[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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 37331]] 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] BILLING CODE 4910-06-P