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achieve an equivalent or greater level of 391.41(b)(3) to apply for an exemption You Move’’ pamphlet (Publication No.
safety than would be achieved without from the Federal standard. The Agency FMCSA–ESA–03–006, Revised/Updated
the exemption. The exemption allows must ensure that each exemption would April 2006). Only those changes
the applicants to operate CMVs in achieve a level of safety equivalent to, mandated by Subtitle B, sections 4201–
interstate commerce. or greater than, the level achieved 4216, of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
To evaluate the effect of these without the exemption. This means that Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
exemptions on safety, FMCSA drivers who intend to apply for an Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) [Pub.
considered medical reports about the exemption should have sufficient L. 109–59, August 10, 2005, 119 Stat.
applicants’ ITDM and vision, and medical data, to include a review of 1751] have been incorporated into this
reviewed the treating endocrinologist’s blood glucose measurements and pamphlet. The Agency finds that
medical opinion related to the ability of hemoglobin A1c information by the seeking public comment before
the driver to safely operate a CMV while treating endocrinologist, and any other publishing changes to this pamphlet is
using insulin. relevant information necessary to unnecessary and contrary to the public
Consequently, FMCSA finds that support a determination by the Agency interest. First, FMCSA is only modifying
exempting these applicants from the that granting them exemptions from this pamphlet to incorporate
diabetes standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) 391.41(b)(3) would achieve the required requirements of SAFETEA-LU which
is likely to achieve a level of safety level of safety. took effect on August 10, 2005. Second,
equal to that existing without the moving companies are required to
exemption. The agency is granting the Conclusion
provide copies of the pamphlet to
exemptions for the 2-year period After considering the comments to the household goods shippers. Thus, the
allowed by 49 U.S.C. 31315 and docket and based upon its evaluation of pamphlet needs to accurately reflect
31136(e) to Daryle W. Belcher, William the 6 exemption applications, FMCSA these statutory changes without further
H. Gardner, Roy G. Hill, Anthony D. exempts Daryle W. Belcher, William H. delay.
Izzi, Ronald D. Paul, and Kenneth L. Gardner, Roy G. Hill, Anthony D. Izzi, ADDRESSES: FMCSA’s ‘‘Your Rights and
Pogue. Ronald D. Paul, and Kenneth L. Pogue Responsibilities When You Move’’
from the ITDM standard in 49 CFR pamphlet will be available—after April
Conditions and Requirements
391.41(b)(3), subject to the conditions 7, 2006—on its Web site at http://
The terms and conditions of the listed under ‘‘Conditions and www.protectyourmove.gov/consumer/
exemption will be provided to the Requirements’’ above. awareness/rights/Rights1.htm. Follow
applicants in the exemption document. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 the instructions for downloading this
Discussion of Comments and 31136(e), each exemption will be pamphlet.
valid for two years unless revoked
FMCSA received one comment in this earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
proceeding. The comment is considered be revoked if: (1) The person fails to Federal Motor Carrier Safety
and is discussed below. comply with the terms and conditions Administration, Office of Compliance
Charles A. Johnson commented that of the exemption; (2) the exemption has and Enforcement, Commercial
he is an insulin dependent diabetic who resulted in a lower level of safety than Enforcement Division (MC–ECC), (202)
wanted to obtain a Commercial Driver’s was maintained before it was granted; or 385–2400, 400 Virginia Avenue, SW.,
License (CDL) and found out the (3) continuation of the exemption would Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024.
FMCSRs include a blanket prohibition not be consistent with the goals and Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
against him doing so. He is shocked that objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136. p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday
the regulation exists when the If the exemption is still effective at the except Federal holidays.
advancements in diabetes management end of the 2-year period, the person may Issued on: March 31, 2006.
are rapid and constant. He is of the apply to FMCSA for a renewal under
opinion that quarterly visits to a Annette M. Sandberg,
procedures in effect at that time. Administrator.
diabetes specialist in which the review
of Glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c) tests Issued on: March 29, 2006. [FR Doc. E6–5048 Filed 4–6–06; 8:45 am]
and blood glucose levels are evaluated Rose A. McMurray, BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
is sufficient and that copies of A1c Associate Administrator, Policy and Program
information should be required to be Development.
forwarded to the state of licensure. [FR Doc. E6–5056 Filed 4–6–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FMCSA is responsible for the BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
establishment and enforcement of Federal Railroad Administration
physical qualifications standards Proposed Agency Information
applicable to drivers who operate CMVs DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Collection Activities; Comment
in interstate commerce. The Agency is Request
also responsible for CDL testing and Federal Motor Carrier Safety
licensing procedures used by the states Administration AGENCY: Federal Railroad
in issuing CDLs. Drivers who operate Administration, DOT.
Availability of the Updated ‘‘Your
CMVs in interstate commerce must meet ACTION: Notice.
Rights and Responsibilities When You
the Federal physical qualifications
Move’’ Pamphlet SUMMARY: In accordance with the
standards to obtain a CDL. Drivers who
operate exclusively in intrastate AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
commerce are required to comply with Administration (FMCSA), DOT. its implementing regulations, the
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the applicable State rules concerning ACTION: Notice. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
physical qualifications to obtain a CDL. hereby announces that it is seeking
FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces the renewal of the following currently
31136(e) and 31315 to allow drivers availability of the 2006 version of the approved information collection
who are not qualified under section ‘‘Your Rights and Responsibilities When activities. Before submitting these

