--Sanitation--Locomotive  744 Railroads.......  5,200 notices.......  90 seconds..........  130.................           4,290
 Defective Toilet Facility--Clear
 Markings: Unavailable For Use.
229.139(d)--Servicing--Locomotive   744 Railroads.......  93,600 notations....  30 seconds..........  780.................          25,740
 Used in Transfer or Switching
 Service with Defective Toilet
 Facility--Date Defective.
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    Total Responses: 106,600.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,105 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Title: Positive Train Control.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0553.
    Abstract: The collection of information is used by FRA to ensure
that new or novel signal and train control technologies, essentially
electronic or processor-based systems, meet the ``performance
standard'' stipulated in FRA's final rule and work as intended in the
U.S. rail environment. These new signal and train control technologies
are known as ``Positive Train Control'' (PTC).
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Respondent Universe: Railroads.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                  Respondent      Total annual     Average time    Total annual    Total annual
         CFR section               universe        responses       per response    burden hours     burden cost
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234.275--Processor-Based       85 Railroads...  25 letters.....  4 hours........             100          $3,800
 Systems--Deviations from
 Product Safety Plan (PSP)--
 Letters.
236.18--Software Management    85 Railroads...  45 plans.......  100 hours......           4,500         297,000
 Control Plan.
236.905--Railroad Safety       85 Railroads...  15 plans.......  250 hours......           3,750         153,000
 Program Plan (RSPP).
    --Response to FRA Request  85 Railroads...  2 documents....  8 hours........              16             608
     For Add'l Information.
    --FRA Approval of RSPP     85 Railroads...  5 amendments...  60 hours.......             300          13,080
     Modifications.
236.907--Product Safety Plan   85 Railroads...  30 plans.......  240 hours......           7,200         900,000
 (PSP)--Development.
236.909--Minimum Performance   85 Railroads...  7 petitions....  8 hours........              56           3,696
 Standard.
    --Petitions For Review
     and Approval
    --Performance of Full      85 Railroads...  5 assessments..  3,000 hours....          15,000       1,875,000
     Risk Assessment.
    --Subsequent Years--Full   85 Railroads...  7 assessments..  1,200 hours....           8,400       1,050,000
     Risk Assessment
    --Abbreviated Risk         85 Railroads...  25 assessments.  240 hours......           6,000         750,000
     Assessment
    --Subsequent Years--       85 Railroads...  10 assessments.  60 hours.......             600          75,000
     Abbrev. Risk Assessment
Alternative Risk Assessment..  85 Railroads...  5 assessments..  3,000 hours....          15,000       1,875,000
236.911--Exclusions--Notifica  85 Railroads...  20               80 hours.......           1,600          60,800
 tion to FRA.                                    notifications.
    --Election to Have         85 Railroads...  2 plans........  240 hours......             480          18,240
     Excluded Products
     Covered By Submitting a
     Product Safety Plan
     (PSP).
236.913--Notification/         85 Railroads...  5 notices/plans  240 hours......           1,200          45,600
 Submission to FRA of Joint
 Product Safety Plan.
    --Petitions For Approval/  85 Railroads...  32 petitions...  40 hours.......           1,280          48,640
     Informational Filings.
    --Responses to FRA         85 Railroads...  20 documents...  40 hours.......             800          30,400
     Request for Further
     Info. After
     Informational Filing.

