2020-26161. Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System  

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    Under part 235 of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on November 12, 2020, BNSF Railway (BNSF) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2020-0089.

    Applicant: BNSF Railway, Mr. Jerad W. Fritz, AVP Signals, 2600 Lou Menk Drive, Ft. Worth, TX 76131

    Specifically, BNSF requests permission to discontinue automatic cab signals on the Chicago Division, Chicago Subdivision from Union Avenue to Intermediate 36.1, Line Segment 71, milepost (MP) 2.3 to MP 36.1, currently in use for suburban trains only.

    BNSF states the reason for the proposed discontinuance is a positive train control system, compliant with 49 CFR part 236, subpart I, Positive Train Control Systems, and certified accordingly, has been placed in service within the limits described.

    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov.

    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 parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the Start Printed Page 76157comment period and specify the basis for their request.

    All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number and may be submitted by any of the following methods:

    • Website: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
    • Fax: 202-493-2251.
    • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
    • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.

    Communications received by January 11, 2021 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered if practicable.

    Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its processes. 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/​privacyhttps://www.transportation.gov/​privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/​privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov.

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    Issued in Washington, DC.

    John Karl Alexy,

    Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-26161 Filed 11-25-20; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

Document Information

Published:
11/27/2020
Department:
Federal Railroad Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2020-26161
Pages:
76156-76157 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket Number FRA-2020-0089
PDF File:
2020-26161.Pdf
Supporting Documents:
» U.S. DOT/FRA- BSAP Acknowledgement Letter 2020
» Application: Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
» Incoming BSAP - BNSF - Removal of Cab Signals, Chicago Sub - 2020