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information collection requirements for necessary for FRA to properly execute with the instructions printed on Form
clearance by the Office of Management its functions, including whether the FRA F 6180.14. Finally, Section 233.9
and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting activities will have practical utility; (ii) sets forth the specific requirements for
public comment on specific aspects of the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the the ‘‘Signal System Five Year Report.’’
the activities identified below. burden of the information collection It requires that every five years each
DATES: Comments must be received no activities, including the validity of the railroad must file a signal system status
later than June 6, 2006. methodology and assumptions used to report. The report is to be prepared on
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments determine the estimates; (iii) ways for a form issued by FRA in accordance
on any or all of the following proposed FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and with the instructions and definitions
activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert clarity of the information being provided. Title 49, Part 235 of the Code
Brogan, Office of Safety, Planning and collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to of Federal Regulations, sets forth the
Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal minimize the burden of information specific conditions under which FRA
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont collection activities on the public by approval of modification or
Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, automated, electronic, mechanical, or discontinuance of railroad signal
DC 20590, or Mr. Victor Angelo, Office other technological collection systems is required and prescribes the
of Support Systems, RAD–20, Federal techniques or other forms of information methods available to seek such
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont technology (e.g., permitting electronic approval. The application process
Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. prescribed under Part 235 provides a
DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA 3506(c)(2)(A)(I)–(iv); 5 CFR vehicle enabling FRA to obtain the
to acknowledge receipt of their 1320.8(d)(1)(I)–(iv). FRA believes that necessary information to make logical
respective comments must include a soliciting public comment will promote and informed decisions concerning
self-addressed stamped postcard stating, its efforts to reduce the administrative carrier requests to modify or
‘‘Comments on OMB control number and paperwork burdens associated with discontinue signaling systems. Section
llll.’’ Alternatively, comments may the collection of information mandated 235.5 requires railroads to apply for
be transmitted via facsimile to (202) by Federal regulations. In summary, FRA approval to discontinue or
493–6230 or (202) 493–6170, or E-mail FRA reasons that comments received materially modify railroad signaling
to Mr. Brogan at will advance three objectives: (i) reduce
systems. Section 235.7 defines material
robert.brogan@fra.dot.gov, or to Mr. reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it
modifications and identifies those
Angelo at victor.angelo@fra.dot.gov. organizes information collection
changes that do not require agency
Please refer to the assigned OMB control requirements in a ‘‘user friendly’’ format
approval. Section 235.8 provides that
number in any correspondence to improve the use of such information;
any railroad may petition FRA to seek
submitted. FRA will summarize and (iii) accurately assess the resources
relief from the requirements under 49
comments received in response to this expended to retrieve and produce
CFR part 236. Sections 235.10, 235.12,
notice in a subsequent notice and information requested. See 44 U.S.C.
and 235.13 describe where the petition
include them in its information 3501.
Below are brief summaries of eight must be submitted, what information
collection submission to OMB for must be included, the organizational
approval. currently approved information
collection activities that FRA will format, and the official authorized to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
submit for clearance by OMB as sign the application. Section 235.20 sets
Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and required under the PRA: forth the process for protesting the
Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal OMB Control Number: 2130–0006. granting of a carrier application for
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Type of Request: Extension of a signal changes or relief from the rules,
Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, currently approved collection. standards, and instructions. This section
DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292) Affected Public: Businesses. provides the information that must be
or Victor Angelo, Office of Support Form Number(s): N/A. included in the protest, the address for
Systems, RAD–20, Federal Railroad Abstract: The regulations pertaining filing the protest, the item limit for
Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., to railroad signal systems are contained filing the protest, and the requirement
NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC in 49 CFR parts 233 (Signal System that a person requesting a public
20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6470). Reporting Requirements), 235 hearing explain the need for such a
(These telephone numbers are not toll- (Instructions Governing Applications forum. Section 236.110 requires that the
free.) For Approval of A Discontinuance or test results of certain signaling
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Material Modification of a Signal apparatus be recorded and specifically
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 System), and 236 (Rules, Standards, and identify the tests required under
(PRA), Pub. L. 104–13, § 2, 109 Stat. 163 Instructions Governing the Installation, sections 236.102–109; sections 236.377–
(1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of 236.387; sections 236.576; 236.577; and
3501–3520), and its implementing Systems, Devices, and Appliances). section 236.586–589. Section 236.110
regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Section 233.5 provides that each further provides that the test results
Federal agencies to provide 60-days railroad must report to FRA within 24 must be recorded on pre-printed or
notice to the public for comment on hours after learning of an accident or computerized forms provided by the
information collection activities before incident arising from the failure of a carrier and that the forms show the
seeking approval for reinstatement or signal appliance, device, method, or name of the railroad, place and date of
renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C. system to function or indicate as the test conducted, equipment tested,
3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), required by part 236 of this Title that test results, repairs, and the condition of
1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, results in a more favorable aspect than the apparatus. This section also requires
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FRA invites interested respondents to intended or other condition hazardous that the employee conducting the test
comment on the following summary of to the movement of a train. Section must sign the form and that the record
proposed information collection 233.7 sets forth the specific be retained at the office of the
activities regarding (i) whether the requirements for reporting signal supervisory official having the proper
information collection activities are failures within 15 days in accordance authority. Results of tests made in