    --Responses to FRA         85 Railroads...  5 consultations  120 hours......             600          75,000
     Request for Further
     Info. After Agency
     Receipt of Notice of
     Product Development--
     Technical Consultations.
    --Petitions for Final      85 Railroads...  20 petitions...  40 hours.......             800          30,400
     Approval.
    --FRA Receipt of Petition  85 Railroads...  10 documents...  80 hours.......             800          30,400
     & Request For Info.
    --Agency Consultations To  85 Railroads...  10               40 hours.......             400          15,200
     Decide on Petition.                         consultations.
    --Other Petitions for      85 Railroads...  5 petitions....  60 hours.......             300          11,400
     Approval.
    --FRA acknowledges         85 Railroads...  10 documents...  40 hours.......             400          15,200
     receipt of petitions.
236.913 Petitions for          Public/RR        10 comments....  8 hours........              80           2,960
 Approval/Informational         Community.
 Filings--Comments.
Product Safety Plan (PSP)--    85 Railroads...  3 assessments..  4,000 hours....          12,000       1,500,000
 3rd Party Assessment.
Product Safety Plan--          85 Railroads...  15 amendments..  40 hours.......             600          22,200
 Amendments.
236.917--Retention of Records  85 Railroads...  22 documents...  40 hours.......             880          33,440
Report of Inconsistencies      85 Railroads...  40 reports.....  20 hours.......             800          30,400
 with PSP to FRA.
236.919--Operations &          85 Railroads...  30 manuals.....  120 hours......           3,600         136,800
 Maintenance Manual.
    --Plans For Proper         85 Railroads...  30 plans.......  200 hours......           6,000         228,000
     Maintenance, Repair,
     Inspection of Safety-
     Critical Products.
    --Hardware/Software/       85 Railroads...  5 revisions....  40 hours.......             200           7,600
     Firmware Revisions.
    --Identification of        85 Railroads...  10,000 markings  10 minutes.....           1,667          51,667
     Safety-Critical
     Components.
236.921--Training............  85 Railroads...  30 Training      400 hours......          12,000         456,000
                                                 Prog.
    --Training of Signalmen &  85 Railroads...  220 sessions...  40 hours/20 hrs           8,400       1,050,000
     Dispatchers.
236.923--Task Analysis/Basic   85 Railroads...  4,400 records..  10 minutes.....             733          27,854
 Reqmnts--Recds.
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    Total Responses: 15,145.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 117,342 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Title: Post-Traumatic Stress in Train Crew Members After a Critical
Incident.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0567.
    Abstract: Nearly 1,000 fatalities occur every year in this country
from trains striking motor vehicles at grade crossings and individual
trespassers along the track. These events can be very traumatic to
train crew members, who invariably are powerless to prevent such
collisions. Exposure of train crews to such work-related traumas can
cause extreme stress and result in safety-impairing behaviors, such as
are seen in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Acute Stress Disorder.
Most railroads have Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
intervention programs designed to mitigate problems caused by exposure
to these traumas. However, they are quite varied in their approach, and
it is not certain which components of these programs are most
effective. The purpose of this collection of information is to identify
``best practices'' for CISD programs in the railroad industry. By means
of written and subsequent oral interviews with train crew members that
will each take approximately 45 minutes, the approved study aims to
accomplish the following: (1) Benchmark rail industry best practices of
CISD programs; (2) Establish the extent of traumatic stress disorders
due to grade crossing and trespasser incidents in the rail industry
(not by region or railroad) and identify at-risk populations; and (3)
Evaluate the effectiveness of individual components of CISD programs.
It should be noted that only the components of CISD programs will be
evaluated, not an individual railroad's overall intervention program.
    Affected Public: Train Crew Members.
    Respondent Universe: 2,000 Train Crew Members.
    Frequency of Submission: On Occasion.
    Form(s): FRA F 6180.120; FRA F 6180.121; FRA F 6180.122.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 3,000 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b),
1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not
conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 20, 2008.
D.J. Stadtler,
Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 30633; Amdt. No 3292]

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports.
These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or
revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National
Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements.
These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the
navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under
instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

DATES: This rule is effective November 10, 2008. The compliance date
for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the
amendatory provisions.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of November 10, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Availability of matters incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
    For Examination--