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compliance with sections 236.587 must and test results must be posted in the prepared under this section are required
be retained for 92 days, and results of locomotive cab with a copy of the to be retained for 92 days. Finally,
all other tests must be retained until the certification and test results retained at section 236.590 requires the carrier to
next record is filed, but in no case less the office of the supervisory official clean and inspect the pneumatic
than one year. Additionally, section having the proper authority. However, if apparatus of automatic train stop, train
236.587 requires each railroad to make it is impractical to leave a copy of the control, or cab signal devices on
a departure test of cab signal, train stop, certification and test results at the locomotives every 736 days, and to
or train control devices on locomotives location of the test, the test results must stencil, tag, or otherwise mark the
before that locomotive enters the be transmitted to either the dispatcher pneumatic apparatus indicating the last
equipped territory. This section further or one other designated official who
cleaning date.
requires that whoever performs the test must keep a written record of the test
must certify in writing that the test was results and the name of the person Reporting Burden:
properly performed. The certification performing the test. All records

Respondent uni- Total annual Average time Total annual Total annual
CFR section verse respose per response burden hours burden cost

233.5—Reporting of accidents ........................... 685 railroads .......... 10 phone calls ....... 30 minutes ..... 5 hours ........... $170
233.7—False proceed signal failures report ...... 685 railroads .......... 100 reports ............ 15 minutes ..... 25 hours ......... 850
235.5—Block signal applications ........................ 80 railroads ............ 111 applications ..... 10 hours ......... 1,110 hours .... 37,740
235.8—Applications for relief ............................. 80 railroads ............ 24 relief requests ... 2.5 hours ........ 60 hours ......... 2,040
235.20—Protect letters ....................................... 80 railroads ............ 84 protest letters .... 30 minutes ..... 42 hours ......... 1,426
236.110—Recordkeeping ................................... 80 rairoads ............. 936,550 forms ........ 27 minutes ..... 427,881 hours 14,547,954
236587—Departure tests ................................... 18 railroads ............ 730,000 tests ......... 4 minutes ....... 48,667 hours .. 1,654,678
236.590—Pneumatic values ............................... 18 railroads ............ 6,697 stencilings .... 22.5 minutes .. 2,511 hours .... 85,374