    1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
    2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected
airport is located;
    3. The National Flight Procedures Office, 6500 South MacArthur
Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
    4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_
federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    Availability--All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available
online free of charge. Visit http://www.nfdc.faa.gov to register.
Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
be obtained from:
    1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA-200), FAA Headquarters Building,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; or
    2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected
airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs Divisions,
Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma
City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule amends Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97), by establishing,
amending, suspending, or revoking SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS.
The complete regulators description of each SIAP and its associated
Takeoff Minimums or ODP for an identified airport is listed on FAA form
documents which are incorporated by reference in this amendment under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR part 97.20. The applicable FAA
Forms are FAA Forms 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, and 8260-15B when
required by an entry on 8260-15A.
    The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, in addition
to their complex nature and the need for a special format make
publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical.
Furthermore, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs,
Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead refer to their depiction on
charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. The advantages
of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the
complete description of each SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on
FAA forms is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR
sections and specifies the types of SIAPs and the effective dates of
the associated Takeoff Minimums and ODPs. This amendment also
identifies the airport and its location, the procedure, and the
amendment number.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of
each separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as contained in the
transmittal. Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and textual ODP amendments
may have been issued previously by the FAA in a Flight Data Center
(FDC) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) as an emergency action of immediate
flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts. The
circumstances which created the need for some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums
and ODP amendments may require making them effective in less than 30
days. For the remaining SIAPS and Takeoff Minimums and ODPS, an
effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided.
    Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPS contained in this
amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for
Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPS and
Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied to the
conditions existing or anticipated at the affected airports. Because of
the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and
public procedures before adopting these SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where
applicable, that good cause exists for making some SIAPs effective in
less than 30 days.

Conclusion

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore--(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

    Air Traffic Control, Airports, Incorporation by reference, and
Navigation (Air).

    Issued in Washington, DC on October 17, 2008.
James J. Ballough,
Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14, Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) is amended by
establishing, amending, suspending, or revoking Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and/or Obstacle Departure
Procedures effective at 0902 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:

PART 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

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1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120,
44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Effective 20 NOV 2008

Gunnison, CO, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 6,
Amdt 4
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, CONVERGING ILS RWY 12, Amdt
6
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, CONVERGING ILS RWY 19C, Amdt
8
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, CONVERGING ILS RWY 19L, Amdt
8
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, CONVERGING ILS RWY 19R, Orig
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 1R; ILS RWY
1R 9CAT II); ILS RWY 1R (CAT III) Amdt 24
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 19L, Amdt 14
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 1C, Amdt
1
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 1L, Orig
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 12, Amdt
9
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 19C; ILS
RWY 19C (CAT II); ILS RWY 19C (CAT III), Amdt 25
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 19R, Orig
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1L, Orig

Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 1
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19R, Orig
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 1C, Amdt 1
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 1R, Amdt 1
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 12, Orig,
CANCELLED
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19C, Amdt 3
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19L, Amdt 2
Washington, DC, Washington Dulles Intl, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Lake Wales, FL, Lake Wales Municipal, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Orig
West Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Amdt 2
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 27, Amdt 1
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, NDB RWY 27, Amdt 1
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Orig
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, Orig
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Orig
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, VOR RWY 2, Amdt 11
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, VOR RWY 27, Amdt 12
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, VOR/DME RNAV OR GPS RWY 9, Amdt 1,
CANCELLED
Athens, GA, Athens/Ben Epps, VOR/DME RNAV OR GPS RWY 20, Amdt 2,
CANCELLED
Pella, IA, Pella Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Amdt 1
Pella, IA, Pella Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Amdt 1
Pella, IA, Pella Muni, Takeoff and Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Sterling-Rockfalls, IL, Whiteside Co-Jos H. Bittorf Fld, NDB RWY 7,
Amdt 6
Sterling-Rockfalls, IL, Whiteside Co-Jos H. Bittorf Fld, RNAV (GPS)
RWY 7, Orig
Sterling-Rockfalls, IL, Whiteside Co-Jos H. Bittorf Fld, RNAV (GPS)
RWY 25, Orig
Sterling-Rockfalls, IL, Whiteside Co-Jos H. Bittorf Fld, Takeoff
Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Terre Haute, IN, Terre Haute Intl-Hulman Field, GPS RWY 5, Orig-A,
CANCELLED
Terre Haute, IN, Terre Haute Intl-Hulman Field, GPS RWY 23, Orig,
CANCELLED
Terre Haute, IN, Terre Haute Intl-Hulman Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5,
Orig
Terre Haute, IN, Terre Haute Intl-Hulman Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23,
Orig
Great Bend, KS, Great Bend Muni, NDB RWY 35, Amdt 3
Great Bend, KS, Great Bend Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig
Great Bend, KS, Great Bend Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Orig
Independence, KS, Independence Muni, GPS RWY 17, Orig-A, CANCELLED
Independence, KS, Independence Muni, GPS RWY 35, Orig-B, CANCELLED
Independence, KS, Independence Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig
Independence, KS, Independence Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig
Independence, KS, Independence Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Orig
Salina, KS, Salina Muni, GPS RWY 12, Orig, CANCELLED
Salina, KS, Salina Muni, GPS RWY 30, Orig, CANCELLED
Salina, KS, Salina Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Orig
Salina, KS, Salina Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Orig
Salina, KS, Salina Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Salina, KS, Salina Muni, VOR RWY 17, Amdt 2
Louisville, KY, Bowman Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt
3
Monroe, LA, Monroe Rgnl, GPS RWY 4, Orig-A, CANCELLED
Monroe, LA, Monroe Rgnl, GPS RWY 22, Orig, CANCELLED
Monroe, LA, Monroe Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig
Monroe, LA, Monroe Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, COPTER ILS OR LOC/
DME RWY 23, Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, ILS OR LOC RWY 23,
Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, ILS OR LOC RWY 32,
Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, NDB RWY 23, Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, TACAN RWY 5, Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, TACAN RWY 14, Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, TACAN RWY 23, Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, TACAN RWY 32, Orig
Falmouth, MA, Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station, Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle DP, Orig
Fryeburg, ME, Eastern Slopes Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Amdt 4
Rockland, ME, Knox County Regional, GPS RWY 31, Orig-C, CANCELLED
Rockland, ME, Knox County Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Orig
Rockland, ME, Knox County Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig
Caro, MI, Tuscola Area, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig
Caro, MI, Tuscola Area, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig
Caro, MI, Tuscola Area, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Caro, MI, Tuscola Area, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 5
Flint, MI, Bishop Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 1
Flint, MI, Bishop Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 27, Orig, CANCELLED
South Haven, MI, South Haven Area Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig
South Haven, MI, South Haven Area Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig
South Haven, MI, South Haven Area Rgnl, VOR RWY 22, Amdt 10
Jacksonville, NC, Albert J. Ellis, ILS OR LOC RWY 5, Amdt 8
Jefferson, NC, Ashe County, GPS RWY 28, Amdt 1, CANCELLED
Jefferson, NC, Ashe County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Orig
Caldwell, NJ, Essex County, LOC RWY 22, Amdt 2
Caldwell, NJ, Essex County, NDB OR GPS RWY 22, Amdt 5B, CANCELLED
Caldwell, NJ, Essex County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig
Teterboro, NJ, Teterboro, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 5
Buffalo, NY, Buffalo Airfield, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig
Buffalo, NY, Buffalo Airfield, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Amdt 1
Buffalo, NY, Buffalo Airfield, VOR OR GPS RWY 24, Amdt 6B, CANCELLED
Watertown, NY, Watertown Intl, RNAV (GPS RWY 7, Amdt 1
White Plains, NY, Westchester County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Amdt 2
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, CONVERGING ILS RWY 24R, Orig
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, CONVERGING ILS RWY 28, Orig
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 24L, Amdt 21
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 28, Amdt 23
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 24R, ILS
RWY 24R (CAT II), ILS RWY 24R (CAT III), Amdt 4
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Amdt 1
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24L, Amdt 2
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24R, Amdt 2
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Amdt 1
Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Amdt 15
Willoughby, OH, Willoughby Lost Nation Muni, NDB RWY 10, Amdt 10
Willoughby, OH, Willoughby Lost Nation Muni, NDB OR GPS RWY 28, Amdt
12C, CANCELLED
Willoughby, OH, Willoughby Lost Nation Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig
Willoughby, OH, Willoughby Lost Nation Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig
Willoughby, OH, Willoughby Lost Nation Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig
Willoughby, OH, Willoughby Lost Nation Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Orig
Clinton, OK, Clinton-Sherman, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Harrisburg, PA, Capital City, ILS OR LOC RWY 8, Amdt 11
Harrisburg, PA, Capital City, RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Orig
State College, PA, University Park, VOR-B, Amdt 10
Lebanon, TN, Lebanon Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Orig
Lebanon, TN, Lebanon Muni, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 10
Memphis, TN, Memphis Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36R, Amdt 1A
Longview, TX, East Texas Rgnl, ILS OR LOC RWY 13, Amdt 13

Longview, TX, East Texas Rgnl, NDB RWY 13, Amdt 15
Longview, TX, East Texas Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1
Longview, TX, East Texas Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1
Longview, TX, East Texas Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1
Longview, TX, East Texas Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1
Longview, TX, East Texas Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP,
Amdt 1
Longview, TX, East Texas Rgnl, VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 13, Amdt 2
McAllen, TX, McAllen Miller Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 31, Orig
McAllen, TX, McAllen Miller Intl, LOC BC RWY 31, Amdt 9C, CANCELLED
McAllen, TX, McAllen Miller Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1
McAllen, TX, McAllen Miller Intl, Takeoff and Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Amdt 1
Everett, WA, Snohomish County (Paine Fld), ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 16R,
Amdt 21

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER16-2135-000]

Terrapin Energy LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Terrapin Energy LLC's application for market-based rate authority, with
an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a
request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is July 26, 2016.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2009-1136; Airspace Docket No. 09-ANM-26]

Proposed Establishment and Modification of Class E Airspace; Deer
Park, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class E surface airspace and
modify existing Class E airspace at Deer Park Airport, Deer Park, WA,
to accommodate aircraft using the existing Area Navigation (RNAV)
Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPs) at Deer Park Airport. The FAA is proposing this action to
enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations at the
airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 2, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2009-
1136; Airspace Docket No. 09-ANM-26, at the beginning of your comments.
You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA

2009-1136 and Airspace Docket No. 09-ANM-26) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA-2009-1136 and Airspace Docket No. 09-ANM-26''. The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://
www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_
amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number)
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA
98057.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by establishing Class E surface airspace
within a 4.1-mile radius of Deer Park Airport to accommodate existing
RNAV (GPS) SIAPs at the airport. This action also would remove the Non-
Directional Radio Beacon (NDB) from the legal description of the
existing Class E airspace area extending upward from 700' above the
surface, as the NDB soon will be decommissioned. This action would
enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations at the
airport.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and
6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9T, signed August 27, 2009, and
effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will
be published subsequently in this Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed regulation; (1) Is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since
this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when
promulgated, would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106, describes
the authority for the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it establishes additional controlled airspace at Deer Park Airport,
Deer Park, WA.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR Part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

    1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Part 71 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the FAA Order
7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27,
2009, and effective September 15, 2009 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace Designated as Surface Areas.
* * * * *

ANM WA E2 Deer Park, WA [New]

Deer Park Airport, WA
    (Lat. 47[deg]58'01'' N., long. 117[deg]25'43'' W.)

    Within a 4.1-mile radius of Deer Park Airport. This Class E
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet
or more above the surface of the earth.
* * * * *

ANM WA E5 Deer Park, WA [Modified]

Deer Park Airport, WA
    (Lat. 47[deg]58'01'' N., long. 117[deg]25'43'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7-mile radius of the Deer Park Airport, excluding the
Spokane, WA, Class E airspace area.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 1, 2010.
John Warner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2010-17516 Filed 7-16-10; 8:45 am]
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