Total Estimated Responses: 1,673,576. moving cars as they inspect or service switches use the information as a record
Total Estimated Annual Burden: equipment on a particular track or, documenting blue signal protection of
480,301 hours. alternatively, occupy camp cars. FRA workers or camp cars. This record also
Status: Regular Review. believes that production of notification serves as a valuable resource for railroad
Title: Remotely Controlled Switch requests promotes safety by minimizing supervisors and FRA inspectors
Operations. mental lapses of workers who are monitoring regulatory compliance.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0516. simultaneously handling several tasks. Form Number(s): N/A.
Abstract: Title 49, Section 218.30 of Sections 218.30 and 218.67 require the
Affected Public: Businesses.
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), operator of remotely controlled switches
ensures that remotely controlled to maintain a record of each notification Respondent Universe: 685 railroads.
switches are lined to protect workers requesting blue signal protection for 15 Frequency of Submission: On
who are vulnerable to being struck by days. Operators of remotely controlled occasion.

Respondent Average time Total annual Total annual


CFR section Total annual response
universe per response burden hours burden cost

218.30—Blue signal protection of workmen ........ 70 railroads .... 3,600,000 notifications 2 minutes ....... 120,000 hours $3,720,000
218.77—Protection of occupied camp cars ......... 7 railroads ...... 4,000 notfications ......... 4 minutes ....... 267 hours ....... 8,2770

Total Estimated Responses: 3,604,000. employing a disqualified individual to safety-sensitive position. This
Total Estimated Annual Burden: disclose the terms and conditions of a information serves to inform a railroad
120,267 hours. disqualification order to the individual’s whether an employee or prospective
Status: Regular Review. new or prospective employing railroad; employee is currently disqualified from
Title: Disqualification Proceedings. (ii) a railroad considering employing an performing safety-sensitive service
OMB Control Number: 2130–0529. based on the issuance of a
Abstract: Under 49 U.S.C. 20111(c), individual in a safety-sensitive position
to ask the individual’s previous disqualification order by FRA.
FRA is authorized to issue orders Furthermore, it prevents an individual
disqualifying railroad employees, employing railroad whether the
individual is currently serving under a currently serving under a
including supervisors, managers, and disqualification order from retaining
other agents, from performing safety- disqualification order; and (iii) a
disqualified individual to inform his and obtaining employment in a safety-
sensitive service in the rail industry for
new or prospective employer of the sensitive position in the rail industry.
violations of safety rules, regulations,
standards, orders, or laws evidencing disqualification order and provide a Form Number(s): N/A.
unfitness. FRA’s regulations, 49 CFR copy of the same. Additionally, the Affected Public: Businesses.
part 209, subpart D, implement the regulations prohibit a railroad from Respondent Universe: 685 railroads.
statutory provision by requiring (i) a employing a person serving under a Frequency of Submission: On
railroad employing or formerly disqualification order to work in a occasion.
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Respondent uni- Total annual Average time Total annual Total annual
CFR section verse responses per response burden hours burden cost

Respondent reply to disqualification order ......... 40,000 Locomotive 1 documented reply 3 hours ........... 3 hours ........... $135
Engineers.
Informal reply to proposed disqualification order 40,000 Locomotive 1 informal response 1 hour ............ 1 hour ............ 45
Engineers.
Provide copy of disqualification order to pro- 685 Railroads ........ 1 notification ........... 30 minutes ..... 1 hour ............ 45
spective employer.
Request copy of disqualification order from 685 Railroads ......... Usual and cus- N/A ................. N/A ................. N/A
previouis employer. tomary procedure.

Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 equipment installed on the locomotive. name of the individual submitting the
CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA CN requests to change the time interval comment (or signing the comment, if
informs all interested parties that it may requirements for the additional Canac submitted on behalf of an association,
not conduct or sponsor, and a equipment from biennial (736 days) to business, labor union, etc.). You may
respondent is not required to respond every 4 years (1472 days). review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
to, a collection of information unless it The request, if granted, would allow Statement in the Federal Register
displays a currently valid OMB control the additional Canac equipment to published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
number. receive attention at the same time as the 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). The
26 L type brake equipment previously Statement may also be found at http://
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
wavered under the petition identified as dms.dot.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC on April 3, 2006. docket number FRA–2005–21325. Issued in Washington, DC on March 31,
Belinda Ashton, According to the petitioner, the four- 2006.
Acting Director, Office of Budget, Federal year maintenance period for the remote Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Railroad Administration. control brake equipment is the Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety
[FR Doc. 06–3361 Filed 4–6–06; 8:45 am] manufacturer’s recommendation, and Standards and Program Development.
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P the four-year interval has been adopted [FR Doc. E6–5055 Filed 4–6–06; 8:45 am]
by Transport Canada, as required BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
maintenance interval for 26 L type
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Canac remote control locomotives
operating in Canada. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration Interested parties are invited to
participate in these proceedings by Federal Railroad Administration
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
submitting written views, data, or
In accordance with Part 211 of Title comments. FRA does not anticipate Petition for Waiver of Compliance
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), scheduling a public hearing in In accordance with Part 211 of Title
notice is hereby given that the Federal connection with these proceedings since 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
Railroad Administration (FRA) received the facts do not appear to warrant a notice is hereby given that the Federal
a request for a waiver of compliance hearing. If any interested party desires Railroad Administration (FRA) received
with certain requirements of its safety an opportunity for oral comment, they a request for a waiver of compliance
standards. The individual petition is should notify FRA, in writing, before with certain requirements of its safety
described below, including the party the end of the comment period and standards. The individual petition is
seeking relief, the regulatory provisions specify the basis for their request. described below, including the party
involved, the nature of the relief being All communications concerning these seeking relief, the regulatory provisions
requested, and the petitioner’s proceedings should identify the involved, the nature of the relief being
arguments in favor of relief. appropriate docket number (FRA–2006– requested, and the petitioner’s
24224) and must be submitted to the arguments in favor of relief.
Canadian National Railway Company Docket Clerk, DOT Docket Management
[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2006– Facility, Room PL–401 (Plaza Level), East Broad Top Railroad & Coal
24224] 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC Company
The Canadian National Railway 20590. Communications received within [Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2006–
Company (CN) on behalf of its wholly 45 days of the date of this notice will 24069]
owned subsidiaries, Illinois Central be considered by FRA before final The East Broad Top Railroad & Coal
Railroad Company, Wisconsin Central, action is taken. Comments received after Company (EBT), located in Rockhill
Ltd, Grand Trunk and Western Railroad that date will be considered as far as Furnace, PA, seeks a waiver of
Company, Chicago Central & Pacific practicable. All written communications compliance from the Steam Locomotive
Railroad Company, Duluth, Winnipeg & concerning these proceedings are Inspection and Maintenance Standards
Pacific Railroad Company, Bessemer & available for examination during regular [49 CFR Part 230.17(a)] for steam
Lake Erie Railroad Company, and the business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the locomotive number EBT 14, which
Duluth Missabe & Iron Range Railroad above facility. All documents in the requires’’ Before any steam locomotive
Company (hereinafter ‘‘CN’’) seeks a public docket are also available for is initially put in service or brought out
waiver of compliance with the inspection and copying on the Internet of retirement, and after every 1472
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Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR, at the docket facility’s Web site at http:// service days or 15 years, whichever is
229.27(a)(2), and 229.29 (a), as they dms.dot.gov. earlier, an individual competent to
pertain to the requirement to clean, Anyone is able to search the conduct the inspection shall inspect the
repair, and test airbrake equipment electronic form of all comments entire boiler. In the case of a new
associated with ‘‘Canac’’ remote control received into any of our dockets by the locomotive or a locomotive being

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